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A serviceman of 24th Mechanized brigade named after King Danylo of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fires a 2s5 "Hyacinth-s" self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine.
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Taiwan’s envoy stated that while military aid for Ukraine is “too sensitive,” establishing a representative office is a key goal

Taiwan is refraining from providing military assistance to Ukraine due to the sensitivity of the issue, but it aims to establish a representative office in the country, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu. Since Russia’s invasion two years ago, Taiwan has expressed strong moral support for Ukraine, drawing parallels to the threats it perceives from China, which claims Taiwan as its territory—a claim that … Continue reading Taiwan’s envoy stated that while military aid for Ukraine is “too sensitive,” establishing a representative office is a key goal

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U.S. President Donald Trump greets Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel after a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., April 27, 2018.
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Angela Merkel consulted with the pope on strategies for interacting with Donald Trump

Angela Merkel sought guidance from the pope regarding how to engage with Donald Trump following his election as U.S. president. She aimed to find strategies to persuade him, viewing him as someone with a property developer’s binary mindset, to remain committed to the Paris climate agreements. In her memoir, excerpts of which were published in the German weekly Die Zeit, the former German chancellor recounted … Continue reading Angela Merkel consulted with the pope on strategies for interacting with Donald Trump

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A serviceman of 24th Mechanized brigade named after King Danylo of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fires a 2s5 "Hyacinth-s" self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine.
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Ukraine uses U.S. ATACMS missiles against Russia for the first time on the conflict’s 1,000th day

Ukraine reportedly utilized U.S. ATACMS missiles to target Russian territory for the first time on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation on the 1,000th day of the conflict, according to Moscow. Russia claimed that its military intercepted five out of six missiles aimed at a military site in the Bryansk region, although debris from one missile struck the facility without resulting in casualties or damage. Ukraine … Continue reading Ukraine uses U.S. ATACMS missiles against Russia for the first time on the conflict’s 1,000th day

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Protesters gather to participate in a demonstration marking the upcoming anniversary of 1,000 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, near the Russian Embassy in Rome, Italy.
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Ukraine marks 1,000 days since the Russian invasion and hopes for a resolution by next year

Ukraine commemorated 1,000 days on Tuesday since the onset of Russia‘s full-scale invasion, with fatigued troops engaged in combat across multiple fronts. Kyiv continues to endure frequent drone and missile assaults, while officials brace for the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House in January. In a significant development for the beleaguered nation, U.S. President Joe Biden authorized the use of U.S. missiles … Continue reading Ukraine marks 1,000 days since the Russian invasion and hopes for a resolution by next year

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U.S. claims Russia has escalated the Ukraine conflict by deploying North Korean personnel

The United States asserted on Monday that Russia is intensifying the conflict in Ukraine by deploying troops from North Korea. This statement followed a warning from the Kremlin that Washington’s involvement in the war would increase if Kyiv’s forces were permitted to launch strikes deep into Russian territory using U.S.-made weaponry. During a briefing, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller refrained from confirming whether the outgoing … Continue reading U.S. claims Russia has escalated the Ukraine conflict by deploying North Korean personnel

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The flags of the European Union, Hungary and Germany fly outside Berlin's chancellery in Berlin, Germany
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Germany will unveil a new defense industry strategy by year-end, according to the minister

Germany is set to unveil its new defense industry strategy by the end of the year, which aims to reduce bureaucratic obstacles and expedite arms production, as stated by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Monday. As the largest supporter of Ukraine in Europe, Germany has committed to revitalizing its weakened Bundeswehr and enhancing defense capabilities as part of a “Zeitenwende” or “turning point” policy shift … Continue reading Germany will unveil a new defense industry strategy by year-end, according to the minister

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Donald Trump Jr. speaks during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden
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Trump Jr. believes the Biden administration may lead to a conflict similar to World War III

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the US President-elect, has criticized the Democrats in light of reports indicating that outgoing President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to utilize American-made long-range missiles for strikes within Russian territory. Having actively campaigned with his father during the 2024 presidential election and assisting in the selection of his future cabinet members, Trump Jr. expressed his views candidly on … Continue reading Trump Jr. believes the Biden administration may lead to a conflict similar to World War III

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is embraced by U.S. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
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Biden’s approval for Ukraine to use ATACMS against Russia has escalated the conflict

US President Joe Biden‘s recent decision to permit Ukraine to utilize long-range American missiles (ATACMS)  against Russia reflects a recurring trend. For months, the White House hesitated to fulfill Ukraine’s request for weaponry, concerned about potential escalation. Ukraine vocally criticized this inaction, and just when it appeared that the request had been sidelined, the Biden administration ultimately approved it. Requests from Ukraine for HIMARS, Abrams … Continue reading Biden’s approval for Ukraine to use ATACMS against Russia has escalated the conflict

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
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Germany’s Scholz defends his talks with Putin ahead of snap elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that his recent discussion with Vladimir Putin did not reveal any change in the Russian President’s stance regarding the war in Ukraine. However, he defended his controversial choice to reach out to the Kremlin. The hour-long conversation, which marked their first direct interaction in nearly two years, took place just three months ahead of snap elections. Scholz faces significant challenges … Continue reading Germany’s Scholz defends his talks with Putin ahead of snap elections

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A view shows the Gazprom logo installed on the roof of building in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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Austria will be disconnected from Russian gas supplies starting Saturday

Russia’s Gazprom has informed Austria of its decision to halt gas deliveries starting Saturday, as reported by a gas flow monitoring platform on Friday. This development may indicate the conclusion of the last remaining Russian gas supplies to Europe. In a notice released on the central European gas hub platform, Austrian oil and gas firm OMV stated that Gazprom had communicated its intention to cease … Continue reading Austria will be disconnected from Russian gas supplies starting Saturday

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