The battle for Pokrovsk - why Russia wants to capture this key Ukrainian city

VIDEO| Putin’s Men Claim Major Victory Near Pokrovsk | Ukrainian Leopard Tank Destroyed

Russian forces have claimed a significant victory near the strategic city of Pokrovsk in Donbass, successfully capturing fortified Ukrainian positions after a fierce assault. A video released by Russia's Ministry of Defense shows the destruction of a German-made Leopard tank, hit by a missile strike. Drone footage captures the devastating moment as the missile strikes the Ukrainian tank, followed by the collapse of a nearby shelter. The attack also involved suicide drones targeting deep trenches and dugout shelters. Despite heavy casualties on both sides, Russian troops have made substantial progress, intensifying the threat to the already vulnerable Pokrovsk. The city remains a crucial supply hub for Ukrainian defenses but is increasingly under pressure from Russian advances. #PokrovskVictory #RussianAdvances #UkrainianResistance #LeopardTankDestroyed #DonbassWar #PutinsTroops #UkrainianFrontlines #MilitaryVictory #MissileStrike #SuicideDrones #WarInUkraine #DonbassConflict #UkrainianCasualties #RussianOffensive #TankDestruction Also Read From Russia With Love: 7-Foot-Tall 'Muscular Baba' Draws Attention In Maha Kumbh With His Chiselled Physique :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/from-russia-with-love-7-foot-tall-muscular-baba-draws-attention-in-maha-kumbh-with-his-chiselled-4045243.html?ref=DMDesc After Latest Death, India Seeks Release of Citizens In Russian Military Forces :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/after-latest-death-india-seeks-release-of-citizens-in-russian-military-forces-4042229.html?ref=DMDesc Russia Warns of Severe Environmental Damage from Oil Spill in Kerch Strait Cleanup Efforts :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-environmental-damage-oil-tankers-cleanup-011-4031223.html?ref=DMDesc

Russia Vs Ukraine Epic Tank Showdown: Explosive Video of Tanks Head On Warfare | Guess Who Wins...

In a rare and intense tank-on-tank battle near Pokrovsk, Donetsk People's Republic, Russian forces clashed with Ukrainian armored units, resulting in one Ukrainian tank being destroyed. The confrontation occurred as part of a Russian convoy advancing towards a wooded area on the outskirts of the village. The battle escalated quickly as both sides fired at each other, missing initially, but a Russian tank landed several direct hits on the leading Ukrainian tank, causing it to catch fire and become inoperative. The second Ukrainian tank retreated but was later hunted down and destroyed by FPV kamikaze drones. This dramatic video showcases the rare occurrence of direct tank combat amidst the heavy use of drones, marking a rare but significant escalation in tank warfare in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. #TankBattle #DonbassCombat #RussianTanks #UkrainianTanks #TankOnTank #DonetskConflict #MilitaryClash #RussiaUkraineWar #ArmorBattle #DonbassSkirmish #TankWar #FPVDrones #WarInUkraine #HeavyCombat #ExplosiveBattle Also Read Explained | Declining Support For Ukraine In Europe: What’s Behind The Shift? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-declining-support-for-ukraine-in-europe-what-s-behind-the-shift-4027415.html?ref=DMDesc 9/11 Like Attack Takes Place In Russia; All Flights At Kazan Airport Suspended :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/9-11-like-attack-takes-place-in-russia-all-flights-at-kazan-airport-suspended-011-4022565.html?ref=DMDesc NATO Chief Visits Bulgaria to Inspect Joint Military Unit and Urges Enhanced Support for Ukraine :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nato-chief-inspects-joint-military-unit-bulgaria-support-ukraine-011-4021049.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.102~GR.125~

Donetsk Falls to Putin’s Men: Russia’s Tsentr Group Capture Novoolenovka; Russian Tricolor Raised

In a significant advancement in the ongoing conflict, Russian forces have successfully liberated Novoolenovka, a strategic settlement in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). Units from the Tsentr Group of Forces pushed forward in the Krasnoarmeysk direction, overpowering Ukrainian resistance and securing the area. As part of this victory, Russian troops raised the Russian tricolor flag over the liberated settlement, marking another milestone in Russia's efforts to secure control over the Donetsk region. The successful operation comes amid ongoing military operations in the region, reinforcing Russia's territorial gains in the eastern Ukraine conflict. #Donetsk #PutinsMen #TsentrGroup #Novoolenovka #RussianVictory #DonetskPeoplesRepublic #RussiaLiberates #RussianTricolor #UkraineConflict #Krasnoarmeysk #RussianTroops #MilitaryAdvancement #DonetskLiberation #UkraineResistance #RussianMilitary

Russian forces make progress amid record-high losses across Ukraine's Donetsk region

As 2024 nears its end, Moscow troops continue to make steady progress across the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk, moving in on the towns of Pokrovsk and appearing to be closing in on Kurakhove further south.

