Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Zelensky to present Ukraine’s comprehensive victory plan to Biden in September
In September, President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to present a comprehensive victory plan for Ukraine to his American counterpart, President Joe Biden. The plan, as Zelensky outlined during a press interaction, covers various critical areas, reports Ukrainska Pravda
According to Zelensky, one aspect of the victory plan includes a military operation by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region.
"The second component is Ukraine's strategic position in global security infrastructure. The …
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Secret talks in Qatar: Ukraine and Russia's attempt at ceasefire disrupted by Kursk offensive
Journalists report that the planned talks aim to reach an agreement to stop strikes on the energy infrastructure of both countries. Characterized as a “remarkable agreement,” this plan was allegedly set to be signed in Qatar and also addressed a “partial ceasefire.”
Confidential negotiations under Qatar’s auspices were reportedly held between Kyiv and Moscow regarding a partial ceasefire. However, they were allegedly disrupted due to a Ukrainian military offensive in the Kursk region, reports …
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Russian generals coerce young conscripts into frontline contracts amid rising disappearances
In Russia, the drumbeat of concern grows louder as parents of conscripts raise the alarm. Their 18-year-old children are being forced to sign contracts and are subsequently dispatched to the Kursk region, where many go missing. Russian army generals threaten reluctant conscripts with legal action, emphasizing that they will end up on the frontlines anyhow. Numerous accusations from parents have been shared on the Telegram channel "Tverdy Znak Tambov" .
Valentina Ovchinnikova from the Ivanovo …
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Lithuania announces major military aid package for Ukraine: air defense systems, drones, and more
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė has announced a new military aid package, including air defense systems and other equipment, set to arrive in Ukraine by early September.
Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish President Andrzej Duda, Šimonytė reiterated Lithuania's unwavering stance on the conflict: Ukraine must win, Russia must lose.
"During our meeting today, I informed President Zelensky that Lithuania's latest military …
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Polish President Andrzej Duda vows to act as guarantor for safe Russian troop withdrawal from Ukraine
In a powerful vow during the Ukrainian Independence Day celebrations, Polish President Andrzej Duda has promised to act as a "guarantor" for the withdrawal of Russian troops, conditional upon their exiting Ukrainian regions. "Russia must comprehend that those who live by the sword, die by the sword," Duda asserted.
President Duda expressed his firm belief that the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine must soon come to an end. Speaking in Kyiv on Saturday, August 24, Duda stated his …
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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 …