Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Kremlin rejects Zelensky's territory swap proposal as 'impossible'
Russia has firmly stated it will never discuss exchanging its territory, rejecting a claim by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow will not negotiate territory swaps with Ukraine. This comes after Zelensky suggested swapping parts of the Kursk region, controlled by Ukrainian forces, for land captured by Russia.
Peskov insisted that such a territorial exchange is out of the question, ensuring that Ukrainian forces would be expelled from …
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Ukrainian Security Service colonel arrested for alleged espionage for Russia's FSB
In a shocking development, Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) Colonel Dmytro Kozyura has been detained on suspicion of espionage for Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). The security service announced the arrest of the Chief of Staff of its Anti-Terrorist Center on Wednesday, February 12, without naming the suspect. Nonetheless, Ukrainian media outlets have identified him as Kozyura.
Kozyura has been leading the SBU's Anti-Terrorist Directorate since 2016. Telegraf published a photograph …
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Ukrainian Forces launch counteroffensive to reclaim territory in Donetsk region
In a critical development on the eastern front, Ukrainian forces have launched an offensive against Russian troops in the village of Dachenske, located in the Donetsk region.
According to reports, Ukrainian troops, who are now in control of the eastern part of the village, are pushing towards the center in an effort to reclaim the territory. The ongoing conflict in Donetsk has sparked intense battles, as Ukrainian forces engage in fierce combat to regain strategic advantages from Russian …
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Russian forces face major setbacks in attempted Kupyansk offensive
Russia may attempt a simultaneous offensive across the Oskil bridgehead, aiming to break through between the village of Synkivka and the river, moving along the left bank towards the northern outskirts of Kupyansk’s eastern part, according to military expert Konstantin Mashovets.
In recent days, Russian forces have been attempting to expand the Dvorichna bridgehead and cross the Oskil River, north of Kupyansk.
Units from the 69th Motorized Rifle Division, part of the 6th Combined Arms Army, …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim territory amid stalled Russian offensive
In recent days, the Ukrainian military has shown signs of successful resistance and even localized counteroffensives. According to the analytical Telegram channel "To Be Or", Russian troops, despite their numerical advantages and ongoing assaults, are losing momentum in advancing, with Ukrainian forces reclaiming territory in some frontline areas. "The Ukrainian Armed Forces are the primary source of good news this February," the author notes while sharing updated maps.
In the Pokrovsk …
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Coal crisis sparks protests in Russia's Kuzbass region
A coal crisis within Russia, largely sparked by the ongoing war with Ukraine, has prompted some of the first significant protests.
The protests flared in the Kuzbass region of Kemerovo, driven by a mix of war-induced shortages, sanctions, and economic decline. For the first time, residents have taken to the streets, openly addressing President Putin in a call for answers, according to the news outlet Agentsvo.
This past Sunday, dozens of Kemerovo residents gathered, frustrated by the stark …
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Ukrainian Forces regain control of village of Kotlyne near Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces have successfully driven out Russian troops from the village of Kotlyne, just 10 kilometers from the pivotal city of Pokrovsk. The sudden offensive by the Ukrainian military caught Russian troops off guard, causing them to frantically abandon their positions, with some being neutralized during ill-fated counterattacks.
Units from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skala" spearheaded the operation to reclaim Kotlyne, situated along the strategic Pokrovsk-Dnipro route. The …
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Ukrainian Forces maintain control of Toretsk amid ongoing Russian assaults and disinformation
The town of Toretsk, located in the Donetsk region, has not fallen into Russian hands, despite ongoing battles. Speaking on the national news broadcast, Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for the "Khortytsia" operational-strategic military grouping, stressed that the town remains under Ukrainian Armed Forces control.
Tregubov remarked that Russian reports of seizing Toretsk are part of a disinformation campaign aimed at distracting its citizens from recent losses suffered in the Kursk region.
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Ukraine's Presidential Office and U.S. Special Envoy discuss strategic diplomatic efforts ahead of key meetings
In a recent phone conversation, Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, engaged in talks with U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg.
Among the topics discussed was Kellogg's impending visit to Kyiv. According to a statement on the Ukrainian Presidential Office's website on Friday, February 7th, Yermak emphasized the priority of achieving a just and lasting peace for Kyiv. The dialogue also covered the frontline situation and civilian safety concerns. …
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Russian troops turn to donkeys and horses for transport in 'gray zones'
In an unusual yet seemingly pragmatic move, Russian soldiers have turned to donkeys and horses in areas where traditional vehicles can't safely travel.
Analysts reveal that these modes of transport were part of the military's inventory even before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. The Russian Armed Forces have been spotted employing donkeys and horses in the precarious "gray zone" regions, inaccessible by regular transport. According to Defence Express, this shift comes amidst …