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Media identifies nearly 81,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine

Journalists and volunteers have identified the names of 80,973 Russian soldiers who died during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine as of Nov. 29, according to a joint investigation by BBC Russia and Mediazona, a Russian independent media outlet. Since Mediazona's update in mid-November, the names of 3,830 more Russian soldiers have been added to the […]

Ukraine

November 29, 2024

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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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Quality of food supplied to Ukrainian military raises red flags, media investigation says

Soldiers received inedible cans of food on the front line, according to a serviceman who turned to NGL media to raise leadership’s concern after unsuccessful attempts to communicate directly with decision-makers, NGL media wrote on Oct. 7. The outlet launched an investigation into the quality of food products supplied to the military after repeated and […]

Ukraine

October 8, 2024

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Russia detains two suspects over assassination of General Igor Kirillov, Kremlin media reports

Russian security forces have detained two suspects over the assassination of a top Kremlin general and his assistant in Moscow, Russian media reported on Dec. 18. Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his assistant were killed in Moscow on Dec. 17, with a bomb attached to a scooter. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed responsibility […]

Ukraine

December 18, 2024

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Media: US-sanctioned Gazprombank may buy Auchan chains in Russia

Gazprombank, one of Russia's largest banks that is also under heavy U.S. sanctions, is reportedly poised to acquire the Russian operations of the Auchan retail chain, according to sources cited by Le Monde on Oct. 25. Auchan, a French hypermarket chain, remains one of the last Western businesses operating in Russia after many companies exited […]

Ukraine

October 26, 2024

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EU to start drafting new sanctions against Russia next week, media reports

The European Commission plans to begin drafting new sanctions against Russia next week, with the goal of approving the package on Feb. 24 — the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Polish RMF FM reports. Starting Jan. 14, the European Commission will hold consultations with EU member states on the 16th sanctions package, […]

Ukraine

January 11, 2025

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North Korea’s Kim pledges unwavering support for Russia’s war in Ukraine, media reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared that his country will "invariably support" Russia’s war in Ukraine during a meeting with Russia’s defense chief, North Korean state media reported Nov. 30. A Russian military delegation, led by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, arrived in North Korea on Nov. 29. The visit has raised international concerns over […]

Ukraine

November 30, 2024

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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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Russian state media faced 'unprecedented' cyberattack on Putin's birthday

Russian state media company VGTRK came under a hacker attack on Oct. 7, disrupting online broadcasts of Rossiya-1 and Rossiya-24 channels. The cyberattack was carried out by Ukrainian hackers as a way to "congratulate" Russian President Vladimir Putin on his 72nd birthday, an undisclosed government source told Reuters. "Our state media holding, one of the […]

Ukraine

October 8, 2024

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Watchdog urges Zelensky to halt media intimidation, ensure press freedom

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called on President Volodymyr Zelensky on Dec. 19 to ensure press freedom in Ukraine and hold accountable those who intimidate journalists. This follows growing concerns about government actions that reportedly obstruct the work of media outlets, including online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda. In a letter, the CPJ highlighted a troubling […]

Ukraine

December 20, 2024

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Ex-North Korean soldiers seek Ukraine deployment to influence former comrades, media reports

A group of almost 200 ex-North Korean soldiers asked to be deployed in Ukraine to help demoralize and influence Pyongyang's troops joining the war on Russia's side, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Oct. 28. Kyiv, Seoul, and the Western countries accused North Korea of sending thousands of troops to aid Russia's […]

Ukraine

October 28, 2024

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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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