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Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Poll: 33% of Russians back war’s continuation, 40% want troop withdrawal from Ukraine
A Russian poll from October 2023 reveals a significant drop in support for Russia's Ukraine war, with only 12% consistent backers. Additionally, 40% favor a withdrawal of Russian troops, while 33% support the war's continuation, a decrease from earlier in the year.
Ex NATO chief: Continued Ukraine focus key to deter Russian aggression’s expansion
Lord George Robertson, ex-NATO chief, calls for sustained international attention on Ukraine to prevent Russian aggression from spreading beyond its borders.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 600: Russia admits most of its drones come from China
“Army of drones” project’s UAVs have struck over 400 pieces of Russian equipment in the past week alone, Ukraine's digital minister reported. Ukrainian successful drone attacks coincide with Russia's finance minister acknowledging its military is now overwhelmingly using Chinese-supplied drones against Ukraine.
Russia shells Kherson Oblast, 11-year-old girl injured
Within the last 24 hours, 16 people, including a 9-month-old infant, sustained injuries in the Kherson Oblast due to shelling by Russian forces on 8 October 2023.
Report: Switzerland hosts 80 of Russia’s 400 spies across Europe
According to a Swiss intelligence report, Switzerland's neutral stance on the Ukraine war turned it into a hub for Russian spies in Europe.
Polish President: Hamas attack on Israel diverts global focus from Ukraine
On 8 October, President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, appeared on a Sunday broadcast on Polsat News, where he…
Internal refugees boost three Ukrainian regions’ economy in 2022 amid nationwide decline
As Russia's invasion caused a widespread decline in Ukraine's economy, three regions stood out with unexpected economic growth, primarily credited to the accommodation of internal refugees, a report shows.
Frontline report: Russian kamikaze tank tactics fail in Vuhledar direction
Faced with strong resistance, Russians have abandoned attempts to take Vuhledar from the south, shifting focus north toward Novomykhailivka instead. A new tactic involves kamikaze tanks to penetrate defenses, but this has proven ineffective so far.
British intel: hundreds of Wagner mercenaries return to Ukraine frontlines
Reports suggest a concentration of Wagner fighters near occupied Bakhmut, highlighting their expertise and the potential impact on the ongoing conflict.
Putin recruits former Wagner chief to lead new volunteer battalions in Ukraine
The newly-formed units will be operating on the frontlines, performing the same tasks as the Wagner Group did previously, but now under the supervision of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
“I only had one brigade.” Ukrainian General explains why Russians rapidly occupied southern Ukraine early in invasion
On the eve of Russia's invasion, 1,500 Ukrainian troops were overpowered by a 20,000-strong invasion army from Crimea. A general speaks about the events that led to Russia's rapid occupation of South Ukraine, which Ukraine's counteroffensive is struggling to reverse.
Military drone landed on Black Sea resort of NATO’s Bulgaria
An explosive drone was discovered in the Bulgarian Black Sea town of Tyulenovo last weekend, according to Reuters. On 18 September, Bulgaria's defense ministry sent a special unit to deactivate a drone. Earlier this month, Romania reported finding debris from a Russian drone on its territory near the Ukrainian border.
Germany supplies Ukraine with more Marder fighting vehicles
Germany has handed Ukraine a new batch of military aid, including two Wisent 1 demining tanks and 20…
Zelenskyy has phone conversation with Netanyahu
On 7 September, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the…
Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister: Ukraine can join NATO within two years or earlier
Ukraine will be ready for European Union (EU) membership in two years and NATO membership even earlier, Ukraine’s…
NYT: Leader of North Korea to discuss weapons with Putin during visit to Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un plans to visit Russia this September to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Pope Francis admits his words about Russia were inappropriate
Pope Francis explained what he meant when he spoke about “great Russia” to Russian youth on 25 August…
Ukraine destroys ultramodern Russian radar system worth USD 200 million (VIDEO)
Ukraine’s Armed Forces destroyed a Russian radar system Predel-E in the Kherson Oblast (southern Ukraine) and published drone…
Ukraine’s intel: Russia ramps up missile production and starts assembling Shahed drones on its territory
After the latest Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, components were found in the Shahed kamikaze drones that indicate…
Military: Ukraine advances from Robotyne towards next village in south
Ukrainian forces are advancing south from Robotyne in two directions, the military says.