The spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, speaking Friday before a New York audience, defended his 2019 decision to recognize an independent church in Ukraine, and he denounced the Russian Orthodox Church as giving a “ringing…
Category: 1. Ukraine
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Journalists injured as car hits mine near Pokrovsk
A 5 Kanal vehicle struck a magnetic mine near Pokrovsk, leaving journalists concussed and the driver with leg injuries.
This was reported on-air by war correspondent Olha Kalynovska, who was preparing a report on the situation near Pokrovsk.
“Usually, when…
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Estonia requests NATO Article 4 consultations — Rutte responds
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte contacted Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal to discuss the incident involving Russian fighter jets violating Estonian airspace, while the Estonian government has requested consultations with allies under Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
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Ukrainian forces push 3–7 km into Russian defenses in Donetsk region – Syrskyi
Ukrainian forces have advanced 3 to 7 kilometers into Russian defensive lines in the Dobropillia direction of Donetsk region.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported this on Facebook, Ukrinform says.
“The operation of…
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new EU sanctions will cripple Russia’s war machine
President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the European Union’s move toward adopting its 19th sanctions package against Russia, which he said will intensify pressure on Moscow’s war machine.
The head of state announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.
“We…
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Russian fighter jets violate safety zone of Baltic drilling platform – Polish Border Guard
The Polish Border Guard reported that two Russian fighter jets violated the safety zone of the Petrobaltic drilling platform in the Baltic Sea on Friday, September 19, flying directly over it.
TVP World reported this, according to Ukrinform.
“Two Russian fighter…
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Zelensky, Lithuanian FM discuss joint weapons production amid rising threats
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys to discuss regional security and joint defense production.
The head of state reported this on Telegram, Ukrinform saw.
“I met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Kęstutis…
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“Time to end Putin’s impunity”
The incursion of three Russian fighter jets into Estonian airspace on Friday, September 19, is another escalation by Russia.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said this on X, Ukrinform reports.
“Today’s incursion of three Russian fighter jets into…
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