Putin bluffing on threats of retaliation, says Zelenskyy
Monday, 19 August 2024 () The Kremlin's threats of retaliation are a bluff, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed, with his country's forces now said to be in control of 90 settlements in the Russian border region of Kursk.
Zelenskyy says supply of new air defence systems to Ukraine is being "discussed" with allies, as further evacuations are underway in Russia's Kursk region. On 6 August, Ukrainian forces made a push into the region, seizing villages and taking hundreds of prisoners.
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In a surprising turn of events, a German MP is calling for Ukraine to pay compensation for the Nord Stream sabotage, amid controversial reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may have initially approved the operation. This demand has ignited a firestorm of debate and tension between Ukraine and Germany, raising questions about the broader implications for international relations and accountability in the ongoing conflict.
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Zelenskyy says that Ukrainian forces control 92 settlements in the Kursk region and that troops have captured the largest number of Russian prisoners in a single operation.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-nation tour from August 21 to 23, visiting Poland and Ukraine. His trip to Poland, the first by an Indian PM in 45 years, marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and will include meetings with President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Modi expressed hopes for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict. His visit to Ukraine, the first in about 30 years, aims to balance India's ties with Russia and Ukraine amid ongoing tensions.
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Russian President Putin and Chechen leader Kadyrov inspected Chechen troops preparing to fight in Ukraine at a university in Chechnya. Putin praised the troops' courage, while Kadyrov said Chechnya sent over 47,000 troops, including 19,000 volunteers. Before this, Putin visited Beslan, site of a 2004 school siege. Putin said Russia faces enemies trying to destabilize the country, vowing to punish "criminals" in Kursk and Donbas who invaded Russian territory. Russian forces continue advances in eastern Ukraine.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the city of Beslan to honor the victims of the 2004 school terror attack that claimed 334 lives, including many children. In a deeply emotional moment, Putin knelt at the City of Angels Cemetery, where most of the victims are buried, laying red roses in their memory. The Beslan siege, one of the most tragic events in modern Russian history, continues to resonate deeply across the nation. Putin's visit highlights the lasting pain of the tragedy and the importance of remembering those lost.
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Authorities in Kyiv have refused to discuss any peace agreement with the Kremlin unless it involves the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from all occupied areas, including the Crimean peninsula.
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Kremlin opponent Ilya Yashin, who was recently released in a massive prisoner exchange, spoke to Euronews about his time in Russian prison and told us what will bring Putin down.
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Russian Su-34 jet conducted an airstrike on a Ukrainian command post in Glukhov, Sumy Region, using glide bombs. The attack targeted the 47th Mechanized Brigade, reportedly killing numerous Ukrainian troops and officers. Footage shows a massive explosion at the site. This occurred as Ukraine conducts an offensive in nearby Kursk Region, aiming to create a buffer zone. Russia claims significant Ukrainian losses in the ongoing offensive, including troops and equipment, while labeling the incursion as terrorist activity.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Azerbaijan for a critical state visit aimed at strengthening ties with the oil-rich nation. His visit comes at a tense moment, as Ukrainian forces intensify their offensive in Russia's Kursk region. During the two-day trip, Putin is expected to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation and bolster regional alliances. The visit underscores Russia's efforts to reinforce its strategic partnerships and secure its influence amid escalating conflicts on multiple fronts.
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