Category: 2. RussianAggression
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Ukrainian drone attacks target Russia’s Saratov region
Ukrainian forces carried out what Russian officials said Wednesday was a mass drone attack on the Saratov region, causing damage to an industrial enterprise. Saratov Governor Roman Busargin said the attack targeted the neighboring cities of Saratov and Engels, an area that is home to an… Continue Reading
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‘All hell will break out’ if Hamas hostages not returned
WASHINGTON — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday held an omnibus press conference at his Florida estate, where he explained his stances on key foreign policy issues as he prepares to take office in two weeks. He forcefully called for the release of hostages seized in Israel more… Continue Reading
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Trump Says Ukraine Peace Talks Could Begin Soon After Taking Office
Ukraine on January 6 pressed its new assault in Kursk amid claims by Kyiv of major Russian losses there, while Moscow said its forces had taken a key town in eastern Ukraine as both sides bid for strategic positions ahead of any potential cease-fire talks. The U.S.-based Institute for the Study… Continue Reading
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Authorities Find Anchor Believed To Be Linked To Damaged Cables In Baltic Sea
Finnish police say an anchor has been recovered from the bottom of the Baltic Sea as part of an investigation into an incident last week in which undersea power and telecommunications cables were damaged. Continue Reading
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Belarus Rejects Zelenskiy’s Comments on Apology Following Russia’s Invasion
Ukraine on January 6 pressed its new assault in Kursk amid claims by Kyiv of major Russian losses there, while Moscow said its forces had taken a key town in eastern Ukraine as both sides bid for strategic positions ahead of any potential cease-fire talks. The U.S.-based Institute for the Study… Continue Reading
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Heavy Fighting Reported In Kursk As Ukraine Disputes Russian Claim On Key Town
Ukraine on January 6 pressed its new assault in Kursk amid claims by Kyiv of major Russian losses there, while Moscow said its forces had taken a key town in eastern Ukraine as both sides bid for strategic positions ahead of any potential cease-fire talks. The U.S.-based Institute for the Study… Continue Reading
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For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits
A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation. Continue Reading
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Tanks, Drones, And Troops Fight For Russian Village In Kursk Offensive
A drone closes in on a column of tanks as they advance across a snow-covered field, footage released by Russia’s National Guard and geolocated by RFE/RL shows. The attack took place southwest of the village of Berdin, in Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukraine launched a new offensive on January… Continue Reading
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How Nato will hold European capitals to higher defence spending promises
This article is an on-site version of our Europe Express newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday and Saturday morning. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters Good morning. News to start: Nato’s… Continue Reading
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Western investors ‘stupid’ to shun arms industry, says Nato official
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Western rating agencies, banks and pension funds are being “stupid” in shunning defence investments, one of Nato’s most senior officials has warned, as he called on… Continue Reading