Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Polish Prime Minister: Russia will be prepared for a bigger war in 3-4 years
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared that intelligence from allies indicates Russia will be prepared for an even larger conflict within the next 3-4 years. In light of this, Tusk argues that calls in Europe to increase defense spending are not "brazen calls for war" but a means to "avoid catastrophe," as reported by Ukrinform.
During a speech in the Sejm, Tusk mentioned that during the recent European Council meeting, premiers and presidents shared intelligence from their own …
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Ukrainian Forces seize initiative in Donbas as Russian offensive falters near Pokrovsk and Toretsk
In the latest battlefield developments in Ukraine, military analyst and former 'Aidar' battalion platoon commander Yevhen Dykyi asserts that Russian command has realized their advances in Pokrovsk have hit a wall. Simultaneously, Ukrainian forces have mounted offensives at Russian strongholds along the Oskil River.
Having seized strategic initiative, Ukrainian armed forces are advancing and poised to reclaim Toretsk, a significant urban focal point in the war-torn Donbas region. Meanwhile, …
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Technological edge: Ukraine outpaces Russia in warfare innovation
In a stark revelation, a Russian war channel has candidly discussed how Ukraine has gained the technological upper hand in the ongoing conflict. The Russian Telegram channel "Frontline Garage," outlined how Ukraine's shift from monopolizing and nationalizing its arms production has allowed it to technologically outpace Russia.
Over the past three years, Ukraine has fostered a booming private sector devoted to advanced weaponry development, notably in drone technology and electronic warfare …
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Ukraine holds firm in Kursk region amid Russian encirclement threats
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have not withdrawn from Russia’s Kursk region, despite the looming threat of encirclement by Russian troops. According to a report by RBC-Ukraine, plans are in motion for a response to Russia's strategy, which aims to cut off the Sudzha-Sumy road and encircle Ukrainian forces.
Insiders suggest that Ukrainian command is taking steps to stabilize the situation, planning counteractions to hinder Russian advances. The Russian strategy seeks to leverage the shrinking …
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Russian media ridicules Trump's sanction threats as empty rhetoric
Kremlin propagandists have dismissed President Donald Trump's threats to tighten sanctions against Russia as "just words." Trump’s recent statements about potential increased sanctions and tariffs on Russia have been entertaining for Kremlin commentators who suggest Washington won't follow through. According to Russian media outlet Agentstvo, which analyzed domestic media reaction, Trump’s statements are largely considered bluff.
On March 7, Trump announced the possibility of ramping up …
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Russian forces advance in Kursk region, threatening Ukrainian defense lines
Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov reports that Russian forces in the Kursk region have established tight flanking control over Ukrainian Forces' communication routes, complicating the defense of this area. In a Facebook post, he noted that Russian infantry infiltration was detected near the city of Sudzha today.
The Russians reportedly used a gas pipeline to stealthily transport an assault company under the drones' radar, penetrating Ukrainian combat formations. The pipeline is now under …
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Ukrainian drone strikes target major Russian fuel facility in Leningrad region
In a late-night operation, Ukrainian Armed Forces targeted one of Russia's largest fuel production facilities, the Kirishi Refinery in the Leningrad region. Local authorities report that debris from the attack drones fell on a storage tank at the refinery, a critical infrastructure in the town of Kirishi. The early hours of March 8 were tense for the Leningrad region, Russia, as air raid alarms sounded across the Kirishi district. Residents reported a series of explosions, while air defenses …
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Ukraine secures £752 million from UK in G7 initiative using frozen Russian assets
Ukraine has received the first tranche of funds from the United Kingdom under the G7 initiative, backed by revenues from frozen Russian assets, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced. "Today, we received £752 million as part of the G7 ERA initiative. These funds will be directed towards strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities," he stated on his Telegram channel on Friday, March 7.
Shmyhal expressed gratitude to the UK government and G7 partners for creating a mechanism that …
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Ukraine loses access to Maxar satellite images amid U.S. policy shift
Ukraine has reportedly been denied access to Maxar satellite images, with sources pointing to a decision by the Trump administration affecting intelligence sharing as the root cause, according to various media reports. The commercial service has blocked governmental and private Ukrainian users alike.
The U.S. administration has halted the delivery of intelligence data to Ukraine, which previously helped the country target Russian forces and anticipate enemy attacks. White House special envoy …
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Russian troops breach Ukrainian defense lines near Sudzha,threatening key communication routes
Russian troops have reportedly breached Ukrainian defense lines south of Sudzha in the Kursk region, reports Ukrayinska Pravda, citing sources from a Ukrainian unit stationed in the area.
“A breakthrough occurred in the blockade area. In brief, this is the zone where our units strive to hold back the Russians to avoid the threat of partial or complete encirclement. This process was gradual and deliberate rather than sudden. Well before New Year’s, the Russians occupied Kurilovka (a village …