Norobiik @[email protected]Aug 11, 2023

The #BlackSea blockade by #Russia is changing underwriter #RiskModels even for the #AsiaPacific. #Ukraine #UkraineWar

"#LONDON, #UnitedKingdom– Lloyd’s of #London underwriters are leading insurers in raising rates and cutting the amount of cover they offer for risks involving #Taiwan as concerns grow over possible military action by #China, industry sources with knowledge of the matter say."

Lloyd's of London leads insurers tightening Taiwan cover as conflict risks rise
https://www.rappler.com/business/lloyds-london-leads-insurers-tightening-taiwan-cover-conflict-risks-rise/

Lloyd's of London leads insurers tightening Taiwan cover as conflict risks rise

Some insurers are already imposing exclusions on Taiwan in political risk or political violence policies, according to industry sources

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Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 11, 2023

"Since the beginning of 2023, a prolonged and bloody battle has been waged for control of a mid-sized Ukrainian city. Why is #Bakhmut an inflection point, and who stands to gain from its capture?" #Ukraine #Russia

How Bakhmut became a pivot in the #UkraineWar
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2023/aug/10/how-bakhmut-became-a-pivot-in-the-ukraine-war

How Bakhmut became a pivot in the Ukraine war

Since the beginning of 2023, a prolonged and bloody battle has been waged for control of a mid-sized Ukrainian city. Why is Bakhmut an inflection point, and who stands to gain from its capture?

The Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 11, 2023

#Russia’s blockade of #Ukraine’s grain exports through the #BlackSea have fuelled soaring food prices, an important concern for many of Beijing’s allies.

#China doesn’t want to “appear so supportive of #Putin that it will allow the #GlobalSouth to go hungry” said Steve Tsang, director of the Soas China Institute. #UkraineWar

China has its own reasons for being at Ukraine #PeaceTalks in #SaudiArabia
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/11/china-ukraine-peace-talks-saudi-arabia-russia

China has its own reasons for being at Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia

Gathering in Jeddah offers Beijing chance to placate global south and limit damage with west over Russia relations

The Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 11, 2023

"#KYIV, #Ukraine — A first group of six Ukrainian pilots is not expected to complete training on the #US -made #F16 before next summer, senior Ukrainian government and military officials said, following a series of delays by Western partners in implementing an instruction program for the sophisticated #FighterJet." #UkraineWar

F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots faces delays and uncertainty
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/f-16-training-for-ukrainian-pilots-faces-delays-and-uncertainty/ar-AA1f7HZ6

MSN

Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 13, 2023

"Since the end of spring, the old Soviet #Su24M bombers in service with the brigade have been equipped with the latest British-French #StormShadow missiles. They are used to hit enemy arsenals and headquarters of Russian troops in the rear, as well as bridges leading to #Crimea." #UkraineWar

#BBC #Ukraine reports on Ukraine's air-launched #CruiseMissile capabilities
https://news.yahoo.com/bbc-ukraine-reports-ukraines-air-193200361.html

Yahooist Teil der Yahoo Markenfamilie

Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 14, 2023

And of course the #UkraineWar and the #Russia #sanctions have nothing to do with it 🙄 #Ukraine

An economic adviser to Russian leader Vladimir #Putin has criticised the country’s central bank, suggesting that it is to blame for the weakness of the #rouble and setting the stage for monetary policy tightening.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2023/aug/14/uk-employers-pay-rises-bank-of-england-ftse-100-china-property-mortgage-interest-rates-business-live?page=with:block-64d9e8958f08e1f5a10e7d70#block-64d9e8958f08e1f5a10e7d70

UK employers to raise pay; tensions in Moscow as Russian rouble falls – business live

Rolling live coverage of business, economics and financial markets

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 15, 2023

"#Russia invaded #Ukraine in February 2022, and #mines have since then been laid in the #BlackSea by the combatants. Romanian, Bulgarian and Turkish military diving teams have been defusing those that have drifted into their waters.

The sea is crucial for shipments of #grain, #oil and #OilProducts and is shared by #Bulgaria, #Romania, #Georgia and #Turkey, as well as Ukraine and #Russia." #UkraineWar

Romania deploys ship, chopper to find stray Black Sea mines
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/romania-deploys-ship-chopper-find-stray-black-sea-mines-2023-08-14/

Romania deploys ship, chopper to find stray Black Sea mines

Romania's navy said it deployed a ship and a helicopter on Monday to scout for stray mines on the country's Black Sea coast, after a pier in the seaside resort of Costinesti was lighly damaged in an explosion.

