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Donbas: Ukrainian forces are trying to defend Severodonetsk

As Russian troops expand their military operations in eastern Ukraine, the governor of the region has stated that Ukrainian forces may be forced to withdraw from parts of Donbas in order to avoid being taken captive.The situation is described by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as being "extremely challenging" noting that Russian…

May 28, 20220Comments ByNewsTeam

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A huge explosion hit the center of Donetsk

According to multiple correspondents in the area, a huge explosion was heard in the center of Donetsk on Friday afternoon, when a car exploded.According to information of the last minute, the car exploded shortly after noon in front of a government building belonging to pro-Russian separatists or the so-called "Donetsk People's Republic".The head…

February 18, 20220Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Ukrainian Drone shot down by pro-Russian Luhansk Militia

An Ukrainian drone deployed by Ukrainian forces to help Ukrainian artillery target adversary positions was shot down by the Pro-Russian Luhansk Militia (LPRMilitia).DJI Mavic Air 2 Photo by Mike's Alaska Travels"The enemy (Ukraine) used an unmanned quadcopter drone to help its artillery units firing against the Donetsk region. The drone was shot down…

February 17, 20220Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Ukrainian Defense Minister: “We don’t plan to attack Donbas”

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov spoke about the Russian official's allegations of an imminent attack of Ukraine against Donbas after a buildup of troops, saying this is a defensive military movement against Russia's own troop buildup, but they have "no plans to attack anyone."Though Russia continues to deny providing the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk…

December 15, 20210Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister: “There will be a massacre if Russia attacks us”

"If the Russian president decides to invade Ukraine, there will be a large number of dead Russian soldiers," the Ukrainian foreign minister told Sky News. Dmitro Koulempa.The Ukrainian Foreign Minister said that they are working in cooperation with Ukraine's allies such as the United States and Britain to prevent a Russian invasion of Ukraine…

December 10, 20210Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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US Embassy in Ukraine issues warning about Russian military activity near the borders

Reports of "unusual Russian military activity near Ukraine's border and occupied Crimea" prompted the US Embassy in Ukraine to issue a warning to U.S. citizens living in Ukraine.The statement explains that "Level 4 travel advice for Ukraine is still valid due to Russian occupying forces in Crimea, armed conflicts in the eastern parts of the Donetsk…

November 25, 20210Comments ByNewsTeam

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Biden pledge to “protect” Ukraine against Russian aggression

US President Joe Biden made the first official phone call with Ukrainian President Volontimir Zelenski on Friday to express his strong support for Ukraine's stance on the build-up of Russian troops near its border.The conversation came after Western states and NATO expressed concerns about the movement of Russian troops near the eastern region of Donbass."President Biden reaffirmed the…

April 4, 20210Comments ByNewsTeam

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Russian S-400s move to the border with Ukraine according to video

A video released by ordinary Russian citizens captured the movement of these Russian S400 systems to the Voronezh area east of Luhansk.https://twitter.com/i/status/1378361206851911684If this video is indeed recent it shows its intention to deploy an anti-air umbrella in its border region from Luhansk to Crimea.This anti-aircraft umbrella is expected to be particularly useful against the Turkish Bayraktar TB2 purchased by Ukraine…

April 4, 20210Comments ByNewsTeam

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Kremlin confirms that the Russian army is moving close to Ukraine

Kremlin Spokesman Peskov confirmed the Russian army build-up near Ukraine’s borders.“The Russian Federation deploys the Armed Forces on its soil as it wants to. This should not concern anyone and this is not posing any threat to anyone”.The deployment of the additional Russian troops across the country should not concern other states since…

April 2, 20210Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: “Russia is escalating”

After days of speculation that Russia is sending troops close to the Ukrainian Border, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine said that Russia systemically complicates the security situation in Donetsk and Luhansk regions and in Crimea while refusing to reaffirm its dedication to the ceasefire.“Russia’s current escalation is systemic, largest in recent years”…

April 2, 20210Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI