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Ukraine denies allegations of supplying combat drones to Mali rebels
In a decisive move, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Monday, October 14, firmly denied recent media claims alleging Kyiv's involvement in supplying combat drones to rebels in Mali.
"We also reject all allegations regarding Ukraine’s supposed involvement in the distribution of weapons and military equipment provided to Ukraine by its allies for countering Russia's ongoing military aggression," the Ministry said in a statement.
In Kyiv, officials remarked that from the earliest days of Russia's …
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EU seeks to overcome Hungary's veto and secure military aid for Ukraine by November
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrel, expressed optimism that member states could approve his proposal to allocate over six billion euros from the European Peace Facility for Kyiv's military needs by November, circumventing Hungary's veto.
"We need to reach a consensus that unlocks both the European Peace Facility and the Ukraine Support Fund. While I can't guarantee 100 percent success now, I believe all countries will eventually agree," Borrell stated during a press …
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Russia dismisses German Intelligence claims of potential attack on NATO as 'illogical'
In a statement from Moscow on Monday, October 14, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov dismissed claims from Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND) head Bruno Kahl that Russia might be capable of launching an attack on NATO by the end of this decade at the latest. Peskov described Kahl's remarks as illogical, according to the Interfax news agency.
“Russia has never moved its military infrastructure towards NATO. The process has always been the opposite,” Peskov highlighted, …
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France's delivery of 67 Caesar howitzers bolsters Ukraine's defense amidst minimal losses
Ukraine has received 67 Caesar 155mm wheeled howitzers from France. This delivery is part of a large-scale military support effort from Western nations, aimed at countering Russian aggression, reports French newspaper Le Point.
According to French journalists, five of these howitzers have been destroyed, and just two have been damaged in the ongoing conflict.
The Caesar howitzer's high mobility hinders Russian forces from launching effective counter-battery fire. This capability allows …
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EU imposes sanctions on Iran over arms transfers to Russia
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Iran, targeting individuals and entities responsible for the transfer of weapons to Russia. The measures, enacted by the EU Council, apply to seven individuals and seven organizations linked to Iran's missile and drone programs accused of aiding Russia in its campaign against Ukraine and supporting armed groups in the Middle East that destabilize regional safety.
These sanctions specifically target Iranian airlines, including Saha Airlines, Mahan Air, …