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Ukrainian Forces strike critical Russian military and infrastructure targets
Ukrainian forces have successfully destroyed a Russian depot harboring thermobaric munitions in the Donetsk region. The strike was executed during the early hours of Friday, as reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on February 28. Eyewitnesses captured video footage of the powerful detonation, showcasing the aftermath of the attack on the depot.
In addition to the depot, Ukrainian forces delivered significant blows to three other vital targets. Among them was the Ilsky …
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Ukrainian Forces gaining upper hand near Pokrovsk amid Russian setbacks
The situation near Pokrovsk is seeing a shift in momentum, with Ukrainian forces gaining an edge against Russian troops, who are currently grappling with issues in the area, as detailed by analysts from DeepState. Among the hot spots is the vicinity of the village Srybne, where Russian forces are exerting pressure on Ukrainian positions.
Following relentless assaults, Russian troops have managed to fully occupy the village of Zaporizhzhia, attempting to capitalize on this by progressing …
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Russia resumes uranium exports to U.S.
Russia's Tenex—part of the state corporation Rosatom—renewed its low-enriched uranium exports to the United States in February, EA Daily reports. ImportGenius, a procurement tracking service, revealed that the Atlantic Navigator II ship delivered a hefty shipment to Baltimore on February 12. Specifically, the consignment included 15 tons for Westinghouse and an impressive 85 tons for Global Nuclear Fuel Americas. This shipment was facilitated by the acquisition of three special licenses granted …
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Ukraine set to ratify landmark mineral agreement with U.S.
In a pivotal move aligned with the Law of Ukraine "On International Treaties," Ukraine's Parliament, known as the Verkhovna Rada, is expected to ratify a significant agreement between Ukraine and the United States. The signatories of this landmark document are anticipated to be Ukraine's Finance Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and her U.S. counterpart, Secretary Scott Bessent. Ukrainian journalists have unveiled the full text of this crucial mineral agreement, which is reported to include security …
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American and Russian diplomats to meet in Istanbul
discuss embassy operations. This announcement was made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday, February 26, in Doha. "Such a meeting will take place tomorrow in Istanbul, and I believe that the outcome will shed light on how swiftly and effectively we can move forward,” said Lavrov. According to the minister, "high-level diplomats and experts will meet to address systemic issues."
Meanwhile, the Kremlin has weighed in on the possibility of a meeting between Russian President …
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Ukrainian drone strikes target critical Russian logistics hub in Tuapse
Explosions in Tuapse were the result of an attack on a crucial logistics hub, according to the Center for Defense Strategies (CDS). The port is a key part of military logistics, ensuring the supply of equipment, ammunition, and fuel for the Russian Black Sea Fleet engaged in the conflict against Ukraine. Local videos reveal "fireworks" typical of storage facilities for explosives and ammunition.
The marine port of Tuapse, which was struck, serves as a critical node for Russian troops, …
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Putin proposes U.S.-Russia collaboration on rare Earth metals in occupied Ukrainian territories
Russian president Vladimir Putin convened a meeting focused on the development of the rare earth metals sector in Russia, according to Russian media outlets. At the subsequent press conference, Putin asserted Russia's reserves of rare earth metals "significantly exceed" those found in Ukraine and announced Moscow's readiness to engage with interested partners. He highlighted the potential for Russia and the United States to initiate joint ventures, proposing aluminum extraction in the …
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Ukrainian Intelligence: Russian FSB targets collaborator amid power struggle in occupied Zaporizhzhia
In a dramatic twist in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a bomb exploded in the occupied city of Prymorsk, Zaporizhzhia region, on the night of February 23. The target was the office of Roman Podsudievsky, a self-styled leader of an agency named "MFC My Documents." The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate reported the incident. According to their intelligence, Podsudievsky is a turncoat from Ukraine who fled to occupied Crimea in 2015 and began collaborating with the …
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Azerbaijan expels Russia Today and closes Russian cultural institutions amid rising tensions with Moscow
The Azerbaijani government has officially expelled the Russian propaganda outlet Sputnik, part of the "Russia Today" media group, from the country, reported the Foreign Ministry representative Ayxan Hacizade, who further noted, that the Ministry will only permit accreditation for one correspondent, who must comply strictly with Azerbaijani law and the intergovernmental agreement of 2001.
The closure of Sputnik’s editorial office in Baku coincided with the cessation of activities at "Russian …
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EU seeks strategic resource partnership with Ukraine amid US negotiation strains
In a significant move, the European Union has proposed a deal to Ukraine for access to its "critical" resources, EU Commissioner for Industrial Strategy, Stephan Sejourne, announced on Monday, February 24. Sejourne indicated that "21 out of 30 critical materials needed by Europe can be supplied by Ukraine as part of a mutually beneficial partnership," though he did not specify which resources were under consideration.
During his visit to Kyiv on February 24, Sejourne presented this proposal to …