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Russian invasion of Ukraine
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- 1Russian state media announce a new 'special military operation'●Russia announces a new “special military operation” through its controlled propagandists The state-run RIA Novosti news
Russia's state-run RIA Novosti news agency has published an article by author Alexander Nosovich titled "Russia faces another special military operation. It will be very short," signaling the framing of a new "special military operation." The wording echoes the language Moscow used for its invasion of Ukraine, drawing sharp attention and criticism among observers tracking Russian state propaganda.
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Fresh Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least eight people and injured dozens more, according to reports by Al Jazeera. The attacks hit multiple locations across the country, adding to the heavy civilian toll of Russia's ongoing invasion. The strikes come as fighting continues with no signs of easing, drawing renewed international concern.
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A Russian bomb attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv injured 22 people, according to the city's mayor. Kharkiv, close to the Russian border, has been repeatedly targeted by airstrikes and shelling since the full-scale invasion began. Officials have not yet detailed the extent of the damage or whether any of the wounded are in serious condition.
- 4Grieving Russian Families Want the War in Ukraine to Continue●They Lost Sons to the War, but Want Russia to Fight On
Some Russian families who lost sons fighting in Ukraine say they still support the war effort and want Russia to keep fighting, according to a New York Times report. Their stance highlights how grief has not translated into opposition to the Kremlin's invasion, complicating Western assumptions that mounting casualties will erode domestic support in Russia.
- 5Russia's northern invasion threat toward Ukraine examined●EXPOSED: Russia’s northern invasion threat and how Ukraine stops it | Battle Plans
A new military analysis examines the threat of a Russian offensive into Ukraine from the north and the defensive measures Ukraine could use to stop it. The piece breaks down likely invasion routes, terrain challenges and battle plans, drawing attention to how Kyiv is preparing its northern front as the war grinds on.
- 6Why the EU lifted sanctions on Fridman and Usmanov●Почему ЕС снял санкции с Фридмана и Усманова (English subtitles) @Max_Katz
EU opposition figure Maxim Katz explains in a new video why the European Union removed Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov from its sanctions list. He argues the delistings weaken the sanctions regime against Kremlin-linked tycoons and raises questions about court challenges, lobbying and the consistency of EU policy toward Russian oligarchs since the invasion of Ukraine.
- 7South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean PoW disclosure●South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean PoW transfer
South Korea has formally demanded an apology from Ukraine after Kyiv disclosed the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war, according to Reuters. The dispute centres on Seoul's objection to the public revelation of the PoW transfer, which touches on sensitive matters involving North Korean soldiers captured while fighting alongside Russian forces. The incident threatens friction between the two countries at a time when both are aligned in opposing Russia's invasion.