Reuters
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 15, 2023

"It is believed that tens of thousands of Ukrainian men have left the country illegally since the full-scale war with #Russia started last February, many by paying bribes. On Friday, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr #Zelenskiy, fired every regional #MilitaryRecruitment head in the country, citing endemic #corruption in the apparatus." #DraftEvasion #UkraineWar #Ukraine

#Bribes and hiding at home: the Ukrainian men trying to avoid conscription
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/15/bribes-and-hiding-at-home-the-ukrainian-men-trying-to-avoid-conscription

Bribes and hiding at home: the Ukrainian men trying to avoid conscription

Some are spending life savings to stay out of the war, but such actions are seen as treasonous by those already fighting

The Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 15, 2023

"As long as the war continues it just gets worse for #Russia, the #RussianEconomy and the #rouble. Hiking policy rates won’t solve anything" -Timothy Ash, senior emerging markets sovereign strategy at Bluebay Asset Management in London #Ukraine #UkraineWar

As long as the war continues it just gets worse for Russia' – analysts
https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2023/aug/15/uk-basic-wage-growth-russia-china-central-bank-interest-rates-business-live?page=with:block-64db515a8f08f412aaa9afc7#block-64db515a8f08f412aaa9afc7

UK basic wage growth hits record high; Russia’s central bank lifts rates to 12% – business live

UK regular pay growth highest since 2001 while unemployment rate rises unexpectedly; rouble recovers afters Bank of Russia raises rates at extraordinary meeting

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 16, 2023

Despite the threats, last week #Ukraine announced a "humanitarian corridor" in the #BlackSea to release #CargoShips that have been trapped in its ports, pledging full transparency to make clear they were serving no military purpose. #Russia #UkraineWar

Cargo ship leaves Ukrainian port despite Russian threat of attack
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/cargo-ship-leaves-ukrainian-port-despite-russian-threat-attack-2023-08-16/

Cargo ship leaves Ukrainian port despite Russian threat of attack

A container ship set off from Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa on Wednesday in a test of Russia's threat to attack shipping after it abandoned a deal last month allowing Ukraine to export grain.

Reuters
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 17, 2023

"But elsewhere one thing is clear: since Vladimir #Putin launched his full-scale invasion of #Ukraine last February, #Moscow has had to resort to riskier and less conventional methods of spying, mainly because so many of the spies it had placed under diplomatic cover in #Europe have been expelled." #EU #espionage #UkraineWar

#Russia turning to #SleeperCells and unofficial agents
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/15/russia-turning-to-sleeper-cells-and-unofficial-agents

Russia turning to sleeper cells and unofficial agents

Moscow has turned to riskier methods of espionage after expulsion of spies it had placed under diplomatic cover in Europe

The Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 17, 2023

"#Ukraine will not be able to operate US-built #F16 #FighterJets this coming autumn and winter, air force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat told Ukrainian television late on Wednesday." #UkraineWar

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/aug/17/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-f-16-jets-russian-grain-price-attacks-usa?page=with:block-64dd96c68f0800b618b8af07#block-64dd96c68f0800b618b8af07

Russia-Ukraine war live: no chance of using F-16 jets this year, Ukraine says; US condemns Russian grain attacks

Ukraine’s air force says fighter jets will not be ready to use this winter; US stae department calls for Putin to return to grain deal

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 17, 2023
#Russia is making steady progress toward its goal of mass producing a type of Iranian attack #drone that could travel more than 1,000 miles and target Ukrainian cities, Reuters reports, citing the Washington Post, who cited documents about the plan. #Shahed136 #Ukraine #UkraineWar
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/aug/17/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-f-16-jets-russian-grain-price-attacks-usa?page=with:block-64de315d8f0804acf1a11d60#block-64de315d8f0804acf1a11d60
Russia-Ukraine war live: Nato chief says only Kyiv can decide conditions for peace talks after territory row

Jens Stoltenberg’s comments come after his chief of staff suggested Ukraine could give up land as a condition of Nato membership

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 18, 2023

Only eight Ukrainian pilots are in the first batch which is short of a full squadron (12). Pilot skill isn't the problem, the bottleneck is the need for English language proficiency.

"#Ukraine had a small air force of Soviet-standard jets at the start of the war. It has actively sought the US-made #F16 fighter to help it counter Russian air superiority." #UkraineWar

US reportedly approves sending F-16 jets to Ukraine from #Denmark and #Netherlands
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/18/us-reportedly-approves-sending-f-16-jets-to-ukraine-from-denmark-and-netherlands

US reportedly approves sending F-16 jets to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands

Secretary of state Antony Blinken confers ‘full support’ for transfer of F-16s and training of pilots

The Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 19, 2023

They let the monsters out.

"Concern that #convicts re-entering society after stints in #Ukraine will bring ‘wave of #murder, #rape and #DomesticViolence’" #Russia #UkraineWar

Russian women living in fear as convicted murderers freed to fight for #Wagner return
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/19/russian-women-wagner-convicts-war-ukraine

Russian women fear return of murderers freed to fight for Wagner

Concern that convicts re-entering society after stints in Ukraine will bring ‘wave of murder, rape and domestic violence’

The Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 20, 2023

"Speaking at a joint news conference with Swedish Prime Minister #UlfKristersson in Harpsund, about 90 kilometers (56 miles) west of #Stockholm, #Zelensky said that test flights with Ukrainian pilots had already begun." #UkraineWar #Gripens4UA

#Ukraine discussing #JAS39Gripen fighter aircraft delivery with #Sweden, Zelensky says
https://edition.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-19-23/h_bf352abf9886552e08965c0c833b3b32

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August 19, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

Seven people died, including a 6-year-old girl, and 129 were wounded after a Russian missile hit the center of the northern city of Chernihiv, Ukrainian officials say.

