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Ukrainian Counterattack in Kursk Repelled by Russian Army
On January 5, the Russian Defense Ministry reported repelling a Ukrainian push in the Kursk Oblast. According to the statement, Ukrainian forces launched the assault around 9 am Moscow time near the village of Berdine. Captured in August 2023, the Kursk region represents the only territorial gains by the Ukrainian army on Russian soil. This…
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Ukrainian Drones Strike Residential Buildings in Kazan
Ukrainian drones struck residential buildings in Kazan, a city in central Russia located about 1,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, early Saturday morning, according to local authorities. The attack caused damage to buildings and triggered evacuations, though no casualties have been reported. The Russian Ministry of Defense accused Ukraine of targeting civilian infrastructure in the…
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North Korean Troops Confirmed in Ukraine, Amid Allegations of Disfigurement to Conceal Identity
A North Korean soldier stands guard at the Korean Demilitarized Zone in 2011. CREDIT: US Army (army.mil).US and South Korean intelligence agencies’ reports suggest the deployment of North Korean soldiers to Russia’s Kursk region as part of military collaboration between Moscow and Pyongyang. These troops are believed to be engaged in frontline operations in Russia’s war against Ukraine, drawing international scrutiny and leading to sanctions by the United States and South…
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Shaping Peace in Ukraine: Recent European Diplomatic Efforts
International discussions on peace efforts regarding the ongoing war in Donbas explore new solutions for achieving a concrete ceasefire. Credit: Australian Institute of International Affairs.The ongoing conflict in Donbas continues to draw international attention, with recent discussions involving European leaders, the United States, and Ukraine. These developments include French-Polish talks about the possible deployment of a peacekeeping force and Hungarian President Viktor Orban’s proposal for a ceasefire. Previous Discussions
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Russia Accused of Systematic Deportation of Ukrainian Children
Yale’s School of Public Health has released a US State Department-backed report alleging that 314 Ukrainian children were forcibly deported to Russia and subjected to a Kremlin-funded program of “Russification.” Of these children, 166 were placed with Russian families, 148 were listed in adoption databases, and others remain in institutions. The report claims Russian presidential…