Category: 6. Opinion
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Polish President Duda compares Soviet aggression against Poland to Russian war in Ukraine
Polish President Andrzej Duda has compared Soviet aggression against Poland to Russia’s war in Ukraine, stating that the crimes committed in Katyn are similar to recent atrocities in Bucha, according to UkrInform. According to the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact signed with Germany, the Red Army… Continue Reading
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Diplomat slams China’s “peace plan” as cover for economic exploitation of Russia
As long as China continues to use terms like “Ukrainian crisis” instead of Russia’s war against Ukraine, no attention should be paid to Beijing’s so-called “peace plans,” diplomat Andrii Veselovskyy, former Ambassador of Ukraine to the EU told “Radio NV” in the latest… Continue Reading
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“Ukraine is fighting with its hands tied,” MEP Loiseau criticizes Western hesitation on military aid in Strasbourg
French Member of the European Parliament Nathalie Loiseau has called on European countries to provide Ukraine with all necessary aid, including long-range missiles, and allow it to strike the Russian territory, according to UkrInform. Despite Ukraine’s requests to lift restrictions on the use… Continue Reading
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Dombrovskis: Ukraine to face severe winter amid Russian strikes on energy infrastructure
Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure and energy distribution systems are creating a dire situation for people’s survival this upcoming winter, said European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis, according to UkrInform. The official stated during a… Continue Reading
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EU must increase financial and military support for Ukraine, says MEP Kubilius
European countries are not investing enough in Ukraine’s security. While providing the necessary weapons, EU states are establishing red lines that weaken not only Ukraine’s defense but also Europe’s security, and these restrictions should be removed, stated Lithuanian Member of the… Continue Reading
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CNN: Shrinking Pentagon stockpiles lead to reduced military aid for Ukraine
CNN reports that US military aid packages for Ukraine have been smaller in recent months due to dwindling stockpiles of weapons and equipment that the Pentagon is willing to send from its own inventory. This shift comes amid concerns about the impact on US military readiness as arms… Continue Reading
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German FM says Moldova Russia’s next target if Ukraine falls
On 17 September at the Moldova Partnership Platform conference in Chișinău, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Moldova could be Russia’s next target if Ukraine loses the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, emphasizing the importance of supporting Kyiv to ensure Moldova’s stability, Continue Reading
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Stoltenberg: Each NATO ally to decide on Ukraine’s use of missiles in Russia
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has expressed support for ongoing discussions regarding Ukraine’s potential use of long-range missiles to strike targets within Russian territory, according to Politico. Despite Ukraine’s appeals amid escalated Russian air attacks on Ukrainian cities,… Continue Reading
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ISW: Ukraine advances in Vovchansk, near Pokrovsk, Russians make gains near Kreminna and Chasiv Yar
Both Ukrainian and Russian forces made territorial gains in various regions, according to the Institute for the Study of War’s (ISW) report from 16 September. In Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian forces have recently advanced northeast of Kharkiv City. Geolocated footage from 16 September shows… Continue Reading
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Forbes: Ukraine employs encirclement strategy in Kursk, , potentially trapping thousands of Russian troops
Ukrainian forces have made advances into Russia’s Kursk Oblast, potentially setting in motion the encirclement of thousands of Russian troops, according to a Forbes report by David Axe. The incursion began early August, re-gaining momentum last week. The Ukrainian offensive involves around a… Continue Reading