Contents tagged with Ukraine
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Ukraine and Syria explore restoration of diplomatic ties amid strategic discussions
During a visit to Damascus, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held high-level talks with Syria's de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa. The diplomatic dialogue also extended to meetings with Prime Minister Mohamed al-Bashir and Syria's Foreign Minister Asad Hasan al-Sheybani, as reported by RBC-Ukraine.
Ukraine expressed its interest in re-establishing diplomatic ties contingent upon the new Syrian regime's respect for international law and Ukraine's territorial integrity. Sybiha emphasized …
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Kyiv: Ukraine open to restoring ties with Syria after Assad's fall
Ukraine is open to the possibility of restoring relations with Syria after the fall of the authoritarian regime of Bashar al-Assad, reaffirming its support for the Syrian populace, said Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, following developments in Syria where rebels have seized control of Damascus, leading Assad to announce a peaceful transfer of power before fleeing the country.
According to Minister Sybiha, the current priority is to stabilize the region, protect the populace from …
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Poland considers transferring Russian consulate in Poznan to Ukraine
Poland is considering transferring the Russian consulate in Poznań to Ukraine. Earlier in October, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced his decision to withdraw consent for the operation of the Russian general consulate in Poznań. The Russian diplomats are expected to vacate the consulate building within days. The Polish government is reportedly open to Kyiv's request to establish a Ukrainian consulate at the same location, as reported by RMF24.
When pressed on the timeline for the …
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Russia’s struggles with Sarmat nuclear missile: failures reveal dependence on Ukrainian components
Despite numerous attempts, Russia struggles to bring its strategic nuclear missile system "Sarmat" to operational status. Military analyst Konstantin Mashovets views a recent failed test as evidence that the Kremlin cannot manage without Ukrainian components.
The latest attempt by the Kremlin to flaunt its "nuclear prowess" ended in embarrassment. The RS-28, commonly known as "Sarmat," is Russia's new state-of-the-art silo-based strategic missile system. But another test launch from the …
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Aliyev: Azerbaijan brokers talks for Russian gas transit through Ukraine
Azerbaijan is mediating discussions between Ukraine and Russia centered on continuing Russian gas transit through Ukrainian territory, announced Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. These talks have been ongoing for several months, according to Aliyev.
During his address at the International Forum in Cernobbio, Aliyev also mentioned ongoing negotiations about transporting Azerbaijani gas through Ukraine to Europe.
President Aliyev shared that Azerbaijan has been approached by Ukraine, Russia, …
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Ukrainian diver suspected in Nord Stream pipeline explosion escapes to Ukraine, says Polish Prosecutor
A Ukrainian diver suspected in Germany of involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosion left Poland for Ukraine in early July, said Polish Prosecutor General's Office spokesperson Anna Adamiak in a statement to Onet.
The Polish prosecution confirmed that they had received a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) for the suspect from German authorities. However, Polish services could not locate the suspect, identified as Vladimir, at his expected location.
"The man crossed the Poland-Ukraine border …
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Polish Defense Minister demands Ukraine address Volhynia tragedy for EU membership consideration
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has made headlines by asserting that Warsaw should issue an ultimatum to Ukraine: EU membership will only be on the table once the Volhynia tragedy of 1943 is resolved.
Speaking on Polish TV, the Polish official emphasized that Poland supports Ukraine "as much as possible" amidst the ongoing large-scale military aggression from Russia. However, he noted that relations between Warsaw and Kyiv are strained due to unresolved historical issues.
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Ukraine condemns Hungarian Prime Minister's ‘peace mission’ to Moscow following Kyiv visit
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has responded to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's trip to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. This visit by the Hungarian leader came almost immediately after his trip to Kyiv and on the fifth day after Hungary assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The Ministry notes that the decision to make this trip was taken by the Hungarian side without prior consultation or coordination with Ukraine. The principle of "no …
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Hungary pressures Ukraine to recognize entire Transcarpathia as 'Traditionally Hungarian'
The Hungarian government demands that Ukraine recognise the entire territory of Transcarpathia, even areas where ethnic Hungarians have never lived, as "traditionally Hungarian" territory, according to an article by Evropeyska Pravda. This demand is one of 11 points that Ukraine received in January 2024 from Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, which had not been disclosed publicly until now. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán agreed to support the start of Ukraine's EU membership …
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Kremlin-linked bots spread fake celebrity quotes to undermine support for Ukraine
A widespread online campaign has begun disseminating fake quotes from celebrities calling for an end to support for Ukraine, according to the news outlet Agentsvo. Journalists believe that this phenomenon is driven by bots connected to the Kremlin and operating for a Western audience through the Dvoynik (the double) network.
The statements, in English, French, German, and Polish, which question the need to continue supporting Kyiv in its war against Russia, have been falsely attributed to …