Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Kyiv accuses Russia of holding 1.6 million Ukrainian children amid ICC investigation
Ukraine has reported that up to 1.6 million of its children remain under the control of Russia, either deported or forced to live under occupation.
“According to estimates by Ukrainian human rights organizations, up to 1.6 million Ukrainian children are under Russia's control—deported or forced to live in occupation. Their Ukrainian identity is being systematically erased; they are coerced into accepting Russian citizenship, their personal data is altered, and they are drawn into military …
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Russian authorities seize over 9,000 homes in occupied Mariupol, leaving residents homeless
Under what they claim as "unestablished ownership," the Russian administration has now classified over 9,000 apartments in the city of Mariupol as "abandoned," forcing many remaining Ukrainian residents into homelessness.
According to journalists from ASTRA, Russian officials systematically strip Ukrainians of their homes under seemingly formal pretexts, ignoring documentation provided by the rightful owners and declaring their homes ownerless.
"When it comes to duties, Russian officials …
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Ukraine achieves tech milestone with 100% locally produced FPV drones, breaking dependency on China
In a technological leap, Ukraine has unveiled its first batch of fully localized FPV drones, significantly curbing its reliance on Chinese components. As reported by the outlet Militarni, the company Vyriy Drone has delivered one thousand drones made entirely from Ukrainian parts to its military forces. This breakthrough not only frees Ukraine from dependency on China, which has imposed restrictions on the export of dual-use technologies, but also strengthens its autonomy in the unmanned …
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Finnish President Stubb: Russia reluctant to agree to ceasefire in Ukraine
In a blunt assessment, Finnish President Alexander Stubb laid bare the situation: Kyiv seeks peace and a ceasefire, but Moscow does not. Russia is playing the long game in Ukraine, with no desire for a ceasefire or peace, said Stubb following a "coalition of the willing" conference organized by the UK.
"Putin is not striving for a truce, a ceasefire, or peace. His primary goal—destroying Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity—remains unchanged. Hopefully, we can …
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Russian forces advance in Kursk region: control key villages and Push North on Sumy-Sudzha highway
In its latest operational update for March 16, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a battle map depicting ongoing military activities in Russia’s Kursk region, indicating a full withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Sudzha. During the last 24 hours, 19 clashes were reported in the Kursk direction.
Russian forces continue to employ aircraft and artillery strikes against the positions of Ukrainian Forces on the Kursk front.
"Over the past day in Kursk, there were 19 …
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Macron hints at European troops deployment to Ukraine without Russia’s consent
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has made clear that Russia should have no say over the deployment of European troops in Ukraine, should Kyiv request their presence. In an interview with Le Parisien, Macron emphasized Ukraine's sovereignty, indicating that decisions regarding allied troop deployment are solely Ukraine’s prerogative.
Macron highlighted a growing alignment between Ukraine and the United States during talks in Saudi Arabia culminating in a mutual agreement on a 30-day ceasefire. …
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Ukraine's 'Long Neptune' missile: new strikes target key Russian energy facilities
Ukraine is believed to have launched its long-range "Neptune" missile against a critical oil pumping station in Russia’s Bryansk region. The oil refinery in Tuapse might not be the sole victim of Ukraine's upgraded "Neptune" missile. Earlier this week, the missile reportedly struck the Aksinino station in Bryansk, according to Russian news outlet ASTRA, which cites informed sources.
According to sources, the strike occurred on the evening of Monday, March 10. Russian authorities and official …
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Ukrainian Forces execute tactical withdrawal from Kursk region amid heavy fighting
Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov refutes claims of Ukrainian forces being encircled in the Kursk region. Despite suffering losses, the Defense Forces of Ukraine are conducting an organized, tactical withdrawal from the area, Butusov reports in his blog.
Butusov assures that Ukrainian troops are gradually retreating back to Ukrainian territory while engaging in combat. He notes that the Russian military is also taking heavy casualties by deploying frontal assault tactics.
According to …
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Kremlin: potential Putin-Trump meeting could happen on short notice
In a recent statement, Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president, hinted that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump could be organized on short notice. "We are preparing for the meeting, and it will be arranged as soon as there's a necessity," TASS quoted him as saying.
Ushakov noted that discussions are ongoing and emphasized that the logistics for such a meeting could be swiftly managed.
Additionally, Ushakov expressed Russia's …
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Syrskyi: Russia has suffered over 100,000 military casualties since start of year
In an update on the ongoing conflict, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced that Russian military casualties in the war with Ukraine have surpassed 100,000 since the beginning of the year.
"Thanks to the coordinated and professional efforts of our defenders, the total losses of the occupiers in manpower have exceeded 100,000 since the start of this year. I thank the Ukrainian warriors for their professional combat work and resilience," said Syrskyi …