Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukraine firm on non-negotiable red lines in peace talks with Russia
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has assured that Ukraine will not concede on fundamental issues outlined in the country's "peace formula" during any potential peace talks with Russia. Ukraine remains resolute in its refusal to recognize occupied territories as Russian, and it will not accept any restrictions on its right to join international unions, including the European Union or NATO, nor will it allow any reduction in its military capabilities, said Sybiha in a recent interview …
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Ukrainian Forces reportedly attempt border breach in Russia's Belgorod region, triggering evacuations
Russian war bloggers report that Ukrainian forces have attempted to breach the border in the Krasnoyaruzhsky district of the Belgorod region, Russia.
The governor of the region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, has stated that the situation near the border is tense. According to local Telegram channels, authorities are evacuating border villages. Russian Telegram channels claim that Ukrainian forces tried to cross the border at the settlements of Grafovka and Demidovka, near the border with the Kursk …
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Survey reveals half of Ukrainians firmly oppose territorial concessions to Russia
Despite international pressures, particularly from the US, half of Ukrainians remain firmly against making territorial concessions, even if it means prolonging the conflict, according to a recent poll.
In a phone survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology KIISfrom February 14 to March 4, around 50% of respondents opposed territorial compromise under any circumstances. This survey included 2,029 adults from regions controlled by Ukraine. Interestingly, despite ongoing …
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Russia’s Belgorod region comes under massive drone attack
On Tuesday, March 18th, Russia's Belgorod region came under a massive drone attack. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed early this morning that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 41 out of 46 UAVs deployed by Ukrainian forces targeting Russian territory.
Meanwhile, in the Bryansk and Kursk regions, two drones each were shot down, while in the Oryol region, one was intercepted, according to a Telegram post by the Russian defense ministry.
Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov …
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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian advances in Donetsk region
Ukrainian Forces have made minor gains in the Donetsk region, particularly on the Pokrovsk front. They have driven Russian troops away from the railroad and are putting pressure on them near the Lysogorska Dam, reported on his Telegram channel a Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman known as "Muchnoy."
"Regarding the Pokrovsk front, we control most of Udachne, with the enemy holding only the remote northeast houses and the eastern industrial region. We're currently working diligently to secure …
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Swarm of drones hits energy infrastructure in Russia's Astrakhan region
A swarm of drones attacked key fuel and energy infrastructure in Russia's Astrakhan region, according to regional Governor Igor Babushkin. In a statement on his official Telegram channel, Babushkin described the assault as massive, indicating that a strategic target was among those hit. Fortunately, workers were evacuated in advance, but debris from destroyed drones caused a blaze that left one person injured and hospitalized. Emergency services responded swiftly, managing to contain the fire, …
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Kyiv accuses Russia of holding 1.6 million Ukrainian children amid ICC investigation
Ukraine has reported that up to 1.6 million of its children remain under the control of Russia, either deported or forced to live under occupation.
“According to estimates by Ukrainian human rights organizations, up to 1.6 million Ukrainian children are under Russia's control—deported or forced to live in occupation. Their Ukrainian identity is being systematically erased; they are coerced into accepting Russian citizenship, their personal data is altered, and they are drawn into military …
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Russian authorities seize over 9,000 homes in occupied Mariupol, leaving residents homeless
Under what they claim as "unestablished ownership," the Russian administration has now classified over 9,000 apartments in the city of Mariupol as "abandoned," forcing many remaining Ukrainian residents into homelessness.
According to journalists from ASTRA, Russian officials systematically strip Ukrainians of their homes under seemingly formal pretexts, ignoring documentation provided by the rightful owners and declaring their homes ownerless.
"When it comes to duties, Russian officials …
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Ukraine achieves tech milestone with 100% locally produced FPV drones, breaking dependency on China
In a technological leap, Ukraine has unveiled its first batch of fully localized FPV drones, significantly curbing its reliance on Chinese components. As reported by the outlet Militarni, the company Vyriy Drone has delivered one thousand drones made entirely from Ukrainian parts to its military forces. This breakthrough not only frees Ukraine from dependency on China, which has imposed restrictions on the export of dual-use technologies, but also strengthens its autonomy in the unmanned …
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Finnish President Stubb: Russia reluctant to agree to ceasefire in Ukraine
In a blunt assessment, Finnish President Alexander Stubb laid bare the situation: Kyiv seeks peace and a ceasefire, but Moscow does not. Russia is playing the long game in Ukraine, with no desire for a ceasefire or peace, said Stubb following a "coalition of the willing" conference organized by the UK.
"Putin is not striving for a truce, a ceasefire, or peace. His primary goal—destroying Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity—remains unchanged. Hopefully, we can …