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Hungarian FM: Ukrainian drone strike disrupts Russian oil flow via Druzhba pipeline
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that the 'Druzhba' oil pipeline operations were suspended following an attack by Ukrainian drones. According to Szijjártó, repair works are currently underway, and crude oil supplies from Russia to Hungary are expected to resume later today, reports Telex.
He noted that the attack had damaged one of the pipeline’s measuring stations and mentioned his conversation with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, who confirmed that transit …
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Kyiv: drone strike on Russia signals to Putin the need for ceasefire talks
In a video statement on his YouTube channel, Andriy Kovalenko, a representative of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, emphasized the necessity for Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt airstrikes, as efforts to influence the Kremlin’s position intensify.
Kovalenko linked the drone raid on Moscow on March 11 to potential negotiations commencing in Saudi Arabia.
He explained that a signal was sent to President Putin to interest him in a ceasefire. According to Kovalenko, the …
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France opposes demilitarization of Ukraine amid key security discussions in Paris
A pivotal meeting is underway in Paris to establish the foundational security guarantees for Ukraine, according to French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu. France's leadership has ruled out the demilitarization of the Ukrainian military, with the Ukrainian armed forces viewed as the primary guarantor of Ukraine's security.
The French Defense Ministry highlights that military leaders from over 30 countries are gathering in Paris to discuss what Europe and the West can offer to support Ukraine …
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Saudi Arabia poised to invest in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction efforts
Saudi Arabia could become a key player in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction. According to agreements reached during a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, the two leaders committed to strengthening investment cooperation.
Ukraine is eager to boost collaborations in economic, trade, and energy sectors, inviting Saudi investment in its recovery. The Crown Prince confirmed intentions to invest in Ukraine's future.
Saudi …
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Ukraine launches largest drone strike on Russia, multiple casualties and widespread damage reported
Ukraine has launched the largest drone attack on Russian territory since the war began, with Russia's Ministry of Defense reporting the interception of 337 Ukrainian drones in various regions of the country. The attack coincided with negotiations between Ukrainian and U.S. representatives in Saudi Arabia.
The main target was Russia's capital region, with 91 drones shot down over the Moscow area, according to Russia's Defense Ministry. The attack in the Moscow Region resulted in 20 injuries and …
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Ukrainian Special Forces capture nine Russian soldiers near Pokrovsk
Troops from Ukraine's 144th Special Operations Center have captured nine Russian soldiers in the Pokrovsk area, according to the press center for Ukraine's Special Operations Forces. The operatives of the 144th Center managed to liberate an industrial building by driving out the Russian forces and subsequently taking the Russian servicemen prisoner.
For several days, drone operators provided Russian soldiers the chance to surrender. Using a loudspeaker mounted on the drone, the Ukrainian …
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Survey reveals majority of Russians feel unaffected by western sanctions
A significant majority of Russians feel that the sanctions have neither hurt them nor their country, according to a survey by Levada Center. An astounding 86% of respondents shared this view, with only 12% acknowledging personal impact due to the sanctions, reports The Moscow Times.
The proportion of people worried about sanctions has hit a record low of 26%, while those not concerned at all or only slightly concerned have grown to a maximum of 72%.
Sanctions appear to have slightly more …
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Ukrainian drones target key Russian oil refineries in consecutive night strikes
Drones operated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces have struck several pivotal locations in Russia over two consecutive nights. This coordinated operation, carried out with the cooperation of other Ukrainian Force components, reportedly dealt significant blows to Russian strategic assets, Ukraine's General Staff announced.
One major strike occurred during the night of March 9, targeting an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region, a facility directly involved in supplying the Russian military. …
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Ukrainian Forces push back exhausted Russian troops on Toretsk front
On Pokrovsk and Toretsk fronts, Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian forces are counterattacking Russian troops, taking full advantage of their fatigue and exhaustion, reports Russian military correspondent Yuri Kotenok on his Telegram channel.
According to Kotenok, on both Pokrovsk and Toretsk fronts, the Ukrainians attempt to counterattack.
“The situation mirrors the inverse of Kursk, where 6-10 people manned their positions, while in Donetsk assault groups with just 3-4 move forward. We're as …
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Stalemate in Kursk region: Ukrainian Forces avoid encirclement as U.S. halts military aid
The Ukrainian forces in Kursk are not encircled, though Russian fire control over key roads presents significant supply challenges—this is not a complete logistical cut-off, allowing for potential withdrawal routes, wrote military expert Alexander Kovalenko.
He broke down the military term "encirclement" and assessed whether Ukrainian Forces in Kursk face what's described as a "cauldron."
Per Kovalenko, military encirclement could either be tactical or operational. Operational encirclement …