Tag: Russian invasion
Russia’s decision to block a Western communications service crippled communications for military forces – war bloggers furious | News in brief
During its war of aggression, Russia has banned numerous Western websites and social media services. 12.10. 12:43•Updated 12.10. 13:02 Earlier this week, Roskomnadzor, the Russian communications, information technology and mass…
Zelenskyi: Ukraine has held its front line in Kursk | News in brief
According to President Zelensky, the situation of the Ukrainian forces in the eastern Donetsk region and in the southern Zaporizhia region is “very difficult”. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi said…
Russia lured young women to an “unbelievable adventure to Europe” – forced labor in a weapons factory awaited them there | News in brief
The Russian government has recruited women from African countries to build drones in Tatarstan. A free plane ticket, money and a far-reaching, unforgettable adventure in Europe. With advertising slogans like…
Ilmari Käihkö’s column: In helping Ukraine, familiar and destructive wishful thinking is repeated | Columns
Inflexibility in the face of facts once led to a complete defeat in the war in Afghanistan. A similar development now threatens Ukraine, Käihkö worries. Ilmari Kaishkö Docent of Military…
Analysis: An Iran-Israel war would hardly be in Russia’s interests – but Russia has little leverage | Foreign countries
A major war in the Middle East would not necessarily promote Russia’s interests, writes Russia correspondent Heikki Heiskanen. Heikki HeiskanenRussia correspondent MOSCOW Russia benefits from the escalation of violence in…
Purra: Hungary still opposes changing the sanctions regulation on Russian central bank funds | Foreign countries
Hungary is now in the hands of the EU’s share of the international 45 billion euro financial package for Ukraine. Finance minister Riikka Purra (ps.) says that Hungary is still…
A well-known Russian opposition activist who fought on the side of Ukraine died in battle | Foreign countries
Ildar Dadin was known for the peaceful anti-Putin protests that led to his imprisonment. A well-known Russian opposition activist who fought on the side of Ukraine against Russian forces Ildar…
Russia apparently shot down its top-of-the-line drone itself – a valuable catch for Ukrainian arms developers | News in brief
The S-70 drones are possibly becoming Russia’s own attack drone that would work alongside manned fighters. Yesterday, Saturday, a special event was seen in the sky of eastern Ukraine. Near…
Vuhledar was captured by Russia after long battles – this is why the town is of great importance in the Ukrainian war | Foreign countries
Vuhledar’s location is strategically significant in terms of service connections. 13:18•Updated 13:22 Russia and Ukraine have both confirmed that Russia has taken control of the town of Vuhledar in the…
North Korea: Latest US arms aid package to Ukraine ‘unbelievable mistake’ | News in brief
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that the United States will increase arms aid to Ukraine with a package worth $8 billion. 29.9. 3:03•Updated 29.9. 3:06 a.m North Korea says…