As Russia’s war against Ukraine grinds into its fourth year, one country has quietly evolved from a cautious observer into a strategic partner: Finland. Long associated with military neutrality, Finland broke with decades of tradition by joining NATO in April 2023—a direct response to…
Category: 6. Opinion
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1176: Zelenskyy heads to Ankara but ready to meet Putin in Istanbul if he arrives
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Ukraine is back in Kursk – but this time, it’s blowing bridges first. Having learned the hard way that logistics are the key to victory, Ukraine is blowing up bridges in western Russia. One group of unlucky Russian troops was on a bridge as the Ukrainian munitions rained… Continue Reading
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Russia could face special tribunal for crime of aggression in Ukraine by 2026 to hold senior officials accountable
The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers initiated the process to establish a special tribunal to prosecute Russia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, according to a statement released following their annual meeting.
The initiative addresses a significant gap in international…Continue Reading
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FT: EU plans to rise tariffs on Ukrainian imports threatening critical revenue stream
The European Union is preparing to implement significantly higher customs tariffs on Ukrainian imports within weeks, potentially dealing a blow to Kyiv’s economy during its ongoing war with Russia, Financial Times reports.
The EU’s current duty-free trade arrangement with Ukraine, established in…Continue Reading
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Russians paint propaganda mural with AI image used by Ukraine military intelligence
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Zelenskyy hopes Turkey talks will convince Trump of Putin’s insincerity about wanting peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is hoping that diplomatic efforts surrounding potential talks in Türkiye will help demonstrate to US President Donald Trump that Russian President Vladimir Putin is the real obstacle to peace.
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Ukraine is back in Kursk – but this time, it’s blowing bridges first
Ukrainian troops are probing Russian positions around the border village of Tetkino (Tyotkino) in western Russia’s Kursk Oblast. It’s a risky mission, but the infantry has help. Ukrainian artillery and bombs are hitting the bridges leading to Tetkino, potentially strangling Russian supply…
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UK ex-PM Johnson says the West “never had the balls” to strongly support Ukraine
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Western politicians during Joe Biden’s presidency for lacking “the balls” to fully support Ukraine in its war with Russia.
When the full-scale invasion began in 2022, Boris Johnson served as a Prime Minister of the UK and immediately…Continue Reading
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Ukraine advances to Eurovision 2025 final with song symbolizing resilience and inner light
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Frontline report: Russian assault force encounters lethal funnel on Hrodivka-Myrnohrad road
Day 1176
On 13 May, there are a lot of important updates from the Pokrovsk direction.
Here, a Russian mechanized column barely cleared its staging area before Ukrainian incendiary drones swooped immediately to engage them. The strike caught the vehicles in the open, setting equipment and fuel…
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