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Zelensky Claims That Several North Korean Soldiers Were Killed in Ukraine

This is Beirut, 2024-12-27 22:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that "several" wounded North Korean soldiers died after being captured by Ukrainian forces, as he accused Russia of throwing them into battle with "minimal protection." "Today there were reports about several soldiers from North Korea. Our soldiers managed to take them prisoner. But they were ...

Russia Accuses France of Excluding Kyiv in Ukraine Talks

This is Beirut, 2024-12-26 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said France had tried to establish "dialogue" with Moscow on Ukraine but without Kyiv's participation -- a claim that was dismissed by Paris as "intemperate". Western countries have called for a united front in support for Ukraine and have constantly said that no decisions could be taken without ...

Russia Launches Massive Strike On Ukraine's Energy Network On Christmas Day

This is Beirut, 2024-12-26 01:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Russia launched more than 170 missiles and drones at Ukraine's energy system on Wednesday, an ‘inhumane’ attack that Kiev said killed one person and left hundreds of thousands of homes without electricity or heating on Christmas Day. Russian President Vladimir ‘Putin consciously chose Christmas for his attack. What could be more ...

Pope Calls for ‘Arms to Be Silenced’ Across World

This is Beirut, 2024-12-25 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Pope Francis called Wednesday for "arms to be silenced" around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the "extremely grave" humanitarian situation in Gaza. He used his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" ("to the city and the world") message to the world's 1.4 billion Catholics to call ...

Christians Celebrate Sombre Christmas Under Shadow of Wars

This is Beirut, 2024-12-25 11:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Christians across the world celebrated Christmas Wednesday, with the mood darkened by wars and a massive Christmas morning attack on Ukraine by Russia and a plane crash in Kazakhstan. With the war in Gaza also showing no signs of ending, Pope Francis was also expected to call for peace in the Middle East during his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" ...

Ukraine Reports Massive Christmas Day Attack by Russia

This is Beirut, 2024-12-25 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Russian missiles killed at least one person and damaged energy infrastructure across Ukraine, according to officials, who reported a massive Christmas attack. Air raid sirens rang out over Ukraine on Wednesday morning, while the air force reported Russian Kalibr cruise missiles had been launched from the Black Sea. Ukraine faces its toughest ...

Russia's Shadow Looms Over Estonian Border Town

This is Beirut, 2024-12-24 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In heavy snowfall and high winds, around 200 people wearing rain ponchos and fur hoods queued in the Estonian border town of Narva to cross into neighboring Russia. Arriving at the crossing in taxis or buses, some dragged suitcases through thick snow, and others walked up and joined the line with just a single plastic shopping bag. Checks have ...

Usyk Beats Fury in Heavyweight Championship Rematch

This is Beirut, 2024-12-22 17:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision overnight on Saturday to stay unbeaten across two divisions and cement his place among the greats. The Ukrainian, who forced the pace and repeatedly tagged Fury with his accurate left hook, was awarded the fight 116-112 by all three judges, handing ...

Russia Claims Capture of Two More East Ukraine Villages

This is Beirut, 2024-12-22 12:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Russia said Sunday it had captured two more villages in east Ukraine, the latest territorial gains for Moscow's advancing army. The defense ministry said on Telegram that its troops had "liberated" the villages of Lozova in the northeastern Kharkiv region and Krasnoye, called Sontsivka in Ukraine. The latter is close to the resource hub of ...

One Killed as Russian Missile Strikes Hit Ukraine Capital

This is Beirut, 2024-12-20 09:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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One person was reported killed on Friday in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, where AFP staff saw smoke rise over parts of the city after a series of explosions. "According to preliminary reports, one person was killed," the head of the city's military administration, Sergiy Popko, said on Telegram. Popko said Russian forces ...

Putin’s Open Invitation: “Ready to Meet Trump Anytime”

This is Beirut, 2024-12-19 13:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the fall of ex-Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was not a "defeat" for Russia, claiming Moscow had achieved its goals in the country. Assad fled to Moscow earlier this month after a shock rebel advance ended half a century of rule by the Assad family, marked by repression and allegations of vast ...

Trump’s Shadow Looms Over EU Summit as Ukraine Appeals for Unity

This is Beirut, 2024-12-19 11:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Donald Trump loomed large over EU leaders Thursday at their last summit before he reclaims power in the United States, with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying only transatlantic unity can "save" Ukraine. The upheaval in Syria after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad, and how to deal with the new leadership, was also high-up on the agenda of the ...

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