Category: Ukraine
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Ukraine Secures the Release of 84 Citizens from Russian Captivity in a Landmark Prisoner Swap
Local sources from Ukraine: Львівська обласна військова адміністрація, Varosh. UK coverage: The Kyiv Independent. In a significant development amid ongoing peace negotiations, Ukraine announced the successful return of 84 of its citizens from Russian captivity, marking another substantial prisoner exchange between the two nations. The exchange, which took place on…
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Geopolitical Shifts: Armenia Eyes EU Integration, Canada-EU Defense Partnership Strengthens Support for Ukraine
Local sources from Ukraine: Укрінформ, Радіо Свобода. UK coverage: Euronews.com. In a significant development that underscores the evolving geopolitical landscape in Europe and beyond, Armenia and Canada are taking notable steps that could reshape their international alignments and partnerships. On one hand, Armenia is making strides towards European Union integration,…
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Innovation and Resolve: Ukraine’s Fight on Two Fronts
Local sources from Ukraine: Європейська правда, Фокус — Більше ніж просто новини. UK coverage: BBC. In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukraine continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and adaptability, facing challenges on the battlefield and in its economy with equal determination. The story of Serhiy Melnyk, a Ukrainian serviceman whose…
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Posthumous Honor: Victoria Amelina Wins Orwell Prize for Documenting War Through Women’s Eyes
Local sources from Ukraine: The Village Україна, Читомо. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a solemn yet inspiring turn of events, the late Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina was posthumously awarded the prestigious Orwell Prize for Political Writing for her unfinished book ‘Looking at Women Looking at War.’ The ceremony, held in…
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Complexities and Controversies Surround Ukraine-Russia Soldier Body Repatriation Efforts
Local sources from Ukraine: BBC, Главком. UK coverage: BBC. In a solemn reminder of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, a significant repatriation event recently took place, wherein the bodies of 1,212 fallen Ukrainian soldiers were returned from Russia. This exchange, part of a series of soldier body repatriations,…
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Ukrainian Special Forces Launch Daring Raids Amidst Continued Aggression
Local sources from Ukraine: LRT, chas.news. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a series of bold maneuvers, Ukrainian special forces have reportedly carried out successful operations against Russian military assets, marking an escalation in tactics against the backdrop of a protracted conflict. Sources confirm that a night-time raid targeted the Savasleyka…
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Poland Deploys Jets Amid Russian Strikes on Ukraine; NATO Urged to Increase Defense Spending
Local sources from Ukraine: Радіо Свобода, news.liga.net. UK coverage: Reuters. In a significant escalation of hostilities, Poland has activated its fighter jets to safeguard its airspace following substantial Russian strikes on western Ukraine, alarmingly close to the Polish border. This move comes as part of a broader response by Polish…
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Poland Strengthens Airspace Defense in Response to Russian Strikes Near Border
Local sources from Ukraine: Радіо Свобода, news.liga.net. UK coverage: The Telegraph. In a decisive move to safeguard its national security and airspace, Poland has deployed fighter jets following an unprecedented wave of Russian aerial attacks on western Ukraine. The Polish Operational Command confirmed the activation of both Polish and allied…
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Recent Surge in Drone Warfare Marks a Significant Escalation in Ukraine Conflict
Local sources from Ukraine: Факти ICTV, BBC. UK coverage: The Kyiv Independent. In a series of highly coordinated and devastating attacks, Russia has launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine since the war began, utilizing nearly a thousand drones and missiles over a span of three nights. This…
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Tensions Escalate as Ukraine and Russia Propose Competing Ceasefires Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Local sources from Ukraine: Главком, BBC. UK coverage: BBC. In a series of events that continue to mark the deepening crisis between Ukraine and Russia, both nations have proposed competing ceasefires, reflecting the complex dynamics of peace negotiations amidst ongoing hostilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of employing…
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Ukrainian Drone Prowess Faces Challenges Amidst Russian Advances and New Revelations in Naval Warfare
Local sources from Ukraine: tsn.ua, detector.media. UK coverage: Financial Times. In a striking update from the frontline of technological warfare, Ukraine’s once-commanding lead in drone technology is being seriously challenged by Russia, according to insights from the Financial Times and recent Ukrainian developments. The past few years have seen Ukraine…
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Tensions Rise as Ukraine Unveils Hungarian Spy Network; Budapest Expels Ukrainian Diplomats
