Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Baltic States and Poland call for immediate EU ban on Russian LNG to safeguard unity and security
In a joint statement, the chairpersons of the EU affairs committees of the Baltic States and Poland have called on the European Union to urgently cease importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia. As reported by Postimees, the joint appeal highlights the security risks and the undermining of EU unity posed by continued Russian energy purchases.
"By continuing to purchase LNG from Russia, the European Union remains dependent on a state that uses energy as a hybrid weapon and a means of …
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EU to provide Ukraine with €35 billion loan funded by frozen Russian assets
The European Union plans to extend a loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine, which will be financed through revenues from frozen Russian assets, according to details revealed at a joint press conference involving European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on September 20.
"We are confident that we can swiftly provide this loan to Ukraine, covered by the unforeseen revenues from the frozen Russian assets," von der Leyen declared.
In her …
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EU steps up support for Ukraine's energy sector ahead of winter
The European Union is stepping up efforts to help Ukraine brace for the upcoming winter, amidst significant damage to its thermal and power generation facilities from Russian strikes. In a remarkable display of solidarity, Lithuania is currently dismantling its own thermal power plant to ship the components to Ukraine, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
In a press briefing, President von der Leyen revealed that Lithuania is disassembling the entire thermal power …
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Ukraine imposes Telegram ban for government officials and military, citing security concerns
Kyiv has imposed a ban on the use of Telegram by government officials, military personnel, and critical infrastructure workers. The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) has issued a resolution prohibiting the use of Telegram by military members, state employees, individuals in the security and defense sector, and staff at critical infrastructure sites. The only exception to this ban applies to those whose job responsibilities require the use of the application.
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Ukraine ramps up production of 2S22 Bohdana howitzers
Ukraine is stepping up its production of the self-propelled howitzer 2S22 "Bohdana," reaching a new level of defense capability. According to Ukrainian volunteer and military analyst Taras Chmut, the country's arms industry can now produce 16 howitzers per month.
Polish analyst Adam Sverkowski highlighted in a Defence24 article that this marks a significant increase from April, when production stood at 10 units over the same period.
Sverkowski attributes the growth to several factors. Firstly, …
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Ukrainian military: Russian forces push to capture Pokrovsk before rainy season
Russian troops have begun deploying additional reserves to the Pokrovsk front in the Donbas region. This maneuver is part of Russia’s new tactical plan, explained Officer "Vlas" from the 1st Separate Detachment "Omega" on Kyiv 24 TV channel.
According to Vlas, after a brief pause, Russian forces have resumed their assaults near Pokrovsk, aiming to seize control of the city as quickly as possible. The strategic importance of the city for the Russian forces remains high.
The Russians are racing …
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Ukrainian Command: Russian forces mine dams in Belgorod region to prevent possible offensive
Russian troops have reportedly mined dams in the Belgorod region, reported Colonel Vitaliy Saranstev, a spokesperson for the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group.
Col. Saranstev stated that the Russian military is not only constructing defensive fortifications around Belgorod but also mining both general and specialized hydraulic structures in the region. This raises concerns about the Russian possible long-term plans.
"If the situation shifts dramatically, Russians might blow these dams to …
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Ukraine agrees to transport Azerbaijani gas amid EU efforts to reduce Russian energy dependence
Evropeyska Pravda reports that representatives of European Union countries have asked Ukraine to facilitate this gas transportation transport gas from Azerbaijan. The outlet cites an anonymous source within Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers.
The report indicates that officials in Kyiv recognize this move as a formality intended to replace Russian gas imports into Europe with Azerbaijani gas. This move, they believe, may not wholly sever links to Russian energy, as there's suspicion that Russian …
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Ukraine calls on Romania to intercept incoming Russian drones
Ukraine has made an urgent request to Romania to intercept and take down any Russian kamikaze drones headed towards its territory. This appeal was made during the recent visit of Ukraine's new Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, to Bucharest.
According to Agerpres, Sybiha urged Romanian officials to consider the possibility of shooting down Russian drones near their airspace.
"Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated on Wednesday in Bucharest that he is calling on Romanian partners to …
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Kadyrov accuses Elon Musk of remotely disabling gifted Tesla Cybertruck
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has asserted that he received a Tesla Cybertruck as a gift from billionaire Elon Musk, only to find it disabled after deploying it to support the "special military operation" in Ukraine. According to Kadyrov’s Telegram post, the electric vehicle, equipped with a mounted machine gun, was soon disabled remotely.
"It was an unbecoming move by Elon Musk," Kadyrov remarked, voicing his disappointment over the gift. "He gives lavish presents with heart, only to …