Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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First clashes between Ukrainian Forces and North Korean soldiers reported in Russia's Kursk Region
In Russia's Kursk region, initial skirmishes have occurred between Ukrainian forces and North Korean soldiers, Suspilne reports, citing intelligence sources. According to these sources, major confrontations have "not yet begun."
Notably, Andrey Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation with Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, previously mentioned that North Korean troops have engaged with Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk area.
Just days ago, Ukrainian President …
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Escalation in Kursk region: destruction, evacuation, and North Korean troops alter Russia’s border landscape
In the Kursk region, residents are witnessing the obliteration of towns, as revealed by Vadim Mysnik, a representative of the tactical and operational grouping "Seversk," during a live broadcast on Suspilne.
Moscow's ongoing aggression seems to leave no stone unturned in this part of Russia, with troops continuing heavy shelling in the border territories of Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions, though there has been a slight dip in frequency over recent days.
Yet, strikes in Russia's Kursk …
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Lightning Strike-24: NATO's largest artillery exercises begin in Finland
In an event set to underscore NATO's military clout, the largest artillery exercises in Europe, dubbed Lightning Strike-24, commenced in Finland on Monday, November 4. They form part of the Dynamic Front-25 series, being conducted across five European nations—Finland, Estonia, Germany, Romania, and Poland—as reported by Finnish broadcaster Yle.
Scheduled to run across Rovajärvi and Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland until November 28, the exercises will feature approximately 3,600 military personnel, …
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Zelensky reports significant progress in partner weapons deliveries to frontlines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a high-level meeting with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, Chief of the General Staff Anatolii Bargilevich, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
The discussion centered around the frontline situation, particularly focusing on the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Toretsk, and Kupyansk directions, which have drawn significant attention today.
"There are important shifts regarding support deliveries from partners for the front—we are recording an increase in …
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Serbian sniper Dejan Berić addresses Moscow students in controversial 'Lesson in Courage'
A school in the Moscow suburb of Lyubuchany hosted a "Lesson in Courage" featuring Serbian sniper Dejan Berić, who participated in the conflict with Ukraine. The school's announcement was highlighted by the Telegram channel "Caution, Moscow".
The event was attended by students of the 7th and 8th cadet classes, as well as military personnel from units and educational institutions affiliated with the school. Discussions centered around "honor, courage, and bravery," along with future career …
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Russian military accused of looting in Kursk region: residents speak out
In a recent broadcast, the independent Kurian TV company "TAKT" aired a report on looting in Glushkovsky District, where Russian military forces were stationed. The release caught the attention of the Telegram channel "Pepel.Kursk".
The report features a resident of Glushkovsky District who says her home was ransacked and her car stolen by looters. She has filed complaints with the police, the prosecutor's office, and the Russian President's Office. An investigator from the criminal …
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Turkey's Foreign Minister stresses Ukraine's territorial integrity as path to peace
Turkey's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, emphasized the importance of considering Ukraine's territorial integrity when concluding the ongoing conflict. Speaking in an interview with Hürriyet, Fidan noted that the fatigue of the parties involved in the Russia-Ukraine war could lead to a "new situation" by 2025. Ankara maintains "special relations with both sides," he added. "A fair resolution of the war must be found within the framework of Ukraine's territorial integrity," Turkey's Foreign …
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Kadyrov honors daughter with medal for strengthening Chechnya-Donbas ties
The daughter of the Checken leader Aishat Kadyrova has been awarded the "Memory of Akhmad-Haji Kadyrov, First President of the Chechen Republic" Medal. Local TV channel ChGTRK reported the award on the evening of Friday, November 1. Kadyrova received the medal for "strengthening cooperation" between Chechnya and the occupied "regions of Donbass." The award was personally handed to her by Ramzan Kadyrov. In October 2023, her father appointed the then-24-year-old Aishat as Deputy Prime Minister …
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Ukraine and Russia engage in secret diplomatic talks for potential war settlement: German newspaper reports
Ukraine and Russia are involved in confidential negotiations discussing potential compromises to end the war, as reported by German newspaper Die Zeit, citing its own sources. The main discussion topics include halting strikes on energy infrastructure, prisoner exchanges, the return of illegally taken Ukrainian children, and reviving the grain deal.
The article notes the talks have occurred in various locations around the globe, including Copenhagen, Kyiv, Malta, Davos, and Jeddah in Saudi …
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Former U.S. Envoy Kurt Volker: Trump would seek to prevent Ukraine's defeat if elected
In a statement at the 10th annual Kyiv Security Forum for Youth organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Foundation "Open Ukraine," former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker opined that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump would strive to avoid Ukraine's defeat in its ongoing war with Russia, should he be elected to office.
"When it comes to Trump, there are individuals around him who firmly support Ukraine, and certainly, there are those who do not. But I believe their …