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Russia Says It Shot Down Ukrainian Bombs, Drones
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia announced on Saturday that its air defense forces have neutralized four Ukrainian guided aerial bombs along with 160 drones within the last 24 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that its air defense systems intercepted 33...
Pentagon blocks Ukraine from hitting too deep inside
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Department of Defense has restricted Ukraine from using American-made long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia, according to reports citing US officials. The policy, in place since late spring, specifically blocks Kyiv...
Russia Says It Took Control of Two Ukrainian Villages in Donetsk
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Russia announced that its forces had taken control of two settlements in Ukraine’s Donetsk region within the last 24 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the villages of Seredne and Kleban Byk were captured...
Ukraine Kicks Off Work on Concrete Security Guarantees
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Tuesday that Kyiv is moving forward with drafting specific security guarantees following high-level talks in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders. Posting on X,...
NATO Secretary-General Visits Kyiv
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte traveled to Kyiv on Friday, where he assured that both the United States and NATO would be involved in delivering certain "security guarantees" to Ukraine—measures aimed at reinforcing the country’s...
Former Ukrainian Intelligence Officer Gets Detained
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A man suspected of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipeline — apprehended in Italy this past Wednesday — is reportedly a former operative of Ukraine's SBU intelligence agency, according to a German news outlet, on Friday. As per the...
Independence Day of Ukraine marked with flag raising outside the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Government Offices of Sweden
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August 24, 2025
SWEDEN, August 24 - Today, 24 August, the Ukrainian flag will be flying outside the Ministry for Foreign Affairs to mark the Independence Day of Ukraine. 24 August 1991, the day Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union, was not only an...
Trump Signals Key Decision on Russia, Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that he expects to determine within a fortnight whether meaningful movement is possible toward resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. He also alluded to potential penalties targeting...
Ukraine’s drone commander claims assault on Russian pipeline providing for EU
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The commander of Ukraine’s drone forces, Robert Brovdi, stated that Ukrainian drones disabled a Russian pipeline supplying oil to Hungary and Slovakia. Brovdi said the attack targeted the Nikolskoye pumping station in Russia’s Tambov...
Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Oil Pipeline
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of Ukraine's drone command has alleged that Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have incapacitated a Russian oil pipeline responsible for transporting crude to Hungary and Slovakia. This pipeline, known as the Druzhba line...
Ukraine requests EU to pay one hundred billion dollars for US arms
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has reportedly requested that its European allies contribute $100 billion to fund American weaponry, according to reports. The country continues to push for security assurances from Washington. Ukrainian President Vladimir...
Ukraine attacks Russian oil pumping station
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, Ukrainian forces confirmed on Monday that they conducted an overnight strike on the Nikolskoe oil pumping station in Russia's Tambov region. The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ General Staff stated that the assault led to a...
Ukraine demands Europe to pay USD100bn for arms agreement with US
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has proposed that its European allies finance a $100 billion purchase of American weapons, the Financial Times reported, as Kyiv continues to push for security guarantees from Washington. On Monday, Ukrainian President Vladimir...
Ukraine alleges successfully disabling Russian oil pipeline
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The commander of Ukraine’s drone forces has claimed that Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles successfully disabled a Russian pipeline that transports oil to Hungary and Slovakia, according to reports. Both Budapest and Bratislava had...
Ukrainian Drone Debris Triggers Fires at Russian Hospital, Oil Refinery
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Fires broke out at a hospital and oil refinery in the southwestern Russian city of Volgograd after Ukrainian drones were shot down over the area, regional officials said Tuesday. "Russian Defense Ministry forces repelled a massive drone...
Ukraine Launches Strike on Russian Oil Pumping Station
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has confirmed it launched an overnight strike targeting the Nikolskoe oil pumping station in Russia's Tambov region, resulting in a complete shutdown of oil flow through the strategic Druzhba pipeline. According to a statement...
Hungary claims Ukraine launching new assault on main pipeline to EU
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian oil deliveries to Hungary have been suspended after Ukraine launched its third attack this month on the Druzhba pipeline, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto reported on Friday. The strike was also confirmed by Slovak...
President Cyril Ramaphosa receives briefing from President Vladimir Putin
South African Government
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August 18, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 18 August 2025, received a briefing from President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, on the outcome of the meeting with President Donald Trump, that was recently held in Anchorage, Alaska in the United...
Prime Minister Carney to strengthen Canada’s trade and security partnerships in Poland, Germany, and Latvia
Prime Minister of Canada
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August 23, 2025
CANADA, August 23 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to Poland, Germany, and Latvia, from August 25 to 27, 2025. He will be focused on strengthening relationships with European allies and advancing co-operation...
Rutte travels to Kyiv to discuss security guarantees
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte traveled to Kyiv on Friday, where he pledged that both NATO and the United States would be part of specific “security guarantees” aimed at reinforcing Ukraine’s defense capabilities. During a press...