Two Ukrainian war veterans, who lost limbs in combat, climbed the Himalayas, reaching Everest Base Camp at 5,280 meters (17,322 ft) on prosthetics.
Category: 6. Opinion
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Ukrainian war veterans conquer Everest base on prosthetics to raise funds for phantom pain treatment
As of 2025, the number of Ukrainians who have undergone amputations related to the war is estimated to be around 50,000, including both military… -
Gas in, missiles out: Why the EU’s 17th sanctions package still funds Putin’s war machine
Just last week, amidst talk of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Russian missiles and drones rained down on Kyiv, tragically killing a mother and her son in cold blood. In total, Russia launched four ballistic missiles and 142 drones that night, just hours before a three-day ceasefire,…
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Putin rejects ceasefire in call to Trump — then targets Ukraine with 117 bombs
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Britain announces 100 new sanctions targeting Russian military supply chains
Britain announced 100 new sanctions against Russia on 20 May, targeting the country’s military, energy and financial sectors, Reuters reported.
“We urge Putin to agree a full, unconditional ceasefire right away so there can be talks on a just and lasting peace,” British Foreign Minister David…
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EU reportedly to lower price cap on Russian oil at G7 meeting in Canada
The European Union will propose lowering the price cap on Russian seaborne oil when G7 finance ministers meet in Canada this week, according to European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.
“This is something which we flagged from the Commission’s side in the context of the 18th sanctions…
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EU approves 17th package of sanctions, adds nearly 200 Russian ships to the list
The Council of the European Union approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting nearly 200 vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet,” according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
“The EU has approved its 17th sanctions package against Russia, targeting nearly 200 shadow fleet…
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Trump no longer mentions Musk on social media, Republican insiders say he’s “done”
President Donald Trump has not mentioned Elon Musk on Truth Social in more than a month, marking a significant shift from earlier this year, according to Politico.
Since Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, Musk was appointed head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to help cut…
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ISW: Ukrainian forces near Borova and Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast
Ukrainian forces have made advances in multiple areas along the frontline while Russia continues to accumulate forces in Kursk Oblast and conducts small-group infantry attacks along the Sumy-Kursk border, according to the latest report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Ukraine…
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Ukraine stands to gain most of new UK-EU’s historic defense deal
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Farms and businesses damaged in Dnipro as Russia launches 108 drones at Ukraine overnight
Russian forces launched a massive drone attack against Ukraine overnight on 20 May, deploying 108 Shahed-type attack drones and various decoy unmanned aerial vehicles, the Air Force Command reported on Facebook.
Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 93 Russian drones by 9:00 am. Defense forces shot…
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