Russia Continues Fighting , for Control of Ukraine's , Donbas Region.
According to 'Newsweek,' mixed reports
are coming out of Ukraine regarding Russia's
recent military operation in Soledar.
On January 11, Donetsk Oblast Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko
told the 'Kyiv Independent' that Russia had failed to
take over Soledar, located to the south of Bakhmut.
On January 11, Donetsk Oblast Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko
told the 'Kyiv Independent' that Russia had failed to
take over Soledar, located to the south of Bakhmut.
Two days earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
said that the city saw carnage on both sides
and claimed that there was "almost no life left.".
Two days earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
said that the city saw carnage on both sides
and claimed that there was "almost no life left.".
However, on January 10, an intelligence report published
by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense (MOD) said
that Russia was "likely in control" of most of Soledar.
The mixed reports come
after four days of fierce
fighting in the Donbas city.
This is one of the best defense strongholds
that Ukraine has along all fronts; it was built
up in the course of the 2014 Donbas war.
Control over Bakhmut gives Russia access
to more rapid mass advances, particularly
toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk—the latter
being an important industrial center, Mikhail Alexseev, political science professor
at San Diego State University, via 'Newsweek'.
Control over Bakhmut gives Russia access
to more rapid mass advances, particularly
toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk—the latter
being an important industrial center, Mikhail Alexseev, political science professor
at San Diego State University, via 'Newsweek'.
Russia's Ministry of Defense has
denied that Soledar has been taken over,
adding that "fighting is ongoing.".
Overall, these operations indicate
that the Kremlin intends to keep
fighting and keep gaining advantages
with the force of numbers, Mikhail Alexseev, political science professor
at San Diego State University, via 'Newsweek'.
This is the kind of strategy that
the Kremlin could see lasting many
months, if not years, whereby it retains
the already occupied territories
and keeps slowly occupying new ones, Mikhail Alexseev, political science professor
at San Diego State University, via 'Newsweek'
4 , Takeaways From Xi and Putin’s , Talks in Moscow.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's three-day visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin ended on March 22.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's three-day visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin ended on March 22.
CNN reports that the meeting resulted in over a dozen agreements between the two countries.
Here are five key takeaways from their talks.
1. , No path forward on
resolving conflict in Ukraine.
According to a statement by China's
Foreign Ministry, both leaders said , actions that "increase tensions" and "prolong" war
need to stop but did not acknowledge that Russia's aggression was the catalyst of continued violence.
According to a statement by China's
Foreign Ministry, both leaders said , actions that "increase tensions" and "prolong" war
need to stop but did not acknowledge that Russia's aggression was the catalyst of continued violence.
2. , The two countries want to
form a new world order.
International relations expert Alexander Korolev says that the leaders' joint statement , identified "the United States as a major security threat"
and displayed an "overall convergence of Chinese
and Russian world views and approaches
to many international issues.".
International relations expert Alexander Korolev says that the leaders' joint statement , identified "the United States as a major security threat"
and displayed an "overall convergence of Chinese
and Russian world views and approaches
to many international issues.".
3. , "Military mutual trust" was reaffirmed.
Xi and Putin are concerned about NATO's , "continuous strengthening of military-security ties with Asia-Pacific countries." They "oppose external military forces undermining regional peace and stability.".
Xi and Putin are concerned about NATO's , "continuous strengthening of military-security ties with Asia-Pacific countries." They "oppose external military forces undermining regional peace and stability.".
4. , A boost to the economy
and energy was discussed.
In addition to Putin wanting China to replace "Western enterprises," the leaders said they , "will build a closer energy partnership, supporting companies from both countries in advancing cooperation projects in oil, gas, coal, electricity and nuclear energy.".
In addition to Putin wanting China to replace "Western enterprises," the leaders said they , "will build a closer energy partnership, supporting companies from both countries in advancing cooperation projects in oil, gas, coal, electricity and nuclear energy."
