Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Kremlin confirms intensified U.S.-Russia talks amid Trump's comments on Ukraine
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about Washington's active negotiations with both Kyiv and Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that Russia and the United States are engaging in robust interagency contacts concerning Ukraine.
Speaking at a briefing on Wednesday, February 5, Peskov noted, "There are indeed contacts at the departmental level, and they have intensified recently. But I can't provide any further details; there's nothing else to add," he …
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Ukraine ramps up drone attacks on Russian oil refineries to destabilize economy and military operations
In a string of drone attacks targeting Russia's oil refining industry, Kyiv aims to destabilize Russia's economy and halt its military operations.
Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has spent the last year and a half preparing to deliver a crippling economic blow to its adversary, seeking to stall its military machinery. From the end of 2023 into 2024, Ukrainian strikes have increasingly targeted Russia’s refineries and oil and petroleum product storage facilities, with …
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Remote detonation tragedy at Rivne enlistment centre: Russian-hired agent involved
In a tragic turn of events, a terror attack at the Rivne Enlistment Center on February 1 was orchestrated remotely, reportedly involving a Russian-hired agent who perished in the incident.
The Russian special services are alleged to have masterminded the attack, utilizing a 21-year-old unemployed man from the Zhytomyr region. Unbeknownst to him, he was turned into a suicide bomber.
According to SBU sources, Moscow operatives recruited the young man via a job-seeking Telegram channel. On his …
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Zelensky suggests Ukrainian Security Service may be behind assassination of Armen Sarkisyan, founder of DPR’s ArBat battalion
In a recent development, Ukraine's Security Service successfully killed an individual who allegedly orchestrated groups of "titushky" (thugs) involved in the killing of Ukrainians during the Revolution of Dignity, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed in an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan.
When questioned about the potential involvement of Ukrainian special services in the death of Armen Sarkisyan in Moscow, Zelensky stated he did not have details about the identity …
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Shift in Kremlin strategy: Moscow opens to negotiations with Zelensky amid Trump's threats
In a surprising turn of events, Moscow appears ready to negotiate with Zelensky after a series of sharp threats from Trump, despite Putin's earlier firm rejection of the possibility.
Putin's Russia seems so intimidated by Donald Trump that it's rapidly altering its stance. Not long ago, the Kremlin flatly refused to engage in talks with Vladimir Zelensky, deeming him "illegitimate". However, following threats and interactions with Trump’s circle, Moscow has suddenly expressed openness to …
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Zelensky signals willingness for U.S.-Ukraine partnerships in rare earth mining
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed Ukraine's readiness to engage with partners in mining rare earth metals, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on the matter. Zelensky emphasized that if Russia controls these deposits, other countries and companies might gain access.
"We have a significant amount of rare earth metals, and as you know, Russia has been occupying our land since 2014. They control areas with large mineral deposits. We are open to developing these …
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Ukrainian Forces hold firm in Kursk region as Russian tactics shift away from armored assaults
The Russian army in the Kursk regions is now using armored vehicles primarily to transport infantry to frontline battle zones.
To dislodge Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region, the Russians employ a combination of armored vehicles, artillery, and drones, reported Petro Haidashchuk, a representative of the 80th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, during a broadcast on the "Espresso" TV channel.
Currently, Ukrainian forces are focusing solely on defensive battles. The situation on this …
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Ukrainian Air Forces strike Russian command post in Kursk region
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In a precise aerial strike, Ukraine's Armed Forces targeted a command post of the Russian military in Novoivanovka, Kursk Region. According to Ukraine's General Staff, the strike took place yesterday on a facility used for coordinating Russian offensive operations against Ukrainian forces. The post, situated in an abandoned building, sustained significant damage, resulting in considerable losses.
A month prior, Ukrainian forces hit another command post in Lgov, Kursk Region, resulting in the …
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Former German Chancellor Schröder hospitalized amid controversy over Russia ties and Nord Stream 2 involvement
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has been hospitalized with severe emotional exhaustion, following a period of severe public and political fallout precipitated by the Kremlin's war. Schröder, once a pivotal ally of Moscow in Europe, found himself advocating for Russian interests, promoting projects such as Nord Stream 2, and deepening Germany’s reliance on Russian energy. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine marked a turning point that undermined his career, leading to his …
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Ukraine enhances drone warfare with long-range drones carrying 250-kilogram bombs
The Ukrainian command reports that long-range UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are being actively utilized deep within Russian territories to target oil refineries, warehouses, and other significant sites. These drones, designed to deliver potent strikes, can carry a 250-kilogram bomb over vast distances, reports the press service of the Unmanned Systems Forces.
"The command confirms the deployment of long-range UAVs capable of carrying such payloads and reaching up to 2000 km with returning …