German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reacted on Nov. 18 to Washington easing restrictions on Ukraine’s long-range strikes. Several media outlets repor Source : …
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'Nothing new under the sun' — German, French foreign ministers react on Ukrainian long-range strikes
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Germany to deliver HX-2 Karma drones and precision munitions to Ukraine in December 2024
In a significant ramp-up of support, Germany will deliver 4,000 precision-guided munitions to Ukraine, said German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in comments to Bild . These munitions are the HX-2 K Source : www.uawire.org/germany-t…
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Kremlin warns of escalation as US authorizes long-range missile strikes into Russia
In a move generating sharp international reactions, the United States has reportedly authorized Ukraine to conduct long-range ATACMS missile strikes into Russian territory. According to Kremlin spokes Source : www.uawire.org/kremlin-w…
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‘Battle-tested in Ukraine’ — How US drone makers turned Ukraine into a tagline to sell west
The biggest weapons makers in the world convened in Washington, D.C. for the 70th meeting of the Association of the United States Army in early October. It was the third year in a row where Ukraine re Source : kyivindependent.com/battle-te…
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Turkey's peace plan for war in Ukraine 'unacceptable,' Russia says
The Kremlin on Nov. 18 dismissed a peace plan for Ukraine reportedly to be put forward by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, describing it as “unacceptable.” Erdogan’s proposal would include Ukra Source : …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian assault near Kurakhove
Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled a large-scale attack by Russian troops near Kurakhove. The assault, backed by armored vehicles to support advancing infantry aiming to capture Ukrainian pos Source : www.uawire.org/ukrainian…
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Opinion: What Trump’s past statements reveal about the future of US-Ukraine relations
Ukraine and the rest of Europe anxiously followed the U.S. presidential election results on Nov. 6, which ultimately reported Donald Trump and J.D. Vance as the winners, with the Republican Party also Source : kyivindependent.com/opinion-w…
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Deadly attack of Odesa. Kremlin is unhappy with US decision. More DPRK soldiers will go to Russia
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Yevhen Sosnovsky: you just disappear – and that’s it
Yevhen Sosnovsky: you just disappear – and that’s it Almost 58 years of Yevhen Sosnovsky’s life passed in Mariupol. On the evening of March 2, 2022 the family was at home. The whistle of the first she Source : uacrisis.org/en/yevgen…
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Ukraine's GDP grows by 4.2% in 10 months of 2024
Ukraine’s economy grew by 4.2% year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2024 thanks to the construction, transportation, and manufacturing sectors, the country’s Economy Ministry said on Nov. 18. The 4. Source : …
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Opinion: With Trump back, Europe can’t afford to guess on sanctions against Russia
The implications of Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House on Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine are being minutely dissected. Will he deliver on his boast that he can end the war within 24 ho Source : kyivindependent.com/opinion-w…
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Zelensky visits key front-line town of Pokrovsk
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, currently lying some 6-7 kilometers from the front line, his Telegram channel reported on Nov. 18. Pokrovsk , a key logisti Source : kyivindependent.com/zelensky-…
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Scholz's stance on Taurus unchanged despite US permission on long-range strikes
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is not planning to supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles despite the U.S. easing restrictions on long-range strikes, a government spokesperson told the AFP news agency on N Source : kyivindependent.com/scholz-ta…
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Zelensky to present resilience plan to Ukrainian MPs 'in coming days,' media reports
President Volodymyr Zelensky will present his “internal resilience plan” to lawmakers as early as Nov. 19, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Nov. 18, citing sources from the ruling Servant of the People pa Source : …
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8 people killed, 39 - injured as a result of Russian missile attack on Odesa
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Fire does not burn the fierce
Fire does not burn the fierce This story is one of millions of stories of love, fear, hatred and a long road to understanding and unity. This story is my personal experience, my sleepless nights, unre Source : uacrisis.org/en/holosy…
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US aims to 'provoke further escalation' — Kremlin comments on long-range strikes
The outgoing U.S. administration intends to provoke an escalation of the war in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the media on Nov. 18 following reports that Washington eased restrictio Source : kyivindependent.com/kremlin-l…
The 'Dove of Peace' Sent Us Yet Another Barrage of Missiles; That’s His Diplomacy – Zelenskyy
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Germany to provide Ukraine with 4,000 AI-powered 'Mini-Taurus' drones, Bild reports
Ukraine is set to receive new German-developed AI-powered kamikaze drones in the coming weeks, the German tabloid Bild reported on Nov. 18. The German government is reportedly funding a contract concl Source : kyivindependent.com/mini-taur…
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Turkish president to propose freezing Ukraine front line, Bloomberg reports
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will propose his peace plan for Ukraine during the G20 talks commencing on Nov. 18, Bloomberg reported, citing undisclosed sources. Erdogan’s proposal would incl Source : …
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Russia launches missile attack on Odesa, casualties reported
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russian forces launched a missile attack against the port city of Odesa on Nov. 18, killing and injuring people, Governor Oleh Kiper rep Source : …
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German Greens chancellor candidate says he would send Taurus to Ukraine if elected
The German Greens' candidate for chancellor, incumbent Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, told the ARD television channel on Nov. 17 that if elected, he would greenlight the delivery of Taurus cruise miss Source : kyivindependent.com/habeck-ta…
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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 18, injure more than 110 over past day
Editor’s note: The story was updated with the latest casualty numbers from Sumy. Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 18 civilians and injured at least 113 over the past day, including child Source : …
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'Step toward World War III' — Russian MPs react to long-range strike permission reports
Senior Russian lawmakers threatened on Nov. 17 that outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory with ATACMS missiles could lead to World War III Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-m…
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Russian drones, missiles violate Moldova's airspace during strike on Ukraine, Chisinau says
Russia’s large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Nov. 17 also violated Moldovan airspace, Moldova’s foreign minister said on X on Nov. 17. Russia’s latest large-scale aerial attac Source : …