Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Fake team fiasco: Russian basketball victory marred by controversy over bogus Colombian squad
While Russian basketball teams remain barred from official tournaments by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the sport witnesses significant internal growth. In Perm, the "Friendship Cup" is underway, featuring teams from Russia, Venezuela, Colombia, and the local Perm club "Parma." In an astonishing first match, Parma trounced the Colombian squad with an extraordinary score of 155-53.
Colombia, ranked 58th in the FIBA standings, does not boast a prominent position in global …
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Zelensky: Ukraine has used new ‘Palyanytsya’ drone missile in successful strike against Russian forces
For the first time, Ukraine has successfully used its innovative ‘Palyanytsya’ drone missile against Russian forces, said President Volodymyr Zelensky, during an address to the Nation on Independence Day at Sofia Square.
“Ukrainians are responding quite justly, with their own strength and alongside our partners, honestly, consistently, and with each passing day, with increased range. Today, we have successfully carried out the first combat use of our new weapon. It’s an entirely new class—the …
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From defensive to offensive: Ukraine’s Kursk operation redefines negotiation landscape with Russia
Nearly three months ago, proponents of peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow believed that Ukraine couldn't win and time was only on Russia's side. Today, Kyiv's position is bolstered by the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in the Kursk region.
Since the early days of the Kursk offensive, discussions about the impact of Ukraine's unexpected military operation on negotiations with Russia have been widespread among the public, media, and expert circles. The advancement of Ukrainian troops deep …
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Pokrovsk: Ukraine’s critical battleground amid Russian onslaught
Pokrovsk isn't just the hottest spot in Russia's war against Ukraine; it's the epicenter where more than a third of recent Russian attacks have been concentrated in the Donbas region. On Thursday, August 22, there were 53 attacks out of 144 in this direction, according to Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff . Reports suggest that Russian forces have advanced within 10 kilometers of the city, posing a significant risk to Ukraine's crucial supply lines. Military leaders have fortified defenses …
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Czech President Pavel: Ukraine-Russia peace talks likely to result in compromise over full justice
Czech President Petr Pavel has expressed doubts about the possibility of achieving a fully just peace in Ukraine. In an interview with Novinky, Pavel stated that while a complete restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity and demands for reparations from Russia may be ideal, they seem unlikely. Instead, he suggested that peace talks could result in a compromise.
Pavel pointed out that an all-or-nothing approach, which includes the return of Crimea and war damages, may be more of an …
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Hungary seeks new routes for Russian oil imports amid Ukrainian sanctions on Lukoil
Hungarian oil and gas company Mol has proposed a new scheme to transit Russian oil through Ukraine, under which Mol would take on responsibility for the supplies, according to the Russian news agency RBC. As Gergely Gulyás, Chief of Staff for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, told reporters, Mol is currently in discussions regarding this arrangement. Gulyás noted that while the new scheme would be more expensive and risky, it is part of Mol's efforts to find alternative solutions, as …
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South Africa blocks ammunition shipments to Poland, fearing Ukraine transfer
The South African government stopped the shipments to Poland, fearing they might be transferred to Ukraine, reports the Polish news outlet Rzeczpospolita.
Poland placed the order with German company Rheinmetall a few months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Now, nearly two years later, Poland has not received a single round.
According to representatives from Poland’s Defense Ministry, the contract was terminated in July 2023 due to issues with a subcontractor. The ammunition was …
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Indian PM Modi calls for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia during historic Kyiv visit
In a historic visit to Kyiv on Friday, August 23, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in peace talks with Russia to end the ongoing conflict incited by Moscow. Modi positioned himself as a "friend" and mediator to facilitate peace.
During a joint press conference, Modi emphasized his mission of peace and urged immediate dialogue between Russia and Ukraine. "The path to resolution can only be found through dialogue and diplomacy. We must …
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Putin accuses Ukraine of targeting Kursk Nuclear Power Plant
Russian president Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of attempting an attack on the Kursk nuclear power plant. "The enemy tried to strike the nuclear power plant at night," state agency TASS quoted him as saying during a meeting on Ukrainian Armed Forces' offensive operations in the Kursk region on Thursday, August 22.
Putin did not provide any evidence for his accusations. According to him, Moscow has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), whose specialists are expected to arrive …
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Ukraine’s Kharkiv counteroffensive yielding early gains: Russian forces scramble to rebuild defense lines
In the latest update from the 3rd Independent Assault Brigade, press officer Alexander Borodin has shared significant details on the early progress of the Kharkiv counteroffensive. According to Borodin, the Russian forces had strategic plans, but now they are preoccupied with constructing a new line of defense. "Sometimes, the destruction of enemy forces, resources, and logistics is more crucial than liberating territories," he said.
At the counteroffensive site in the Kharkiv region, …