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Russia's ambitious plan to capture four Ukrainian regions by year's end met with skepticism
Bloomberg reported that Russia aims to capture four Ukrainian regions by the end of the year. Speaking with the Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne, Ukrainian Armed Forces reserve colonel and military expert Serhiy Hrabskiy expressed skepticism about Russia's ability to achieve this plan within the stated timeline.
On May 19, Bloomberg reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes he has the upper hand on the front lines and thinks he can fully capture four Ukrainian regions by the year's …
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EU to intensify sanctions on Russia, targeting energy and banking sectors
In the coming months, European sanctions against Russia are set to further impact its economy, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, as reported by Radio Free Europe.
"Today, at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, we also have an intelligence report about the real state of the Russian economy. According to this report, they are reaching a stage where they have to rely on supply chains heavily. Therefore, the impact of the sanctions will be even stronger in the coming …
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Russia's eroding sovereignty: Beijing's influence redefines Moscow's role on global stage
In a geopolitical chessboard reshaped by global conflict and shifting alliances, Russia's touted "sovereignty" narrative seems increasingly hollow as Moscow grows more reliant on Beijing. With China in the driver's seat, forcing unfavorably one-sided deals, Russian propaganda’s independence rhetoric faces a harsh reality check. Neue Zürcher Zeitung reports that experts have long warned about Moscow’s growing dependency on Beijing, as China’s influence transforms Russia into a geopolitical …
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Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine
Russian forces have launched a record 273 drones, including Shahed attack drones and decoys, in a single day against Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. This marks the highest number of unmanned aerial vehicles deployed by Russian troops in Ukraine since the start of the war. Currently, 88 Shahed drones and 128 decoys have been shot down.
Tragedy has struck Kyiv's region, where a young woman lost her life, and several others were injured. In Ukraine’s Obukhiv district of Kyiv Oblast, …
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Kremlin: potential Zelensky-Putin meeting hinges on several preconditions
A potential meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin could take place, but under specific conditions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced.
According to Russian state media, Peskov emphasized that such a meeting would only be feasible if "certain agreements" are reached beforehand. He underscored that the discussions should be seen as "a result of hard work by both delegations which needs to yield significant agreements from both sides." …