Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Moscow on edge: Trump’s shift to support Kyiv sends Kremlin into panic mode as nuclear fears rise
In a dramatic turn of events, Moscow finds itself in panic mode as former President Donald Trump pivots to support Kyiv, shocking Russian elites who can no longer conceal their anxiety.
The Russian capital is reeling from the sudden shift in American administration's stance on Russia and Ukraine. Trump's decision to significantly ramp up arms supplies to Kyiv has created a whirlwind in Moscow. Rumors that Ukraine might soon possess missiles capable of striking Russia's capital have sent shock …
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Germany faces constraints in supplying more patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine, says Defense Minister
Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has stated that Berlin cannot send more Patriot air-defense systems to Kyiv due to a lack of its own stockpiles. The German military has already supplied Ukraine with three out of its 12 available Patriot systems, leaving “only six” in the Bundeswehr's arsenal. "We only have six left in Germany. That is really too few, especially given the NATO goals we need to achieve. We definitely cannot provide more," Pistorius said in an interview with the …
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Ukrainian Forces gain the upper hand in Sumy region amidst Russian struggles
Russian military bloggers are expressing growing concern over the dire situation faced by their troops in the Sumy region. According toUkrainian military analyst Vasily Pekhnyo, Russian forces are encountering difficulties in areas such as Kondrativka, Olexiivka, and Andriivka, where they face the threat of potential encirclement.
Recently, Russian war correspondent Anatoly Radov reported that Russian forces are stuck near Kondrativka, and assistance from the 155th Marine Brigade was …
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Ukrainian Security Forces foil Russian intel's terror plots, arrest two agents
In a joint operation, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) and the National Police successfully thwarted a series of planned terror attacks in the cities of Poltava and Dnipro. Two agents of the Russian military intelligence were apprehended during the operation. These individuals allegedly plotted to target judges and volunteers with explosives in front-line cities.
According to SBU, the instructions came from Russian intelligence services and were executed by two Poltava residents with criminal …
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Belarusian helicopter downs Russian drone in airspace breach
A Belarusian Mi-24 helicopter reportedly engaged and destroyed a Russian "Gerbera" drone heading toward Ukraine on July 12, according to sources within Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR).
At the time of the incident, at least three Russian drones were present in Belarusian airspace. The drone targeted by the Belarusian air defense crew was detected during a routine patrol. The wreckage of the downed UAV reportedly fell within the Gomel region of Belarus.
The …
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Kremlin: Russian-American dialogue to continue despite diplomatic tensions
A "constructive dialogue" between the United States and Russia is set to continue, as it's deemed more effective than futile attempts at exerting pressure. This statement came from Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and a special representative of President Vladimir Putin on investment-economic cooperation with foreign countries, as he wrote on his Telegram channel on Monday, July 14.
Dmitriev noted the "titanic efforts" currently being made to derail the …
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US Envoy Kellogg to spend a week in Ukraine as President Zelensky looks to bolster defense cooperation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a meeting with US Special Representative Keith Kellogg, who arrived in Kyiv this morning. This comes amid ongoing discussions about enhancing Ukraine's defenses and fortifying ties with the United States.
"We had a productive conversation focusing on pathways to peace and actionable steps we can take together," Zelensky revealed following their meeting. "This includes strengthening air defense systems for Ukraine, joint production efforts, and …
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Russia denies reports about Putin's alleged secret push for Iran nuclear deal
Russia's Foreign Ministry dismissed a July 13 Axios report, calling it "deliberate disinformation." The original article claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin had secretly urged Iran to cease uranium enrichment to broker a new "nuclear deal" with the United States.
The Russian Foreign Ministry suggested the report aims to "escalate tensions surrounding the Iranian nuclear program." Moscow maintains it has "consistently and repeatedly" emphasized resolving this crisis "solely through …
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Kim Jong Un pledges full support to Russia amidst Ukraine war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed his country's unwavering support for Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine. As reported on Sunday, July 13, by the North Korean state news agency KCNA, during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Kim expressed North Korea's readiness to "unconditionally support and encourage all actions by the Russian leadership to eliminate the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis".
A day prior, Lavrov held talks with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe …
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Russia: 1,000 civilians missing after Ukrainian withdrawal from Kursk region
Following the withdrawal of Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) units from the Kursk region, the whereabouts of approximately a thousand residents remain uncertain, according to Russia’s Ombudsperson for Human Rights, Tatyana Moskalkova. "Our efforts brought back over 100 people from Sumy. Initially, the list of those missing contained 2,000 names. As of today, there are still about a thousand unaccounted for," she shared in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Moskalkova confirmed the complete list of the …