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Russian invasion of Ukraine “most important’, “direct threat” to European security – Japan
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the most important and direct threat to the security of Europe, the Japanese defence said earlier this week. The official document noted despite its status as a member of the UN Security Council, Russia had disreg...
Latvian Embassy in Georgia gifts car to Ukrainian armed forces
The Latvian Embassy in Georgia on Thursday transferred a car to the Ukrainian representation in Tbilisi for the country’s armed forces, the Ukrainian diplomatic mission said. Ukraine’s temporary confidant in Georgia Alexander Schulga has express...
Under Putin, Russia best described as increasingly disorganised irrational fiefdom – University of Birmingham
Putin’s leadership continues to erode Russia’s economic and military security. His actions do nothing to enhance the welfare of Russian citizens. Under Putin, Russia is best described as an increasingly disorganised irrational fiefdom, said John R. B...
Kyiv behind night drone attack on Moscow – media
The night attack by drones on Moscow was a special operation by the Main Intelligence Division of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, RBC-Ukraine reported on Monday based on the sources of the special services. Moscow was attacked by two drones o...
UNESCO condemns Russian attack against cultural heritage in Odesa
UNESCO on Sunday strongly condemned repeated attacks against cultural heritage, including World Heritage by the Russian troops in the Ukrainian city of Odesa, which the organisation said homes the World Heritage property – the Historic Centre of Odes...
Ukraine using cluster bombs “effectively” – White House
The White House National Security Adviser John Kirby on Thursday said Ukraine was using cluster bombs handed by the US “effectively” on the battlefield. “We have had some initial feedback from the Ukrainians, and they are using [cluster weapons]...
Attempts to continue grain deal without Russia risky – Peskov
Attempts to continue the grain agreement without Russia’s participation will lead to risks, as the grain corridor is adjacent to the war zone and is being used by Kyiv itself for military purposes, Dmitry Peskov, the Russian president’s spokesperson ...
Kyiv behind Crimea bridge attack – media
The attack on the Crimean bridge was a special operation of the Security Service of Ukraine and the military and naval forces, Ukrainian media cited the country’s security officials as saying on Monday. Andriy Yusov, a spokesman for the Main Inte...
Pentagon confirms handover of cluster munitions to Ukraine
The Pentagon on Thursday confirmed it had handed cluster munitions to Ukraine, following an announcement by President Joe Biden a few days ago. The use of this type of weapon is prohibited by an international convention supported by more than a ...
Ukraine starts preparing agreements with allies on security guarantees – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday said Kyiv had started the process of preparing agreements with allies on security guarantees. The Vilnius meeting to discuss the results of the NATO summit was attended by diplomats, the represe...
