In the wake of former President Donald Trump's announcement about renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'American Gulf,' enthusiasm in Russia has been stirred for a similar initiative. Inspired, Denis Bulanov, a deputy from the Saratov regional Duma …
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Russian MP proposes renaming Black Sea following Trump's Gulf of Mexico rebranding idea
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Lithuania bolsters Ukraine's defense with advanced drones and thermal imaging equipment
Drones and thermal imaging cameras are set to enhance surveillance and detection capabilities, particularly in combat zones with challenging visibility conditions.
This technological upgrade will allow Ukraine to better monitor enemy movements and …
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'We can do it the easy way or the hard way,' Trump says to Russia on ending the war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Russia to “make a deal” to end the war in Ukraine on Jan. 22, warning that failure to reach an agreement would lead to increased sanctions, tariffs, and taxes on Russian goods.
“If a deal is not …
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In photos: Grinding war in Donetsk Oblast through the lens of photojournalist-turned-soldier
When Oleg Petrasiuk began taking photos in 2009, photography was only meant to be a side gig to earn some money while in college. Eventually, it became his life’s work.
After Russia launched its all-out war against Ukraine, Petrasiuk was drafted to …
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Zelensky touts Ukraine's potential in meeting with global investors at Davos forum
President Volodymyr Zelensky met leading American and European executives and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, emphasizing Ukraine’s investment potential and the importance of international support …
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EU's top diplomat warns of potential Russian aggression by 2028, urges increased defense spending
In a stark warning, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, cautioned that Russia might launch military aggression against an EU country as early as 2028. Speaking at the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) annual …
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EU's top diplomat warns of potential Russian aggression by 2028, urges increased defense spending
In a stark warning, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, cautioned that Russia might launch military aggression against an EU country as early as 2028. Speaking at the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) annual …
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Russian economy after 3 years of sanctions
The Kyiv Independent sat down with Timothy Ash, an associate fellow in the Russia and Eurasia program at Chatham House, to discuss Russia’s current economic situation and why the Kremlin is running out of options as inflation rises, interest …
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What Trump’s 90-day pause on US foreign development assistance means for Ukraine
Hours after taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump put a stop on U.S. foreign development assistance for 90 days to review and ensure it aligns with the new administration’s policy.
Ukraine tops the recipient list of U.S. development …
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Ukrainian SOF thwart North Korean troop assault in intense 8-hour battle in Kursk region
In a grueling eight-hour confrontation, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) successfully repelled an assault by North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region. By the ninth hour of the battle, the Ukrainian defenders were down to just one-third …
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Zelensky calls for million-strong Ukrainian force to counter Russian threat, seeks international support
Speaking at the International Media Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asserted that if Russia amasses an army of a million troops, Ukraine will also need a defensive force of the same size until …
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One-fifth of Ukrainians would move abroad if travel restrictions were lifted, survey shows
Some 21% of Ukrainians would want to move abroad if all travel restrictions were lifted, according to a survey by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation and the Razumkov Center published on Jan. 21.
Men aged 18-60 are not allowed to leave …
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Daily Tactical Update (DTU), Ukrainian TVD Day 1063
Here is Ivan’s assessment of the current situation near Pokrovsk (as published on Twitter on 22JAN).
Operational Overview: Kostyantyn Mashovets, a Ukrainian military observer, has reported that …
