Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Erdogan criticizes Western involvement in Ukraine war, emphasizes Turkey's peace efforts
Ankara, unlike some Western representatives allegedly doing everything to further fuel the conflict, continues to strive for peace and stability, said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
"No one has benefited from the war in Ukraine except Western military barons who supposedly keep adding fuel to the fire," Erdogan stated, according to Anadolu Agency.
Erdogan emphasized that from day one, Ankara has sought to stabilize and end the conflict. Yet these efforts have been hindered, …
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UK Defense Secretary evades parliamentary question on Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow missiles against Russia
British Defense Secretary Luke Pollard sidestepped a Parliamentary inquiry about lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow missiles against Russian territory. In his response, he refrained from delving into specifics of the policy.
Conservative MP James Cartlidge had submitted a written question to Defense Secretary Pollard regarding the authorization for using Storm Shadow missiles in strikes on Russia.
Cartlidge's written question was submitted on July 17, 2024, with a response …
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Ukrainian National Guard Major calls for tactical retreat amid escalating encirclement threat near Toretsk
As Ukrainian forces face potential encirclement near Toretsk in Donbas, orders should be given for a tactical retreat, according to National Guard Major Oleksiy Hetman.
The situation in Toretsk, Pokrovske, and the area around Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Province is reportedly critical. In an interview with Expresso TV, major Hetman suggested that Russian Armed Forces are possibly aiming to advance towards Kostiantynivka.
Hetman highlighted the dangerous situation where supply routes are vulnerable …
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Zelensky stands firm: no ceasefire without Russian withdrawal from Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his firm stance against any ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia until Russian forces withdraw from the occupied territories of Ukraine https://www.dw.com/ru/vojna-v-ukraine/t-17457611. In an interview with Japanese broadcaster NHK , Zelensky reaffirmed Kyiv's unwavering line on the conditions required for halting military operations.
Zelensky highlighted three crucial factors for achieving a just peace: patience, support from the …
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Ukrainian Forces deliver major blow to Russian military with strike on strategic bomber
In a significant development, Ukrainian intelligence officials reported hitting a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber at the Olenya airfield this weekend. Rear Admiral Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, described the strike as an "Olympic-level achievement" for Ukraine's security forces, special forces, and intelligence community.
"Our defenders successfully targeted the Russian Tu-22M3 bomber stationed at the Olenya airfield," …
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Russia's Black Sea submarine deployment sparks fears of new missile strike on Ukraine
In an unprecedented move, Russia has deployed three submarines armed with cruise missiles into the sea, according to Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmitriy Pletenchuk. This deployment encompasses practically all naval power Russia holds in the Azov-Black Sea region. While the Black Sea fleet has long been termed underwater,' it no longer poses a significant threat to Ukraine.
Amidst ongoing aggression, Russian forces continue their campaign of terror against Ukrainian urban centers, now leveraging …
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Overnight drone strikes damage power stations in Russia's Oryol and Belgorod regions
During the night of July 29, a local power station was damaged in the Glazunovsky district of Russia’s Oryol Region following a drone attack, reported the region’s governor, Andrey Klychkov.
He also mentioned that two drones were shot down over the Glazunovsky district that night: "There were no casualties, but the local power station sustained some damage". Emergency services are working to address the aftermath of the aerial attack, and law enforcement is at the scene.
Russian media outlet, …
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Russian Navy celebrates Fleet Day with absence of ships Ukraine claimed were destroyed
In Russia on Sunday, naval warships took center stage in a maritime parade to celebrate the Navy Day, though none of the vessels Ukraine claimed to have destroyed or damaged participated, reports the Russian service of BBC.
During the broadcast of the Main Naval Parade, only two ships from the Russian Black Sea Fleet were showcased: the corvette "Mercury," stationed at the Russian military base in Tartus, Syria since 2024, and the frigate "Admiral Grigorovich."
As noted by BBC, this year's …
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Polish Deputy Foreign Minister criticizes Hungary for pro-Russian stance
In a stark contrast to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Poland refuses to engage in business with Russia, declared Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski. He emphasized that the current policies of the Hungarian leader are anti-European, anti-Ukrainian, and anti-Polish, as reported by PAP.
"I genuinely do not understand why Hungary wants to remain a member of organizations it dislikes so much [the EU and NATO] and that supposedly treat it poorly. Why doesn't [Orban] …
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Putin warns of retaliation If U.S. deploys missiles in Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning on Sunday, July 28, stating that the placement of high-precision U.S. missile systems in Germany would free Russia from its moratorium on deploying intermediate and short-range missiles. This announcement came during Putin's speech at the main Naval Day parade in St. Petersburg. The Kremlin plants to "enhance the capabilities of coastal forces" in the Russian Navy, Putin clarified .
"Today, the development of a number of such systems is …