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Russian forces regrouping near Dnipro River as they prepare for more active 'island war,' Ukrainian military officials say
A decrease in assault operations is "related to the regrouping of the relevant Russian units in order to eventually resume more active assaults on the island zone of the right bank of Kherson Oblast," military spokesperson Serhii Bratchuk told the Kyiv Independent.
Zelensky says mercenaries from Asia and Africa fighting for Russia in northeastern Ukraine
"The soldiers on this front are recording the participation of mercenaries from China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and African countries in the war. We will respond," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement.
Netherlands to deliver $579 million in US weapon systems to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles
"I am sincerely grateful to the Netherlands for their substantial contribution to strengthening Ukraine's air shield," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote, saying this is "the first such step" among NATO countries.
China rejects US demands to halt Russian, Iranian oil imports
Beijing insists it will continue to secure its energy supplies based on national interests despite pressure from Washington and the threat of punitive tariffs.
Ukrainian lawmaker, ex-governor jailed in drone procurement corruption case
According to investigators, officials involved in the scheme allegedly received up to 30% of contract funds as kickbacks. Among those detained are lawmaker Oleksii Kuznetsov and former Luhansk Oblast Governor Serhii Haidai.
Ukrainian strike destroys Russian S-300 in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, General Staff says
Russian forces use the system to attack Ukrainian-controlled territory and target frontline military positions of the Ukrainian army.
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