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The US has opened its first permanent military garrison in Poland. It follows last year’s pledge by President Joe Biden to establish a permanent base – America’s first on NATO’s eastern flank – in Poland following Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. The new facility, considered the eighth US permanent military base in the European continent, will be located near Poznan, on the banks of the Varta River in western Poland. The garrison at Camp Kościuszko, is named after the 18th-century hero who fought for both Polish and US independence.
#USbasePoland#CampKościuszko#Poland
The Kremlin said that Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have discussed China’s peace plan for Ukraine; Japan's prime minister arrives in Ukraine for talks with President Zelenskyy; Russia scrambles fighter jets against US planes near Russian territory; Donald Trump Arrest: US prepares for unprecedented likely arrest of former President.
#XiJinping #Moscow #VladimirPutin
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made an unexpected visit to Kyiv on Tuesday to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Japan's national broadcaster NHK showed footage of Kishida walking along a platform in a train station, escorted by people who appeared to be Ukrainian officials.
#JapanPM #JapanPMVisitsUkraine #FumioKishida
Poland Announces, Plan to Send Ukraine , Fighter Jets.
On March 16, Poland revealed the nation's plans
to grant Ukraine's urgent request for warplanes
with a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets.
On March 16, Poland revealed the nation's plans
to grant Ukraine's urgent request for warplanes
with a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets.
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that the first
round of Soviet-made warplanes would be
delivered to Ukraine "within the next few days." .
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that the first
round of Soviet-made warplanes would be
delivered to Ukraine "within the next few days." .
Duda added that the remainder
need to be serviced before
they can be delivered. .
They are in the last years
of their functioning but they
are in good working condition, Andrzej Duda, President of Poland, via ABC.
The president of Poland made the announcement
while speaking at a joint news conference with
President Petr Pavel, the visiting Czech president.
The president of Poland made the announcement
while speaking at a joint news conference with
President Petr Pavel, the visiting Czech president.
Members of NATO have expressed hesitancy
in response to Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky's request for fighter jets.
NATO reportedly fears that supplying Ukraine,
a non-member of the alliance, with fighter jets
could escalate the conflict into a wider war. .
ABC reports that the decision would
make Poland the first NATO member
to supply Ukraine with fighter jets.
Last month, Poland became the first
NATO member to supply Ukraine with
German-made Leopard 2 tanks.
ABC reports that Poland is currently hosting thousands
of U.S. troops and has opened its borders to more
refugees of the war in Ukraine than any other country
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Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced he will look into a petition - which has received over 25,000 signatures - calling for Russia to be renamed 'Moscovia'
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Reports have claimed that yesterday Russia used deadly Phosphorus bombs in the fighting near Bakhmut. Several reports claimed that the explosions in the war yesterday had released small, burning balls of white phosphorus that slowly fell to the ground… and those balls set fire to the vegetation on both sides of the road on a surface equivalent to the size of a football pitch. This isn’t the first time that Russia has allegedly used white phosphorous munitions in the war in Ukraine. Earlier in March last year, Ukraine had claimed that Moscow had used white phosphorus against civilians in his country. Then again in May 2022, Russian forces had reportedly used this kind of weaponry in their efforts to capture the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol. In this video, we take a quick look at these lethal Phosphorus bombs. But before that, don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to Oneindia.
#Whitephosphorousbomb#Bakhmut#Putin
There's an eerie sense of foreboding in the villages, towns, and cities of eastern Ukraine - especially those within firing distance of Russian artillery, and.. Sky News
Ukraine faced relentless Russian attacks on Bakhmut in its eastern Donetsk region, with both sides reporting mounting enemy casualties as they battled across a small river that bisects the ruined town that now marks the front line.
#RussiaUkraineWar #Donetsk #Bakhmut
The town in the Donetsk region has become a symbol of Russia’s war of attrition, as its ongoing offensive has been met with fierce Ukrainian resistance.
