Is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine going to plan for Moscow?
2 years, 9 months ago

Is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine going to plan for Moscow?

Al Jazeera  

Russian forces are reported to be struggling with poor logistics and low morale, while facing strong resistance. It’s been nearly two weeks since Russia’s president launched an invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin promised to demilitarise and ‘de-nazify’ the country, and protect civilians he says have been abused by Ukraine’s government. Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault Guests: Pavel Felgenhauer – Defence and military analyst Samuel Ramani – Associate fellow, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies.

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EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs
5 days, 14 hours ago

EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders insisted on Thursday that no decisions can be taken about the future of war-ravaged Ukraine without its consent — or behind the backs of its partners in Europe, barely a month before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. In a show of solidarity at a summit in Brussels with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, many EU leaders …

Putin hints at end to Ukraine war as he begins annual marathon news conference and says Russia is close to 'reaching our primary goals' - a month before Trump returns to White House
5 days, 15 hours ago

Putin hints at end to Ukraine war as he begins annual marathon news conference and says Russia is close to 'reaching our primary goals' - a month before Trump returns to White House

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has hinted at an end to the Ukraine war as he started his annual marathon news conference in Russia. Vladimir Putin has hinted at an end to the Ukraine war as he started his annual marathon news conference in Russia Russia's T-72 tanks drive during military drills held at a firing range amid Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the southern …

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal
6 days, 2 hours ago

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

New Indian Express  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks "anytime" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office. Asked about Trump's overtures regarding a possible peace deal, Putin said he would welcome a meeting with the incoming Republican. The Kremlin recently welcomed Trump's sharp …

Russia intensifies attacks in Kursk, Donetsk regions, claims Ukrainian commander
1 week ago

Russia intensifies attacks in Kursk, Donetsk regions, claims Ukrainian commander

India Today  

Moscow has intensified its attacks on Ukrainian forces battling to hold an enclave in Russia's Kursk region and increased pressure in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, Ukraine's top army commander said on Tuesday. A US military official said North Korean troops had suffered several hundred casualties in Kursk region, and their ranks had ranged from lower-level troops to "very near the …

Putin cheers 'landmark' 2024, says troops have upper hand in Ukraine
1 week, 1 day ago

Putin cheers 'landmark' 2024, says troops have upper hand in Ukraine

Raw Story  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday hailed his army's accelerating advance in Ukraine and praised 2024 as a "landmark" year in the course of Moscow's military offensive on its Western-backed neighbor. - 'Strategic initiative' - "Russian troops are firmly holding the strategic initiative along the entire line of contact," Putin said in the televised meeting with army bosses and defense …

Ukraine-Russia war map: Where Putin’s forces are making gains in eastern Ukraine
1 week, 1 day ago

Ukraine-Russia war map: Where Putin’s forces are making gains in eastern Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukraine is battling against a …

Russian forces edge closer to key Ukrainian city as Putin faces ‘massive cost’
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1 week, 5 days ago

Russian forces edge closer to key Ukrainian city as Putin faces ‘massive cost’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fighting around the key Ukraine …

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russians told not to travel to West as Putin could use new missile in ‘coming days’
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1 week, 5 days ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russians told not to travel to West as Putin could use new missile in ‘coming days’

The Independent  

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Russian forces edge closer to a key eastern Ukraine city in ‘intense’ fighting, officials say
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1 week, 5 days ago

Russian forces edge closer to a key eastern Ukraine city in ‘intense’ fighting, officials say

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Fighting around the key eastern Ukraine city of Pokrovsk is “extremely intense” after a monthslong Russian push, Ukraine’s top military commander said, with analysts estimating Russian forces are now within just a few kilometers of the city. “Russian occupiers are throwing all available forces forward, attempting to break through the defenses of our troops,” Ukrainian army chief …

Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv
1 week, 6 days ago

Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv

Al Jazeera  

The Putin-friendly US president-elect met with Ukraine’s leader in Paris while Russia inched ahead in Donetsk. Last week, Zelenskyy said, Russia used almost 500 glide bombs, whose warhead ranges from 250kg to three tonnes, more than 400 strike drones, and almost 20 missiles of various types against Ukraine’s front lines and civilian infrastructure. Zelenskyy has said much more military help …

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops
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2 weeks ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops

The Independent  

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019

Al Jazeera  

Here is the situation on Monday, December 9: We discussed important issues on the battlefield and in the global situation, from our frontlines to North Korea. I stated that we need a just and enduring… United States President-elect Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end “the madness”, prompting Zelenskyy and the …

Russia will use ‘even stronger military means’ if Western pressure continues, warns deputy foreign minister
3 weeks ago

Russia will use ‘even stronger military means’ if Western pressure continues, warns deputy foreign minister

CNN  

Moscow CNN — Russia will resort to “even stronger military means” in its war with Ukraine if the US and its allies fail to recognize it cannot be tested indefinitely, Moscow’s deputy foreign minister told CNN’s Fred Pleitgen in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. The risk of military escalation shouldn’t be underestimated and depends on decisions in Washington, Ryabkov said, …

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s New Missile Strategy Risks Nuclear Conflict While Europe Celebrates Christmas
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s New Missile Strategy Risks Nuclear Conflict While Europe Celebrates Christmas

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 29, 2024 13:55 IST - 6 MINS READ A surreal atmosphere currently loiters over Europe: a strange disconnect between festive preparations and the content of TV news bulletins and posts on social media. The day after Biden’s pronouncement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, eager to burnish Britain’s reputation as the US’ most stalwart ally, declared he would …

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates
3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates

Al Jazeera  

Officials rage at the West for allowing Ukraine to attack deep within Russia as fears simmer on the streets. Last week, a defence industry site in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro was struck by a Russian medium-range ballistic missile, which President Vladimir Putin described as a response to “NATO’s aggressive actions against Russia”. “I don’t think rockets will fall …

Russia-Ukraine war: EU pledges $19 bn for outgunned and outspent Kyiv
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: EU pledges $19 bn for outgunned and outspent Kyiv

Firstpost  

The aid comes at a critical time for Ukraine as questions grow about the future of US assistance when Donald Trump returns to power The European Union on Thursday confirmed it will provide Ukraine with €18.1 billion as part of a larger $50 billion Group of Seven loan aimed at supporting Kyiv amid its fight against Russia’s invasion. Uncertainty over …

White House Pressing Ukraine To Draft 18-Year-Olds So It Has Enough Troops To Fight Russia
3 weeks, 5 days ago

White House Pressing Ukraine To Draft 18-Year-Olds So It Has Enough Troops To Fight Russia

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. A senior Biden administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private consultations, said Wednesday that …

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit

NPR  

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit toggle caption Ramil Sitdikov/AFP via Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin made a series of military threats towards Ukraine and reiterated earlier statements that the United States and other European allies now have "direct involvement" in Ukraine's conflict with Russia during a press conference in the Kazakhstan capital city, Astana. …

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so it has enough troops to battle Russia
Trending News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so it has enough troops to battle Russia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. A senior Biden administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private consultations, said Wednesday that the outgoing Democratic …

Russia advancing in Ukraine at fastest pace, closing in on strategic town, say analysts
4 weeks ago

Russia advancing in Ukraine at fastest pace, closing in on strategic town, say analysts

Firstpost  

Analysts said that Russian forces are making their fastest progress in Ukraine since the start of the war, now moving closer to the important town of Kurakhove Russian forces have been advancing in Ukraine at the fastest pace since the early months of the war, are moving into the strategic town of Kurakhove and have been exploiting vulnerabilities of Kyiv …

Ukraine clings to shrinking sliver of Russia, expecting Trump to push for peace talks
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukraine clings to shrinking sliver of Russia, expecting Trump to push for peace talks

Live Mint  

SUMY, UKRAINE : In Russia’s Kursk region just north of here, Russian assaults are so intense that their infantrymen sometimes step on the bodies of fallen comrades, according to Ukrainian soldiers opposing them there. “It’s the best Ukrainian forces against the best Russian forces," said a 35-year-old Ukrainian sergeant fighting in Kursk who goes by the call sign Dzhyn. Geniy, …

Are We at the Endgame of the War in Ukraine?
1 month ago

Are We at the Endgame of the War in Ukraine?

