Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Germany poised to block Nord Stream 2 amid U.S.-Russia negotiation concerns
Germany is set on blocking the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from becoming operational, as it could be part of ongoing discussions between the U.S. and Russia. The country's government is taking assertive steps to prevent the launch of Nord Stream 2 as a potential component of clandestine U.S.-Russia negotiations.
Germany's government is concerned about the prospect of this pipeline being incorporated into a broader agreement involving Russian gas supplies to Europe, notes the German newspaper Bild. …
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Lukashenko denies prior knowledge of Russian invasion plans
Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko insists he was not informed beforehand of the Kremlin's invasion plans, according to an interview with blogger Mario Nawfal, as reported by "Zerkalo". Despite his claims, journalists exploring the situation uncovered a different sequence of events.
Lukashenko stated that Belarus would not have defended Ukraine in 2022, even if given prior notice of Russia's actions, due to an "economic war". He clarified that sanctions had been imposed on Belarus …
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EU Summit faces blockade threats from Hungary and Slovakia over Ukraine support and sanctions against Russia
Ahead of an urgent EU leaders' summit, Hungary is threatening to block any mention of support for Ukraine in the final statement, while also pledging to veto the extension of EU sanctions against Russia. Additionally, Hungary has already blocked EU security guarantees for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Slovakia is threatening to obstruct the EU summit's decision on further aid to Ukraine unless the issue of resuming Russian gas transit is addressed. How is the EU and Ukraine responding?
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EU eyes Eutelsat's OneWeb as Starlink replacement in Ukraine
Reports from various media indicate that the Franco-British satellite services firm, Eutelsat, is in talks with the European Union to potentially replace Starlink in Ukraine with its OneWeb satellites. This development, reported by Reuters on Tuesday, March 4, points to the growing strategic alternatives considered in the region.
Eutelsat's stocks have soared, more than tripling in value over the past two days and adding over 1 billion euros to its market capitalization. “We are engaging in …
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Ukrainian Forces regain ground in Kharkiv region
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have successfully pushed back Russian troops north of the village of Zapadne in the Kharkiv region. Despite facing considerable pressure from the Russians, Ukrainian forces are working hard to stabilize the situation on this front, particularly in the Kupyansk direction, according to reports by DeepState. Analysts highlight that Russian forces aim to capture the village of Fiholivka and have already approached its outskirts.
Moreover, Russian troops are consistently …
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US suspends arms and intelligence aid to Ukraine, CIA director confirms
During an interview on Fox News, CIA Director John Ratcliffe has confirmed that the United States has suspended weapon and intelligence aid to Ukraine following an Oval Office meeting.
Ratcliffe expressed eagerness to lift the pause and resume collaboration with Ukraine on the path to peace after President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday. However, it remains unclear when this will happen.
Vice President J.D. Vance emphasized that Ukraine needs to " …
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Poland vows continued support for Ukraine following U.S. military aid suspension
Poland remains committed to aiding Ukraine in its defensive struggle against Russia. Shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a halt to military aid to Kyiv, said Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pawel Wronski. Wronski stated that the United States took this step without prior consultation with its allies, describing the situation as "very serious."
"This is a very important decision, and the situation is very serious," Reuters quoted the Polish foreign ministry …
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Europe weighs seizing €200 billion in Russian assets as leverage in Ukraine peace talks
As Europe searches for an effective mechanism, major European nations are contemplating seizing over €200 billion in frozen Russian assets, linking this issue to a potential ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. France and Germany, previously opposed to full asset seizure, are now in discussions with the UK and other partners on using these assets. One proposal from French officials is to implement asset seizure if Russia violates any future peace agreements. Proponents argue this could pressure …
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Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna brutally tortured while in Russian detention, investigation reveals
In the harrowing documentary "Vika's Last Assignment", it's revealed that Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna was allegedly subjected to brutal torture during her captivity in Russia in the summer of 2023. Ukrainian investigators report that her body bore stab wounds and she weighed as little as 30 kilograms. Staff at the Russian detention center hid her from inspections, they allege.
Journalists from "Slidstvo.Info," along with colleagues from "Suspilne" and the program "Graty," as well …
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Marine Le Pen condemns U.S. decision to halt military aid to Ukraine
Marine Le Pen has condemned the U.S. government's decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine, according to a statement she made to Le Figaro. Le Pen described this as a "very harsh" move against Ukrainian soldiers "defending their country."
"In my view, such a decision, due to its blasphemous nature, deserves condemnation," she declared.
A long-time figure in French politics, Marine Le Pen has served as a Member of Parliament and has run for the French presidency three times, including in 202 …