Category: 6. Opinion
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New NATO chief Rutte ready to work with either Trump or Harris after US election, Ukraine support among priorities
Mark Rutte officially assumed the role of NATO Secretary General on 1 October. Outgoing Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who is concluding his ten-year term, welcomed him to NATO Headquarters in Brussels. NATO continues to affirm strong support for Ukraine, committing to its defense and… Continue Reading
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Russian strikes on Kherson market and Zaporizhzhia high-rise kill seven civilians
On 1 October, Russian forces continued targeting civilian areas in Ukrainian cities. A Russian artillery attack on Kherson’s central market and a bomb assault on Zaporizhzhia’s residential areas killed seven locals and injured nine more. Local authorities reported significant damage to… Continue Reading
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Russian forces advance at Vuhledar as both Ukrainians and Russians make gains in Kursk Oblast
Russian forces have made tactical advances in multiple sectors of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, according to a report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The advances come as Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive operations in several areas. In Donetsk Oblast, Russian… Continue Reading
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US: Ukraine free to strike Russia with own weapons without permissions
During a press briefing on 30 September 2024, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller was asked if Ukraine could prevent renewed Russian bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia by using US-supplied long-range weapons for strikes inside Russia. Miller responded that Ukraine can conduct such strikes… Continue Reading
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From “salesman” to “piece of steel”: Trump now praises Zelenskyy, says he likes him
In an interview with The Washington Post published on 30 September, former US President Donald Trump expressed admiration for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating, “I had a good relationship with Zelenskyy. I like him.” Last week, Trump had criticized Zelenskyy during a campaign… Continue Reading
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 950: Russia escalates drone attacks on Ukrainian cities
Exclusive 5 ways Russia is trying to sway 2024 US elections. Federal officials have sanctioned RT executives as investigation reveals $10 million funneled to a Tennessee firm for pro-Russian content, exposing one of Moscow’s sophisticated election interference tactics. Military Continue Reading
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Stoltenberg: NATO states should support Ukraine’s peace plan, not China’s
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged alliance members to back Ukraine’s peace initiative rather than a new Chinese-led proposal, POLITICO reports. In an interview on Monday, Stoltenberg responded to Türkiye’s decision to join the “Friends for Peace” initiative launched by… Continue Reading
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Stoltenberg: NATO allies to decide on Ukraine’s membership status amid occupied territories by Russia
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has indicated that the decision on whether to admit Ukraine to the alliance while parts of its territory remain occupied will be made by NATO member states, reports Interfax-Ukraine. In an interview with the news agency, Stoltenberg explained that allies… Continue Reading
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Lithuania to hand over camouflage nets found in parcels to Russia to Ukraine
Lithuanian customs officials have intercepted camouflage nets being transported by train from Kaliningrad to Moscow, which they suspect may have been intended for Russian armed forces fighting in Ukraine. The nets will now be sent to Ukraine as aid, reports European Pravda, citing the… Continue Reading
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G7 ministers renew pledge to reject Russian annexation of four Ukrainian oblasts
The foreign ministers of the G7 countries reaffirmed their commitment to never recognize Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian oblasts, marking the second anniversary of the illegal “referendums” held in occupied territories of Ukraine. European Pravda published the statement by the… Continue Reading