Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian Forces strike major Russian ammunition depot in Voronezh region
On Saturday, August 24, Ukrainian intelligence forces carried out a successful attack on a large Russian ammunition depot located near the city of Ostrogozhsk in the Voronezh region. The news was confirmed by the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (GUR) on Telegram.
The depot served the Western military grouping of the Russian army and stored over five thousand tons of various munitions: including small arms ammunition, tank and artillery shells, and surface-to-air rockets.
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Russia and Ukraine conduct major prisoner exchange
In a significant prisoner exchange, Russia has repatriated 115 soldiers captured in the Kursk region from Ukrainian-controlled territory, in exchange for 115 Ukrainian military personnel, Russian news agencies reported, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Among the returned Russian troops are conscripts, according to military correspondent Semyon Pegov and the Ukrainian movement "Our Exit."
The Russian soldiers are now in Belarus, where they have been given the opportunity to contact …
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Despite aiding Russia, Belarusian leader Lukashenko extends Independence Day greetings to Ukraine
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, who played a significant role in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, has surprisingly wished Ukraine a happy Independence Day.
Both friends and foes are marking Ukraine’s 33rd Independence Day with messages. Among them is Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, who assisted Russia in its acts of aggression. In the congratulatory message published on his official website, Lukashenko called for friendship with the Ukrainian people.
"In Belarus, the …
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Fake team fiasco: Russian basketball victory marred by controversy over bogus Colombian squad
While Russian basketball teams remain barred from official tournaments by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the sport witnesses significant internal growth. In Perm, the "Friendship Cup" is underway, featuring teams from Russia, Venezuela, Colombia, and the local Perm club "Parma." In an astonishing first match, Parma trounced the Colombian squad with an extraordinary score of 155-53.
Colombia, ranked 58th in the FIBA standings, does not boast a prominent position in global …
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Zelensky: Ukraine has used new ‘Palyanytsya’ drone missile in successful strike against Russian forces
For the first time, Ukraine has successfully used its innovative ‘Palyanytsya’ drone missile against Russian forces, said President Volodymyr Zelensky, during an address to the Nation on Independence Day at Sofia Square.
“Ukrainians are responding quite justly, with their own strength and alongside our partners, honestly, consistently, and with each passing day, with increased range. Today, we have successfully carried out the first combat use of our new weapon. It’s an entirely new class—the …
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From defensive to offensive: Ukraine’s Kursk operation redefines negotiation landscape with Russia
Nearly three months ago, proponents of peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow believed that Ukraine couldn't win and time was only on Russia's side. Today, Kyiv's position is bolstered by the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in the Kursk region.
Since the early days of the Kursk offensive, discussions about the impact of Ukraine's unexpected military operation on negotiations with Russia have been widespread among the public, media, and expert circles. The advancement of Ukrainian troops deep …
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Pokrovsk: Ukraine’s critical battleground amid Russian onslaught
Pokrovsk isn't just the hottest spot in Russia's war against Ukraine; it's the epicenter where more than a third of recent Russian attacks have been concentrated in the Donbas region. On Thursday, August 22, there were 53 attacks out of 144 in this direction, according to Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff . Reports suggest that Russian forces have advanced within 10 kilometers of the city, posing a significant risk to Ukraine's crucial supply lines. Military leaders have fortified defenses …
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Czech President Pavel: Ukraine-Russia peace talks likely to result in compromise over full justice
Czech President Petr Pavel has expressed doubts about the possibility of achieving a fully just peace in Ukraine. In an interview with Novinky, Pavel stated that while a complete restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity and demands for reparations from Russia may be ideal, they seem unlikely. Instead, he suggested that peace talks could result in a compromise.
Pavel pointed out that an all-or-nothing approach, which includes the return of Crimea and war damages, may be more of an …
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Hungary seeks new routes for Russian oil imports amid Ukrainian sanctions on Lukoil
Hungarian oil and gas company Mol has proposed a new scheme to transit Russian oil through Ukraine, under which Mol would take on responsibility for the supplies, according to the Russian news agency RBC. As Gergely Gulyás, Chief of Staff for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, told reporters, Mol is currently in discussions regarding this arrangement. Gulyás noted that while the new scheme would be more expensive and risky, it is part of Mol's efforts to find alternative solutions, as …
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South Africa blocks ammunition shipments to Poland, fearing Ukraine transfer
The South African government stopped the shipments to Poland, fearing they might be transferred to Ukraine, reports the Polish news outlet Rzeczpospolita.
Poland placed the order with German company Rheinmetall a few months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Now, nearly two years later, Poland has not received a single round.
According to representatives from Poland’s Defense Ministry, the contract was terminated in July 2023 due to issues with a subcontractor. The ammunition was …