Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Germany considers funding Ukraine's cruise missile development
The German government is reportedly considering financial support for Ukraine's development and mass production of cruise missiles with a range of up to 2,500 kilometers, reports German media outlet Bild, citing insider sources.
The publication reminds readers that Kyiv is already advancing its missile programs, having rolled out some production. At the same time, Ukrainian defense industries face relentless Russian air and missile attacks, prompting Germany to negotiate additional deliveries …
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Zelensky warns of Russian military buildup near Sumy
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of a potential Russian military buildup targeting the northeastern city of Sumy. Speaking to journalists in Kyiv on Tuesday, May 27, Zelensky revealed that Russia is amassing troops near the Sumy, with more than 50,000 troops stationed in the region. The president confirmed that Russia intends to establish a so-called 10-kilometer "buffer zone" in the area, equating this potential move to the occupation of more Ukrainian land. According to Zelensky, …
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Ukraine targets key Russian defense facilities in massive drone attack
In the early hours of May 28, Russia endured yet another massive drone attack. The targets included three pivotal defense-industrial enterprises in the Moscow region.
The "ELMA-Zelenograd" industrial hub was among the targets in the Moscow region. This high-tech cluster specializes in producing microelectronics, IT solutions, medical technology, and robotics. The attack led to a fire and inflicted damage on the building. Notably, this production hub is involved in the assembly of drones.
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Drone attack causes chaos at Moscow airports: 62 flights canceled, 55 rerouted
In a significant disruption, airports across Moscow's aviation hub witnessed at least 62 flight cancellations amidst an extensive drone attack. On Wednesday, May 28, Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency revealed that additional 52 flights at Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky airports were delayed for more than two hours.
Furthermore, 55 incoming flights to Moscow were redirected to alternative airports, the agency announced, referencing data compiled by 10:00 AM Moscow time. …
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Russia Warns Germany over lifting Ukraine weapons restrictions and demands U.S. halt missile defense plans
Russia has issued a warning to Germany and its experts over the lifting of restrictions for Ukraine, cautioning that Berlin might "dig itself further into a hole."
The comment from Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, was published by Russian outlet TASS following a briefing on May 27. "With the decision to lift restrictions on the range of armaments supplied to Ukraine, if they ever existed, Berlin will only dig itself deeper into a hole already …
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Russia accuses Europe of undermining peace in Ukraine, calls for UN Security Council intervention
Russia has accused European countries of thwarting peace initiatives intended to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Citing this, Moscow has called for a UN Security Council meeting.
Dmitry Polyanskiy, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, stated that European nations, which he describes as "sponsors of the Kyiv regime," have scheduled a May 29 meeting to tackle the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Polyanskiy made this
According to Polyanskiy, Moscow has opted for a …
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Germany, UK, France, and US remove weapon range restrictions for Ukraine
Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States have lifted the range restrictions on the weapons they supply to Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Monday, May 26. "There are no more range restrictions on weapons delivered to Ukraine from the British, French, or our side. There aren't any from the Americans either," Merz stated at a WDR-organized forum.
Chancellor Merz highlighted that this change allows Ukraine to strike military targets on Russian soil, …
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Russia launches largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine
Russian forces, now in their fourth year of waging full-scale war against Ukraine, launched a new mass attack with drones and missiles against Ukraine. On the night of Monday, May 26, air raid alarms sounded across Ukraine. Ukrainian Air Force reported clusters of missiles launched from Russian strategic aircraft in the Cherkasy, Kyiv, and Vinnytsia regions, as well as Russian strike drones in numerous Ukrainian regions. By morning, the threat of drone strikes had been lifted across all areas. …
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Ukraine accuses China of covert support for Russia in ongoing war
Ukraine claims China is not merely a neutral observer but a covert participant in Russia's war against Ukraine. Reports surfaced from Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, which officially confirmed China's involvement in supplying Russia with equipment, chemicals, and components used in munition and drone production, in addition to aiding in circumventing international sanctions, said Oleh Ivashchenko, the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service.
According to Ivashchenko, Chinese products …
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The Netherlands to send final shipment of F-16s to Ukraine
The Netherlands will send the last of 24 promised F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine on Monday, May 26. Minister of Defense Ruben Brekelmans confirmed in an that "all 24 promised F-16s will soon be present in Ukraine."
Brekelmans' announcement comes as Russian attacks intensify, with the Dutch minister highlighting that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin continues his aggression and shows no serious intention to discuss a ceasefire. Brekelmans underscored the necessity to maintain support for Ukraine and …