Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • Evidence of pre-planned genocide by Russia: Ukrainian Intelligence reveals target lists and mass grave preparations

    Before the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops were briefed on how and where to build the mass burial sites, which shows that Russia had been planning a genocide against Ukrainians long before the full-scale invasion, said Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, speaking at the forum "Genocidal Practices of the Russian Federation in Ukraine: From Holodomor to the Russo-Ukrainian War."

    "We have witnessed horrendous crimes …

  • European Parliament President calls for swift delivery of German TAURUS missiles to Ukraine

    European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has voiced her support for the swift delivery of German TAURUS cruise missiles to Ukraine, amidst escalating Russian strikes on Ukrainian territory. In an interview with the Funke media group, Metsola responded affirmatively when asked if EU countries, similar to the U.S., support the use of long-range missiles against targets in Russia and whether Germany should provide Ukraine with TAURUS missiles

    "Yes, this is also the position of the European …

  • Angela Merkel rejects blame for Ukraine war, defends 2008 NATO summit decision

    Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel feels she is being made a "scapegoat" for the war in Ukraine, particularly due to her stance at the 2008 NATO summit, where she blocked Ukraine from obtaining a Membership Action Plan. Merkel shared her thoughts in an interview with Spiegel.

    During an interview with the German newspaper Spiegel, Merkel was asked if she feels she is being blamed for the Russian-Ukrainian war because of her actions at the 2008 NATO summit. She responded, saying, "It's not …

  • Ukrainian Intelligence confirms Russian plans to divide the country and install puppet regime in Kyiv

    Ukraine's intelligence agency has confirmed the existence of Russian plans to divide Ukraine and establish a pro-Russian government in Kyiv, tracing the inception of these plans back to December of last year.

    According to the Deputy Head of Ukraine's Intelligence, Vadym Skibitsky, Moscow crafted a document predicting the global military-political landscape through 2045. This document outlines a strategy for dividing Ukraine and installing either a pro-Russian or "neutral" government in Kyiv, …

  • Lithuania pledges €10 million to support Ukraine's long-range drone production

    Lithuania has signed a Memorandum with Ukraine to finance the production of Ukrainian long-range drones, including the "Palyanytsia" project, announced Ukraine's Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov.

    Umerov stated that the Memorandum outlines a long-term agreement between Ukraine and Lithuania, with an initial tranche of 10 million euros already agreed upon. These funds are designated for the production of Ukraine’s long-range weaponry, including the "Palyanytsia" project.

    "The Lithuanian side is …

  • US sanctions on Russia’s Gazprombank disrupt card services in Hungary, Turkey, and UAE

    UnionPay cards issued by Russia’s 'Gazprombank' have stopped being serviced in Hungary, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. This comes after the bank was added to a new list of US sanctions.

    Russian media outlets report that OTP Bank in Hungary is not processing these cards. When it comes to Turkey and the UAE, reports simply mention that “banks have stopped” servicing them.

    In particular, attempts to withdraw money using these cards in Turkey and the Emirates prompt ATM warnings about …

  • Ukrainian Forces strike key Russian military hub at Berdyansk port

    A powerful explosion rocked the occupied port city of Berdyansk on the evening of November 22, as Ukraine’s defense forces delivered a strike against Russian military assets, reported Petro Andryushchenko, an advisor to the mayor of Mariupol, on his Telegram channel.

    The attack occurred around 11:40 PM on Friday. "Berdyansk. Port. How’s it going? Preliminary reports suggest a hit," noted Andryushchenko. Later, he confirmed that the attack successfully reached its target. "Following the blast, …

  • Ukrainian drones attack missile site used by Russia to launch ballistic missile at Dnipro

    Russian Strategic Missile Forces test site "Kapustin Yar" (Military Unit 15644) in Znamensk, Astrakhan region, Russia, became the target of a drone attack on the morning of November 21, reports the Telegram channel ASTRA, citing sources. Sources report that at least two UAVs were not intercepted and struck the 105th site of the range. While the exact consequences of the attack are still unknown, a local Russian official did make a statement later, saying, "This morning, the Ukrainian regime …

  • Ukraine seeks advanced US missile defense systems to counter intercontinental ballistic missiles

    According to the Ukrainian General Staff, the Patriot system might not be adequate for this purpose. Hence, Ukraine is in discussions with the United States about acquiring appropriate defense mechanisms, reports Ukraine revealed this information to Ukrinform, citing sources in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

    A source, requesting anonymity, said: “Ukraine lacks the tools to shoot down ICBMs, but the Americans have them. Ukraine intends to ask the US to transfer such weapons," indicating potential …

  • Russia reallocates forces from Zaporizhzhia to Kursk region amidst strategic losses

    In a strategic move during battles in the Kursk region, Russia has temporarily halted its offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region, reallocating one division from there, reports RBK-Ukraine, citing sources within the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to RBC-Ukraine, the Russian forces in Ukraine currently consist of about 574,000-575,000 personnel, with plans to increase that number to 690,000 by the end of the year. However, due to significant losses, these efforts have not …