Contents tagged with Russia
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Demand surges in Russia for counterfeit Ukrainian passports amid refugee status perks in the west
In a bizarre twist, Russians are showing an increasing desire to obtain Ukrainian passports as merchants of forged documents claim these can facilitate relocation to Europe and access the benefits accorded to Ukrainian refugees.
The Russian news outlet Fontanka reports that there is a spike in demand for counterfeit Ukrainian passports among Russians. According to the newspaper, while most offerings online are legitimate services provided by lawyers to help Ukrainian refugees who have …
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Polish authorities detain and deport two Ukrainian journalists investigating Russia-Poland trade
Two Ukrainian journalists investigating trade between Poland and Russia have been detained in Poland, as reported by Rayon.in.ua.
The agency reported that editor Yuriy Koncevich and cameraman Oleksandr Pilyuk were detained on March 7 while documenting the crossing of the border by cargo train between the Kaliningrad region of Russia and Poland.
"Rayon.Zakordon traveled to the north of Poland, near the border with the Kaliningrad region of Russia, to see how gas and grain are still being …
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No more shell shortages: Ukrainian Forces have received ammunition for battles near Avdiivka
Overnight, Ukrainian forces struck Russian infantry with 'Grad' multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), as the latter attempted to advance on Ukrainian military positions in the direction of Avdiivka. The Ukrainian soldiers recently replenished their reactive munitions, a critical supply they had been short on earlier. A report detailing the fighting in Avdiivka was published by TSN on the YouTube channel "1+1."
TSN journalist Yulia Kiriyenko spoke with Ukrainian servicemen who have been …
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Russian armed opposition forces launch armored incursion into Russia, take control of several villages in Kursk and Belgorod regions
Russian opposition forces, known for last year's incursions into Russia, have reportedly crossed the border again. The Freedom of Russia Legion, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK), and the Siberian Battalion used armoured vehicles in a joint operation to enter the Kursk and Belgorod regions. The fighters expressed their determination to topple the Kremlin dictator, sharing footage of their advance.
Greeting viewers with a "good morning" from the Russian-Ukrainian border, the volunteers conveyed …
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Russian Navy Chief Nikolay Yevmenov reportedly dismissed, Alexander Moiseev steps in as acting commander
Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov, the commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy, has been dismissed from his post, according to reports on Sunday, March 10, by Russian publications Fontanka and Izvestia, which cited their own informed sources.
These media agencies report that Alexander Moiseev, the commander of the Northern Fleet, has been appointed as acting head of the Navy.
The Russian Ministry of Defence has not officially announced any changes in personnel.
Former commander of the Black Sea Fleet, …
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Kyiv: Russia uses new guided bombs in Myrnohrad attack
Russian forces have used new precision-guided aviation bombs in an attack on the town of Myrnohrad in Donetsk region, said Dmytro Lykhovoy, a spokesperson for the Tavriya direction of the Ukrainian Defense Forces on the national news broadcast.
Initially, the Russians were thought to have utilized S-300 surface-to-air missile systems. However, according to updated information received from the National Police, the Russians deployed three units of guided aviation bombs UMPB D-30SN during the …
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National Guard Commander: Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian assault in southern Ukraine
Russian troops attempted to breach the defense positions of the Ukrainian military in the south of Ukraine, according to a Telegram post by the Ukrainian National Guard Commander, Oleksandr Pivnenko.
A reconnaissance unit of the National Guard brigade "Sparta" detected two convoys of Russian armor, Pivnenko reported. The Russians were initially "greeted" by precise artillery fire, which forced them to slow their assault. During this time, the strike drone operators launched their unmanned …
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Latvia orders Russian citizens without residency permits to leave
The first citizens of the Russian Federation without residency permits have been ordered to leave Latvia, Riga's immigration service has reported to Der Standard.
The agency informed that six Russians have received notifications to leave the country. Maira Roze, the head of the immigration service, stated that two individuals have already left Latvia, while the remaining four are required to exit within 30 days.
According to the report, these actions stem from amendments to Latvia's …
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Kyiv: Ukrainian Air Force engages Russian aircraft at long range, results under verification
Ukrainian armed forces engaged Russian aircraft at over 150 kilometres away. The results of the combat operation are currently being verified, announced Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Mykola Oleshchuk.
"Our air defence missile units are hunting down Russian fighters daily. Just yesterday, there was a combat use against hostile planes at a distance of over 150 km. We're also active today! We are checking the results of combat activity," he wrote.
Oleshchuk added that the Russians …
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Drone attack causes explosion at Russia's largest steel plant
Authorities in the Vologda region have confirmed that a drone struck the territory of the Severstal plant in Cherepovets, reports TASS citing the acting governor, Georgy Filimonov. According to him, there were no injuries.
The press service of the company reported earlier that there had been a "technological incident in the blast furnace operation" at the metallurgical plant, and the circumstances were being investigated. Following the incident, one of the units had to undergo a "previously …