Russian troops close in on eastern Ukraine's Pokrovsk

Russian troops are closing in on Pokrovsk from the east and south. According to different sources, Russian forces are between 1-3 km away from the city's logistics hub on the western edge of Ukraine's Donetsk region.

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Global leaders expressed mixed reactions to Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration. Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized peace through strength, while NATO highlighted increased defense spending. Israel’s Netanyahu celebrated a stronger alliance, and India’s Modi expressed enthusiasm for renewed collaboration. EU and Germany emphasized transatlantic ties, while Canada highlighted economic partnership amid tariff concerns. Trump’s return reignites international focus on diplomacy, alliances, and shared prosperity across the globe. #TrumpReturn #WorldReacts #GlobalLeaders #TrumpInauguration #PeaceThroughStrength #USAlliances #IsraelUS #NATOStrategy #IndiaUSFriendship #EUUSPartnership #TransatlanticRelations #TrumpPolicy #InternationalFocus #USGlobalLeadership #UkrainePeace #CanadaUSPartnership #TrumpGlobalImpact #DiplomacyMatters #SecondTermTrump #GlobalCooperation

Davos attendees watch Donald Trump's inauguration at Ukraine House watch party

Attendees at Ukraine-related events at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, gathered to listen to US President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech.

Putin Congratulates Trump Ahead of 2025 Inauguration:Talks on Ukraine, Nuclear Arms, Potential Peace

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his congratulations and expressed a willingness to discuss key global issues, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and nuclear arms. With the conflict in Ukraine escalating, Putin's message signals an openness to dialogue with the incoming U.S. administration, raising expectations for potential shifts in foreign policy. Watch as these global leaders prepare for talks that could shape international relations in the coming years. #trumpinaugurationlive #trumpoathceremony #trumpoath #inaugurationday #trumpnews #usa #live #donaldtrump #uspresident #donaldtrumpspeech #trump #trumpinauguration #usatoday #usnews #trumpoath #oathceremony

Trump Jr. Mocks Zelensky for ‘Begging’ for Donald Trump’s Inauguration Invite | ‘He’s a Weirdo’

Donald Trump Jr. claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky unofficially asked for an invitation to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration three times, only to be refused each time. Mocking Zelensky’s comments about not attending, Trump Jr. called him a "weirdo." This incident highlights tensions in US-Ukraine relations, especially regarding Trump’s stance on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. #TrumpJr #Zelensky #InaugurationInvite #TrumpVsZelensky #USUkraineRelations #LexFridmanInterview #TrumpInauguration #USPolitics #ZelenskySnubbed #UkraineWar #UkraineConflict #USForeignPolicy #DonaldTrump #TrumpFamily #InternationalRelations #ZelenskyRequests #TrumpJrClaims #TrumpUkraine #PresidentialInauguration #PoliticalTension #ZelenskySnub ~HT.318~ED.346~

Russia jails three Navalny lawyers for 'extremism' in a crackdown of dissent

Three lawyers who represented late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were sentenced to up to 5,5 years in prison. A verdict that reflects escalating Kremlin repression.

Trump and Putin May Meet in Switzerland to End the War | A Breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine Conflict?

