WorldRobert Fico previously declared that "Ukraine is used for geopolitical purposes" and that NATO wants to "fight Russia until the last Ukrainian soldier".
Topic: The war in Ukraine
Starmer approves use of UK missiles on targets in Russia
WorldThe UK Minister grants Ukraine permission to use the Storm Shadow cruise missile against targets inside Russia.
Erdogan: “NATO must stay out of the Ukraine war”
World"We support its territorial integrity and consider it unacceptable for NATO to become a party to the war in Ukraine", Erdogan says.
Few Europeans believe in Ukrainian victory
EuropeDespite promises to "stand by Ukraine as long as it takes", only 17% of Swedes believe that Ukraine will defeat Russia militarily.
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WorldJenny Piper: Cluster bombs are illegal and targeting civilians is a war crime, but in the West the establishment is silent - for them human life means nothing.
Children killed in Ukrainian missile attack
WorldUS ATACMS missiles fired by Ukrainian forces reportedly killed four people and injured more than 150.
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Russia: “Ukraine will never join NATO”
World"This will never happen. I hope Mr. Stoltenberg understands this", said Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
EU leaders reject Russian peace terms – Serbian President warns of major war
WorldAleksandar Vucic says Europe is "facing a real disaster" and laments that "everyone is talking about war - but no one wants peace".
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300,000 NATO troops on “high-readiness”
WorldNATO troops could be deployed against Russia within 30 days, according to a senior official.
Stoltenberg calls Russia’s peace plan “a proposal of more aggression”
WorldAccording to Stoltenberg, accepting Moscow's peace proposal would mean that "Russia's goal becomes a reality".
Comment: The agenda is clear – continued war at any cost
CommentJenny Piper: Our sycophantic leaders pretend to seek peace and avoid nuclear war - but their actions show otherwise.
NATO to boost Ukraine aid as Hungary lifts block
World"Hungary has been given the guarantees we needed. We have a fair deal," Orbán said of the deal.
EU spends hundreds of millions of euros to finance Ukraine
EuropeEuropean banks provide an additional 600 million euros in financing packages to "mitigate the effects of the war".
Far-right battalion gains access to US weapons
WorldThe notorious Azov Battalion has long been accused of war crimes and torture of civilians.
Blinken: “We’ll advance Ukraine’s integration with NATO”
WorldThe US Secretary of State promises to “promote Ukraine's integration with NATO”, adding that the military alliance will “build Ukraine's future strength”.
Sweden pledges unlimited support to Ukraine with largest military aid package to date
SwedenThe latest aid package is valued at SEK 13.3 billion and, according to the powers that be, will lead to “a temporary decline in Swedish defense capabilities”.
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Swedish government parties agree on new multi-billion aid to Ukraine
SwedenSpends an additional 6,5 billion EUR on military aid packages for Kiev and promises to “support Ukraine's struggle for as long as it takes”.
German leaders want NATO to shoot down Russian missiles
World“Defending the airspace over Ukraine from Poland and Romania should not be ruled out in the long term”, says Anton Hofreiter of the Green Party.
Ukrainians who document forced recruitment risk jail
World"Anyone who documents the work of recruiters during the ongoing mobilization" risks up to eight years in prison.
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Italian defense minister: “Time for Russia and Ukraine to negotiate”
Europe"The only way to resolve this crisis is to involve everyone, first (to obtain) a truce and then peace", says Guido Crosetto.
Zelensky: “God has a chevron with the Ukrainian flag on his shoulder”
WorldAt the same time, Ukrainian authorities have taken a hard line against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Significant Russian advances in Ukraine
WorldConsidered the greatest Russian success since 2022. Zelensky calls on Western countries to increase arms deliveries.
Biden: US weapons will make the world safer
WorldPromises new arms deliveries to Ukraine this week.
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