The majority of Russia's territorial gains were concentrated in the eastern region of Ukraine, particularly around the city of Pokrovsk, located in the Donetsk province. This area, which is a crucial rail and road hub, has seen heavy fighting as Russian troops have pushed closer to its center
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, which is responsible for organizing repatriations, confirmed the return of the fallen soldiers' remains via social media. Of the 502 bodies, 397 were recovered from the eastern Donetsk region, where fighting has been most intense
The strikes targeted military sites in the southwestern Kursk region over the weekend, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, just days after the United States approved the use of these advanced weapons in Ukrainian operations within Russian borders
The attack, which struck multiple regions, caused damage to critical infrastructure and residential buildings, leaving communities reeling. According to Ukraine’s air force, the overnight assault involved 188 drones, primarily Shahed models, designed in Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that the conflict in Ukraine is escalating into a global confrontation, accusing the United States and Britain of enabling Ukraine to attack Russian territory using advanced Western weapons
Tsahkna proposed the idea as part of broader European efforts to safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty in light of the country’s aspirations to join NATO, a goal endorsed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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The updated policy stipulates that if a non-nuclear state attacks Russia with the backing or direct involvement of a nuclear state, Moscow will interpret it as a joint aggression against Russian sovereignty
Trump, who has now secured the presidency, has promised a swift end to the conflict, a stance that has raised both hopes and concerns in global capitals, especially in Ukraine and across Europe, where leaders question the future of U.S. assistance to Kyiv
The bombing, allegedly carried out by Ukrainian operatives, marks one of the highest-profile attacks targeting Russian military officials in Crimea amid ongoing tensions in the region
Analysts have noted that Russia’s strategy of increasing its gold reserves is partly driven by efforts to strengthen its economic resilience in the face of fluctuating global markets and economic sanctions, which have impacted its ability to rely on traditional foreign currency holdings
Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council and a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, has urged Western nations to acknowledge Russia's perceived advantage in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine and pursue negotiations to end the war
"It is an honor to announce that I will be traveling to Paris, France, on Saturday to attend the re-opening of the Magnificent and Historic Notre-Dame Cathedral, which has been fully restored after a devastating fire five years ago," wrote Trump
The majority of Russia's territorial gains were concentrated in the eastern region of Ukraine, particularly around the city of Pokrovsk, located in the Donetsk province. This area, which is a crucial rail and road hub, has seen heavy fighting as Russian troops have pushed closer to its center
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