Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Kremlin's ultimatum: the real agenda behind Putin's push for peace talks in Ukraine
After the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Astana on July 3-4, Putin declared that Russian troops would not cease fire in Ukraine until the start of the negotiation process.
"We need to ensure that the opposing side agrees to take steps that would be irreversible and acceptable to the Russian Federation. A ceasefire without reaching this agreement is impossible," he stressed.
Putin further mentioned that he does not want to negotiate through intermediaries:
"We have …
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Chinese troops arrive in Belarus for joint anti-terror exercises amid tensions with Ukraine
A group of Chinese military personnel has arrived in Belarus, though the exact number remains undisclosed. According to the Belarusian Ministry of Defence, the Chinese soldiers will participate in joint anti-terror exercises to be held from 8 to 19 July. The exercises aim to achieve "coordination between Belarusian and Chinese units." The arrival of the Chinese military is intended to lay the foundation for further development of Belarusian-Chinese military training cooperation.
Meanwhile, …
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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian offensive's push to capture Toretsk
The Russian troops persistently attack in the Toretsk front, deploying considerable resources to capture the town, said Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman Yevhenii Ievlev in an interview with Channel 24.
According to Ievlev, this direction is a priority for the Russian army. "The enemy, realizing the difficulties of a direct move against us, had a tactical plan: from Ochretino to reach the Kostyantynivka–Pokrovsk highway, to break through Chasiv Yar, close the ring, and encircle our troop …
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Russia intensifies efforts to capture Kostyantynivka, key railway hub in Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces are attempting to strike at the rear logistics areas, railways, and breach the supply routes actively used by the Ukrainian Defence Forces, according to retired Ukrainian major Oleksiy Hetman.
The Russian Armed Forces are particularly focused on reaching Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region, a crucial railway hub, said military expert and retired Ukrainian major Oleksiy Hetman on the broadcast of FREEДОМ TV.
"The Russians' plans are to reach Kostyantynivka, which serves as a …
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Russian forces exploit weaknesses in Toretsk, Ukrainian units under strain, warns DeepState co-founder Roman Pogorelyi
Russian forces are gaining momentum in the Toretsk direction, exploiting the situation that has developed with the Ukrainian units holding positions there, said the DeepState co-founder Roman Pogorelyi in a comment to Espreso.
"A complex issue has arisen, posing numerous additional unanswered questions. Over the last few days, we've seen active discussions, particularly in the Yurivka and New York areas, involving the brigades and units stationed there, including the 206th Battalion of the …
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Latvia to deliver €4 million worth of drones to Ukraine in July as part of major military aid effort
Ukraine's defense forces are set to receive a substantial shipment of drones from Latvia this July. These drones, worth €4 million, are being produced by Latvian companies to address the evolving needs of Ukrainian military forces on the battlefield.
Among these are various types of drones, including FPV (First-Person View) drones. Over 2,500 drones from seven Latvian companies will be delivered in stages throughout the month, announced the Latvian Ministry of Defense on 5th July, adding that …
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Germany delivers third Patriot air defence system to Ukraine
Germany has delivered its third Patriot air defence system to Ukraine, as confirmed by the German Ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Jäger. In a statement on social platform X, he emphasized that the Patriot system will provide crucial protection for Ukrainians and critical infrastructure against Russian air attacks.
Ambassador Jäger also mentioned that Ukrainian crews have undergone successful training on the Patriot system in Germany. This preparation is vital for the effective deployment and …
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Series of drone strikes hit Primorsko-Akhtarsk and Rostov regions of Russia
During the night of July 5, several regions in Russia came under drone attacks. UAVs attacked a refinery in Rostov as well as Primorsko-Akhtarsk in the Krasnodar region, potentially damaging infrastructure.
Regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev stated on his Telegram channel that Russian air defence systems intercepted several drones, but debris allegedly damaged civilian infrastructure. According to the official, six people were hospitalised, including two children. A six-year-old girl might …
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Intensified Russian assault forces Ukrainian withdrawal from decimated Kanal district in Chasiv Yar
Russian Forces have decimated the Kanal district in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian soldiers are struggling to maintain defences amidst the rubble, reported Captain Volodymyr Nazarenko, Head of Artillery Reconnaissance for the 4th Rubizh Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU), during a broadcast on Espreso.
He noted that along the entire eastern front line, Russian forces are exerting significant pressure on Ukrainian positions, making extensive use of UAVs and quadcopters with …
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Operation 'Fishing': Russian sailor disables missile ship and defects to Ukraine
In April, a Russian Baltic Fleet missile corvette named Serpukhov was incapacitated by a Russian sailor who defected to Ukraine. This operation was part of a Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) initiative dubbed "Fishing." This information was shared by the defector himself during a joint press conference of the "Freedom of Russia" Legion and the "I Want to Live" project.
Since early 2023, a Russian sailor with the call sign "Goga" had secretly joined the "Freedom of Russia" Legion to oppose …