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ukrdef , 9 days ago to random

Finnish president urges China to convince Russia to end war in Ukraine

Finnish President Alexander Stubb called on Beijing to use its influence over Russian President Vladimir Putin to help end the war in Ukraine, reported Finnish media outlet Yle on June 15.

https://kyivindependent.com/finnish-president-calls-on-china-to-influence-putin-to-stop-war-in-ukraine/

ukrdef , 10 days ago to random

Switzerland peace summit begins after months of preparation

Ukraine hopes the summit will address several key issues, such as energy security, the exchange of captives, the return of deported children, global food security, and other topics.

https://kyivindependent.com/switzerland-peace-summit-begins-after-months-of-preparation/

ukrdef , 1 month ago to random

Estonian official says Tallinn ‘seriously’ discussing sending troops to Ukraine for non-combat roles

The comments came after the head of Estonia's Armed Forces, General Martin Herem, said earlier in May that there had been talks about the possibility of sending Estonian soldiers to western Ukraine.

https://kyivindependent.com/estonian-official-says-country-is-seriously-considering-sending-troops-for-non-combat-duties/

ukrdef , 1 month ago to random

Zelensky dismisses head of State Security Administration

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the head of Ukraine's State Security Administration (UDO), Serhii Rud, according to a presidential decree published on May 9.

https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-dismisses-head-of-state-security-administration/

ukrdef , 1 month ago to random

Gazprom reports nearly $6.9 billion in net losses in 2023

The state-owned Russian energy giant Gazprom reported a net loss of 629 billion rubles (nearly $6.9 billion) in 2023, the company's largest profit downturn in decades amidst falling gas prices and a limited European market.

https://kyivindependent.com/gazprom-reports-nearly-6-9-billion-in-net-losses-in-2023/

ukrdef , 2 months ago to random

Russian media: Russian deputy defense minister detained for bribery stripped of his position, assets

Law enforcement agencies told TASS that "Everything that is registered to (Ivanov) and his wife, as well as to his ex-wives and five children, including adopted ones, (and) all this property has already been seized" for the purpose of interim measures should https://kyivindependent.com/russian-media-russian-deputy-defense-minister-ivanov-accused-of-bribery-stripped-of-his-position-assets/

ukrdef , 2 months ago to random

PM Shmyhal meets with US Treasury Secretary Yellen

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held talks on the long-awaited U.S. aid bill for Ukraine, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and the ongoing debate on confiscating frozen Russian assets.

https://kyivindependent.com/pm-shmyhal-meets-with-us-treasury-secretary-yellen/

ukrdef , 2 months ago to random

‘Double-tap’ attack. Understanding one of Russia’s cruelest tactics in Ukraine

Hitting a building, waiting for first responders and the media to arrive, and hitting the same place again to target those who came to put out the fire, help the victims, or document a potential war crime is a well-honed tool of Russia in its wars. This ruthless and illegal

https://kyivindependent.com/double-tap-attack-understanding-one-of-russias-cruelest-tactics-in-ukraine/