The UK government is quietly bracing for the unthinkable: a direct attack by Russia. According to The Telegraph, British officials have been instructed to overhaul decades-old emergency protocols and develop a new national defense strategy to counter threats ranging from cyberattacks to…
Category: 6. Opinion
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ISW: Russian forces preparing breakthroughs in two Donetsk sectors
Russian military command has redeployed significant forces to the Toretsk direction from other sectors of the front, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Russian forces may be attempting to leverage these redeployments as part of a coordinated effort to eliminate the Ukrainian…
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“It was a mistake to come here”: Son of Finnish politician regretted coming to Ukraine before death in combat
A 20-year-old Finnish volunteer fighter, Leo Åland, died in Ukraine after serving just over four months in the war.
After departing from Turku’s Kupittaa train station in early January 2025, the young man quickly expressed regret about his decision via WhatsApp messages.
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Reuters: Trump may help Ukraine unintentionally despite earlier moves undermining it
While US President Donald Trump has taken several actions harmful to Ukraine, some of the consequences of his policies may paradoxically strengthen Kyiv’s position in the war against Russia, according to Reuters Breakingviews.
Amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, Trump has not been a…Continue Reading
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Macron and Starmer urge Russia to agree to 30-day ceasefire
On 5 May 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation, during which both leaders called on Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine “to ensure meaningful peace talks.” The conversation is documented in an official press release…
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1167: Ukrainian forces launch new offensive in Kursk Oblast
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Russia’s deadly innovations ahead of sacred holiday cost 40% of all casualties in Pokrovsk. The city’s once-populated districts are deserted now. Most apartments are uninhabitable, and the streets are dangerously littered with burnt and damaged cars, while unexploded ordnance is… Continue Reading
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“Even after the most severe losses, we are able to live to the fullest” – Quadruple amputee veteran debuts at charity race
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Czechia to train Ukrainian F-16 and L-39 fighter pilots at domestic bases
The Czech Republic will train Ukrainian Air Force pilots on American F-16 fighter jets and Czech L-39 aircraft at its military bases, Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 5 May.
Ukraine began receiving F-16 fighter…Continue Reading
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Ukrainian partisans knock out Russian energy infrastructure 1,100km from Kyiv, disrupt oil refinery operations
Ukrainian partisans have made it all the way to Russia’s Saratov, located approximately 1,100 kilometers from Kyiv. The Atesh movement has claimed responsibility for a successful sabotage operation targeting a critical energy infrastructure facility deep inside Russia.
Atesh, formed in…
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Tusk invokes WWII lessons: Putin’s victory in Ukraine threatens Polish and Dutch citizens’ physical safety
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned on 5 May that peace must not be confused with surrender, stressing the need for a just peace in Ukraine. It can be achieved only by supporting Kyiv in its fight against Russian aggression, UkrInform reports.
He made these statements during the visit to…
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