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Scandal-hit 155th Ukrainian Brigade commander in custody with $2.1 million bail, media reports

The former commander of the scandal-hit Ukrainian 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Brigade has been remanded in custody with a bail of Hr 90 million ($2.1 million), Hromadske reported on Jan. 22. The court's decision comes amid an investigation into allegations of poor leadership and widespread issues within the unit, which was deployed near Pokrovsk. The […]

Ukraine

January 22, 2025

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China’s support for Russia falls short in replacing Western materials, media reports

China has emerged as Russia's largest supplier of goods, but Chinese imports have failed to fully replace Western equipment and raw materials lost due to sanctions, The Moscow Times reported on Jan. 20, citing data from the Gaidar Institute. The trade between the two countries is hindered by payment difficulties as the West intensifies sanctions […]

Ukraine

January 20, 2025

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Merkel highlights NATO's role in supporting Ukraine, urges transatlantic unity, media reports

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has emphasized the critical role of the United States and NATO in ensuring Ukraine's independence amid Russia's invasion. Speaking at the North Rhine-Westphalia CDU's New Year's reception in Düsseldorf, Merkel said that the transatlantic partnership is more essential now than ever, underscoring its importance as Donald Trump prepared to take […]

Ukraine

January 19, 2025

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Hungary's Orban defends ally Antal Rogan sanctioned by US, media reports

Sanctions imposed by the outgoing U.S. administration against Antal Rogan, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet chief and overseer of the secret service, have only strengthened Rogan's position, Orban said during a state radio interview on Jan. 17. In his first comments since the U.S. sanctioned Rogan earlier this month for alleged corruption, Orban defended his […]

Ukraine

January 18, 2025

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Media identifies nearly 89,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine

Journalists have identified the names of 88,726 Russian soldiers who died during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to a joint investigation by BBC Russia and Mediazona. Since the media outlets' last update in mid-December, the names of 3,965 Russian soldiers have been added to the list of casualties. The journalists note that the actual […]

Ukraine

January 17, 2025

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Hungary's Orban urges EU to lift Russia sanctions, media reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged the European Union to lift sanctions on Russia, news portal Telex reported on Jan. 17. According to the Hungarian outlet, Orban said it's "time to throw sanctions out the window" and establish a sanctions-free relationship with Russia during a radio interview. He also described the European Union as being […]

Ukraine

January 17, 2025

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There's no evidence that Australian fighter was executed by Russia, prosecutors told media

Australian volunteer soldier Oscar Jenkins has the status of a prisoner of war (POW) and there is no confirmation of his death, a Ukrainian investigative journalism outlet Slidstvo.Info reported on Jan. 17, citing the Prosecutor General's Office. The news comes after reports that the body of Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher from Melbourne whose capture was […]

Ukraine

January 17, 2025

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Drone hits distillery in Russia's Tambov Oblast, local media reports

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. A drone struck a distillery in the village of Novaya Lyada in Russia's Tambov Oblast the night of Jan. 14, the Russian Telegram news channel Astra reported, citing local residents. Local residents said a fire broke out at the distillery, which is located near […]

Ukraine

January 14, 2025

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Transnistria head travels to Russia for talks amid energy crisis, Russian state media claims

Vadim Krasnoselsky, the head of Moldova's Russian-controlled region of Transnistria, held talks in Moscow regarding the region’s energy crisis, Russian state news agency TASS claimed on Jan. 14, citing sources within Transnistria's administration. TASS did not specify whom Krasnoselsky met with during his visit. The crisis began when Russia’s state-controlled energy giant Gazprom halted gas […]

Ukraine

January 14, 2025

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Drones target Russia's Tula region, local media says

Explosions were heard overnight on Jan. 14 in the city of Aleksin, Tula Oblast in an alleged mass drone attack, local media reported. Tula region, home to over 1.5 million people, is located south of Moscow. Residents heard at least 10 explosions in different parts if the city. Local Governor Dmitry Milyaev claimed there were […]

Ukraine

January 13, 2025

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Bryansk chemical plant hit in aerial attack, Russian media says

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. A chemical plant in Russia's Bryansk Oblast was allegedly damaged in an aerial attack on the night of Jan. 13, Russian media reported. Regional Governor Alexander Bogomaz reported that Russian air defense units were repelling a drone attack over Bryansk Oblast. Later in the […]

Ukraine

January 13, 2025

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Russia's energy giant Gazprom plans major layoffs as Europe market shrinks, media reports

The Russian energy giant Gazprom is preparing to lay off 1,600 employees from its central office as it faces significant financial losses and dwindling market presence in Europe, Russia's local 47News media outlet reported on Jan. 13. The news comes after Ukraine halted the transit of Russian gas to other European countries, ending an arrangement […]

Ukraine

January 13, 2025

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