Local sources from Ukraine: Слово і Діло, UKR.NET. UK coverage: politico.eu. In a revelation that has stirred diplomatic tensions between Ukraine and Hungary, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has uncovered what it alleges to be a Hungarian spy network operating within its borders. According to Ukrainian authorities, former members…
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US and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal: Establishing US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund
Local sources from Ukraine: BBC, Закарпаття онлайн. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a historic move, the United States and Ukraine have signed an agreement to establish the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, aimed at sharing profits and royalties from the future sale of Ukrainian minerals and rare earths. The deal, which…
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Delays Continue in Signing of US-Ukraine Minerals Deal
Local sources from Ukraine: CNN, politico.eu. UK coverage: politico.eu. The signing of a minerals deal between the United States and Ukraine has hit another delay. The deal, which includes assurances that Ukraine will not have to repay prior aid as debt and that the US will contribute to a reconstruction…
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Ukraine and US Expected to Sign Minerals Deal, Strengthening Economic Cooperation
Local sources from Ukraine: tsn.ua, РБК-Україна. UK coverage: Financial Times. Ukraine and the United States are set to sign an agreement on natural resources, aiming to boost Ukraine’s mining industry and reduce its reliance on Russia. According to reports from tsn.ua and РБК-Україна, the signing of the agreement could take…
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NATO Summit: Ukraine Receives Support, Russia’s War Continues
Local sources from Ukraine: Радіо Свобода, I-UA.TV. UK coverage: POLITICO Europe. During the NATO summit, Ukraine received significant support from the alliance, including the declaration of its membership as ‘irreversible’ and $43 billion in military assistance for next year. NATO also condemned Russia’s nuclear threats and called China the enabler…
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NATO Approves Plan to Expand Support for Ukraine
Local sources from Ukraine: Європейська правда, Громадське радіо. UK coverage: NATO HQ. NATO defense ministers have approved an operational plan to expand support for Ukraine, which includes a greater role for the Alliance in supplying weapons and training Ukrainian military forces. The plan envisions that in the future, the Alliance…
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China’s Non-Participation in Ukraine Peace Summit Sparks Controversy
Local sources from Ukraine: Європейська правда, Голос Америки Українською. UK coverage: The Guardian. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy has accused China of discouraging other countries from attending a peace summit aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Zelenskiy urged Asia-Pacific nations to attend the…
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Ukraine’s Army Halts Russian Advance in Kharkiv Region, Launches Counter-Attacks
Local sources from Ukraine: ЛИГАБизнесИнформ, Радіо Свобода. UK coverage: The Telegraph. Ukraine’s army claims to have stopped Russia from advancing further into the Kharkiv region and has launched counter-attacks. However, the army warns that Moscow is intensifying its assault on other parts of the front. The fresh Russian land assault…
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Russian Forces Foiled in Attempt to Gain Control of Vovchansk, Ukraine
Local sources from Ukraine: Liga.ua, ТСН. UK coverage: The Independent. Russian attempts to gain control of the town of Vovchansk in Ukraine have been foiled, according to Ukraine’s General Staff. Geolocated footage suggests that Russian forces have only advanced about 8km from the border. Nato’s top military officer, General Christopher…
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Russian Forces Advance in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region as US Secretary of State Arrives in Kyiv
Local sources from Ukraine: Інформаційний портал: Гречка, Укрінформ. UK coverage: The Independent. In a significant escalation of the conflict, Russian forces, under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, have launched an attack on the Kharkiv region in Ukraine. The town of Vovchansk has become the focal point of a fierce battle…
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Ukrainian Village Devastated by Russian Forces as European Commission Grants €1.5 Billion in Macrofinancial Assistance
Local sources from Ukraine: Європейська правда, Волинські Новини. UK coverage: The Guardian. The Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne has been devastated by fighting, as shown in drone footage obtained by the Associated Press. Russian forces have been advancing in the Donetsk region, using artillery, drones, and bombs to attack Kyiv’s weakened…
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NATO Secretary-General Criticizes Allies for Lack of Support towards Ukraine
Local sources from Ukraine: POLITICO Europe, POLITICO Europe. UK coverage: POLITICO Europe. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has rebuked allies for their tepid support of Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Stoltenberg emphasized the dire consequences of failing to support Ukraine, both for the Ukrainians and for NATO’s own security. Russian…
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US President Joe Biden Assures Ukraine of Quick Delivery of Weapons
