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Russian missile strike on Ukrainian training base claims lives and injures dozens
On June 1, the Russian army launched a missile attack targeting a training site of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. According to the press release of the Ground Forces Command, the strike resulted in the deaths of 12 servicemen and left over 60 more injured.
Ukrainian officials emphasized that no formations or large gatherings of personnel were taking place at the facility and that most of the personnel had taken shelter following an air raid warning. An official investigation has been initiated. …
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Ukrainian drones strike deep inside Russia: over 40 military planes destroyed in unprecedented operation
On Sunday, June 1, Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) launched a significant drone attack on four military airfields inside Russian territory. The attack targeted airbases "Belaya" in the Irkutsk region (around 4,700 km from Ukraine), "Olenya" in Murmansk (approximately 2,000 km away), "Ivanovo" in Ivanovo (900 km distance), and "Dyagilevo" in Ryazan (700 km away), reports Suspilne Suspilne, citing its sources in SBU.
Andrii Kovalenko, the Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under …
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CEO of Russian defense conglomerate Rostec contracts U.S. firm to help lift sanctions
Sergey Chemezov, the CEO of the Russian state corporation Rostec, has inked a deal with American law firm Rathmell Short LLP to assist in removing sanctions against him. As reported by "Novaya Gazeta. Europe" on Friday, May 30, the agreement was published on the U.S. Department of Justice's website. The lobbying services are valued at $2.6 million.
Details of the contract reveal that it was signed on March 10 of this year between Rathmell Short LLP and two clients: Sergey Chemezov himself and …
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Zelensky signals possible Ukrainian withdrawal from upcoming Istanbul talks amid memorandum dispute with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated Ukraine may not attend the proposed June 2 meeting in Istanbul with Russian negotiators. This comes as Kyiv reportedly has yet to receive a so-called memorandum from Russia detailing conditions for a ceasefire, according to a statement following a phone conversation between Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. President Zelensky emphasized the constructive discussion he had with Erdogan, extending gratitude for Ankara's …
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Ukrainian Forces capture 10 Russian soldiers in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces have captured 10 Russian soldiers in the Kursk region, with potential plans to exchange them for Ukrainian military personnel currently held captive by Russia, reported the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces on Saturday, May 31.
The paratroopers, in conjunction with allied units, secured the capture of Russian army soldiers on the Kursk front. The captured Russian soldiers reported that while serving in their units they were subjected to inhumane treatment, psychological pressure, …