Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Media: Finnish companies continue exporting defense-related components to Russia despite sanctions
Russia continues to receive components and equipment that are used in its defence industry from Finland, an investigation by the public broadcaster Yle has revealed.
Around 20 companies that exported components potentially used in the defence industry to Russia were uncovered by journalists. The report points to small logistics firms with Russian-linked owners and offices predominantly located in tiny spaces in the southeast part of the country, near major logistics hubs.
One company supplied …
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Kremlin: Ukrainian peace talks futile without Russia
Discussions on the provisions of the Ukrainian peace formula are possible but lack the prospects for achieving any results without Russia's participation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing on Monday, January 15.
"Discussions are indeed possible without us, yet they lack the prospect of any result. Essentially, they are talks for the sake of talks. It's a process that is not and cannot be aimed at achieving a specific outcome for a clear and simple reason: we are not taking …
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Ukrainian Armed Forces confirm downing of Russian A-50 and Il-22 aircraft over the Sea of Azov
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Valeriy Zaluzhny, has confirmed the destruction of Russian A-50 and Il-22 aircraft. According to him, the Ukrainian Air Force downed an A-50 long-range radar detection and control aircraft, as well as an Il-22 airborne command post. "Thank you to the Air Force for a perfectly planned and conducted operation in the Azov region," Valeriy Zaluzhny wrote on his Telegram channel on Monday, January 15.
Ukrainian media had earlier reported the …
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St. Petersburg governor: after Russian soldiers saw gender-neutral toilets in Ukrainian schools they ‘understood well what they are fighting against’
St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov has claimed that Russian soldiers allegedly saw "gender-neutral toilets" in Ukrainian schools, saying it gave them a clear understanding of "what we are fighting for."
"I visited our guys in the hospital, wished them a happy Old New Year. My heart was warmed by the interaction, where understanding came with half a word. It's easiest to discuss political topics with the soldiers. Those who, with a rifle in hand, have gone through the Ukrainian version of …
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Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson urges local communities to purchase electronic warfare equipment to counter Russian air attacks
Local communities can now purchase electronic warfare (EW) equipment from civilian manufacturers to counter enemy missiles and drones, announced Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat during a national news broadcast.
"This is a standard practice to counter enemy air attacks using electronic warfare means. We have companies that have long been engaged in this field. Presently, numerous civilian companies have been involved in producing EW systems. There's active work going on in this area. These …
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Ukrainian Forces down Russian A-50 surveillance aircraft and damage IL-22 plane over Sea of Azov
On Sunday evening, 14 January, Ukrainian forces downed a Russian A-50 long-range radar detection and control aircraft over the Sea of Azov and damaged an Il-22 plane, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing sources in the Defense Forces. This incident was also confirmed by Yury Mysyagin, a member of the Servant of the People party.
The A-50 was reportedly hit shortly after commencing its patrol duty near Kirillovka around 21:10-21:15 on 14 January. The aircraft disappeared from radars and failed to …
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Ukrainian Air Force seeks to bolster strike capabilities with focus on western technology and F-16 fighter jets
The commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, has called for a reinforcement of the country's strike aviation capabilities. General Oleshchuk shared this view in a message on Telegram, supporting a proposal from the commander of the Ground Forces, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, to enhance strike aviation for offensive and defensive actions by Ukrainian forces.
General Oleshchuk confirmed that the Air Force was considering various aircraft platforms to …
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Swiss Foreign Minister urges inclusion of Russia in Ukraine peace talks
Russia must be involved in the peace negotiations for Ukraine, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said during the fourth meeting of the national security advisors on the Ukrainian Peace Formula on Sunday, January 14, in Davos, according to Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
"Without Russia, there is no solution," the Swiss Foreign Minister stated. "We need to find some way to get Russia on board."
Cassis highlighted that the ten-point Ukrainian Peace Formula serves as the foundation of the peace …
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Russian senator Rogozin alarmed by Ukrainian drone strikes on front lines
Dmitry Rogozin, one of the most hawkish members of Putin's regime and a senator, has complained that Ukraine’s Armed Forces are terrorizing the Russian army with strike drones.
"Across the entire Zaporizhzhia front, there's a carousel of enemy drones. I believe it's the same on other fronts. An endless number of enemy drones. Enter a front-line village, and it's like stumbling into a hornet’s nest: a constant buzzing," Rogozin said.
He claims that the Ukrainian drones often operate in pairs: …
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As Putin channels billions into the war, Russia plunges into critical municipal services crisis
In the winter of 2024, Russia is facing a severe municipal services crisis that affected heating, electricity, and also waste management across the country.
Social media abounds with Russians raising the alarm about the "garbage collapse" plaguing their cities.
Issues with waste collection have been happening in several Russian regions, including the Moscow region, where dumpsites are overflowing, and authorities appear unresponsive to complaints.
In the Chelyabinsk and Kemerovo regions, …