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Russian forces in Syria face sabotage: Moscow urgently appeals to new Syrian leadership
Russian military forces in Syria find themselves becoming victims of sabotage. As a result, Russia has reached out to Syria with an urgent appeal for immediate measures to put an end to this crisis, reports Defense Express citing unnamed sources. Despite the fall of President Bashar Assad and the subsequent change in leadership, Russia maintains a strong military presence at the Khmeimim Airbase and shows no intention of withdrawing. However, the situation remains unstable, as unknown …
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EU prepared to boost Ukraine military aid if Trump's diplomacy with Putin falls short, says EU Defense Commissioner
In a significant move, European Union nations are positioned to ramp up their military aid to Ukraine, should President Donald Trump not successfully convince Vladimir Putin to swiftly end the conflict, according to EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius. To date, the EU and the U.S. have jointly provided Ukraine with military assistance totaling approximately €40 billion annually; however, Kubilius emphasizes the potential to utilize these funds more efficiently. This strategy could …
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Zelensky criticizes Hungarian PM Orban for politicizing Ukraine's EU aspirations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, accusing him of dragging Ukraine into domestic Hungarian election issues and engaging in "very dangerous activities".
Addressing Orban's remarks about Ukraine's EU membership, Zelensky referenced an opposition poll in Hungary revealing "70% support Ukraine joining the EU".
Zelensky believes Orban's actions are tied to involving Ukraine in Hungary's internal political strife ahead of the 2026 …
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UK transfers all AS-90 self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine's Armed Forces
The British military has officially transferred all of its AS-90 self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine's armed forces, concluding the British Army’s use of the equipment. The last firing of these 155mm artillery systems occurred in May 2024. Initially, it was planned to phase them out closer to 2030 to ensure a seamless transition without significant gaps in military capabilities. Nonetheless, the AS-90 units were decommissioned ahead of schedule, replaced temporarily with 14 Swedish …
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U.S. shifts strategy: White House steps back from mediating Ukraine peace talks
In a policy shift, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce has declared that Washington will no longer serve as the mediator in peace negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This strategic decision, announced in the early hours of May 2, calls for the conflicting sides to bring forth tangible peace proposals. "Our approach to this issue is changing—we're stepping back from the mediating role. Now, the onus is on Ukraine and Russia to deliver concrete concepts to end the conflict," …