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Ukrainian Command: Russian forces mine dams in Belgorod region to prevent possible offensive
Russian troops have reportedly mined dams in the Belgorod region, reported Colonel Vitaliy Saranstev, a spokesperson for the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group.
Col. Saranstev stated that the Russian military is not only constructing defensive fortifications around Belgorod but also mining both general and specialized hydraulic structures in the region. This raises concerns about the Russian possible long-term plans.
"If the situation shifts dramatically, Russians might blow these dams to …
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Ukraine agrees to transport Azerbaijani gas amid EU efforts to reduce Russian energy dependence
Evropeyska Pravda reports that representatives of European Union countries have asked Ukraine to facilitate this gas transportation transport gas from Azerbaijan. The outlet cites an anonymous source within Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers.
The report indicates that officials in Kyiv recognize this move as a formality intended to replace Russian gas imports into Europe with Azerbaijani gas. This move, they believe, may not wholly sever links to Russian energy, as there's suspicion that Russian …
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Ukraine calls on Romania to intercept incoming Russian drones
Ukraine has made an urgent request to Romania to intercept and take down any Russian kamikaze drones headed towards its territory. This appeal was made during the recent visit of Ukraine's new Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, to Bucharest.
According to Agerpres, Sybiha urged Romanian officials to consider the possibility of shooting down Russian drones near their airspace.
"Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated on Wednesday in Bucharest that he is calling on Romanian partners to …
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Kadyrov accuses Elon Musk of remotely disabling gifted Tesla Cybertruck
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has asserted that he received a Tesla Cybertruck as a gift from billionaire Elon Musk, only to find it disabled after deploying it to support the "special military operation" in Ukraine. According to Kadyrov’s Telegram post, the electric vehicle, equipped with a mounted machine gun, was soon disabled remotely.
"It was an unbecoming move by Elon Musk," Kadyrov remarked, voicing his disappointment over the gift. "He gives lavish presents with heart, only to …
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Finland to host two NATO headquarters as Sweden prepares to lead Advanced Land Forces
Finland is planning to establish two NATO headquarters within its borders, reports Yle, citing tentative plans that have yet to be approved.
The proposed NATO Land Command HQ for Northern Europe is expected to be situated in the city of Mikkeli, where both Finnish and foreign officers will operate. Additionally, the advanced NATO Land Forces HQ is anticipated to be located in northern Finland, potentially in Sodankylä or Rovaniemi.
Defense ministers from Sweden and Finland have announced that …
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Ukraine reportedly uses triple-loaded Neptune missile to strike Russian ammunition depot in Tver region
Analysts report that Ukraine launched a combined strike on ammunition depots in Toropets, deploying a modified Ukrainian "Neptune" missile featuring triple the usual explosive payload.
French news outlet Le Monde published a detailed account of how Ukraine decimated a massive Russian ammunition stockpile using innovative projectiles.
Unprecedented resources mobilized by the Ukrainian forces have significantly amplified the devastation. An inside military source in Kyiv disclosed that over 100 …
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Zelensky reveals Ukraine's victory strategy: U.S. awaits full briefing
Senior White House advisor John Kirby remained tight-lipped about a potential meeting between President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, advising reporters to await official announcements.
The United States is not fully informed about President Zelensky’s plan for Ukraine’s victory in the ongoing war with Russia, according to a statement from White House National Security Advisor John Kirby, as reported by Ukrinform.
When asked if Biden has reviewed Zelensky’s victory …
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Russia’s Gazprom faces crisis as Ukrainian Forces take control of Sudzha gas metering station
The Russian gas conglomerate Gazprom is reportedly in a state of panic over the gas measuring station at Sudzha, now under the control of Ukrainian armed forces. The station, crucial for pumping gas to Europe, is barely functioning, with no personnel on site. Reports the Moscow Times. Currently, the normal operation of the Sudzha gas metering station is not possible. The delivery volumes of gas into Ukraine's transmission network bound for Western Europe are not being monitored. The station …
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EU transfers €400 million from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, funding 18 new Bohdana howitzers
The European Union has transferred €400 million from frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine's defense industry. EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, has announced that these funds were used to procure 18 'Bohdana' self-propelled howitzers. Mathernova emphasized the significant change in European policy, highlighting that the entire sum was allocated directly to the Ukrainian defense sector.
In an interview with Interfax Ukraine, Ambassador Mathernova stated, “This supports the …
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Russian businesses struggle with payment processing through Turkish banks amidst Western sanctions
The Russian news outlet Vedomosti reports that Russian importers and intermediaries are facing challenges with payments via Turkey, whose banks Russian businesses use for transiting transactions to other countries, including Europe. According to the report, European banks have intermittently been refusing payments for goods from Turkish banks sent to Russian business suppliers. Specifically, one businessman ran into this issue in Bulgaria. Additionally, a Vedomosti source claims that Turkish …