Tag: Ukrainian war
Russia attracts men from remote areas to the war with considerable sums of money | Foreign countries
Going to war from the poorest parts of Russia is economically profitable. The families of the dead soldiers are offered huge rewards compared to the average income. Russia is suffering…
Stubb on Bloomberg: Trump to be taken seriously when he talks about ending the war in Ukraine | News in brief
Future President of the United States Donald Trump wants to end the war in Ukraine soon, possibly even before he becomes president of the United States, the president says Alexander…
Ukrainian front partially broken – expert: Ukraine’s attack on Kursk is now working in Russia’s favor | Foreign countries
Ukrainian forces have been forced into a tight spot on the eastern front. There may be a significant turning point in the war ahead. About a week ago, Russian troops…
Voislav Torden faces heavy charges for war crimes in eastern Ukraine | Homeland
Voislav Torden is the former commander of the Rusich military group accused of atrocities in Ukraine. Torden is accused of a gross war crime and four war crimes in eastern…
President Stubb meets with China’s Xi, says he expects direct discussion on Russia – watch briefing at 2pm | Foreign countries
The discussions include the relations between China and Finland and the war in Ukraine. Stubb has previously said that China is crucial to the continuation of the war in Ukraine.…
Researcher breaks down Zelenskyi’s victory plan point by point – ‘Honestly, I don’t know what this means’ | News in brief
President Volodymyr Zelenskyi presented his winning plan to Ukraine’s Verh’ovna Rada, or parliament, on Wednesday. Zelenskyi summarized his long-honed victory plan into five main points or goals. Program director specializing…
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…
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…
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…
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…