Amid escalating global pressure to resolve the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Switzerland is prepared to host a pivotal meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump. The Swiss government has expressed its readiness to support any diplomatic efforts aimed at a peaceful resolution, though it is awaiting a formal request to initiate such talks. This comes after Trump announced preparations for a potential summit with Putin, emphasizing the need to end the war. The Kremlin has shown a willingness to meet without preconditions, fueling hopes for a breakthrough. Switzerland, known for its neutral stance, could provide the ideal setting for these high-stakes discussions that may determine the future of the Ukraine crisis #TrumpPutinMeeting #SwitzerlandPeaceTalks #RussiaUkraineConflict #PutinTrumpSummit #EndTheWar #UkraineCrisis #RussiaPeaceTalks #TrumpDiplomacy #UkraineResolution #GlobalPeaceEffort #RussiaUkrainePeace #TrumpPutinDiplomacy #NeutralGround #PeaceNegotiations #UkraineWarEnd Also Read Explained | Declining Support For Ukraine In Europe: What’s Behind The Shift? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-declining-support-for-ukraine-in-europe-what-s-behind-the-shift-4027415.html?ref=DMDesc The World Holds Its Breath: What Will Be The Consequences Of Russia's ICBM Attack? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/the-world-holds-its-breath-what-will-be-the-consequences-of-russias-icbm-attack-3994339.html?ref=DMDesc 1,000th Day Of The Russia-Ukraine War: Putin's New Nuclear Doctrine - A Bold Shift? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/1000th-day-of-the-russia-ukraine-war-putins-new-nuclear-doctrine-a-bold-shift-3991615.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.334~

Will Russia's Putin Buy Greenland & Canada Before Trump | Kremlin Reacts To 'Non-Stop Blabbering'

Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, a new wave of speculation has emerged regarding former U.S. President Donald Trump's previous statements about buying Greenland. Now, rumors suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin could be eyeing similar acquisitions, with some claiming he may purchase both Greenland and parts of Canada. As global political debates intensify, the Kremlin has issued a sharp response to Trump’s ongoing remarks, dismissing them as "non-stop blabbering." #PutinGreenland #TrumpGreenland #KremlinResponse #PutinCanada #GeopoliticalTensions #TrumpBlabbering #GreenlandAcquisition #RussiaInArctic #PutinPowerMove #TrumpSpeculation #CanadaGreenland #PutinTrumpRivalry #ArcticResources #RussiaUSAConflict #GreenlandPurchase Also Read Who Owns Greenland? What's There? Can US President-Elect Trump's Ambition Take Shape? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/who-owns-greenland-whats-there-can-us-president-elect-trumps-ambition-take-shape-4037537.html?ref=DMDesc Is Trump Readying Himself For An Epic Failure In His Second Stint As US President? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/is-trump-readying-himself-for-an-epic-failure-in-his-second-stint-as-us-president-4036983.html?ref=DMDesc Trudeau Rejects Trump’s Annexation Threat; Poilievre Vows To Strengthen Canada :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trudeau-rejects-trump-s-annexation-threat-poilievre-vows-to-strengthen-canada-4036629.html?ref=DMDesc

Moldova accuses Russia of provoking crisis in Transnistria

On the first day of the new year, Moscow halted gas supplies to Moldova's pro-Russian separatist territory. For Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean, the Kremlin aims to destabilise the pro-European government in Chisinau.

Moscow Shuts Door on Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan: Putin’s Aide Claims No Grounds for Ending Conflict

The Kremlin has dismissed any immediate prospects of peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov declaring that there are "no grounds" for ending hostilities. While Russia claims to remain open to negotiations, it accuses Ukraine of showing no willingness to engage. Peskov reaffirmed that Moscow will continue its military operations, citing battlefield gains as evidence of its advancing position. #RussiaUkraineConflict #KremlinStance #UkraineWar #PeaceTalksBlocked #ZelenskyPeacePlan #PutinStrategy #NoEndInSight #RussiaUkraineWar2024 #BattlefieldGains #UkraineCrisis #NeutralUkraine #GeopoliticalTensions #ConflictResolution #UkraineRussiaStalemate #GlobalSecurity Also Read Explained | Declining Support For Ukraine In Europe: What’s Behind The Shift? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-declining-support-for-ukraine-in-europe-what-s-behind-the-shift-4027415.html?ref=DMDesc The World Holds Its Breath: What Will Be The Consequences Of Russia's ICBM Attack? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/the-world-holds-its-breath-what-will-be-the-consequences-of-russias-icbm-attack-3994339.html?ref=DMDesc 1,000th Day Of The Russia-Ukraine War: Putin's New Nuclear Doctrine - A Bold Shift? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/1000th-day-of-the-russia-ukraine-war-putins-new-nuclear-doctrine-a-bold-shift-3991615.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.194~HT.334~