Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian opposition leaders reject elections amid war and strained U.S. relations
In response to U.S. media reports about discussions between American officials and teams of Ukrainian opposition politicians such as Petro Poroshenko and Yulia Tymoshenko regarding possible elections in Ukraine, both leaders have dismissed the idea. "Our team has always been categorically against holding elections during the war and continues to adhere to this position," Poroshenko stated.
Petro Poroshenko, who served as Ukraine's president from 2014 to 2019, emphasized that elections could …
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Czech Foreign Minister call for U.S. engagement in EU security and closer ties with Ukraine
Jan Lipavský, the Czech Republic's Foreign Minister, emphasized the necessity for Europe to involve the United States in security discussions and to help pave the way for closer ties with Ukraine following the cessation of American military aid to Kyiv.
The Czech government has initiated plans to increase defense spending from approximately 2% of its GDP in 2024 to 3% in the coming years, according to Reuters.
Since last year, the Czech Republic has led a campaign to gather ammunition for …
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Kyiv claims Russia used over 6,900 chemical weapons in Ukraine
Russian forces have reportedly deployed over 6,900 chemical munitions since the onset of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Medical assistance has been rendered to almost 3,400 Ukrainian military personnel exhibiting symptoms of unknown chemical poisoning during this extensive conflict.
The alarming figures were disclosed by Colonel Valeriy Weber, Deputy Head of the Main Department of Mine Action, Civil Protection, and Environmental Safety, during a seminar at a command-staff training …
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Russian forces suffer setbacks near Kupyansk
In a significant shift on the front lines, Ukrainian forces successfully pushed back Russian troops in one sector, while Russian plans failed on two others. Analysts attribute this change to modifications in the organizational structure of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
On the Kupyansk axis, Ukrainian forces drove Russian troops north of the village of Zapadne, according to a March 5 report from DeepState. "Despite continued pressure on the Moscow-established bridgeheads, Ukrainian Forces are …
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EU to deliberate troop deployment to Ukraine as part of future peace strategy
European Union (EU) leaders are set to discuss the potential deployment of EU troops in Ukraine, a decision that hinges on the development of a peace settlement, according to a report by Evropeyska Pravda. The EU's security guarantees for Ukraine, which include the possibility of deploying European military forces on Ukrainian soil, are anticipated to gain traction among European leaders after the cessation of hostilities.
This topic is expected to feature prominently in the agenda of the EU …
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Germany poised to block Nord Stream 2 amid U.S.-Russia negotiation concerns
Germany is set on blocking the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from becoming operational, as it could be part of ongoing discussions between the U.S. and Russia. The country's government is taking assertive steps to prevent the launch of Nord Stream 2 as a potential component of clandestine U.S.-Russia negotiations.
Germany's government is concerned about the prospect of this pipeline being incorporated into a broader agreement involving Russian gas supplies to Europe, notes the German newspaper Bild. …
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Lukashenko denies prior knowledge of Russian invasion plans
Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko insists he was not informed beforehand of the Kremlin's invasion plans, according to an interview with blogger Mario Nawfal, as reported by "Zerkalo". Despite his claims, journalists exploring the situation uncovered a different sequence of events.
Lukashenko stated that Belarus would not have defended Ukraine in 2022, even if given prior notice of Russia's actions, due to an "economic war". He clarified that sanctions had been imposed on Belarus …
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EU Summit faces blockade threats from Hungary and Slovakia over Ukraine support and sanctions against Russia
Ahead of an urgent EU leaders' summit, Hungary is threatening to block any mention of support for Ukraine in the final statement, while also pledging to veto the extension of EU sanctions against Russia. Additionally, Hungary has already blocked EU security guarantees for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Slovakia is threatening to obstruct the EU summit's decision on further aid to Ukraine unless the issue of resuming Russian gas transit is addressed. How is the EU and Ukraine responding?
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EU eyes Eutelsat's OneWeb as Starlink replacement in Ukraine
Reports from various media indicate that the Franco-British satellite services firm, Eutelsat, is in talks with the European Union to potentially replace Starlink in Ukraine with its OneWeb satellites. This development, reported by Reuters on Tuesday, March 4, points to the growing strategic alternatives considered in the region.
Eutelsat's stocks have soared, more than tripling in value over the past two days and adding over 1 billion euros to its market capitalization. “We are engaging in …
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Ukrainian Forces regain ground in Kharkiv region
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have successfully pushed back Russian troops north of the village of Zapadne in the Kharkiv region. Despite facing considerable pressure from the Russians, Ukrainian forces are working hard to stabilize the situation on this front, particularly in the Kupyansk direction, according to reports by DeepState. Analysts highlight that Russian forces aim to capture the village of Fiholivka and have already approached its outskirts.
Moreover, Russian troops are consistently …