Bloomberg  

This is Bloomberg Opinion Today, a battlefield guide to Bloomberg Opinion’s opinions. Depending on when you read this, there are fewer than 60 days until Donald Trump can launch his 24-hour diplomatic sweep to end the war in Ukraine. First, North Korea has committed 100,000 troops to help Moscow prosecute the war against Kyiv, with perhaps 15,000 now on rotation …

Aiding Ukraine has been cheap. Caving to Russia would be far more costly
1 month ago

Aiding Ukraine has been cheap. Caving to Russia would be far more costly

LA Times  

After 20 years and $2.3 trillion spent, after more than 100,000 American and Afghan lives lost, one would think our war in Afghanistan would be more of a reference point today. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, said he would like to do so through “diplomatic means” next year. While the average American probably hadn’t thought much about Ukraine before the 2022 …

Donald Trump's influence on Ukraine war already starting to show as new world order emerges
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1 month ago

Donald Trump's influence on Ukraine war already starting to show as new world order emerges

ABC  

The "Trump factor" is already kicking in. It would have been clear to anyone who has visited Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February 2022 that Ukraine's leadership did not want Trump to win. Within 24 hours of the lifting of its restriction on attacking Russia, Ukraine fired six ATACMS into the Bryansk region – Russia says it intercepted five and …

Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?
1 month ago

Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a ceasefire deal in Ukraine with US President-elect Donald Trump but remains firm on key demands, including Ukraine abandoning its NATO aspirations and accepting limited territorial concessions, Reuters reported citing five sources familiar with Kremlin thinking. Putin’s position on security and neutrality Putin emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s neutrality during the Valdai …

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report
1 month ago

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly said that he is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with US President-elect Donald Trump only if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy abandons ambitions of his country joining Nato Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any major territorial concessions and insists Kyiv abandon …

Russia vows response after Ukraine fires long-range US missiles
Trending News
1 month ago

Russia vows response after Ukraine fires long-range US missiles

New Indian Express  

KYIV: Russia warned on Tuesday that it would respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time, as President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat on the 1,000th day of the war. A senior official told AFP that a strike on Russia's Bryansk region earlier on Tuesday "was carried out by ATACMS missiles" -- a …

Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war with Russia, braces for shift in US leadership
1 month ago

Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war with Russia, braces for shift in US leadership

India Today  

Ukraine marked 1,000 days on Tuesday since Russia's full-scale invasion, with weary troops battling on numerous fronts, Kyiv besieged by frequent drone and missile strikes, and officials preparing for Donald Trump to reclaim the White House in January. Thousands of Ukrainian citizens have died, over 6 million live as refugees abroad and the population has fallen by a quarter since …

Russia-Ukraine war: What invasion has cost Kyiv as war reaches 1,000th day
1 month ago

Russia-Ukraine war: What invasion has cost Kyiv as war reaches 1,000th day

India TV News  

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine reaches its 1,000th day on Tuesday, a grim milestone in Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two. Human toll As of August 31, 2024 the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine had documented at least 11,743 civilians killed and 24,614 wounded in Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. Soldiers bloody death toll …

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine in February 2022, the conventional wisdom was that the capital, Kyiv, would soon fall and the rest of the country wouldn’t last long against a much larger enemy. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The fall of Avdiivka created a major breach in Ukraine’s …

Japan’s FM visits Ukraine to discuss North Korea-Russia ties
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan’s FM visits Ukraine to discuss North Korea-Russia ties

