Yuri Zoria

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A philologist by education, in 2003-2007 Yuri worked as a journalist in a Luhansk online media. He was born and lived all his life in the peaceful provincial city of Luhansk, where nothing serious happened. Until 2014. Now he is an IDP. Follow Yuri on twitter: @loogunda

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Latest news Ukraine

Australia pledges additional patrol boats to strengthen Ukraine’s coastal defense

The package, including 14 military rigid-hull patrol boats valued at $9.2 million, adds to previous watercraft donations and brings Australia’s total support to almost $1 billion.

south korean delegation brief nato north troops russia ruler kim jong un visits training base special operations armed forces dprk's army korea's official central news agency released 4 october 2024

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Reuters: South Korea confirms over 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Russia

Seoul and Washington report 10,000 Pyongyang troops in Russia, including near the frontlines, while Ukraine's intelligence cites even higher numbers, including officers and generals.

russia assaults ukraine using drones missiles bombs downs most uavs debris russia's shahed one-way-attack drone shot down over chernihiv region 2 november 2024

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Ukraine neutralizes 48 Russian Shahed drones, 31 others fail to reach targets; bomb strikes injure two

Russia also targeted Odesa with two missiles, which were intercepted. No casualties were reported from these attacks, but Russian bombs injured two.

ukrainian drone unit strikes russian buk-m2 air defense system luhansk oblast (video) screenshots 77th brigade's video fpv attack buk m2 telar buk-m2-hit

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Ukrainian drone unit strikes another Russian Buk-M2 air defense system in Luhansk Oblast (video)

Ukraine's 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade used reconnaissance drones for targeting and FPV drones for the attack.

norway pledges € 500 million military aid package ukraine ukrainian official says spanish instructors train soldiers how operate nasams air defense system march 2024

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Ukraine to receive first Canada-ordered NASAMS system by year-end

Zelenskyy announced this after a call with Trudeau, where they discussed the Montreal Peace Formula conference, Victory Plan, and North Korea’s involvement in the war.

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RFE/RL: Document reveals Russia’s initial capitulation terms for Ukraine, dated 11 days into full-scale invasion

Russia demands Ukraine slash its army, declare neutrality, recognize occupied regions, lift sanctions, and make Russian an official language.

kremlin distributes 20-page manual handling mass graves soldiers diagram issued 2021 russian authorities how bury corpses grave

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Kremlin distributes 20-page manual for handling mass graves to soldiers

It includes specific calculations for manpower and equipment needed for large-scale burials, amid Russia's mounting casualties in Ukraine

north korea gets $200 mn rice space tech joining russia's war ukraine kim jong-un sits among korean troops

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North Korea gets $200 mn, rice, space tech for joining Russia’s war in Ukraine

North Korea’s troop support to Russia may be based on expectations that a Trump US election win would end Ukraine aid, as per South Korean intelligence.

pro-eu sandu secures historic second term moldova's president defeating pro-russian stoianoglo maia (in center) giving comments press after winning presidential elections chisinau 4 november 2024

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Diaspora vote clinches Sandu’s re-election in Moldova, reflecting deep divisions within the country

Pro-EU Maia Sandu wins Moldova's presidential runoff over pro-Russian Stoianoglo, securing victory with strong diaspora support despite trailing domestically by 2.4%.

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Latest news Ukraine

North Korean troops face first combat in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian official says

Various sources indicate between 8,000-12,000 North Korean soldiers are supporting Russia's war effort.

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Taiwan completely halts machine tool exports to Russia amid tighter controls, ministry says

Following investigations revealing Taiwanese machine tools reaching Russia via third countries, Taiwan has banned exports and increased penalties for sanctions violations

new ukrainian varta 2 armored vehicle enters state testing phase sich rws august 2024

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New Ukrainian VARTA 2 armored vehicle enters state testing phase

The vehicle, featuring an enhanced design and SICH heavy combat module, showcased stable performance in firing tests with its 30 mm automatic cannon.

putin unlikely negotiate regardless us election outcome presidential candidates democrat kamala harris (l) republican donald trump (r) who face off 5 november

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CNN: Putin unlikely to negotiate regardless of US election outcome

Experts believe Putin will refuse peace talks with Ukraine, regardless of a Harris or Trump presidency, as Moscow plans to maintain offensives despite heavy losses.

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ISW: Ukraine struck seven Russian air defense installations since Oct. 20

The strikes on 7 Russian radars and air defense systems could affect Russia’s ability to secure occupied territories, ISW says.

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