Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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UK commits £1.6 billion for Ukrainian missile defense
London is set to provide Ukraine with an additional £1.6 billion (approximately €1.94 billion) for the procurement of British air defense missiles. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer following the Ukraine summit held in London on March 2.
According to Starmer, the new funds will be allocated as part of export financing, aimed at boosting British exports. With this financial backing, Ukraine will be able to procure over 5,000 anti-aircraft missiles, set to be produced at …
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Norwegian oil company Haltbakk Bunkers cuts fuel supply to US military citing ethical concerns
Norwegian oil company Haltbakk Bunkers has announced it will cease fuel supplies to the US military, according to Kystens Næringsliv. The decision comes on the heels of a contentious verbal sparring involving US President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "As you can imagine, not a single liter will be supplied until Trump is gone," stated Haltbakk Bunkers owner Gunnar Gran.
Speaking with Kystens Næringsliv, Gran revealed that his company has …
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Russian soldiers revolt amidst war, mysteriously disappear after refusing to right
Once again, the Russian military has revealed its true nature. This time, the controversy has erupted from within the ranks. Over 100 Russian soldiers who refused to continue the conflict in Ukraine have allegedly staged a rebellion in Yekaterinburg, only to mysteriously disappear afterwards. According to the news outlet ASTRA, on February 28, around 100 Russian Armed Forces personnel were reportedly forced onto buses from a military commandant’s office in Chebarkul (Chelyabinsk region) and …
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Czech citizens make history by funding Black Hawk helicopter for Ukraine
Citizens of the Czech Republic have banded together to fund a military helicopter for Ukraine. Through the volunteer initiative "Darek pro Putina" ("A Gift for Putin"), Czechs raised an impressive €2.8 million to purchase a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter for Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate. This marks the first instance globally where citizens of a nation have united to provide such military support to Ukraine.
“Done.The Czech Republic has become the first country in the world whose …
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Ukrainian Forces encircle Russian troops in Toretsk, retake key areas in strategic counteroffensive
precarious position with a dual-sided encirclement. Ukrainian military has reportedly regained control reaching Tolbukhina Street and the "Central" mine, reclaiming a substantial part of the city. This maneuver not only thwarted Russian plans but has also potentially trapped the Russian contingent in a fierce pincer movement that has left them vulnerable. As reported by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Ukrainian forces have advanced through both northern and southeastern fronts of the …
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Finland's President Stubb pledges support for Ukraine amid tensions with Trump
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has declared that Ukraine's heroic struggle in the war initiated by Russia is a matter of its very survival as a nation. He emphasized that Finland understands what Ukraine is currently going through. Ukraine is not only fighting for its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity but also for European security, freedom, and a rules-based world order. " The heroic fight of Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression is about the existence of Ukraine as …
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Russia escalates offensive on Eastern Ukraine frontlines
The Eastern front sees intensified offensive actions by Russian troops, with escalated assaults on Toretsk, Kramatorsk, and other key areas, according to reports from the operational-strategic group "Khortytsia."
In the Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors, the Russian military, bolstered by artillery and drones, launched attacks on Ukrainian defensive positions near the regions of Orikhove-Vasylivka, Krymske, and Shcherbynivka. The clashes in Toretsk resulted in damage to some positions held by …
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Third group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers signs contracts with Armed Forces in Poland
In Poland, the third group of volunteers from the Ukrainian Legion has signed contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrinform reported.
According to reports, this involves several dozen Ukrainians residing in the USA, Canada, Estonia, Norway, and Germany.
Oleh Kuts, Ukraine's Consul General in Lublin, highlighted that the signing of contracts by the third group of Ukrainians indicates that "the project is operational, demonstrating stability, and there is significant interest in it."
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Ukraine secures a £2.6 billion defense loan from the UK under ERA program
Ukraine's Finance Ministry has announced a monumental financial boost, as part of the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative, designed to be serviced and repaid using profits from frozen Russian assets. This strategic move follows the signing of an Agreement for an emergency loan to Ukraine, amounting to a staggering £2.6 billion (approximately $3.2 billion), aimed at bolstering the nation’s defense capabilities.
The online agreement saw UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel …
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Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on TurkStream gas compressor station
Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a drone attack on the "Russkaya" compressor station in the Krasnodar region. This station is the critical starting point for the TurkStream gas pipeline. According to Russia's Ministry of Defense, three drones were reportedly involved in the attack, all of which were allegedly intercepted, allowing gas supplies to continue uninterrupted. The announcement came on March 1, although Russia claims the attack happened overnight on February 28, purportedly …