Ukrainian Intelligence: Russian FSB targets collaborator amid power struggle in occupied Zaporizhzhia

In a dramatic twist in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a bomb exploded in the occupied city of Prymorsk, Zaporizhzhia region, on the night of February 23. The target was the office of Roman Podsudievsky, a self-styled leader of an agency named "MFC My Documents." The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate reported the incident. According to their intelligence, Podsudievsky is a turncoat from Ukraine who fled to occupied Crimea in 2015 and began collaborating with the …


Azerbaijan expels Russia Today and closes Russian cultural institutions amid rising tensions with Moscow

The Azerbaijani government has officially expelled the Russian propaganda outlet Sputnik, part of the "Russia Today" media group, from the country, reported the Foreign Ministry representative Ayxan Hacizade, who further noted, that the Ministry will only permit accreditation for one correspondent, who must comply strictly with Azerbaijani law and the intergovernmental agreement of 2001.

The closure of Sputnik’s editorial office in Baku coincided with the cessation of activities at "Russian …


EU seeks strategic resource partnership with Ukraine amid US negotiation strains

In a significant move, the European Union has proposed a deal to Ukraine for access to its "critical" resources, EU Commissioner for Industrial Strategy, Stephan Sejourne, announced on Monday, February 24. Sejourne indicated that "21 out of 30 critical materials needed by Europe can be supplied by Ukraine as part of a mutually beneficial partnership," though he did not specify which resources were under consideration.

During his visit to Kyiv on February 24, Sejourne presented this proposal to …


Canada to start production of Roshel armored vehicles in Ukraine

In a move poised to bolster both military capabilities and local manufacturing, Ukrainian Defense Industrial Company has inked a pivotal agreement with Canadian company Roshel. This partnership will localize the production of armored vehicles in Ukraine, expediting the delivery of crucial equipment to military units and stimulating the national economy, said Herman Smetanin, Ukraine’s Minister of Strategic Industries.

"The Ukrainian defense sector is expanding its partnership horizons. The …


Czech President Pavel warns of Russia's intent to erase Ukraine, calls for just peace

Czech President Petr Pavel issued a strong warning during the "Support Ukraine" plenary session, stating that Russia's ultimate ambition regarding Ukraine is to obliterate the nation entirely.

"This long-lasting aggression, now in its third year, clearly aims to eradicate Ukraine from the world map," said Pavel. "I want to highlight the resilience of the Ukrainian people, who deserve not only our aid but also our admiration."

Pavel emphasized that any peace agreements must be acceptable to …