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Turkey to propose peace talks with Ukraine during Putin's anticipated visit
During an upcoming visit to Turkey of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ankara plans to propose to him to begin peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reports the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, citing a Turkish diplomatic source.
"As you know, our President (Recep Tayyip Erdogan) advocates the position that there will be no losers in a peace process. During the visit, Ankara will express its readiness to arrange a meeting of the leaders to ensure a ceasefire and to prevent …
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Ukrainian intelligence: Russia actively recruiting Syrian mercenaries for war in Ukraine
Around a thousand mercenaries have undergone training in Syria, before being granted Russian citizenship in Yakutia and dispatched to Ukraine, reports the Ukrainian military intelligence.
The arrival of mercenaries from Syria to Yakutia for further deployment to Ukraine marks a concerning development. The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (GUR MO) released a video showing Syrian trainees near Aleppo and the Kuweires airbase joyfully displaying Russian passports, …
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Kyiv: F-16s to be delivered to Ukraine will be equipped with long-range missiles
Ukraine is set to receive F-16 fighter jets along with long-range missiles from Western nations, said Lieutenant General Serhiy Naiev, commander of the Joint Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
"Upcoming military aid packages for Ukraine will include F-16 aircraft and missiles capable of striking targets at a range of 300-500 kilometers," he said.
General Naiev noted that this would enable the Ukrainian Forces to achieve greater successes on the battlefield and to liberate their territory. …
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Ukraine's ambassador optimistic about US assistance amidst election year challenges
Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, has said during a national news broadcast that talks over US assistance to Ukraine are headed in the right direction.
"The situation is extremely complex, but there is absolutely no ground to speak of 'betrayal'. Everything is moving in the right direction. However, it's a complicated process in an election year. We are doing everything to ensure the aid bill for Ukraine is approved. The chances are incredibly high," Markarova …
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Taiwan sanctions Russian supplier and tightens export controls to block indirect tech transfers to Russia
Taiwan's Economy Ministry has imposed sanctions on Russian supplier iMachine, banning Taiwanese companies from selling it any products. Additionally, the ministry has required Taiwanese companies to ensure that their high-tech equipment does not reach Russia through third-party countries.
According to a press release, the move was prompted by recent media reports about iMachine procuring Taiwanese machinery through third countries for later use in Russia's military industry. "The reputation of …