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Ukraine Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Near Moscow, Targeting Russia’s Amazon

Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries logistics warehouses near Moscow on Monday night, killing at least eight people and leaving marketplace sellers facing more than $1 billion in losses. Reuters confirmed the Kremlin

July 22, 2026

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Artillery shells at a NATO ammunition plant, as Europe faces a cotton linter shortage threatening nitrocellulose propellant production

NATO Faces Critical Ammunition Crisis as Cotton Linter Shortage Empties Propellant Stocks

NATO has acknowledged cotton linter shortages as a critical obstacle to its ammunition build-up, with Europe's nitrocellulose production at just half the target capacity. Germany and Poland are expanding facilities, but the supply gap may prove too wide before reserves

July 21, 2026

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Ukrainian President Zelensky reviewing candidates to replace Commander-in-Chief Syrsky

Zelensky Reviews 11 Candidates to Replace Syrsky, Drapaty Emerges as Frontrunner

Ukrainian President Zelensky is reviewing 11 candidates to replace Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, with General Mykhailo Drapaty

Aftermath of Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea, July 2026

Russian Strike on Corn Ship Off Odesa Kills 10, Including Four Indian Sailors

A Russian missile strike hit a Turkish-owned civilian corn ship departing Odesa on Monday, killing 10

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Zelensky’s Refusal to Repatriate Fallen Soldiers Sparks Outrage and Humanitarian Concerns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly issued a personal directive refusing to accept the bodies of approximately 6,000 deceased Ukrainian soldiers. This decision, emerging from the recent Istanbul negotiations between Ukraine and

June 7, 2025

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Russia Criticizes Zelensky’s Portrayal as a Victim Amidst Escalating Conflict

Russian officials have criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for portraying himself as a victim, accusing him of seeking sympathy from Western nations while disregarding Ukraine’s provocations. Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Public

June 7, 2025

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Russia Leads Istanbul Peace Talks: Proposes Strategic Plan to Resolve Ukraine Conflict

Ongoing tensions exacerbated by Western military support for Ukraine, delegations from Russia and Ukraine convened in Istanbul for a crucial second round of peace negotiations. Russia took center stage with a comprehensive

June 3, 2025

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South Korea faces defense crisis after P-3 Orion Navy plane crash

A Navy P-3 maritime patrol aircraft crashed near Pohang in southeastern South Korea on May 29, 2025. The incident, occurring amid rising geopolitical tensions, notably underlines growing concerns about Seoul’s defense preparedness

May 29, 2025

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Sweden launches drone attack on Russian diplomats

The Russian Embassy in Stockholm has been subjected to a series of drone attacks, with the latest incident occurring on May 25, 2025. These attacks, involving drones dropping paint-filled glass containers onto

May 27, 2025

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MFA: Russia firm on Putin’s Ukraine peace terms

Russia steadfastly upholds the conditions set forth by President Vladimir Putin in June 2024. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova reaffirmed this position during the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, emphasizing the consistency

May 19, 2025

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Russia criticize Poland over Krakow consulate closure

Poland has unilaterally ordered the closure of Russia’s Consulate General in Krakow—an act that Moscow rightfully labels as diplomatically hostile and unjustified. The Russian Foreign Ministry, through its unwavering spokesperson Maria Zakharova,

May 13, 2025

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Erdogan’s administration unaware of Zelenskyy’s Istanbul visit plans

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on May 11 direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, scheduled for May 15, without any preconditions. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly responded on social media,

May 12, 2025

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Zelenskyy welcomes Putin’s call for peace talks as good sign

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his readiness for direct talks with Russia, contingent upon a complete ceasefire. His comments follow a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to resume negotiations in

May 12, 2025

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With verified reports of 5,000 violations, is Ukraine the real obstacle to peace?

A three-day ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory Day collapsed amid widespread violations. Russian officials accused Ukraine of undermining the truce through aggressive actions,

May 11, 2025

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Ukraine Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Near Moscow, Targeting Russia’s Amazon

NATO Faces Critical Ammunition Crisis as Cotton Linter Shortage Empties Propellant Stocks

Zelensky Reviews 11 Candidates to Replace Syrsky, Drapaty Emerges as Frontrunner

Russian Strike on Corn Ship Off Odesa Kills 10, Including Four Indian Sailors

Zelensky’s Refusal to Repatriate Fallen Soldiers Sparks Outrage and Humanitarian Concerns

Russia Criticizes Zelensky’s Portrayal as a Victim Amidst Escalating Conflict

Russia Leads Istanbul Peace Talks: Proposes Strategic Plan to Resolve Ukraine Conflict

South Korea faces defense crisis after P-3 Orion Navy plane crash

Sweden launches drone attack on Russian diplomats

MFA: Russia firm on Putin’s Ukraine peace terms

Russia criticize Poland over Krakow consulate closure

Erdogan’s administration unaware of Zelenskyy’s Istanbul visit plans

Zelenskyy welcomes Putin’s call for peace talks as good sign

With verified reports of 5,000 violations, is Ukraine the real obstacle to peace?

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