Firstpost  

According to US, South Korean and Ukrainian intelligence assessments, up to 12,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia as part of a major defense treaty between the countries. Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to address concerns over North Korea’s expanding military alliance with Russia, including reports of thousands of North Korean troops deployed …

Ukraine latest: Bad news mounts for Ukraine across the frontlines. But Russia is under pressure too
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Ukraine latest: Bad news mounts for Ukraine across the frontlines. But Russia is under pressure too

CNN  

CNN — The bad news keeps coming. Barros, who leads the Russia and Geospatial Intelligence teams at the DC-based conflict monitoring group, said that Russia’s advantage on the battlefield makes it impossible for Ukraine to prepare for a possible counteroffensive. Diego Fedele/Getty Images Barros said that the Pokrovsk situation is just one example of Russia’s failure to achieve its own, …

Ukraine latest: Bad news mounts for Ukraine across the frontlines. But Russia is under pressure too
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Ukraine latest: Bad news mounts for Ukraine across the frontlines. But Russia is under pressure too

CNN  

CNN — The bad news keeps coming. Barros, who leads the Russia and Geospatial Intelligence teams at the DC-based conflict monitoring group, said that Russia’s advantage on the battlefield makes it impossible for Ukraine to prepare for a possible counteroffensive. Diego Fedele/Getty Images Barros said that the Pokrovsk situation is just one example of Russia’s failure to achieve its own, …

US says it intends to shore up support for Ukraine until Trump takes office
1 month, 1 week ago

US says it intends to shore up support for Ukraine until Trump takes office

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — President Joe Biden intends to bolster U.S. military support to Ukraine in the final months of his administration, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, after Russia launched a sophisticated missile and drone attack on Kyiv. The U.S. will “continue to shore up everything we’re doing for Ukraine to make sure that it can effectively defend …

How Trump could carve up Ukraine: 'Peace plan' with 800-mile buffer zone marshalled by UK troops, territory swaps and no NATO membership
1 month, 1 week ago

How Trump could carve up Ukraine: 'Peace plan' with 800-mile buffer zone marshalled by UK troops, territory swaps and no NATO membership

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's victory in last week's US presidential election sent shockwaves across the globe - but they will likely be felt most acutely in Ukraine. Now, as leaders across Europe and Russia wait anxiously to see what direction the Trump administration might take, there are mounting concerns that Trump could push for a hasty ceasefire requiring Ukraine to cede significant …

Zelenskyy says Ukraine up against 50,000-strong force in Russia’s Kursk
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine up against 50,000-strong force in Russia’s Kursk

Al Jazeera  

Russia is trying to push Ukrainian forces from its western Kursk region with tens of thousands of soldiers, Ukraine’s president says, aiming to retake territory it has lost since August while its offensive in eastern Ukraine grinds on. In a post on Telegram on Monday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s soldiers were fighting against nearly “50,000 enemy troops” in Kursk. …

Zelensky warns deals with Putin to end Ukraine invasion would be 'suicidal' for Europe and blasts EU leaders for 'hugging' the Russian president
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zelensky warns deals with Putin to end Ukraine invasion would be 'suicidal' for Europe and blasts EU leaders for 'hugging' the Russian president

Daily Mail  

Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that it would be 'suicidal' for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine, after Moscow demanded the West enter direct talks on ending the war. Volodymyr Zelensky was pictured clasping hands with France's president Emmanuel Macron today A burning residential building following a missile attack in Mykolaivka, Donetsk region, today Russian …

Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump urged to back Kyiv by Zelensky as Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if he helps end war
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump urged to back Kyiv by Zelensky as Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if he helps end war

The Independent  

✕ Close Video from Ukraine claims to show North Korean soldiers lining up to collect Russia military gear For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I …

What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine?

NPR  

What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine? toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP KYIV — After Donald Trump’s resounding election win, Ukraine could lose the continued support of its most crucial ally, the U.S., which has spent $108 billion on military, humanitarian and economic aid to help Ukrainians since Russia's February 2022 invasion. “But we are so small …

Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump urged to back Kyiv by Zelensky as Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if he helps end war
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump urged to back Kyiv by Zelensky as Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if he helps end war

The Independent  

✕ Close Video from Ukraine claims to show North Korean soldiers lining up to collect Russia military gear For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I …

The Future of Ukraine Under A Trump Administration
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Future of Ukraine Under A Trump Administration

Bloomberg  

00:00 This ran deep, this reaction across voters, across different kinds of voters from different backgrounds, different ages. Obama had a much stricter border policy than Joe Biden, and I think he did that because he sensed there wasn't enough support in America for something more liberal and more open. Well, you know, Trump Trump always surprises us in the …

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover

Associated Press  

The outcome of the US election will determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian leaders hope that the new administration will make decisions that will benefit their country, but there is no guarantee that this will happen. The war is one of the most divisive issues of the Nov. 5 election, and the results could have a significant …

US-Ukraine War: Biden's Visit to Kyiv a 'Moment of Reflection' Amid Russian Gains
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2 months ago

US-Ukraine War: Biden's Visit to Kyiv a 'Moment of Reflection' Amid Russian Gains

CNN  

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrives in Kyiv amid Russian gains and imminent US election. He will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss Ukraine's weapons needs and how the US can continue to support the country's military over the next year.

US Defense Secretary Austin's Visit to Ukraine: A Crucial Moment in the War Against Russia
2 months ago

US Defense Secretary Austin's Visit to Ukraine: A Crucial Moment in the War Against Russia

CNN  

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrives in Kyiv amid Russian gains and imminent US election. He meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss Ukraine's weapons needs and how the US can continue to support the country's military over the next year.

Russia returns 500 dead soldiers to Ukraine as world leaders mull next steps
2 months ago

Russia returns 500 dead soldiers to Ukraine as world leaders mull next steps

The Independent  

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Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West

LA Times  

Russia’s top diplomat warned Saturday against “trying to fight to victory with a nuclear power,” delivering a U.N. General Assembly speech packed with condemnations of what Russia sees as Western machinations in Ukraine and elsewhere — including within the United Nations. Three days after Russian President Vladimir Putin aired a shift in his country’s nuclear doctrine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov …

Zelensky’s Kursk operation can be a costly gambit as Putin targets eastern Ukraine
3 months ago

Zelensky’s Kursk operation can be a costly gambit as Putin targets eastern Ukraine

Firstpost  

Russia not evicting the Ukrainian incursion into Kursk should not be viewed as a weakness but could be a deliberate move to achieve its bigger goal in eastern Ukraine On September 10, there were reports that Russia had captured the village of Novohrodivka, just 10 km from Pokrovsk, which is a key transportation hub sitting at the crossroads of major …

Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues
3 months, 1 week ago

Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks with Anna Popova, the Head of the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare, during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the country’s military to increase its number of troops by 180,000 to a total of 1.5 million, as Moscow’s military …

Ukraine says Russia has started a counteroffensive in its Kursk border region
3 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine says Russia has started a counteroffensive in its Kursk border region

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia has launched a counteroffensive in its Kursk region to dislodge Ukraine’s forces who stormed across the border five weeks ago and put Russian territory under foreign occupation for the first time since World War II, Ukraine’s president said Thursday. A Russian missile attack Thursday killed three people and injured two others, all of them Ukrainian workers …

Ukraine's invasion of Russia was seen by some as a masterstroke, but it might backfire
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine's invasion of Russia was seen by some as a masterstroke, but it might backfire

ABC  

At a secret training camp in Ukraine's east, conscript soldiers are getting ready for battle. The 32-year-old, who goes by the call sign "Italia" because he worked on Italian cruise ships before the war, tells us soldier training is being fast-tracked, because there's no time to waste. Life behind Vladimir Putin's iron curtain Photo shows A road can be see …

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