CNN
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 20, 2023

"#Zelenskyy said #Ukraine on his Telegram channel that #Ukraine would get 42 jets, but the #Netherlands and #Denmark, in a joint statement announcing the deliveries, did not specify numbers" #UkraineWar

The Netherlands and Denmark will give #F16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Dutch prime minister says
https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-zelenskyy-netherlands-f16-9252de3ad10357a41212262c560874aa

The Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Dutch prime minister says

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Sunday has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 warplanes to Ukraine. Rutte, meeting with Zelenskyy at a Dutch air base on Sunday, said the planes would be delivered once unspecified conditions are met. The Netherlands on Friday said the United States had given its approval to deliver Dutch F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine’s air force. Ukraine has long pleaded for the sophisticated fighter to give it a combat edge. It recently launched a long-anticipated counteroffensive against the Kremlin’s forces without air cover.

AP News
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 20, 2023

#Denmark to provide 19 #F16 jets to #Ukraine
#UkraineWar

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/8/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-drone-attacks-on-moscow-region

Russia-Ukraine war live: Drone attacks on Moscow region ‘thwarted’

Five injured in the Russian city of Kursk while drone attacks thwarted in Moscow region as Kyiv intensifies attacks.

Al Jazeera
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 20, 2023

"There seems to be no end to the misery of Indian students who had to go back to war-torn #Ukraine to complete their medical degrees. They are increasingly facing the anger of sections of the local population who see #India as supporting #Russia in the war." #UkraineWar

'Go back': Indian students face anger in Ukraine as war drags on
https://m.timesofindia.com/city/bhopal/go-back-indian-students-face-anger-in-ukraine-as-war-drags-on/articleshow/102869353.cms

'Go back': Indian students face anger in Ukraine as war drags on | Bhopal News - Times of India

Indian students who returned to the war-torn Ukraine to complete their medical degrees are facing the increasing anger of the local population as they

The Times of India
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 21, 2023

"#Washington announced its approval of the #F16 transfers on Friday, and training of #Ukraine pilots is set to begin this month, which may allow Ukraine to begin deploying the jets in early 2024." #UkraineWar

Ukraine ‘sky shield getting stronger’ as allies supply coveted F-16s
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/20/kyiv-hails-dutch-danish-decision-to-supply-f-16-jets-to-ukraine

Ukraine ‘sky shield getting stronger’ as allies supply coveted F-16s

Zelenskyy’s announcement that European allies will provide fighter jets comes during a visit to their capitals.

Al Jazeera
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 21, 2023

In response to the Russian blockade, #Ukraine announced a "humanitarian corridor" hugging the sea's western coastline near #Romania and #Bulgaria. A #HongKong-flagged container ship stuck in #Odesa port since the invasion travelled the route last week without being fired upon. #UkraineWar

Ukraine may use new #BlackSea route for #GrainShipments - producers
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-may-use-new-black-sea-route-grain-shipments-producers-2023-08-21/

Ukraine may use new Black Sea route for grain shipments - producers

Ukraine is considering using its newly-tested wartime Black Sea export corridor for grain shipments after other cargo ships follow the first successful evacuation of a vessel on the route last week, a senior agricultural official said on Monday.

Reuters
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 21, 2023

It's a no go - for now. Nicely timed, being announced after #Denmark & the #Netherlands committed to donating #F16's to #Ukraine.

#Sweden’s prime minister, #UlfKristersson, said on Monday that Sweden needs #JAS39Gripen planes for its own defence, noting that the country’s bid to join Nato has not been finalised. #UkraineWar #Gripens4UA

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/aug/21/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-zelenskiy-f-16s-moscow-nuclear-threat?page=with:block-64e32f158f08111b4b786b42#block-64e32f158f08111b4b786b42

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Russia-Ukraine war: Russia ‘must be punished under international law,’ says Greek PM – as it happened

Kyriakos Mitsotakis steps up criticism of Russia as he meets Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Athens

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 22, 2023

"In the vision of the Air Force, it was stated that 128 fighters would be sufficient to replace the old fleet of equipment and be dispersed throughout the country's territory. This would be approximately four aviation brigades," Ignat stated in an interview with Radio Svoboda. #UkraineWar #F16

#Kyiv: #Ukraine needs 128 western fighter jets to protect its entire airspace
https://www.uawire.org/kyiv-ukraine-needs-128-western-fighter-jets-to-protect-its-entire-airspace

Kyiv: Ukraine needs 128 western fighter jets to protect its entire airspace

"Ukraine needs more than 100 fighters to protect its entire airspace," said Yuriy Ignat, the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force Command, while discussing Denmark and the Netherlands' plan to transfer F-16 fighters to Ukraine. Ignat explained that if Ukraine were to receive 42 fighters, it would equate to approximately 2-3 squadrons. However, the Ukrainian Armed Forces actually need 128 …

uawire.org
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 22, 2023

These bombers are irreplaceable, Russia can no longer build them.
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"The Russian #Tu22 bomber that was destroyed can travel at twice the speed of sound and has been used extensively by #Russia to attack cities in #Ukraine.

#Moscow's defence ministry said in a statement that an attack by a 'copter-type UAV' took place at around 10:00 Moscow time (08:00 BST) on Saturday." #UkraineWar

Ukrainian drone destroys Russian supersonic bomber
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66573842

Ukrainian drone destroys Russian supersonic bomber

Image shows Tu-22 "Backfire" ablaze after attack at airbase south of St Petersburg.

BBC News
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 23, 2023

"There was no official confirmation of the report by Alexei Venediktov, the well-connected former head of the now-defunct Ekho Moskvy radio station.

Venediktov on his #Telegram channel said #Surovikin had been removed by official decree, without providing any further details." #Ukraine #UkraineWar

Prominent journalist says #Russia's Surovikin dismissed as head of aerospace forces
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/prominent-journalist-says-russias-surovikin-dismissed-head-aerospace-forces-2023-08-22/

Prominent journalist says Russia's Surovikin dismissed as head of aerospace forces

A prominent Russian journalist said on Tuesday that General Sergei Surovikin, former commander of Moscow's war effort in Ukraine, had been dismissed as head of the country's aerospace forces.

Reuters
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 23, 2023

"For years, Baltic leaders tried to warn their #NATO allies that #Russia posed a threat. As far back as 2007, #Estonia became one of the first countries targeted by a massive cyberattack. Authorities there had removed a 1947 monument honoring the Soviet Army as World War II liberators of Tallinn. The decision sparked protests by Russian speakers, and before long, Estonia’s internet became mysteriously paralyzed." #UkraineWar #Ukraine

Opinion: Russia’s uneasy neighbors https://edition.cnn.com/2023/08/23/opinions/russia-neighbors-baltics-latvia-estonia-lithuania-ghitis/index.html

Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 23, 2023

"Letting the #UkraineWar overshadow the struggle of #Belarus’s beleaguered opposition movement is playing into Alexander #Lukashenko’s hands, Sviatlana #Tsikhanouskaya tells the Guardian" #Ukraine #Russia

‘Belarus’s people are still resisting’: exiled leader calls for west’s support
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/aug/23/belarus-people-still-resisting-exiled-leader-sviatlana-tsikhanouskaya-calls-for-wests-support

‘Belarus’s people are still resisting’: exiled leader calls for west’s support

Letting the Ukraine war overshadow Belarus’s beleaguered opposition movement is playing into Alexander Lukashenko’s hands, says Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

The Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 24, 2023

"#JoeBiden has strongly suggested Vladimir #Putin’s involvement in the apparent death of Yevgeny #Prigozhin in a plane crash, as Ukrainian officials interpreted the incident as a warning to Russian 'elites' and flowers were laid for the late #Wagner chief outside the organisation’s #StPetersburg headquarters." #Russia #Ukraine

Biden points finger at Putin as Prigozhin’s reported death seen as a warning to ‘elites’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/24/wagner-boss-yevgeny-prigozhin-reported-killed-death-russia-biden-suggests-putin

Biden points finger at Putin as Prigozhin’s reported death seen as a warning to ‘elites’

Joe Biden ‘not surprised’ by death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner founder killed in plane crash, while Kremlin and Russian president himself stay silent

The Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 24, 2023

"If confirmed, #Norway would become the third nation after the #Netherlands and #Denmark to announce donations of #F16 jets to #Ukraine." #UkraineWar

Norway will donate combat aircraft to Ukraine, reports Norwegian broadcaster TV2
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/aug/24/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-wagner-yevgeny-prigozhin-plane-crash-moscow-putin?page=with:block-64e72c078f08a1ac55462121#block-64e72c078f08a1ac55462121

Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin silent on reported death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin in jet crash

Head of mercenary group attempted to topple Russia’s military leadership in June; plane ‘showed no signs of problems until drop 30 seconds before crash’

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 24, 2023

"#Sweden should prepare to send #JAS39Gripen fighter jets to #Ukraine to help the country defend against the #RussianInvasion, although the Nordic nation must first complete its own #Nato accession process, Sweden’s opposition leader said on Thursday." #Gripen #UkraineWar #Gripens4UA

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/aug/24/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-wagner-yevgeny-prigozhin-plane-crash-moscow-putin?page=with:block-64e721458f08f3273b0853f8#block-64e721458f08f3273b0853f8

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Putin confirms Prigozhin death; Pentagon says surface-to-air missile claim is ‘inaccurate’ – as it happened

Russian president says former head of Wagner made ‘serious mistakes’. This live blog is now closed

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 24, 2023

The way it was done, there could be nothing "accidental" about it. It felt like an act of desperation and the wrong move to me. #Russia #Ukraine

#Prigozhin's presumed death will make #Wagner group a bigger threat and follows 'pattern'
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/aug/24/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-wagner-yevgeny-prigozhin-plane-crash-moscow-putin?page=with:block-64e734a28f08590bcc98cefe#block-64e734a28f08590bcc98cefe

Russia-Ukraine war live: Yevgeny Prigozhin’s presumed death will make Wagner group a bigger threat, says Polish PM

Mercenary group now likely to come under Russian president Vladimir Putin’s control, says Mateusz Morawiecki, after its boss’s plane crashed

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 25, 2023

"Milley, who is #Catholic, afterwards told reporters traveling with him that the visit meant a great deal to him, according to Milley’s spokesperson, Colonel Dave Butler.

