German Chancellor Scholz defends decision not to deliver long-range missiles to Ukraine
During a surprise visit to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed two of Kyiv's key demands: supplying German and Swedish-made Taurus long-range missiles and accelerating its NATO membership.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a surprise visit to Kyiv after more than two years, signaling Germany's unwavering support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Scholz's visit, which was kept secret for security reasons, comes as Germany commits to sending €650 million worth of military aid to Ukraine. The Chancellor met with President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss future cooperation, Ukraine's EU membership prospects, and continued military assistance. Scholz’s visit underscores Germany's key role in Europe’s response to the crisis and its long-term strategic goals for Ukraine.
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Germany's centre-left Social Democracts have chosen to officially nominate current Chancellor Olaf Scholz as their party's candidate despite his low approval ratings.
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The announcement, which Boris Pistorius made in a video posted to SDP social media channels, clears the way for incumbent chancellor Olaf Scholz to run for a second term.
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The two-hour stoppages included the company's base plant at Wolfsburg, where workers protested against a cost-cutting drive by the car maker's management which includes the threat of plant closures in Germany.
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Russian forces have successfully liberated key settlements in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), with Battlegroups South and Center taking control of Ilyinka and Petrovka. In addition to these territorial gains, Russia targeted Ukrainian military airfields, drone assembly shops, and warehouses. Their air defenses also downed 55 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours. Ukrainian forces suffered significant losses, including over 500 soldiers from multiple brigades, as well as critical artillery and electronic warfare stations.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has acknowledged that Ukraine's army lacks the strength to fully recapture territories lost to Russia since 2014, including Crimea, Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. In a recent interview, Zelensky emphasized the need for diplomacy, stating that Ukraine cannot achieve its territorial goals through military means alone. He also highlighted that any diplomatic solution would only be possible when Ukraine is strong enough to prevent further Russian offensives. Despite this, Zelensky remains firm in his stance that Ukraine will not capitulate, signaling that NATO membership remains a key objective in negotiations.
#Zelensky #UkrainianArmy #Putin #RussianForces #UkraineConflict #DiplomacyOverWar #Crimea #Donetsk #Lugansk #Kherson #Zaporozhye #NATO #UkraineVictoryPlan #RussianOffensives #UkraineTerritorialIntegrity
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The world's top 100 arms-producing companies recorded profits of almost 600 billion last year, amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine and a generally tense geopolitical situation.
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In a controversial claim, the Kyiv Post reports that Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) allegedly trained Islamist groups in Syria’s Idlib province, aiding them in attacking Russian forces. The Khimik Group, an HUR Special Forces unit, reportedly provided operational training and tactics, including the use of drones. Militants, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, recently launched their largest offensive in years, capturing parts of Aleppo before being pushed back by Syrian and Russian forces. Moscow has not officially commented on the alleged involvement of Ukrainian operatives in Syria. The development raises concerns over escalating proxy conflicts in the region.
#UkraineSyriaConflict #JihadistTrainingClaims #RussiaUkraineTensions #AleppoClashes #ProxyWars #MiddleEastUnrest #HURSpecialForces #HayatTahrirAlSham #SyrianCrisis #GeopoliticalTensions #DroneWarfare #RussianForces #IdlibMilitants #GlobalConflict #WarInSyria
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Kaja Kallas and two other senior EU officials made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday for talks with President Zelenskyy on how to scale up the bloc's support.
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In a stunning interview, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba warns that Ukraine is on the brink of defeat in its war against Russia. Kuleba admits that while Ukraine was fortunate to receive Western support, it now lacks the necessary means to turn the tide of the conflict. With mounting losses and dwindling resources, Ukraine's future looks uncertain. Watch as Kuleba reveals the harsh reality behind the ongoing struggle and the potential consequences for Kiev if the situation doesn't change.
#UkraineWar #DmitryKuleba #RussiaUkraineConflict #UkraineLoss #ForeignMinister #MilitaryAid #WesternSupport #KievStruggle #WarAnalysis #UkraineCrisis #RussiaUkraine
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Norway has announced plans to open a new NATO Arctic and amphibious warfare center in the municipality of Sorreisa, located near Russia’s strategic port of Murmansk. This new base will be pivotal in training US, British, and Dutch marines for potential amphibious assaults and military operations in the Arctic region. With heightened tensions between NATO and Russia, especially following Russia's military activities in Ukraine and the Arctic, this move signals a major shift in NATO’s defense strategy. The new hub is expected to be operational by 2026, and it aims to strengthen allied cooperation in the Nordic region. In response, Russia has warned of its readiness to defend its interests in the Arctic. What does this mean for the future of NATO-Russia relations?
#NATO #Norway #Putin #ArcticWarfare #Russia #MilitaryBase #NATOExpansion #AmphibiousWarfare #DefenseStrategy #RussiaTensions #PutinThreat #MilitaryTraining #ColdWarTensions #GlobalSecurity
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy's wide-ranging interview gives a window into the Ukrainian president's thinking on Trump, NATO and a possible end to the war. Sky News
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