Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Putin unmoved by Trump's ultimatum as confidants predict Ukraine front-line collapse
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly unwilling to end the war during the summer offensive, despite an "ultimatum" from Washington. According to sources close to the Kremlin, who spoke to Reuters, Russia sees no reason to stop until it occupies four regions. The deadline for U.S. President Donald Trump's "ultimatum" is set for this Friday, yet Moscow is not seeking a truce. Putin maintains confidence in victory and doubts the impact of additional U.S. sanctions after three years of …
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Norway, Sweden, and Denmark pledge $500 million in joint arms support for Ukraine
Norway, Sweden, and Denmark are collaborating to allocate approximately 5 billion Norwegian kroner ($486 million) to a new NATO initiative aimed at supplying U.S. weaponry to Ukraine, announced the Norwegian government. This initiative is set to expedite the delivery of American arms and equipment to Ukraine, bolstering its air defense capabilities with additional Patriot air defense system missiles.
Norway's initial contribution is earmarked at 1.5 billion Norwegian kroner ($145 million). …
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Russian armored vehicles spotted in Gomel, Belarus
Russian armored vehicles have been spotted on the streets of Gomel, a city located in Belarus just 100 kilometers from Ukraine's Chernihiv. Some of these vehicles were equipped with makeshift anti-drone structures and marked with red tactical symbols, according to reports from the Telegram channel BelVarta.
Witnesses noted that the military personnel accompanying the equipment sported red arm bands. “Extremely disturbing information has emerged from Gomel. Armored personnel carriers have been …
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Russian forces advance in Donetsk region: intense clashes near Kotlyne and Leontovychi
In the Kotlyne area, Russian troops are attempting to secure positions on the outskirts of the settlement, with battles raging in the southwestern fields. The Russian forces have also entered the outskirts of the village of Leontovychi and are trying to push further inward. Russian troops are making headways on the Pokrovsk front, getting closer to Kotlyne and entering the outskirts of Leontovichi, reported Ukrainian serviceman with the call sign "Muchnoy" on his Telegram channel.
"In the …
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Putin signals willingness to meet Zelensky amid rising US-Russia tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly prepared to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for talks, subject to certain conditions that necessitate preliminary work at the expert level, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The highly anticipated meeting, however, will not take place immediately.
Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported the potential for a Zelensky-Putin meeting, signaling a significant diplomatic development after recent international tensions. …
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Ukrainian drone destroys Russian military bridge in Bryansk region
A Ukrainian FPV drone utilizing fiber optics successfully targeted and detonated a bridge in Russia's Bryansk region. The drone approached a bridge, carefully directed by its operator toward a support structure reportedly rigged with about 30 mines by Russian forces. A video capturing the operation showcases the precision executed by the Defense Forces. Utilizing fiber-optic-guided drones, Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted the bridge sabotage mission, akin to previous operations by Russian …
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Ukrainian drone strikes ignite major fire at a fuel depot near Russia’s Sochi airport
In an effort to weaken Russia's military capabilities, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have targeted the fuel infrastructure at Sochi airport, causing a significant fire, according the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The operation, carried out by specialized drone units in coordination with other defense components, resulted in a blaze visible from afar. Reports indicate that military aircraft were also present at the airfield.
The Ukrainian military command emphasizes that such …
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Ukraine fends off major Russian drone and missile attack
Russian forces, continuing their war against Ukraine, launched a massive attack against the neighboring country with 162 Shahed-type strike drones, various other drones, and an X-47 M2 ballistic missile. The attacks were launched from Millerovo in the Rostov region, Kursk, Bryansk, Orel, and from the territory of the annexed Crimean Peninsula, according to Ukraine’s Air Force via their Telegram channel on Monday, August 4th.
Ukrainian air defense managed to shoot down or suppress 161 of these …
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Major Ukrainian drone attack hits Russian Saky airbase in Crimea
Five Russian aircraft were reportedly struck in a Ukrainian attack on a military airfield in Saky, located in the temporarily occupied Crimea. This includes the complete destruction of a Su-30SM fighter jet and damage to another, along with strikes on three Su-24 bombers. According to a statement released by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) on Monday, August 4th, drones targeted this key Russian airbase used for operations in the Black Sea region. During the assault, an aviation weapons depot …
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Ukraine denies reports of Russia's alleged 'liberation' of Chasiv Yar
Russia's Ministry of Defense announced the "liberation" of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region. However, Ukrainian military sources are refuting this claim, arguing it lacks accuracy. In a commentary to the news outlet RBC-Ukraine, Viktor Tregubov, said Viktor Trehubov, spokesperson of the Khortytsia group of forces, reassured that the situation in Chasiv Yar remains unchanged, contradicting Russian statements which he believes aim to sow doubt and provoke counter-narratives.
According to the …