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Ukrainian Forces engage 60,000 Russian troops in Kursk region, says expert
As Ukrainian forces continue to engage in strategic maneuvers, military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko has emphasized the critical role they play in binding a 60,000-strong enemy grouping in the Kursk region. Kovalenko argues that if Ukrainian troops were to withdraw, this "horde" could potentially spill into the Sumy region or be redeployed to other critical fronts such as Pokrovsk or Kupyansk.
Kovalenko, sharing his insights on his Telegram channel, highlighted the complex situation faced by …
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Russia proposes Istanbul agreements as basis for Ukraine peace talks
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia is yet to determine its negotiator for discussions with Ukraine, as the Istanbul Agreements are set to form the cornerstone of potential negotiations. Peskov denied that the recent strike on Ukraine's power infrastructure was a response to French President Emmanuel Macron's proposed ceasefire plan.
"We have also heard statements from Washington suggesting that these could serve as a foundation and starting point for talks. Certainly, …
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Russia intensifies offensive in Kursk region
Numerous Ukrainian Telegram channels report significant Russian advances in the Kursk region. Media sources cited the interactive map by DeepState, asserting that Russian forces effectively blocked a section of the Ukrainian frontier located near the state border. Additionally, North Korean troops are reportedly being deployed again by Russia.
DeepState analysts clarified that they did not make these specific announcements, as map updates are often confused with statements directly from the …
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Kyiv claims Russia used over 6,900 chemical weapons in Ukraine
Russian forces have reportedly deployed over 6,900 chemical munitions since the onset of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Medical assistance has been rendered to almost 3,400 Ukrainian military personnel exhibiting symptoms of unknown chemical poisoning during this extensive conflict.
The alarming figures were disclosed by Colonel Valeriy Weber, Deputy Head of the Main Department of Mine Action, Civil Protection, and Environmental Safety, during a seminar at a command-staff training …
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U.S. sanctions deepen Russia's economic woes: oil revenue shortfall exceeds expectations by $2 trillion
In a significant economic blow, U.S. sanctions have driven a massive hole in Russia's critical oil revenue streams. Moscow had forecasted its budget with oil prices at $70 per barrel, yet prices have plummeted below $60.
Previously, Russians feared the impact of new U.S. sanctions, but the reality has proved to be far more daunting.
On Tuesday, the Russian government officially conceded that reaching a budget shortfall due to these new sanctions could sum up to 2 trillion rubles. This equates …