The general, who is visiting several European countries, said the Pope was deeply concerned about the loss of life in #Ukraine, particularly of civilians, since #Russia invaded in February 2022."

#PopeFrancis discusses #UkraineWar and peace with US military chief
https://www.rappler.com/world/global-affairs/pope-francis-discusses-ukraine-war-with-united-states-military-chief/

Pope Francis discusses Ukraine war and peace with US military chief

General Mark Milley, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff who is Catholic, told reporters that the visit meant a great deal to him

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Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 25, 2023

#Russia #Ukraine #UkraineWar

#US imposes sanctions on 13 people and entities over forced deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/aug/25/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-ukrainian-drones-launched-over-crimea-says-russia-us-to-train-f-16-pilots-in-october?page=with:block-64e8401d8f08a1ac55462b68#block-64e8401d8f08a1ac55462b68

Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘highly likely’ Yevgeny Prigozhin is dead, says UK

UK’s Ministry of Defence says, despite lack of definitive proof, it is likely the Wagner mercenary boss was on the crashed plane

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 26, 2023

"#ORIKHIV AREA, #Ukraine, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces believe they have broken through the most difficult line of Russian defences in the south and will now be able to advance more quickly, a commander fighting in the south told Reuters." #UkraineWar

Ukraine will speed up advance on southern front -commander
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-will-speed-up-advance-southern-front-commander-2023-08-26/

Ukraine will speed up advance on southern front -commander

Ukrainian forces believe they have broken through the most difficult line of Russian defences in the south and will now be able to advance more quickly, a commander fighting in the south told Reuters.

Reuters
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 29, 2023

"The #Vatican sought to defend #PopeFrancis on Tuesday after the pontiff sparked fury in #Ukraine by praising #Russia's imperial rulers — a history President Vladimir #Putin has invoked to justify his ongoing war.

The #Kremlin delighted in the controversy, which stemmed from comments Francis made to a group of young Russians urging them to see themselves as the heirs of a 'great' empire."

Vatican defends pope's praise of 'great' Russian empire after fury in Ukraine
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/pope-francis-praise-russian-empire-ukraine-putin-rcna102283

Pope Francis praises Russian empire, sparking Ukraine fury

The Vatican defended Pope Francis after he sparked fury in Ukraine by praising Russia's imperial rulers, who President Vladimir Putin invoked to justify his war.

NBC News
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 30, 2023

Planes in Russian city of #Pskov hit by drones

A #DroneAttack on the city of Pskov in northwestern #Russia has damaged four heavy transport planes, state media reported early on Wednesday, amid reports of explosions in regions south of #Moscow. | #UkraineWar #Ukraine
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/aug/30/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-drone-attacks-russian-planes-pskov-black-sea-boats?page=with:block-64ee8afd8f08b9a6738aa15d#block-64ee8afd8f08b9a6738aa15d

Russia-Ukraine war live: planes in Russian city of Pskov hit by drones; Russia claims Ukrainian vessels ‘destroyed’ in Black Sea

Four heavy transport planes damaged in Pskov, state media report; Russian military claims to have destroyed four Ukrainian military boats, killing up to 50 troops

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 31, 2023

"A critical juncture has been reached in #Ukraine’s months-long counteroffensive. After weeks of difficult battles, Ukrainian forces have slowly edged south in the #Zaporizhia region, taking hamlet after hamlet as Russian forces try to keep them at bay." #UkraineWar #Russia

Ukraine’s months-long #counteroffensive at the crossroads
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/8/31/ukraines-months-long-counteroffensive-at-the-crossroads

Ukraine’s months-long counteroffensive at the crossroads

Al Jazeera’s Defence Editor Alex Gatopoulos explains how Ukraine’s troops appear to be nearing a breakthrough.

Al Jazeera
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Aug 31, 2023

#Ukraine’s foreign minister, #DmytroKuleba, has hit out at critics of #Kyiv’s tactics in its counteroffensive against #Russia’s invasion, saying they were spitting in the faces of Ukrainian soldiers and should “shut up”. #UkraineWar

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/aug/31/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-zelenskiy-corruption-military-medical-exemptions-moscow-drone-down?page=with:block-64f072a88f083bb275c21bd5#block-64f072a88f083bb275c21bd5

Russia-Ukraine war live: critics of counteroffensive are ‘spitting in the faces of soldiers’, says Kyiv

Ukraine’s foreign minister also says critics of the offensive’s slow progress should ‘shut up’

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]

#TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Multiple air defense missile systems deployed by #Russia on two disputed islands off northern #Japan in 2020 have been moved off the isles, an analysis of satellite images showed #Thursday, raising the possibility that Moscow is repurposing weapons from its Far East for use in the war against #Ukraine. #UkraineWar #NorthernTerritories #SouthernKurils

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230831/p2g/00m/0in/086000c

Russia has moved missiles off isles disputed with Japan: expert - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Multiple air defense missile systems deployed by Russia on two disputed islands off northern Japan in 2020 have been moved off the is

The Mainichi
Aug 31, 2023 at 5:00pmWeb
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 2, 2023

In 2021, when Muratov co-received the #NobelPeacePrize, he dedicated the award to #NovayaGazeta’s “fallen” journalists who “gave up their lives for their profession”.

