Russia shows no real readiness for a peaceful settlement. The current Russian political leadership has convinced Ukraine and its partners not only of the senselessness, but also of the danger of negot Source : spravdi.gov.ua/en/zahid-…
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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms
Amy B. Zegart
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FAKE ALERT: “The West continues to sacrifice Ukraine despite Russia’s readiness for a peaceful settlement.”
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FAKE ALERT: “Conference in Switzerland becomes the ‘Summit of Shame’ of Western diplomacy”
The Global Peace Summit held in Switzerland is an important event that became another stage on the way to establishing a just peace in Ukraine. Moscow used all its propaganda resources, including Puti Source : spravdi.gov.ua/en/fake-a…
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US arms company to produce munitions in Ukraine
Northrop Grumman, an American weapons manufacturer, plans to produce ammunition in Ukraine bankrolled by Ukrainian money, the Breaking Defense magazine reported on June 18, citing a company official. Source : kyivindependent.com/us-arms-c…
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Patriot missiles intended for Switzerland to go to Ukraine, Swiss outlet reports
U.S.-made missiles for the Patriot air defense system manufactured for Switzerland are to be delivered to Ukraine despite contractual obligations, the Swiss outlet Blick reported on June 19, citing un Source : kyivindependent.com/patriot-m…
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Russia, North Korea sign strategic partnership agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed on June 19 the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement in Pyongyang, the Kremlin’s press service reported. Under the t Source : …
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Poll: Only 11% of Russians say sanctions have personally affected them or their family
Only 11% of Russians say that sanctions have personally affected them or their family, according to a poll released on June 18 by the independent Russian polling firm the Levada Center. The figure has Source : kyivindependent.com/poll-only…
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Denmark announces new aid package for Ukraine focused on F-16s, defense industry
Denmark on June 18 announced its 19th assistance package for Ukraine, including financial support for Ukraine’s defense industry, equipment for F-16 fighter jets, and donations from Danish military st Source : …
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Kyiv-born former US soldier, Trump-whistleblower wins Democratic primary for Congress
Eugene Vindman, a retired U.S. soldier who gained prominence for his role as a whistleblower against former President Donald Trump along with his twin brother Alexander, bested his competitors in a Vi Source : kyivindependent.com/kyiv-born…
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Resistance under occupation
Resistance under occupation In 2022, the Vilkhuvatka community in the Kharkiv region was invaded by Russian troops. Even in such extreme conditions, there were people who openly rejected the occupiers Source : uacrisis.org/en/golosy…
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Putin, Kim meet for talks in North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Pyongyang, North Korea, on June 19 for the beginning of talks expected to last throughout the day. The two leaders attended Source : kyivindependent.com/putin-kim…
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 1, injure 9 over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least one civilian and injured at least nine over the past day, regional authorities reported early on June 19. Russia launched Shahed-type drones toward the w Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-a…
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Wartime Challenges: Combat Fatigue and Its Impact on Military Motivation
Wartime Challenges: Combat Fatigue and Its Impact on Military Motivation War exhausts all possible state resources, including human resources, so we often hear war fatigue in the news. The horrors of Source : uacrisis.org/en/ukrain…
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Russia expected to meddle in UK election, US Senator Warner warns
Russia’s interference in the upcoming U.K. election will likely “ramp up dramatically” ahead of voting day on July 4, U.S. Senator Mark Warner told reporters on June 18. U.S. officials have said that Source : …
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Polish attitudes toward Ukrainian refugees deteriorating, survey shows
In more than two years of the full-scale war, Poles approach Ukrainian refugees more negatively in almost all measured aspects, except for accepting Ukrainian children to schools, according to a surve Source : kyivindependent.com/polish-at…
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General Staff: Russia has lost 529,750 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 529,750 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on June 19. This number includes 1,130 c Source : …
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Air Force: Ukraine downs 19 of 21 Russian drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense shot down 19 of the 21 Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia overnight on June 19, Ukraine’s Air Force reported. Russia reportedly launched the drones from Prymorsko-Akhta Source : …
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Russian court sentences US soldier to nearly 4 years in penal colony, Russian media reports
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. A Russian court in Vladivostok has sentenced U.S. Staff Sergeant Gordon Black to three years and nine months in a Russian penal colony o Source : …
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SBU: Russian collaborator accused of spying on Ukrainian positions near Bakhmut sentenced to 15-years in prison
A Russian collaborator who spied on Ukrainian positions near Bakhmut in the spring of 2023 has been sentenced to 15-years in prison, Ukraine’s State Security Service (SBU) announced on June 18. Accord Source : …
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Hungarian opposition leader won't support military aid to Ukraine
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar said on June 18 that he supports Ukraine’s right to self defense but does not support sending weapons to Kyiv, Politico reported. Magyar’s TISZA party won seve Source : …
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Ukrainian Forces gain ground in Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian forces (AFU) have made significant progress. Several Telegram channels report that the AFU is “clearing out” the settlements of Hlybokaye and Lukyantsi. However, the s Source : …
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Update from Ukraine | Ukraine Strikes Important Ruzzian Port | Kaboom day for Ruzzia
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Swiss authorities thwart alleged Russian assassination plot ahead of Ukraine Peace Summit
Swiss special services, prosecutors, and police were intent on detaining a Russian diplomat for allegedly purchasing weapons and preparing an assassination before a Peace Summit. Described by local me Source : www.uawire.org/swiss-aut…
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Canada hits Russia with new sanctions for Navalny's death, human rights violations
Canada imposed new sanctions against 13 Russian individuals over the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Moscow’s “continued gross and systematic violations of human rights,” the Can Source : …
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Day 846: Ukrainian drone attack sets ablaze two oil storage sites in Russia’s Rostov region
Day 846: Ukrainian drone attack sets ablaze two oil storage sites in Russia’s Rostov region A Ukrainian drone attack sets ablaze two oil storage sites in Russia’s Rostov region. Rheinmetall is to supp Source : uacrisis.org/en/846
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European human rights court rules against Russian 'undesirable organizations' law
Russia’s law labeling foreign organizations as “undesirable” and Moscow’s prosecution of individuals involved in those groups violates the European Convention on Human Rights, the European Court of Hu Source : …