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Ukraine, Russia Both Report Drone Shootdowns
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s military announced on Monday that its air defense units successfully neutralized 76 out of 104 drones launched by Russian forces since Sunday evening, while Russia reported intercepting 21 Ukrainian drones during the same...
Starlink Internet for Ukraine Persists Despite Poland’s Veto
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Starlink’s critical internet service to Ukraine will continue uninterrupted under current terms, despite a veto by Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Monday, according to Zbigniew Bogucki, head of the Polish Presidential Office. Bogucki...
President Cyril Ramaphosa talks Russia-Ukraine peace with European leaders
South African Government
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August 25, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 23 August 2025, held talks with European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. The series of telephone calls held today follows meetings hosted by President Donald Trump with President Vladimir Putin,...
Ukraine Deepens Defense Ties with Three Countries
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held individual discussions in Kyiv on Monday with his counterparts from Romania, Lithuania, and Canada in an effort to strengthen military collaboration. These meetings concentrated on expanding...
Ukraine Lands New Drone Production Pacts with Romania, Lithuania
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine accelerated efforts to bolster its military capabilities on Monday as Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held separate talks in Kyiv with his counterparts from Romania, Lithuania, and Canada, locking in new agreements focused on...
International Petroleum Corporation Announces Results of Normal Course Issuer Bid
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 25, 2025
TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce that IPC repurchased a total of 132,778 IPC common shares (ISIN: CA46016U1084) during the...
Ukraine Warns Belarus Ahead of Joint Military Drills
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has issued a firm warning to Belarus, urging it to steer clear of the Ukrainian border during its upcoming joint military exercises with Russia. These maneuvers, known as ‘Zapad-2025,’ are scheduled to take place in Belarus from...
Ukrainian Drone Attack Causes Reactor Slowdown
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian drone strike caused a blaze at Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Station after being intercepted during the night, according to the plant’s press office early Sunday. The explosion, which occurred after the drone was taken down,...
Ukraine Seeks to Strengthen Partnership with Azerbaijan
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed on Sunday his country's eagerness to deepen its "strategic partnership" with Azerbaijan. He highlighted the importance of developing this relationship for the mutual benefit of both...
Ukrainian drone downed close to nuclear power plant
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian kamikaze drone was intercepted near a nuclear power plant in Russia’s Kursk region, which had been partially occupied by Ukrainian forces for several months. Plant officials reported that the UAV caused minor damage to the...
Finnish President Says EU Nations Could Restore Russia Ties
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union countries could eventually seek to restore relations with Russia "in one form or another" once the conflict in Ukraine is resolved, Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated on Monday. However, he emphasized that any future...
Polish leader passes bill to prolong assistance for Ukrainian refugees
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a bill on Monday that would have extended benefits for Ukrainian refugees, saying the legislation requires revisions. The current aid system is scheduled to expire in September. Nawrocki, who assumed...
Woody Allen gets criticized by Ukraine for partaking in Russian cinema event
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry criticized US filmmaker Woody Allen for participating via videolink in the Moscow International Film Week, calling his involvement an insult to Ukrainian film professionals. Allen, 89, spoke about his career...
The CURD Plan Unveiled: A Comprehensive Peace Framework Offering Dual Victory for Ukraine and Russia
EIN Presswire
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August 26, 2025
Includes Full 18-Point Synopsis to End Global Frustration Over War Deadlock And Political Impasse CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Russo-Ukrainian war is stuck in the zero-sum mire, with no winner on the...
FSB claims Ukraine used Russian woman in suicide bomb plot
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) reported Monday that Ukrainian operatives allegedly tricked a 54-year-old woman from Volgograd Region into a suicide bombing plot. According to the FSB, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) initially...
NATO members to spend more billions on army aid for Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO members plan to spend an additional $50 billion on military aid for Ukraine this year, matching last year’s contributions, a senior official told Italy’s Corriere della Sera. Since January, NATO countries have already provided over...
Russia attacks Ukrainian troops near Kramatorsk
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian forces reportedly targeted Ukrainian troop positions near Kramatorsk, a strategic city in the Donetsk People’s Republic, according to a video released Monday by Moscow’s Defense Ministry. The strikes hit an industrial site in the...
Budapest Says Ukraine Unworthy of EU Membership
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary’s leaders have sharply criticized Ukraine for jeopardizing the country’s energy security, accusing Kiev of using threats, bombings, and extortion to pressure Hungary into supporting its EU ambitions. Prime Minister Viktor Orban...
Face-mask mandates get enforced in two Ukrainian hospital
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Hospitals in two Ukrainian regions have reinstated mask requirements due to a noticeable uptick in Covid-19 infections. According to reports, the head of the regional council in Rovno announced through social media that a leading hospital...
Draganfly Uniquely Positioned to Support Canada’s New $2 Billion Military Commitment to Ukraine with Advanced Drone and Tactical Capabilities
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 26, 2025
Saskatoon, SK, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, today provided insight into its unique positioning...