Since 2000, Novaya Gazeta has seen six of its journalists and contributors killed, including investigative reporter #AnnaPolitkovskaya, who was shot dead in #Moscow on President Vladimir #Putin’s birthday. #Ukraine

#Russia adds #Nobel prize-winning journalist #DmitryMuratov to list of ‘foreign agents’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/02/russia-adds-nobel-prize-winning-journalist-dmitry-muratov-to-list-of-foreign-agents

Russia adds Nobel prize-winning journalist Dmitry Muratov to list of ‘foreign agents’

Editor of Novaya Gazeta accused of using foreign platforms to spread ‘opinions aimed at forming a negative attitude towards Russia’

The Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 2, 2023

"A by-product of #uranium enrichment, depleted uranium is used for #ammunition because its extreme density gives rounds the ability to easily penetrate armor plating and self-ignite in a searing cloud of dust and metal.

While depleted uranium is #radioactive, it is considerably less so than naturally occurring uranium, although particles can linger for a considerable time." #UkraineWar

Exclusive-US to send controversial depleted-uranium munitions to #Ukraine -sources
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/exclusive-us-to-send-controversial-depleted-uranium-munitions-to-ukraine-sources/ar-AA1g7nbt

MSN

Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 3, 2023

"#Armenia's security architecture was 99.999% linked to #Russia, including when it came to the procurement of arms and ammunition.

But today we see that Russia itself is in need of weapons, arms and ammunition (for the war in #Ukraine) and in this situation it's understandable that even if it wishes so, the Russian Federation cannot meet Armenia's security needs."

Armenian PM says depending solely on Russia for security was 'strategic mistake'
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/armenian-pm-says-depending-solely-russia-security-was-strategic-mistake-2023-09-03/

Armenian PM says depending solely on Russia for security was 'strategic mistake'

Armenia's prime minister has said his country's policy of solely relying on Russia to guarantee its security was a strategic mistake because Moscow has been unable to deliver and is in the process of winding down its role in the wider region.

Reuters
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 4, 2023

"But #Russia's slide and #Indonesia's ascent are both driven in large part by the same thing: people. Russia is suffering from acute brain drain while Indonesia's labor force is growing," the Council wrote.

"In particular, Indonesia's educated professional class is growing while Russia's is shrinking." #UkraineWar #Ukraine #TootSEA

Russia's massive #BrainDrain is ravaging the #economy - these stunning figures show why it will soon be smaller than Indonesia's
https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-economy-brain-drain-labor-shortage-workforce-exodus-capital-flight-2023-9

Russia's brain drain is ravaging the economy - these figures show how

By some estimates, 86% of those who have left Russia are under the age of 45, and 80% have a college education.

Insider
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 4, 2023

In his resignation letter, #Reznikov provided an overview of his 22 months in the post, praising #Ukraine’s fierce wartime resistance against Russian forces and his ministry’s lobbying efforts to secure vital military aid from the west, Reuters reported. #UkraineWar

Ukraine's defence minister submits resignation letter
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/sep/04/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-izmail-port-attack-putin-erdogan-talks-wheat?page=with:block-64f5845d8f083bb275c243b9#block-64f5845d8f083bb275c243b9

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia launches attack on port of Izmail; Ukraine’s defence minister submits resignation letter

Odesa governor says 17 drones shot down but buildings also hit; Putin and Erdoğan to hold talks on reviving grain deal

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 4, 2023

Superficially, the roughly 24,000 active-duty personnel in the Swedish armed forces might not seem a major addition to a defensive alliance already estimated to draw on more than 3.5 million personnel. But that would overlook #Sweden’s decades of ‘armed neutrality,’ which has left the country far better equipped than most its size. #Ukraine #Russia

When Sweden Officially Joins #NATO, It Will Bring More Than Meatballs to the Table
https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a44546660/what-sweden-joining-nato-means/

When Sweden Officially Joins NATO, It Will Bring More Than Meatballs to the Table

The country may have a small population, but it’s rich in military resources.

Popular Mechanics
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 4, 2023

Ukrainian attacks are being carefully managed to minimize casualties, which is proving successful but also making it possible for the Russians to reset their defensive lines, said Matthew Ford, associate professor in war studies at the Swedish Defence University in Stockholm. #UkraineWar

A shake-up and a breakthrough? #Ukraine's #counteroffensive is at a key moment
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/ukraine-replaces-defense-minister-troops-breach-russian-defensive-line-rcna103228

Ukraine replaces defense minister; troops breach Russian defensive line

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov submitted his resignation on Monday in a shake-up that comes as the military breached Russia's first defensive line in the south.

NBC News
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 5, 2023

The Gepard is a potent killer of helicopters, low flying SU-25 bombers and Iranian shahed drones. This is big news.

"The German Defence Ministry noted that the construction of a production line for the manufacture of ammunition was successfully completed in an ambitious time frame, which made it possible to carry out the first delivery of a five-figure number of shells to #Ukraine." #UkraineWar

#Germany Delivers First Batch of Newly Produced #Gepard Shells to Ukraine
https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/5/7168819/

Germany Delivers First Batch of Newly Produced Gepard Shells to Ukraine

Germany has sent Ukraine ammunition just produced at the restored production line for Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns.

