Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Scholz rejects key elements of Ukraine's Victory Plan, citing escalation concerns
In a recent development reported by Bild, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has resisted key aspects of Ukraine's proposed victory plan, shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Verkhovna Rada.
Following a summit in Brussels, Scholz criticized Ukraine's approach and stressed the urgency of preventing the Russia-Ukraine conflict from escalating into a war between Russia and NATO.
Media sources indicate that Scholz also made it clear that he would not be coerced into sending long- …
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Russia pledges support to North Korea amid rising tensions with South Korea
Russia's agreement with North Korea includes comprehensive security cooperation across various domains, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced in response to inquiries about Russia's potential support for North Korea if conflict arises with South Korea.
Peskov emphasized that the terms within the agreement are clear and unequivocal.
Back in the summer of 2024, President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a new agreement to deepen strategic cooperation, which was ratified by Russia’s …
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Zelensky claims North Korea preparing 10,000 troops for deployment to Ukraine
In a statement at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday, October 17, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that North Korea is gearing up to send troops to Ukraine. Citing intelligence reports, Zelensky indicated that North Korean officers are already located in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, where they are training Russian soldiers. While the exact number of officers is unclear, Ukraine's data suggests that Russia relies on this support since it struggles with …
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Ukraine weighs nuclear arsenal revival amid security concerns
In a development that could heighten global tensions, Ukrainian authorities are seriously considering the option of restoring the country's nuclear weapons stockpile, reports German publication Bild, citing a senior Ukrainian official involved in arms procurement.
During a meeting at the European Council in Brussels on October 17, President Volodymyr Zelensky reminded attendees of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. The agreement, involving Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom, promised …
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Ukrainian Security Service busts Russian espionage network targeting military infrastructure
The Russian FSB espionage network was neutralized, having actively scouted locations of the Ukrainian Forces and Ukraine's critical railway infrastructure, reported the Ukrainian Security Service.
The details of the operation indicate that three Russian operatives were detained in Donetsk region and Odessa. They include a Kramatorsk local and two residents of Odessa who were assisting the Russian efforts.
Following directives from the FSB, these operatives covertly moved through their …
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Zelensky asks Scholz for TAURUS missiles as Germany remains cautious on arms supply to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again appealed to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to supply Kyiv with long-range TAURUS cruise missiles as part of his "victory plan" against Russia. The Ukrainian leader made this call on Thursday, October 17, following talks with EU heads of state and government in Brussels.
However, the German Chancellor showed restraint in response to the "victory plan" presented at the summit, indicating a firm stance on his earlier positions. "You know …
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Ukrainian Security Services detains Russian FSB agent coordinating strikes on Kharkiv
Ukrainian counterintelligence officers (SBU) have successfully apprehended another agent of Russia's FSB in Kharkiv, according to the agency's official Telegram channel.
The 37-year-old Russian agent reportedly infiltrated from the aggressor state into Kharkiv to direct missile and drone strikes at the regional center and neighboring locations. His mission involved collecting detailed information on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions, aiding Russian forces in planning further attacks. …
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Ukraine sets firm preconditions for Slovakia's gas transit amid looming agreement expiry with Russia
As the expiration of their gas transit agreement with Moscow approaches, Ukraine has imposed strict conditions on Azerbaijan and Slovakia regarding the transport of gas through its territory. Kyiv insists on security terms before allowing continued gas transit, which becomes a pressing matter as their current agreement with Moscow is set to lapse at the end of this year—with no plans for renewal.
Several European consumers, including Slovakia, Hungary, and Austria, are keen on maintaining …
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Zelensky proposes deploying NATO missiles in Ukraine to force Russia into peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a bold proposal at a European Council meeting on Thursday, October 17th: to host a missile deterrent package on Ukrainian soil aimed at either forcing Russia to the negotiating table or targeting its military facilities.
"We propose to deploy a deterrence package on Ukrainian land that would either compel Russia to engage in genuine peace talks or enable the destruction of their military assets. This is a concept of peace through strength specific to this …
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Heightened tensions in Crimea: explosions and smoke screen over Kerch Bridge amid missile strike fears
Several cities across the occupied Crimea experienced drone attacks and missile warnings on Thursday, October 17. Reports of explosions and active air defense systems were confirmed in multiple areas, including the strategic city of Sevastopol, leading to a significant security response.
At 15:07 local time, authorities in Sevastopol declared a missile threat, according to local Telegram channels . It later emerged that Storm Shadow missiles might have been involved, with a projected arrival …