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Russia mulls 'various responses' if West aids Ukraine with long-range strikes, Putin says

The Russian Defense Ministry is considering "various options" as a response if Ukraine launches long-range strikes against Russia with Western support, Russian President Vladimir Putin told state media in an interview published on Oct. 27. The Kremlin's chief has reiterated his threats to the West if it takes this step, claiming that Ukraine would be […]

Ukraine

October 27, 2024

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Scholz's stance on Taurus unchanged despite US permission on long-range strikes

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is not planning to supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles despite the U.S. easing restrictions on long-range strikes, a government spokesperson told the AFP news agency on Nov. 18. Scholz has "made his position clear" on the matter and will "not change his stance anymore," spokesperson Wolfgang Buchner said. Several media outlets […]

Ukraine

November 18, 2024

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Ukraine expands long-range drone strikes target list, alcohol now on the menu

Ukraine faces a tricky dilemma as winter approaches.   How can it disrupt an expected mass Russian missile campaign targeting the country's infrastructure while simultaneously being barred from using Western-supplied weapons to strike deep inside Russia? Despite being limited to the use of long-range kamikaze drones, one method employed by Kyiv has scored some spectacular […]

Ukraine

October 28, 2024

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'Nothing new under the sun' — German, French foreign ministers react on Ukrainian long-range strikes

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reacted on Nov. 18 to Washington easing restrictions on Ukraine's long-range strikes. Several media outlets reported on Nov. 17 that U.S. President Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to use its ATACMS missiles to strike against targets on Russian soil. According to some reports, this so […]

Ukraine

November 18, 2024

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Kremlin denies Russia-Ukraine talks on halting energy strikes

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denied alleged talks with Ukraine about mutually halting strikes on energy infrastructure, the Russian state news agency TASS reported on Oct. 30. The denial comes a day after the Financial Times reported that Ukraine and Russia are resuming discussions about halting the strikes on each other's energy infrastructure after the talks […]

Ukraine

October 30, 2024

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Dutch FM welcomes US decision to allow long-range strikes against Russia

U.S. President Joe Biden's reported decision to allow Kyiv to strike targets in Russia with long-range American missiles is a welcome step in support of Ukraine's defense, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said on Nov. 18. Veldkamp only regrets that the decision was leaked to the media. "I would have preferred it to be a […]

Ukraine

November 18, 2024

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Ukrainian drone strikes Russian oil refinery 1,500 km from border, Russian official claims

A Ukrainian drone struck an oil refinery in the city of Ufa in Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan, the head of the republic, Radiy Khabirov, said on Oct. 31. According to Khabirov, three Ukrainian drones fell within the facility of the oil refinery, with one falling on the refinery itself. The drone caused minimal damage with […]

Ukraine

October 31, 2024

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Ukraine strikes Russian ammunition depot in Bryansk Oblast, military says

Ukrainian forces struck an arsenal of a Russian logistics center in the town of Karachev in Bryansk Oblast overnight on Nov. 19, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported. The announcement comes shortly after Russian authorities reported drone strikes against the border region, claiming there has been no damage or casualties. Twelve drones were […]

Ukraine

November 19, 2024

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War risk insurance surges after recent Russian strikes on foreign vessels in Black Sea, Bloomberg reports

War risk insurance premiums for vessels traversing Ukraine’s shipping corridor in the Black Sea have increased by about 33 per cent following Russia's recent attacks on foreign ships, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 10, citing sources in the market. According to the insurance market sources, coverage has jumped to above one per cent of the value […]

Ukraine

October 10, 2024

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Russia carried out at least 36 double-tap strikes in Ukraine, killing over 100 people since 2022, report says

The Russian military carried out at least 36 double-tap strikes against Ukraine from the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022 to August 2024, killing over 100 people, according to a recent report by Truth Hounds, a Ukrainian non-profit organization that documents and investigates war crimes. Twenty such attacks were carried out this year […]

Ukraine

October 31, 2024

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Long-range strikes can help push Russia toward peace, US official says

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Brian A. Nichols indirectly acknowledged on Nov. 18 that U.S. President Joe Biden had authorized Ukraine to use American weapons to strike Russian territory. "The weapons President Biden authorized Ukraine to use will give it more capabilities to defend itself and, hopefully, make the Russian Federation understand that using force […]

Ukraine

November 19, 2024

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Ukraine braces for winter freeze amid potential Russian strikes targeting nuclear power

Ukraine is set to face its toughest winter since the start of the full-scale invasion as Russia eyes cutting off its nuclear power after already bombing out capacity from half of its electricity generation sector in large-scale air strikes. For now, Russia is not directly striking the plants with missiles and kamikaze drones. But Moscow […]

Ukraine

October 11, 2024

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