European Pravda
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 5, 2023

"At the end of August, #Ukraine declared it had finally managed to pierce #Russia’s first line of defence after retaking the small village of #Robotyne in Ukraine’s south. This key advance coincided with a Russian mercenary group’s threat to stop fighting on Russia’s behalf and could be a sign of more anti-Kremlin sentiment brewing among those fighting for Moscow. #UkraineWar

Another Russian mercenary group shows discontent with the Kremlin: ‘A sign of more to come’
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230904-another-russian-mercenary-group-shows-discontent-with-the-kremlin-a-sign-of-more-to-come

Another Russian mercenary group shows discontent with the Kremlin: ‘A sign of more to come’

At the end of August, Ukraine declared it had finally managed to pierce Russia’s first line of defence after retaking the small village of Robotyne in Ukraine’s south. This key advance coincided with a Russian mercenary group’s threat to stop fighting on Russia’s behalf on the front lines of the village and could be a sign of more anti-Kremlin sentiment brewing among those fighting for Moscow.

FRANCE 24
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 5, 2023

"Russia-based recruiters are targeting Cuban nationals online for the war in #Ukraine, promising them lucrative military contracts, help with relocating to #Russia and even citizenship for them and their families, according to an investigation by The Moscow Times’ Russian service." #UkraineWar

Russia-Based Recruiters Lure Cubans to Fight in Ukraine with Promises of Money, Citizenship
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/09/05/russian-recruiters-lure-cubans-to-fight-in-ukraine-with-promises-of-money-citizenship-a82360

Russia-Based Recruiters Lure Cubans to Fight in Ukraine with Promises of Money, Citizenship

Russia-based recruiters are targeting Cuban nationals online for the war in Ukraine, promising them lucrative military contracts, help with relocating to Russia and even citizenship for them and their families, according to an investigation by The Moscow Times’ Russian service.  In a rare accusation against longtime ally Moscow, Cuban authorities announced Tuesday that they had identified an alleged human trafficking ring aimed at recruiting its citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine.  The Moscow Times’ Russian service found several social media groups in which Cuban men are recruited to fight in Ukraine.

The Moscow Times
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 6, 2023

“With the introduction of #LTAMDS, #Poland will become the first country after the #US to complement the combat-proven Patriot with LTAMDS which provides extended range and full, 360-degree coverage to detect and defend against complex, highly coordinated, multi-threat attack scenarios.” - Raytheon Land & Air Defense Systems President Tom Laliberty
#Russia #Ukraine #PatriotMissile #AirDefense

Poland Orders LTAMDS Radars, Patriot Launchers From US
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/09/06/poland-orders-ltamds-patriot-us/?expand_article=1

Poland Orders LTAMDS Radars, Patriot Launchers From US

Poland has signed an agreement to purchase 12 Lower-Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors (LTAMDS) and 48 Patriot surface-to-air missile launchers from the US. The foreign military sale supports the Po

The Defense Post
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 6, 2023

This is going to be interesting, he's a Crimean Tatar - a Turkic ethnic group and nation native to #Crimea.

#Russia

#RustemUmerov has made comments after #Ukraine’s parliament voted to approve him as defence minister on Wednesday
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/sep/06/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-russian-strikes-izmail-port-moscow-downs-drone-attack-bryansk?page=with:block-64f86aff8f08229294ee390e#block-64f86aff8f08229294ee390e

Russia-Ukraine war live: child among at least 16 people killed in Russian attack on a market in eastern Ukraine, says Zelenskiy

Ukrainian president condemns attack on the city of Kostiantynivka and says ‘Russian evil’ must be defeated

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 7, 2023

As one #EU diplomat put it: “It is one of life’s ironies that the countries holding the cards in energy are sometimes ones who are at best unreliable partners and at worst future enemies.” #Russia #Ukraine

#Europe has dodged #Putin’s gas bullet. But it’s still thirsty for cheap energy https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/07/europe/european-energy-security-russia-ukraine-china-cmd-intl/index.html

Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 8, 2023

But now, things are changing.

"#India and #Russia are Cold War-era partners. After mediating peace between India and #Pakistan to end their 1965 war, the #SovietUnion deployed cruisers and destroyers in New Delhi’s defence after the #UnitedStates sent a threatening warship into the #BayOfBengal during the 1971 war between the South Asian neighbours." #Ukraine

G20 Summit: Is India breaking up with Russia?
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/9/8/g20-summit-is-india-breaking-up-with-russia?traffic_source=rss&utm_source=press.coop

G20 Summit: Is India breaking up with Russia?

As Putin stays in Moscow, India-Russia ties are in decline, while New Delhi’s bond with the West gets tighter.

