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Turkey launches new Ada-class corvette for Ukraine in Istanbul ceremony
In a ceremonious event in Istanbul, the Ada-class corvette "Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky" built for the Ukrainian Armed Forces was launched. Notable attendees included Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Navy Commander Oleksiy Neizhpapa, and First Lady Olena Zelenska. Representing the Turkish side was Haluk Bayraktar, a member of Turkish President Erdoğan’s family and owner of defense firm Baykar.
Ozgur Guleruz, CEO of shipbuilding company STM, addressed the audience, revealing that the corvette …
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Ukrainian influence surfaces as Tuareg rebels claim victory over Wagner mercenaries in Mali
A coalition of Tuareg rebels operating in northern Mali, known as the "Strategic Framework for the Protection of the People of Azawad" (CSP-DPA), announced on July 27 that they had successfully defeated a group of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner PMC. These mercenaries have been supporting the official government in Bamako in an ongoing conflict that has spanned several years. The rebels claim to have obliterated the Russian column, killing dozens of Wagner fighters and capturing prisoners, …
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Polish Defense Minister demands Ukraine address Volhynia tragedy for EU membership consideration
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has made headlines by asserting that Warsaw should issue an ultimatum to Ukraine: EU membership will only be on the table once the Volhynia tragedy of 1943 is resolved.
Speaking on Polish TV, the Polish official emphasized that Poland supports Ukraine "as much as possible" amidst the ongoing large-scale military aggression from Russia. However, he noted that relations between Warsaw and Kyiv are strained due to unresolved historical issues.
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Ukrainian hackers reveal details of Indian specialists training on Russian S-400 missile systems
Ukrainian hackers from the group "Cyber Resistance" have reportedly accessed documents suggesting that Indian specialists are being trained in Russia to operate the S-400 missile defense systems, reported InformNapalm.
In the initial "BaumankaLeaks" investigation, restricted access data, lists, and documents from the Military Educational and Scientific Center within Bauman Moscow State Technical University (BMSTU) were exposed. These records were associated with Air Defense and Anti-Missile …
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Ukraine’s Foreign Minister embarks on landmark visit to China
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is set to visit China this week following an invitation from his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, according to China’s state news agency Xinhua.
This marks Kuleba’s first trip to Beijing since the onset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. For nearly two years, Kuleba has refrained from visiting the Chinese capital.
China's Foreign Ministry has shared limited details about the visit, with spokesperson Mao Ning stating that Kuleba will be in China for several …