Separatist known as Vokha will become new commander of the Sparta Battalion
The First Deputy Commander of the Sparta Battalion, call sign Vokha, stated in his commentary to RIA Novosti that he will serve as the Commander of the battalion after the death of Arsen Pavlov, known as Motorola. Vokha noted that the Sparta battalion will continue to perform combat missions.
“It will be me, his First Deputy Commander. Motorola always introduced me as his Deputy that is why we unanimously decided to continue his work together, but under my leadership,” Vokha said in response …
Russian war planes hit Syria's Idlib province
The Turkish Andalu news agency reported that on October 24, Russian aircraft conducted air strikes on the areas controlled by the Syrian opposition near the towns of Khan Shaykhun and Qefr Teharim in the Syrian province of Idlib.
According to the news agency, which cited a representative of the Syrian Civil Defense in Idlib, 8 people were killed and 80 injured as a result of the air strikes.
Three people were reportedly killed when the local municipality building was hit in Qefr Teharim. Five …
Poroshenko: Before elections in the Donbas, OSCE armed mission must gain control of border
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko stated that before the local elections in the Donbas, the OSCE armed mission should gain control over the border area with the Russian Federation in the eastern part of Ukraine that is currently not under Kyiv’s control.
“I noted that a number of weapons and military equipment which Russia continues to supply through the uncontrolled area of the Russian-Ukrainian border reached the limit today when the number of tanks, artillery systems, armored personnel …
Ukraine sees strong justification for extending sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko believes that Kyiv currently has "every reason" to extend sanctions against Moscow, since it does not fulfill its obligations under the Minsk agreements.
According to him, Ukraine behaves responsibly with regard to safety issues and demonstrates the fulfillment of its obligations "in contrast to Russia." He also stressed that Kyiv is always ready for negotiations in the Normandy format.
"Back at the beginning of August, I already clearly stated that we are …
Russia Deputy FM: The question of extending humanitarian pause in Aleppo is not relevant
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that the question of extending the humanitarian pause in Aleppo is not relevant.
“For us to come back to it, it is necessary that our opponents ensure the adequate behavior of the non-government military formations. The scenario that was expected during these three days didn’t happen. That is why the question of extension of the humanitarian pause is not relevant,” Ryabkov stated, as reported by Russia's TASS news agency.
Last week, the …