Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Forces counter Russian attacks on Chasiv Yar amid intense artillery strikes
Ukrainian military officials have clarified the status of the ongoing battles near Chasiv Yar, stating that recent claims of Russian forces breaching Ukrainian defenses may be overstated.
Andriy Polukhin, a spokesperson for the 24th Mechanized Brigade, emphasized that while Russian troops have crossed into the Canal district in small infantry groups, they have not succeeded in establishing a permanent foothold beyond this point.
Polukhin pointed to the challenges faced by Russian forces, …
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G7 agrees on $50 billion aid plan for Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has announced that the United States is planning to provide Ukraine with a loan of approximately $20 billion. This funding is set to be part of a broader aid package agreed upon by the Group of Seven (G7) nations. The official revealed this during a press conference in Washington on October 22, at the opening of the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, as reported by DW.
According to Yellen, these funds will be part of …
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Ukrainian Forces face intensified Russian attacks amid defense shortfalls in Selydove
In a recent update from the front lines, serviceman Stanislav Bunyatov described the situation in Selydove as "bad, to put it mildly," suggesting there's an alarming shortfall in defensive forces within the city. Known by his callsign "Muchnoy," the fighter noted that Ukrainian armed forces (AFU) are managing even to launch counterattacks in the southern part of the settlement.
Amidst intensified aggression, Russian troops have made gains in Selydove and Novodmytrivka, with ongoing attempts to …
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Kyiv: Russia struggles to counter Ukrainian offensive in Kursk Region
n a recent broadcast, Vadim Mysnyk, a spokesperson for the Seversk Operational Tactical Group, shed light on the mounting challenges facing Russia's military amid ongoing conflicts. Mysnyk emphasized the observed "inability of the Russian army to fulfill its mission", though he also noted that Russian forces are pulling in additional assault units.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has set new deadlines by which his armed forces must push Ukrainian units out of the Kursk region. However, Mysnyk …
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Special Forces Commander Alaudinov: 187 Crimes committed by Russian servicemen in Kursk region
Russian Special Forces Commander Apti Alaudinov, in an interview with pro-military blogger Maxim Kalashnikov, claimed that the Ministry of Internal Affairs has documented 187 crimes committed by Russian servicemen in the Kursk region, reports the news outlet Agentstvo.
According to Alaudinov, this data was provided by Viktor Kosarev, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Kursk region. Among these crimes linked to Russian military personnel are acts of murder and rape, though …
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Zelensky calls for global action amid reports of North Korean troops supporting Russia
North Korea could reportedly be sending up to 12,000 troops to bolster Russia's military efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly declared that Ukraine possesses evidence of preparations for two military units, comprising North Korean troops, which may each reach 6,000 soldiers.
Zelensky also disclosed that today, General-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky briefed him on the advancement of North Korean troop training within Russia. "This presents a challenge. However, we are …
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EU calls for unified global pressure on Putin at BRICS summit to end Ukraine war
As the BRICS summit kicks off in Kazan on October 22, all participating leaders are encouraged to use this platform to urge Russian President Vladimir Putin to immediately end the war in Ukraine. This call to action was made on Wednesday, October 23, by Peter Stano, spokesperson for EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell.
Stano emphasized that the appeal particularly applies to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. According to him, Guterres should insist that Putin "withdraw Russian troops …
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Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief: North Korean troops heading to Russia’s Kursk region
Reports from Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) indicate plans to move North Korean fighters to Russia’s Kursk region by the end of this month. General Kyrylo Budanov underscored that Ukraine has partners, while Russia has allies.
Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Intelligence, revealed how many troops North Korea sent to Russia and the terms of the exchange, as detailed in a report by The Economist. Budanov noted that North Korean soldiers are currently …
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Poland requests access to classified sections of Zelensky's 'Victory Plan'
Poland has expressed its desire to access the classified annexes of the "Victory Plan," which was unveiled by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week. This statement comes from Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski, Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister, in an interview with PAP.
According to Bartoszewski, Poland was not included in the list of countries that received full details of the "Victory Plan." "We provided military assistance to Ukraine to the greatest extent possible.
When Germany …
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South Korea weighs supplying offensive weapons to Ukraine amid rising North Korea-Russia collaboration
South Korea is reportedly considering the delivery of offensive weapons to Ukraine, a significant departure from its previous stance of providing only humanitarian aid. This potential shift comes as a response to the provision of North Korean military personnel to the Russian forces, according to South Korean publication Yonhap, citing high-ranking officials in the country. Observers note that this marks a marked change from South Korea's earlier humanitarian-focused aid approach. In June, …