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Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Firing On Nuclear Plant
Russia on Thursday said Ukraine had fired this week on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Moscow-occupied territory, claiming a “catastrophe” was narrowly avoided “by luck.” Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Kyiv of seeking to create “conditions for a nuclear disaster, not only on its territory but throughout Europe.” The Zaporizhzhia plant in southeast…
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War: Iran expected to supply Russia with weapons – US
White House officials have said that newly-declassified US intelligence has indicated that Iran is expected to supply Russia with “hundreds” of drones. The drones, according to the officials, include weapons-capable ones — for use in the war in Ukraine. Iran will also train Russian forces on how to operate these drones and begin as early…
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In August, Brest Will Hold A Power Lifting Competition
On August 6, the rowing canal in Brest will host a powerlifting and power sports competition timed to Paratroopers’ Day, BelTA was informed by the local rowing Olympic reserve facility. The best athletes from Belarus, Russia, and other nations are preparing to arrive in Brest. National records are anticipated to be broken at the competition.…
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Indonesian president begins ‘peace mission’ to Ukraine and Russia
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Chairman of the Group of 20 (G20) nations, is visiting Kiev and Moscow, in a largely self-appointed role as a peace negotiator between the two countries. Widodo embarked on the journey after attending the G7 summit in the Bavarian Alps as a guest, flying to Poland from where he continued by…
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Russia Captures 265 Ukrainian Fighters From Mariupol Steel Plant
The Russian military has captured 265 Ukrainian fighters from the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Tuesday. “Today in the morning, the border village of Alexeyevka in the Glushkovo district was shelled with heavy weapons. “Three houses, a school and a vehicle were damaged there were no…
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War: Annihilate us – Zelensky’s wife, Zelenska reveals Russia’s major purpose of invading Ukraine
Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska has said that she is convinced Russia intends to annihilate her country. Zelenska spoke in an interview with Polish newspaper, Rzeczpospolita, according to CNN, where she said that alleged war crimes being committed by Russian forces were clear indication of their purpose of invading her country. She said the invasion…
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World’s Largest Drone Manufacturer Stops Sales In Russia, Ukraine
The largest commercial drone maker in the world, China’s DJI, has suspended its business in Russia and Ukraine. The technology company based in Hangzhou in eastern China is “internally reassessing compliance requirements in various jurisdictions. “Pending the current review, DJI will temporarily suspend all business activities in Russia and Ukraine,’’ a statement on…
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Russia Cuts Natural Gas Deliveries To Bulgaria, Poland
Bulgaria and Poland said Russia was halting delivery of natural gas supplies, marking a major escalation in the face-off between Moscow and Europe over the war in Ukraine. The Bulgarian Energy Ministry said late Tuesday that the Bulgarian natural gas supply company Bulgargaz had received a notification of the gas cut from Russia’s state-backed energy giant…
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Russia warns U.S. against sending more arms to Ukraine
Russia on Monday warned U.S. against sending more arms to Ukraine. The country’s ambassador to Washington warned that large Western deliveries of weapons were inflaming the conflict and would lead to more losses. Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine has killed thousands of people, displaced millions more and raised fears of a wider confrontation between…
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Russia bans entry to Boris Johnson, other top UK officials
Moscow on Saturday announced it was banning entry to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and several other top UK officials, after London imposed sanctions on Russia over its military operation in Ukraine. “This step was taken as a response to London’s unbridled information and political campaign aimed at isolating Russia internationally, creating conditions for restricting…