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Vuhledar, a former stronghold of coal mining, is now home to only about 1,000 inhabitants. The sight and condition of the city are shocking. Not a single building can be found that does not show severe damage. The living conditions are almost unimaginable.
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The Institute for the Study of War says Ukrainian military authorities and Russian pro-war nationalists are downplaying Russia's ability to launch a sweeping operation in the Donetsk region. Experts say the Kremlin has failed to prepare conscripts to conduct efficient warfare.
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The epicentre of the war between Russia and Ukraine has now shifted to Bakhmut and Soledar in eastern Ukraine. Intense fighting has been taking place in a battle of dominationand holding out in these region. The Wagner group of mercenaries are the main combatants from the Russian side in this theatre of the war…which has now shifted from Southern Ukraine to eastern Ukraine. Around 24 hours back, head of the Wagner mercenary group claimed that his forces had completed the takeover of the Ukrainian town of Soledar… which if confirmed… would mark Moscow’s first major battlefield success since last summer. But the Ukrainians are disputing this claim. They say their soldiers have been able to hold strong…and these cities have not fallen yet. They have rejected the Wagner group’s declaration that Bakhmut and Soledar are now firmly in Russian grips. But why is the Wagner group…and Russia so adamant and obsessive about these cities? Why are these two cities being deemed so crucial that they are being referred as spanners in Vladimir Putin’s plan. But before that, don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to Oneindia.
#Ukrainewaranniversary #Vladimirputin#RussiaUkraine
Russia welcomed the Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Kremlin days after an international arrest warrant for war crimes was issued for Vladimir Putin.
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Vladimir Putin visited Russian-occupied Mariupol, in an apparently defiant move reported by the Kremlin just days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him. Putin was flown into Mariupol by helicopter and toured districts around the city in a car, according to a Kremlin statement issued on Sunday.
#RussiaUkraineWar #Putin #Mariupol
China’s Xi , to Visit Putin in Moscow.
'The Hill' reports that the Kremlin has announced that Xi Jinping will meet with Vladimir Putin for
the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine.
It is also Xi's first trip to the
country in almost four years.
The meeting will take place March 20-22.
According to Russian state-run news agency TASS, the two presidents will talk about , “pressing issues related to the future of relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between Russia and China.”.
According to Russian state-run news agency TASS, the two presidents will talk about , “pressing issues related to the future of relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between Russia and China.”.
An exchange of views is also planned in the context of deepening Russian-Chinese cooperation in the international arena. A number of important bilateral documents will be signed, The Kremlin, via statement.
Yuri Ushakov, Putin's adviser on
international relations, said the two
men will also discuss the war in Ukraine.
Yuri Ushakov, Putin's adviser on
international relations, said the two
men will also discuss the war in Ukraine.
Beijing recently presented a plan for
"a political resolution of the Ukraine crisis," while maintaining its neutral stance.
Beijing recently presented a plan for
"a political resolution of the Ukraine crisis," while maintaining its neutral stance.
Moscow highly appreciates the balanced position of the
Chinese leadership, Yuri Ushakov, Putin's adviser on international relations,
via statement.
Russia and China are satisfied with the highest level of relations that continue to develop, Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow will give them
a new impetus, Yuri Ushakov, Putin's adviser on international relations,
via statement.
'The Hill' reports that the U.S. is skeptical of China's peace efforts, accusing the country of "strongly considering" providing Putin with lethal war effort assistance.
'The Hill' reports that the U.S. is skeptical of China's peace efforts, accusing the country of "strongly considering" providing Putin with lethal war effort assistance
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of abducting children from Ukraine. Sky News
Russia Claims Major Win, , Taking Control of Soledar.
On January 12, Russia claimed
to have taken "full control" of
the town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine.
On January 12, Russia claimed
to have..
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Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister, Ganna Malyar, says the country's forces are fighting to retain control of Soledar, a town in the eastern Donetsk region, but the situation remains "difficult". Malyar..
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