Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Germany's Scholz set to call Putin ahead of G20 Summit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to reach out to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time in nearly two years. This anticipated phone call, which could take place as early as next month, is poised to occur ahead of the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil in November, reports Die Zeit, citing sources within the German government.
Although no formal request for the conversation has been submitted yet, government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit mentioned that Scholz is open to the …
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Fierce battle for Vuhledar: Ukrainian Forces hold the line amidst heavy Russian assault
Russian advances into Vuhledar, Donetsk Oblast, have intensified, as reported by a defense forces soldier with the call sign "Muchnoy" on his Telegram channel on October 1. The message highlighted that Russian troops have already made incursions into the western part of the city, planting their flags.
"About Vuhledar: the intensity of fighting remains high. The soldiers holding the line are brave warriors who will never be forgotten. The enemy is trying to completely seize the western part of …
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Russia's shelling disrupts power supply to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, warns Ukraine's Energy Ministry
Ukraine's Energy Ministry reported on Tuesday, October 1, that Russia attacked a substation, disrupting one of the power lines to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The plant is once again on the brink of blackout, posing a severe accident risk, warned Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko.
"We demand immediate compliance with the IAEA resolution and the return of the plant under Ukrainian control. Safe operation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is only possible under Ukrainian …
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Ukrainian military command: Russian forces aim to obliterate Vovchansk Aggregate Plant following strategic loss
Russian military forces, having lost control of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant, now aim to obliterate it completely.
The current situation in the Kharkiv region, specifically at the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant, remains highly tense. The loss of this facility has dealt a significant blow to Russian occupiers, according to Vitalii Sarantsiv, spokesperson for the Operational Tactical Group of Forces "Kharkiv".
"For this reason, Russian forces are employing the full range of their weaponry in that …
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Russia to draft 133,000 for military service amid escalating Ukraine conflict
Starting October 1 through December 31, 2024, Russia will draft 133,000 individuals into military service as per a presidential decree issued by Vladimir Putin. The decree was published on Monday, September 30, on the official legal information portal.
The conscription mandate targets Russian citizens aged 18 to 30, who are not in the reserves and are eligible for draft, the document specifies. Concurrently, soldiers, sailors, sergeants, and warrant officers who have completed their mandatory …
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Denmark and Ukraine ink historic $628 million defense investment agreement
Denmark and Ukraine have sealed a ground-breaking investment deal worth 4.2 billion Danish kroner ($628 million). This significant agreement will channel extensive funds into Ukraine's defense industry, aiming to bolster its capabilities during these critical times.
The Danish Ministry of Defense reported that these investments will be strategically deployed to support the front lines by financing joint projects with Ukrainian defense enterprises. This collaboration is seen as a pivotal move …
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German Foreign Minister backs long-range missile supplies to Ukraine despite Chancellor's opposition
In an interview on ARD’s „Bericht aus Berlin“ on Sunday, September 29, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has voiced her support for supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine. Despite a differing opinion from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Baerbock, a member of the Green Party, emphasized the strategic importance of these weapons, particularly in breaching minefields in eastern Ukraine.
"I have constantly stated that these (long-range missiles) play a vital role, especially in overcoming …
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Kremlin: Russian Defense Ministry to set conditions for nuclear weapons use
In a recent development, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Sunday, September 29, that it will be the Russian Ministry of Defense that determines conditions for the use of nuclear weapons, in line with the updated nuclear doctrine of the Russian Federation. Peskov made these remarks during an interview with Pavel Zarubin, a correspondent for the "Russia 1" TV channel.
Peskov said, responding to questions by the journalist about whether some of President Putin's outlined conditions …
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Unprecedented overnight drone assault rocks Russia
On the night of September 29, Russia faced one of the most extensive drone attacks on its territory to date, with explosions reported across several areas. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeted Millerovo and Baltimore airfields, dealing significant blows to the Russian military capacity. The drones struck crucial ammunition depots in the Volgograd region, the airfield in Yeysk, and other vital installations. The Ukrainian Forces launched massive drone attacks on Russia overnight, with Russia' …
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Ukraine reports 55,000 missing amidst prolonged war with Russia
Ukraine has officially recognized 55,000 individuals as missing due to Russia's aggressive war, the majority of whom are military personnel, said Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Leonid Tymchenko, reports Ukrinform. "This number is quite dynamic: when the whereabouts of missing persons are established, in some cases it turns out that the individual is, for instance, in captivity," Tymchenko explained, adding that periodically they confirm deaths among those previously considered missing.
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