THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Europe’s top human rights court delivered two rulings against Russia Wednesday, stating in the first ruling that Russia violated international law during the conflict in…
Category: 1. Ukraine
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Ukraine’s defense industry impressive but operating at only 60% capacity
The speed, cost-effectiveness and smartness of Ukraine’s defense production are impressive, but the country’s defense industry is only operating at 60% of capacity, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
She made this statement on Wednesday,…
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Kyiv rules out use of Israeli-style air alert system due to technical constraints
Kyiv will not implement Israeli-style localized air alert system.
That is according to Timur Tkachenko, Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA), in an interview with Ukrinform.
“As of now, according to my information, the military does not consider…
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Trump told donors he threatened to bomb Moscow if Putin attacked Ukraine, says fundraiser recording: Report
ISTANBUL
US President Donald Trump said at a private event last fall that he had warned Russian President Vladimir Putin he would “bomb the sh*t out of Moscow” if Russia attacked Ukraine, CNN reported.
According to…
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BBC Verify Live: Satellite captures Texas flood damage and Ukraine says Russia air attack biggest of war
Have 12,000 people been prevented from crossing the Channel in small boats?published at 10:43 British Summer Time
Tamara Kovacevic
BBC Verify senior journalist
Image source, PA MediaDefending the government’s cooperation with…
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Instead of peace efforts, Russia launches record number of drones and missiles
The escalation of Russian terror underscores the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense, including investment in interceptor drones and increased pressure on Russia.
That’s according to Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, who made the…
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UN Commission of Inquiry on Violations in Ukraine calls for submissions
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine is inviting individuals, groups, and organizations to submit relevant information and documentation, preferably by August 31, 2025, the Commission announced in an official press release on Wednesday.
The Commission,…
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Kyiv authorities push to convert all underground spaces into public bomb shelters
All underground premises that can potentially serve as bomb shelters should be used for that purpose.
Timur Tkachenko, Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA), said this in an interview with Ukrinform.
He noted that Kyiv’s current shelter…
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ECHR to announce ruling today in ‘Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia’ case
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will issue its judgment today, Wednesday, in the inter-state case ‘Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia’.
According to a Ukrinform correspondent, the decision will be read out during a public hearing at the Human Rights…
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Ukraine urges China to support just peace based on UN Charter
Ukraine expects China to take a consistent and balanced position on achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, based on the principles of the UN Charter.
This was stated by First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Serhii Kyslytsia during a meeting with Chinese…
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