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Russia-Ukraine war is hurting the home front, here’s how

February 26, 2026 admin

The Russia-Ukraine war, which began with Russia’s invasion four years ago, on February 24, 2022, has continued despite thousands of casualties and numerous rounds of peace negotiations. A joint report by the World Bank, European Union (EU), United Nations, and Ukraine, published on February 23, estimates the cost of post-war construction in Ukraine to be around…

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Hungary says it will block key E.U. loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume

February 21, 2026 admin

In a video posted on social media February 20, evening, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Ukraine of “blackmailing” Hungary by failing to restart oil shipments. File | Photo Credit: AP Hungary will block a planned 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) European Union loan to Ukraine until the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline resumes, Hungary’s Foreign…

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‘Record’ Drone Barrage Pummels Ukraine As Missile Tensions Seethe

November 26, 2024 admin

Kyiv: Russia launched a record 188 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, amid growing international tensions after Russia fired a nuclear-capable missile that could reach European cities. The Kremlin declined on Tuesday to confirm that Ukrainian forces had again launched US-provided long-range ATACMS at Russia this week but blamed Washington for escalating the conflict…

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How 1,000 days of conflict fuelled robot wars between Russia and Ukraine

November 18, 2024 admin

A view shows a destroyed car in front of a residential building, which was damaged by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine November 18, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer | Photo Credit: REUTERS When Yuriy Shelmuk co-founded a company last year making drone signal jammers, he said there was little interest in…

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Russia downs 59 Ukrainian drones overnight: Ministry

November 18, 2024 admin

An employee works at a production facility of Unwave company, a Ukrainian producer of jammers and radio electronic warfare, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine October 28, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Russia downed 59 Ukranian drones overnight, the majority across border regions, the Defence Ministry said on Monday (November 18,…

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What’s behind Russia-North Korea security deal | Explained

June 21, 2024 admin

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presents a pair of Pungsan dogs to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang, North Korea on Wednesday. (Image provided by Korean State media) | Photo Credit: AP via KCNA The story so far: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a “comprehensive strategic” partnership deal with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un in…

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Russia pounds 30 towns and villages in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region

May 13, 2024 admin

A resident from Vovchansk who fled due to Russian shelling, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, arrive in evacuation centre in Kharkiv, Ukraine on May 13, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia pounded over 30 villages and towns in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region after launching a ground offensive in the border region, forcing almost 6,000 to…

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