Contents tagged with Ukraine
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Major countries' troops present in Ukraine, says Poland’s Foreign Minister
Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has stated that troops from "major countries" are already present in Ukraine. Speaking to the German news agency DPA, Sikorski echoed the words of Germany's Chancellor, saying, "As your Chancellor mentioned, there are indeed troops from major countries in Ukraine."
When asked whether it is problematic that the Chancellor is speaking on the matter, Sikorski replied, "In the Polish language, we have a term ‘tajemnica Poliszynela’ (an open secret), …
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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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Ukrainian drones strike across Russian regions
In the night of March 9, Russian territory came under a massive drone attack. Videos taken at the sites of the incidents featured explosions and the sound of car alarms being triggered. Governors from Russian regions specified the settlements that were reached by Ukrainian drones.Belgorod Region Governor, Vladislav Gladkov wrote that in the past day, UAVs had reached 13 villages scattered throughout the region. According to him, two people were killed and one was injured. An electricity …
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Russia signals willingness to maintain gas exports to Europe through Ukraine as revenue losses mount
Russia, which previously attempted to "freeze" Europe by slashing gas supplies to European customers in a bid to force the West to make concessions over the war in Ukraine, has now dramatically changed its rhetoric after losing a significant portion of its income from exporting natural gas.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced Moscow's readiness to continue the delivery of gas to Europe, including through the territory of Ukraine, as reported by Russian media.
However, …
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Turkish company Baykar to invest $100 million in drone production and maintenance in Ukraine
Turkish company Baykar, the manufacturer of the Bayraktar TB2 combat drones, plans to invest around $100 million in three projects in Ukraine, said the company's CEO Haluk Bayraktar at the Defense Industry Forum in Kyiv.
"We have three main investments in Ukraine. One of them is a factory (for drone production). Then we have a service center and also the main office here. This investment amounts to around $100 million, and the process is already underway. Construction has already begun. It …
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Poland: some individuals in Zelensky's circle are giving him bad advice
President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech at the United Nations has sparked critical reactions not only from Poland but also from other countries, said Marcin Pszydach, the Head of the International Policy Bureau in the Polish President's administration, on Radio ZET. During his speech at the UN General Assembly, President Zelensky expressed concern over how "some in Europe are playing solidarity in the political theater," turning Ukrainian grain deliveries into a thriller, actually helping to " …
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Kyiv: Ukraine to receive more than 10 Abrams tanks from US in first shipment
More than ten Abrams tanks, which the US promised to provide to Ukrainian military, will arrive in Ukraine in the near future. The crews who will operate the combat vehicles are already undergoing training, said the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Oleksiy Danilov in an interview with Ukrainian Radio.
The Secretary of the NSDC also stated that there will be more tanks than previously reported, and Ukrainian military personnel are already learning how to …
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Ukraine threatens travel restrictions on Hasidic Jews in response to deportations of Ukrainians from Israel
The Embassy of Ukraine has issued a warning to the Israeli government concerning Hasidic Jews' entry into Uman, stating that if the deportation of Ukrainians from Israel persists, they may not be allowed in. This message was conveyed through a post on the embassy's Facebook page on Sunday, August 20.
Specifically, Israeli pilgrims will be prohibited from visiting Uman during the Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah, and the visa-free regime between Ukraine and Israel may be cancelled if the …
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Kyiv: Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian air bases are not effective
Commenting on the Russian overnight air attack on Starokostiantyniv airfield, the spokesperson of the Ukrainian Air Force, Yuriy Ihnat, said that in case of risks of air attacks, the Ukrainian pilots would relocate the planes to other airfields in Ukraine.
"It is the Starokostiantyniv airfield that haunts the enemy. It's clear why. From here, our pilots give a whipping to the enemy in the occupied territories. We see how their ammunition depots go up in flames," Ihnat said.
"This is not the …