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war-and-diplomacy2 years ago•3 min saved

Ukraine's Counteroffensive Against Russia Continues: Latest Updates.

Ukrainian forces have liberated eight settlements in the past two weeks, while Russia's Ministry of Defence said its forces repelled 10 Ukrainian assaults in the east of Ukraine. The UK's Ministry of Defence said Russian troops appeared to have begun relocating from the eastern banks of the Dnipro to shore up defences around Bakhmut and Zaporizhia. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed an African mission to broker peace in Ukraine as "historic". Denmark's military support for Ukraine will be increased to 21.9 billion Danish kroner ($3.21bn) during 2023-2028.

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#diplomacy #fighting #russia

war-and-diplomacy2 years ago•2 min saved

Ukraine's Counteroffensive Against Russia: Progress and Challenges.

Ukrainian forces advanced in southern sectors of their counteroffensive, while floods triggered by the destruction of the Russian-held Nova Kakhovka dam have killed 16 people and left 31 missing. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told his Moscow counterpart, Vladimir Putin, that the war in Ukraine must stop, and laid out the 10 points of the African peace initiative. Putin challenged the assumptions of the African plan and reiterated his position that Ukraine and its allies had started the conflict long before Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February last year. Jens Stoltenberg is likely to be asked to remain as NATO secretary general for a further year.

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#counteroffensive #floods #nato

war-and-diplomacy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Latest Developments in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: A Timeline"

Ukrainian forces regain control of over 100 sq km of territory in counteroffensive against Russian forces. Death toll from Nova Kakhovka dam collapse rises to 28. African leaders propose confidence-building measures to mediate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. NATO defence ministers meet to discuss support for Ukraine and joint efforts to stock up on weapons and ammunition. US, UK, Netherlands, and Denmark to send air defence equipment, including hundreds of missiles, to Ukraine.

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#diplomacy #nato #russia

war-and-diplomacy2 years ago•2 min saved

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and its aftermath.

The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam has caused widespread flooding, leading to fears of a humanitarian disaster. Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of a "barbaric act," while Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of destroying the Russian-held dam. Nearly 6,000 people were evacuated from both sides of the Dnipro river. Diplomatic efforts are underway, with Turkey calling for a comprehensive investigation and France promising to send aid. Meanwhile, Russia is accelerating the manufacture of air defense systems, and the UK says it will not be deterred by "sabre-rattling" from Russia over the delivery of Western weapons to Ukraine.

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#diplomacy #humanitarian-crisis #military

war-and-diplomacy2 years ago•2 min saved

Ukraine's Large-Scale Operation and Suspected Involvement in Kremlin Drone Attack Amid Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Russia claims to have killed 70 members of anti-Kremlin groups trying to attack Russia's Belgorod region from Ukraine, while Ukraine's defence ministry's intelligence unit says Russian troops are still using three units of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as a military base. The United States expresses concern over a meeting between a UN official for children and Russia's ombudsman for children's rights, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court. Ukraine urges African countries to abandon their stance of neutrality towards Russia's invasion. Ukraine's Orthodox Church will switch to the "revised" Julian calendar from September 1, distancing itself from Russia's Orthodox Church.

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#diplomacy #nato #russia-ukraine-war

war-and-diplomacy2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia launches early morning strikes on Ukraine, hitting ammunition storage point.

Ukraine's military commander has claimed advances in Bakhmut as "the first success" of offensive actions in defending the front-line city. The G7 countries are preparing to impose tougher sanctions against Russia's energy sector and restrict trade that supports the Kremlin's military. The United Kingdom has promised more military aid for Ukraine, including hundreds of air defence missiles and drones. NATO is expected to agree on a "multiyear programme" to help Ukraine reach NATO military standards at a summit in Lithuania in July. French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country had "opened the door" to training Ukrainian fighter pilots.

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#g7 #military-aid #nato

war-and-diplomacy2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia-Ukraine War: Denials and Exhaustion on Day 443

On day 443 of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine denies breaking through front lines, while Russia denies failing to guard captured territory. The US is accused of undermining the war crimes prosecution of Russia by blocking the sharing of US military intelligence with the International Criminal Court. Financial leaders from the G7 are discussing ways to support Ukraine and pressure Russia to end the war. The UK will send long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, and a Russian ship is accused of picking up weapons in South Africa, in a possible breach of Pretoria’s declared neutrality in the Ukraine war.

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#diplomacy #g7 #military-aid

war-and-diplomacy2 years ago•2 min saved

Russian forces fail to advance on two fronts in Ukraine war.

Russia's defence ministry claims to have taken control of new areas of Bakhmut, while a Ukrainian military spokesperson says Kyiv remains in control of a key supply route into the city. Pope Francis urges Hungary to open its doors to refugees and migrants, and calls for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Melnyk says the possibility of China mediating the Ukraine war is "not unrealistic". The International Olympic Committee's recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to international competition as neutrals is criticized by the Russian Olympic Committee's athletes' commission.

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#bakhmut #diplomacy #international-olympic-committee

war-and-diplomacy2 years ago•4 min saved

"Updates on Russia-Ukraine War and Diplomatic Relations"

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 384th day, the International Criminal Court is expected to seek its first arrest warrants against Russian individuals accused of war crimes. The Kremlin says Russia's goals in Ukraine could only be achieved by military force, and the State Duma has approved an amendment to punish those found guilty of discrediting "volunteer" groups fighting in Ukraine. Ukraine has emerged as the world's third-largest arms importer, and its first lady has called for more Western weapons as the country continues to fight off the Russian invasion.

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#diplomacy #fighting #international-criminal-court