Al Jazeera
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 8, 2023

#Moscow aims to disrupt #Ukraine’s ability to export grain to world markets with a sustained campaign of attacks targeting Ukrainian #Danube ports, and has attacked the port of #Izmail four times this week, Ukrainian officials say. #UkraineWar

Proximity of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Danube ports stirs fear in #NATO member #Romania
https://apnews.com/article/romania-ukraine-russia-attacks-danube-ports-4b1b0e2b9aab3893063352e8f3a85bf8

Proximity of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Danube ports stirs fear in NATO member Romania

The discovery of drone debris on Romanian territory this week has left some local residents fearing that the war in neighboring Ukraine could spread into their country, as Russian forces bombard Ukrainian ports just across the Danube River from NATO-member Romania. Ukrainian officials say that Russia has attacked the Ukrainian port of Izmail four times this week. Romanian officials say apparent drone debris has been found across from Izmail near the Romanian village of Plauru. They say the debris didn’t pose a threat, but it has left residents uneasy. Plauru resident Daniela Tanase says that drone attacks on Izmail this week have made her feel as though the war has come to her village.

AP News
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 8, 2023

Harsh language is all Russia has left. Everything else is tied up by the #UkraineWar.

"In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry listed these as Yerevan's decisions to sign up to the #InternationalCriminalCourt and to host a military exercise with the #UnitedStates, as well as a visit to #Ukraine by the Armenian prime minister's wife to deliver humanitarian aid."

#Russia issues 'harsh' protest to Armenia over range of 'unfriendly' action
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-issues-harsh-protest-armenia-over-range-unfriendly-actions-2023-09-08/

Russia issues 'harsh' protest to Armenia over range of 'unfriendly' actions

Russia on Friday summoned the Armenian ambassador for a "harsh" protest about a list of what it termed "unfriendly steps", the latest sign of strain between Moscow and the small ex-Soviet republic in a region Russia considers its back yard.

Reuters
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 10, 2023

"The softening of the language is a further signal that as #JoeBiden faces an election year, #Ukraine is perceptibly slipping down his list of foreign policy priorities as the need grows to nurture alliances to contain #China in the #IndoPacific." #UnitedStates

Watered-down #G20 statement on Ukraine is sign of #India’s growing influence
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/10/watered-down-g20-statement-on-ukraine-is-sign-of-indias-growing-influence?utm_source=press.coop

Watered-down G20 statement on Ukraine is sign of India’s growing influence

Joe Biden’s need to nurture alliances to contain China sees Ukraine perceptibly slipping down list of priorities

The Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 11, 2023

"#SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- A special train believed to be carrying North Korean leader #KimJongUn appears to have departed for #Russia, South Korean government officials said Monday, amid concerns that #Pyongyang and #Moscow could advance arms negotiations." #NorthKorea #Ukraine #UkraineWar

N. Korean leader's special train appears to have departed for Russia: officials
https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230910002652325

Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 13, 2023

#VonDerLeyen said that the #EU must prepare to grow to more than 30 members, the Associated Press reports. #Ukraine, #Moldova and countries in the western #Balkans are among those in line.

#EU chief announces major review saying the bloc should grow to over 30 members
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/sep/13/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-sevastopol-shipyard-fire-crimea-missile-attack-injuries?page=with:block-650189cd8f08cf50e1613c5f#block-650189cd8f08cf50e1613c5f

Russia-Ukraine war live: Kim Jong-un pledges to support Moscow ‘in fight against imperialism’; Crimea shipyard hit

North Korea’s ‘first priority’ is its relations with Russia, Kim tells Putin; Russian officials say two ships damaged in Sevastopol attack

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 13, 2023

The blogger, Rybar, said that the missiles were launched from #Su24M aircraft over the #BlackSea. Rybar said air defenses, including a #PantsirS1, had brought down seven missiles, but added that “unfortunately, three #StormShadow missiles reached their target: the landing ship Minsk and the submarine Rostov-on-Don, which were in dry dock, received varying degrees of damage. #Ukraine #Russia

10 #CruiseMissiles launched at Russian shipyard, #Moscow military blogger says
https://edition.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-09-13-23/h_a5cebafcb7e16cd703aed524b6d66eee

September 13, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin met at a Russian space center Wednesday. US officials have warned Putin could use the summit to seek arms for his invasion of Ukraine.

CNN
Show threadcowboybanjobiker 🤠🪕🚴Sep 8, 2023
@Norobiik Modi is playing all sides.
Show threadDamnKimberleeSep 5, 2023
@Norobiik lure them to be second class Cannon fodder.
Show threadfnord99Sep 4, 2023
@Norobiik "carefully managed to minimize casualties" how do you know that? Available sources show Ukrainian losses as very close to Russian ones. (NB Russian population is more than 4 times the Ukrainian one). It's full on carnage and within Spring the scarcity of soldiers will be the biggest problem for Ukraine. Together with the drop of US support around November 2024...
Show threadNafnlaus 🇮🇸 🇺🇦Sep 4, 2023
@Norobiik They'll be a great addition. They have a lot of real weak points in their military, but also a lot of real strong points. NATO membership will allow allies to fill in Sweden's weak spots, while benefiting NATO from Sweden's strong points.
Show threadtestingSep 4, 2023
@Norobiik armenia has one more unreliable regional friend: iran ...
Show threadJoe WeinSep 2, 2023
@Norobiik The primary health hazard from depleted uranium after use is not the radioactivity but its toxicity as a heavy metal. OTOH, lead which is also used for munitions is actually *more* toxic, which is why it has a lower threshold limit value than uranium.