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Intensified Russian assault forces Ukrainian withdrawal from decimated Kanal district in Chasiv Yar
Russian Forces have decimated the Kanal district in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian soldiers are struggling to maintain defences amidst the rubble, reported Captain Volodymyr Nazarenko, Head of Artillery Reconnaissance for the 4th Rubizh Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU), during a broadcast on Espreso.
He noted that along the entire eastern front line, Russian forces are exerting significant pressure on Ukrainian positions, making extensive use of UAVs and quadcopters with …
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Operation 'Fishing': Russian sailor disables missile ship and defects to Ukraine
In April, a Russian Baltic Fleet missile corvette named Serpukhov was incapacitated by a Russian sailor who defected to Ukraine. This operation was part of a Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) initiative dubbed "Fishing." This information was shared by the defector himself during a joint press conference of the "Freedom of Russia" Legion and the "I Want to Live" project.
Since early 2023, a Russian sailor with the call sign "Goga" had secretly joined the "Freedom of Russia" Legion to oppose …
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Russian Colonel accused of Bucha atrocities detained by FSB on fraud charges
The FSB has detained a Russian Colonel involved in the Bucha massacre in Kyiv Oblast. Colonel Artem Gorodilov, commander of the 83rd Separate Guards Air Assault Brigade, has been accused of large-scale fraud, specifically under Article 159, Part 4, of the Russian Criminal Code, which carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
According to the Russian newspaper Kommersant, Gorodilov was apprehended in Ryazan and immediately transported to Moscow for interrogation by the Main …
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Ukraine's air defence milestone: Kyiv has seen zero Kinzhal hypersonic missile hits since May 2023
According to Air Force spokesperson Serhiy Yaremenko, the delivery of air defence systems by Ukraine's partners has played a significant role, resulting in a dramatic reduction in attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
For over two years, Russian forces have bombarded Ukraine’s cities. However, the Ukrainian military has learned to mitigate these assaults. Since May last year, not a single Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" ballistic missile has struck the capital, said Col. Sergei Yaremenko, commander of the 96th …
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Under the radar: Russian banks conspire to evade U.S. sanctions in secretive strategy summit
Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina appears bewildered by U.S. pressure. During a congress of the Bank of Russia on July 3, Nabiullina admitted a lack of effective countermeasures against the sanctions and advised against public discussions about international money transfer schemes and business strategies of Russian banks. This, in effect, signaled that the Russian Central Bank has no adequate response to U.S. sanctions imposed on foreign banks that collaborate with Russia. …
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Ukrainian Forces push forward: artillery strikes cripple Russian advances near Lyptsi and Vovchansk
Vovchansk is increasingly resembling an unattainable objective for Russia as Ukrainian artillery systems decisively target and destroy any visible military equipment of the Russian Federation near Lyptsi.
The frontline is witnessing a series of positive developments associated with greater autonomy for Ukrainian Armed Forces units and their commanders. Ukrainian military personnel have started showing initiative and are achieving significant local successes, reported Viktor Kevlyuk, an expert …
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Le Pen rejects Russian endorsement as interference in French elections
During an interview on TF1, French right-wing politician Marine Le Pen has condemned a recent tweet from the Russian Foreign Ministry as a provocation and an attempt at interference in France's internal affairs.
"The people of France are seeking a sovereign foreign policy that serves their national interests & a break from the dictate of Washington & Brussels.French officials won’t be able to ignore these profound shifts in the attitudes of the vast majority of citizens," reads the message …
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US announces expedited $2.2 billion air defense boost for Ukraine
On Wednesday, 3 July, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced during a press briefing that Washington has approved another aid package for Ukraine, which includes missiles for air defence systems, ammunition for HIMARS missile systems, artillery shells, and other supplies.
The US administration clarified that these weapons are taken from US military stockpiles, ensuring their speedy delivery to Ukraine. The total value of the new military aid package is $150 million. …
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Russia hosts key talks with Yemen's Houthi delegation amid rising tensions in the Middle East
A meeting was held in Moscow between Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian President's Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa, and a delegation from Yemen's Houthi movement "Ansar Allah" led by its official spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam.
In a detailed discussion, the parties extensively addressed the comprehensive resolution of the ongoing military-political crisis in Yemen, now approaching its ninth year, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry statement.
Special attention was …
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Zelensky's Office rejects Trump's proposal to cede territories to Russia
Ukraine does not plan to compromise with Russia by giving up any territories in exchange for ending the war, said the head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak.
According to Andriy Yermak, Kyiv has received bipartisan support in Washington, and polls indicate that a majority of Americans continue to support Ukraine after two years of full-scale combat.
Andriy Yermak informed journalists in Washington that Kyiv is ready to listen to any advice on achieving a "fair peace" in the …