Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukraine partners with THALES Belgium to boost anti-drone missile production
In a strategic move expected to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and critical infrastructure protection, the Ukrainian Ministry of Strategic Industries has announced a collaboration with leading European arms manufacturer THALES Belgium. The Ukrainian Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin revealed via his Telegram channel that the joint venture will focus on the production of missiles designed to counteract enemy drones.
Ukraine is optimistic that this partnership will eventually …
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov criticizes Turkey's weapon supply to Ukraine amid ongoing mediation efforts
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has openly criticized Turkey for its ongoing supply of weapons to Ukraine. Lavrov stated in an interview with the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet that Ankara continues its military-technical cooperation with the "Kyiv regime." According to Lavrov, Turkish weaponry is being used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to target Russian soldiers and civilians.
Lavrov argued that Turkey's actions stand in stark contradiction to its willingness to mediate in resolving what …
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Chechen leader Kadyrov rescinds order against capturing Ukrainian soldiers, citing mass appeals
In a recent announcement on his Telegram channel, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said that he has rescinded an order to stop taking Ukrainian soldiers as prisoners, a command he claimed to have issued after a drone attack on the Russian University for Special Forces in Gudermes on October 29. Kadyrov stated, "Those willing to surrender to Russian troops will live. I don’t envy the others."
He alleged that over the past few days, the department for handling petitions in the Chechen …
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Syrskyi: Ukrainian Forces are holding back the most powerful Russian offensives since the start of the war
Ukrainian Forces are currently holding back one of the most intense Russian offensives since the start of the war, said the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, during a meeting with a delegation from the Czech Armed Forces. He conveyed that the situation along the front lines remains challenging.
In discussions with the Czech Republic Armed Forces delegation, led by Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Karel Řehka, Ukraine's military chief highlighted …
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Lithuania's Defense Minister: Russia has relocated troops from Kaliningrad to Ukraine
Lithuania's Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas has revealed that Russia has completely pulled its forces out of the Kaliningrad region, deploying them to the front lines, including the Kursk region. Speaking at the Kyiv Security Forum, he emphasized the direct link between Ukraine's defense and Lithuania's security.
Kasciunas noted that Lithuania continues to disrupt Russia's military machine, pushing Russia back from different corners of the globe and preventing the realization of other …
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Ukrainian Forces deny Russian claims of capturing Chasiv Yar and Toretsk
Ukrainian officials have dismissed claims made by the Russian Operational-Tactical Group "Luhansk," that Russian forces have captured two cities in the Donetsk region — Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. Spokesperson Anastasia Bobovnikova emphasized that while Russian forces are making attempts to establish control in these areas, they've been unsuccessful thus far.
"We're seeing numerous reports from the Russians claiming they've already seized these cities and are freely operating there. I refute this …
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North Korea pledges support for Russia in Ukraine war, vows allegiance until 'Victory Day'
North Korea acknowledged its support for Russia in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui declared that Pyongyang has no doubts about Moscow's ability to claim victory against Ukraine, while accusing the United States and the West of supplying arms to Kyiv.
North Korea has pledged to continue its support for the Russian Federation, standing by its ally until the so-called "victory day", said Choe Son Hui met with her Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, reports …
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Lukashenko claims West ready for Ukraine peace talks
Self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko claimed that there is a "shift" among Western politicians, who are allegedly ready to negotiate peace in Ukraine. President Lukashenko expressed his views on the possibility of a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine during an international conference on Eurasian security held in Minsk, reports the state news agency BELTA.
Lukashenko asserts that Western countries have changed their stance and are open to negotiations for a "draw" …
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Russian forces prepare for escalated offensives in Zaporizhzhia: increase in armored and aerial assets mark key strategy shift
Russian forces have conducted drills in the occupied territories, specifically using armored vehicles in the Zaporizhzhia region, according to Vladyslav Voloshin, spokesperson for the "South" Defense Forces. Voloshin revealed that reconnaissance data suggests this equipment aims to bolster both transportation of assault groups and infantry fire support in areas like Pryiutne and Levadne.
Voloshin highlighted how these military exercises on temporarily occupied training grounds in the …
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Norway commits $118.8 million for Ukrainian F-16 armament and maintenance
Norway has announced plans to allocate funds for the procurement of weapons and spare parts for Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets. During his visit to Odesa, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram unveiled additional military assistance for Ukraine, specifically for the maintenance of the F-16 aircraft. Norway is expected to provide $118.8 million in grants for these purposes through the JUMPSTART mechanism, according to Militarnyi.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized that this …