Contents tagged with Russia
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US to provide Ukraine with JDAM-ER bombs to counter Russian electronic warfare systems
Ukraine is set to obtain advanced precision-guided JDAM-ER (Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range) air-dropped bombs specifically designed to target and neutralize Russian electronic warfare (EW) equipment, which has been complicating the use of conventional JDAMs and Excalibur munitions on the front line.
The Pentagon announced a deal with Scientific Applications and Research Associates (SARA), a producer of sensors for JDAM-ER bombs. These high-tech sensors are engineered to track and …
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Russia puts Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on wanted list
Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs has put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a wanted list, according to the ministry's database on Saturday, May 4. Zelensky, born in 1978 and a native of the city of Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, is wanted under the criminal code of the Russian Federation. The ministry did not provide further details.
Additionally, former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is also declared wanted in Russia. The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs' …
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Russian oil exports hit four-year low due to Ukrainian drone strikes
Russian oil product exports have fallen to their lowest level in four years, following successful Ukrainian drone strikes on the country's oil refineries. Enkorr reports, citing data from S&P Global Commodities at Sea, exports of Russian oil products in April 2024 dropped significantly, registering a four-year low.
Tanker activity analysis indicates a significant downturn in Russian oil shipments. The damage sustained by several refineries due to the Ukrainian drone raids has resulted in …
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Russian Defense Ministry expands main military cemetery amid war casualties
The Russian Ministry of Defence has taken over 17 hectares of the Pirogovsky forest park in the Mytishchi urban district of the Moscow Region to extend the "Pantheon of Defenders of the Fatherland" military cemetery, as reported by Novaya Gazeta Europe.
The Mytishchi town administration had previously confirmed the Defence Ministry's plans to expand Russia's largest military cemetery. In February, a local group on the social network VKontakte posted a statement by the head of the district, …
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Ukrainian military officer warns of potential large-scale Russian offensive in Kharkiv region
Russian forces are gearing up for a new stage of offensive operations and the advancement of their troops, with the Kharkiv direction possibly emerging as a priority area, said Max Zhurin, deputy head of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. Despite this, Ukraine does not have full insight into the enemy’s plans.
"Most likely, their focus will be in the Kharkiv region," Zhurin emphasised while speaking on the program Night Watch on TSN. "However, I do not rule out the possibility of them exerting …
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China to open drone production plant in Russia
Chinese company Jitian Intelligent Equipment has announced its intention to build a drone manufacturing plant in Krasnodar, Russia. Preliminary reports suggest the facility will produce 20 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) per month, reports the Russian news outlets CNews.
The Chinese company reportedly plans to invest 40 million rubles ($436,200). Currently, Jitian Intelligent Equipment has only established a representative office in Krasnodar and is in the process of selecting a site for the …
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Turkey and China scale back trade with Russia amid sanction fears
Turkey and China, major trading partners of Moscow, have unexpectedly reduced their goods shipments to Russia due to fears of secondary sanctions from Washington, The Moscow Times reports, citing economic analysts.
Analysts believe the recent export boom has been deflating not only because of the threat of sanctions but also due to complications in money transactions. The Financial Times and Bloomberg also report a worsening situation for Russia. For China, the Russian market remains secondary …
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USA accuses Russia of using chemical weapons against Ukraine
Russia has violated an international ban on the use of chemical weapons, the US State Department announced Wednesday, May 1, as it laid out new sanctions against Moscow. The US diplomatic agency alleges that Russian troops have used chloropicrin, an irritating substance, against Ukrainian soldiers.
Consequently, the new US sanctions list includes the Russian Forces of Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection of the Ministry of Defence, the Russian Scientific Research Institute of Applied …
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Russian offensive intensifies near Kupyansk
Russian forces continue their offensive attempts on the Kupyansk front, according to Andrey Besedin, head of the local military administration, who spoke on Espreso.TV. Besedin reported that the adversary is now assaulting positions near Kupyansk, with overall conditions becoming difficult due to increased activity by Russian troops. However, the fighting persists.
"At present, the Russians are attempting to storm the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to find a weak spot and advance to …
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Welt: Ukraine withdrew from the negotiation process with Russia in 2022 due to Russia's new demands
Ukraine halted peace negotiations with Russia in 2022 after the latter introduced new demands. These included recognizing Russian as a second official language in Ukraine, lifting mutual sanctions, and ending litigation in international courts, Welt reports, citing sources. Until then, the parties had nearly reached an agreement on most of the treaty's provisions.
The German newspaper Welt claims to have a complete copy of the peace agreement proposed in Istanbul and has published one page …