Local sources from Ukraine: ТСН, BBC.com. UK coverage: Financial Times. US President Joe Biden has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that American weapons will be delivered to Ukraine quickly. The assurance comes amid rising tensions with Russia over the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The US has been providing military aid…
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US House of Representatives Approves $61 Billion in Military Assistance to Ukraine
Local sources from Ukraine: BBC.com, АрміяInform. UK coverage: The Guardian. The US House of Representatives has approved over $61 billion in military assistance to Ukraine to help in its fight against Russia. The bill is now set to be considered by the Senate and is expected to pass next week,…
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Ukraine’s New Army Chief Signals Tougher Approach in War with Russia
Local sources from Ukraine: Forbes.ua, Лівий берег. UK coverage: Euronews. Ukraine’s new army chief, Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, has been appointed as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), replacing Valeriy Zaluzhny. The decision, made by President Volodymyr Zelensky, aims to bring renewal and a unified vision…
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Ukraine Seeks US Aid and Weapons as Russia Launches Ballistic Missile Attack
Local sources from Ukraine: ГЛАВКОМ, Голос Америки – Українською. UK coverage: The Independent. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional US weapons and aid for his country during a meeting with President Joe Biden. This plea for aid comes as Russia launched a major attack on Kyiv, firing eight long-range…
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Ukraine’s President Zelensky Seeks Additional US Weapons and Aid During Meeting with Biden
Local sources from Ukraine: ГЛАВКОМ, Голос Америки – Українською. UK coverage: The Independent. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional US weapons and aid during his meeting with President Joe Biden. This request comes after a drone attack on Kyiv, which resulted in four injuries and marked the first major…
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Biden Signs Temporary Budget to Avoid Shutdown, Without Aid to Ukraine
Local sources from Ukraine: ТСН, Європейська правда. UK coverage: Department of Defense. On Thursday, US President Joe Biden signed a bill for short-term government funding to avoid a government shutdown that does not include funding for support to either Ukraine or Israel. According to the White House, as reported by…
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European Commission Recommends Opening Formal Membership Talks with Ukraine
Local sources from Ukraine: Президент, Інтерфакс-Україна. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. The European Commission has recommended opening formal membership talks with Ukraine, signaling strong support for the country in its battle against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the move as a “strong and historic step” towards a stronger EU.…
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Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Admits Responsibility for Car-Bomb Assassination of Pro-Russian Lawmaker
Local sources from Ukraine: Радіо Свобода, Новинарня. UK coverage: POLITICO Europe. Ukraine’s Military Intelligence has admitted responsibility for the car-bomb assassination of pro-Russian lawmaker and ex-militiaman Mikhail Filiponenko in occupied eastern Ukraine. According to Ukraine’s military intelligence, Filiponenko was involved in organizing torture camps in the occupied territories of Luhansk,…
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Assistant to Zaluzhnyi Killed in Kyiv in Tragic Grenade Explosion
Local sources from Ukraine: Експрес, Фіртка. UK coverage: POLITICO Europe. In a tragic incident in Kyiv, a top aide to Ukraine’s army commander was killed when an explosive device went off as he opened a birthday present at home. According to sources from Експрес, the 39-year-old serviceman died from a…
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Ukraine’s Existential War: US Aid Blocked and Biden’s Veto Looms
Local sources from Ukraine: НВ, OBOZREVATEL українською. UK coverage: FRANCE 24 English. Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia has been a source of anxiety for the Ukrainian government and the international community. The US has been the main donor to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war, providing over $48.7…
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Making Russia Pay: West’s $400 Billion of Assets Could Fund Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom
Local sources from Ukraine: OBOZREVATEL українською, OBOZREVATEL українською. UK coverage: Center for European Policy Analysis. As the West continues to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom, a new approach is emerging – making Russia pay. A recent article has suggested that the West possesses $400 billion of Russian assets…
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One Year After Russia’s Annexation of Ukrainian Regions: What Residents of Occupied Territories Say
Sources: Голос Америки – Українською, DW (Українська). On September 30, 2020, Russia marked the one-year anniversary of the illegal annexation of four Ukrainian regions with a concert and other festivities. However, the anniversary is a reminder of the hardship and suffering endured by the residents of these regions over the…
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