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  Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies Thursday Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he explained his "victory plan" to EU leaders and NATO defence chiefs in Brussels. More than two and a half years into the war, Kyiv is slowly but steadily losing new territory in its eastern Donbas region and under mounting pressure to forge an exit strategy - which it says must start with ramped-up Western support. "Ukraine is ready for real diplomacy, but for it ... read more |
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U.S. to send $425M in more military aid to UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2024 The Department of Defense will send military aid totaling $425 million to Ukraine to assist with its defense against Russian military aggression. ... more  
EU sanctions Iran over ballistic missiles for RussiaLuxembourg (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 The European Union imposed sanctions Monday against prominent Iranian officials and entities, including airlines, accused of taking part in the transfer of missiles and drones for Russia to use against Ukraine. ... more  
Kremlin denies space programme lagging after SpaceX launchMoscow (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 The Kremlin denied on Monday that its space programme was falling behind after US firm SpaceX successfully flew a rocket booster back to the launch pad in a world first. ... more  
China, Russia pledge to strengthen military cooperationBeijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 The Chinese and Russian defence ministers pledged on Monday to deepen cooperation between their two countries' militaries as they met in Beijing. ... more |
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BBC boss says Russia, China taking 'advantage' of World Service cutsLondon (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 The head of the BBC warned Monday that Russia and China were exploiting funding cuts that have forced Britain's public broadcaster to scale back its much-lauded World Service network. ... more |
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X says 'alert' to manipulation efforts after pro-Russia bots reportWashington (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 X was "alert" to any platform manipulation attempts, the Elon Musk-owned site told AFP Friday, following a report that hundreds of apparent pro-Russian bot accounts were amplifying US election misinformation. ... more 
'Teflon Mark' Rutte to stick to his guns as NATO chiefThe Hague (AFP) Oct 1, 2024 A laid-back people person known for holding firm when things get tough, Dutchman Mark Rutte will need all those skills to lead NATO through one of its most challenging times. ... more 
Ukraine accuses Russia of executing 16 POWsWashington DC (UPI) Oct 2, 2024 Sixteen Ukrainian soldiers were allegedly executed by Russian forces they were surrendering to, said Ukrainian authorities, who have launched an investigation into the incident. ... more  
Russian jet buzzes U.S. fighter off Alaska in 'reckless, unprofessional maneuver'Washington DC (UPI) Sep 30, 2024 A shocking new video shows a Russian fighter flying dangerously close to a U.S. Air Force jet, patrolling off the coast of Alaska, amid reports that more Russian military planes are being tracked near Alaska's air space. ... more |
 
Russia plans sharp defence spending hike in 2025Moscow (AFP) Sept 30, 2024 Russia plans to boost its defence budget by almost 30 percent next year as it diverts resources to its Ukraine offensive, spending more on the military than welfare and education combined, a draft budget showed on Monday. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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SpaceX Crew Dragon that will take Starliner astronauts home docks at ISSWashington (AFP) Sept 30, 2024 The SpaceX crew that will ferry back in February two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station docked with the orbiting laboratory on Sunday, a live stream of the mission showed. ... more 
Trump to Putin: the key challenges facing Rutte at NATOBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Sept 30, 2024 Dutch former prime minister Mark Rutte will take the reins as NATO's new secretary general on Tuesday at a perilous time for the Western military alliance. ... more  
Crew-9 Successfully Launched, Now En Route to ISSWashington DC (AFP) Sep 30, 2024 SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched on time Saturday at 1:17 pm (1717 GMT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov. The m ... more 
Ukrainian, Hungarian FMs have 'frank' discussionBudapest (AFP) Sept 30, 2024 Ukraine's new foreign minister held a "frank" conversation with his Hungarian counterpart on "difficult issues" on Monday, against a backdrop of frosty relationship between the neighbouring countries. ... more |
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Blinken questions China peace push over Russia help New York (AFP) Sept 28, 2024 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday questioned China's sincerity in seeking peace in Ukraine as he directly pressed his counterpart over exports that boost Russia's military. ... more 
China warns against 'expansion' of Ukraine warUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 28, 2024 China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned on Saturday against the expansion of the conflict in Ukraine, which has accused Beijing of assisting Russia in its war. ... more 
Ukraine authorities: 10 killed in Russian 'double-tap' attack on hospitalWashington DC (UPI) Sep 28, 2024 Authorities said 10 people died and 22 were wounded in a "double-tap" airstrike on a hospital in the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Saturday as President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced what called Russia's "war" on medical facilities. ... more 
China, Brazil urge against nuclear threats over UkraineUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 27, 2024 China and Brazil led a joint call Friday against any use or threat of nuclear weapons over Ukraine, in a thinly veiled criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin's saber-rattling. ... more |
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Finland to place NATO base near Russian borderHelsinki (AFP) Sept 27, 2024 Finland will place a key NATO base less than 200 kilometers (125 miles) from its border with Russia, "sending a message" to its eastern neighbour, the defence ministry said Friday. ... more  
Two jailed in Poland for spying for RussiaWarsaw (AFP) Sept 26, 2024 A Polish court on Thursday jailed a Ukrainian and a Belarusian convicted of spying for Russia and gathering information on military equipment deliveries to Kyiv. ... more 
When manned crew lifts off for ISS this weekend, public can take part interactivelyWashington DC (UPI) Sep 26, 2024 NASA on Thursday invited the public to be virtual guests to view the Crew 9 launch from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday morning. ... more 
Russia captures key town in eastern Ukraine; as China plots peace planMoscow (AFP) Sept 26, 2024 Russia's army said Thursday it had captured the Ukrainian town of Ukrainsk in the eastern Donetsk region, the latest in a series of territorial gains for Moscow's advancing forces. ... more |
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Putin rachets up nuclear rhetoric, but is he ready to act?Paris (AFP) Sept 26, 2024 Vladimir Putin's proposed revision of Russian nuclear policy signals a worrying readiness to use the ultimate weapon against Ukraine and even NATO members, but it remains far from certain the threat will be translated into action, analysts say. ... more |
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Putin unveils plans to make it easier to use nuclear weapons Washington DC (UPI) Sep 26, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia was mulling changing its nuclear engagement rules so that an attack from a non-nuclear adversary backed by a nuclear ally would be considered a "joint attack." ... more 
Kremlin says new nuclear doctrine is 'warning' to WestMoscow (AFP) Sept 26, 2024 The Kremlin said Thursday that an updated nuclear doctrine that will allow Moscow to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states should be seen as a warning to the West. ... more 
Kremlin says forcing Russia into peace would be 'fatal mistake'Moscow (AFP) Sept 25, 2024 The Kremlin said Wednesday that "forcing" Russia into peace would be a "fatal mistake," rejecting comments made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations. ... more 
Germany vows to become 'central pillar' of Europe's defenceVilnius (AFP) Sept 26, 2024 German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday that his country was ready to become a "central pillar" of Europe's defence, as Berlin prepares to station a brigade of troops in Lithuania. ... more |
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