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Update from Ukraine | Ruzzia put the Flag but not for a long time | Ukraine Strikes Back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgJ8BYHKo5g
Order of Battle Deep Dive – 3rd Assault Brigade October 23, 2023 Estimated organization of Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade: Analysis https://militaryland.net/news/order-of-battle-deep-dive-3rd-assault-brigade/
[NOTE: two summaries per week, released on Wednesday and Sunday] Recap Deployment Map changes – Week 42 zhutatko October 22, 2023 https://militaryland.net/news/recap-deployment-map-changes-week-42/
*** Great interactive maps with viewer controlled Map magnification tool to use for each Front!
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Update from Ukraine | Ruzzia put the Flag but not for a long time | Ukraine Strikes Back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgJ8BYHKo5g
Order of Battle Deep Dive – 3rd Assault Brigade October 23, 2023 Estimated organization of Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade: Analysis https://militaryland.net/news/order-of-battle-deep-dive-3rd-assault-brigade/
[NOTE: two summaries per week, released on Wednesday and Sunday] Recap Deployment Map changes – Week 42 zhutatko October 22, 2023 https://militaryland.net/news/recap-deployment-map-changes-week-42/
*** Great interactive maps with viewer controlled Map magnification tool to use for each Front!
https://militaryland.net/maps/
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🔴 US CASUALTIES, HEAVY RUSSIAN LOSSES! Breaking Ukraine/ Israel War News With The Enforcer (Day 608)
The Enforcer
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The US Government has confirmed today that more than 20 US soldiers have been wounded from Iranian strikes on bases in Syria and Iraq. The US is currently making contingency plans for the region. US forces are scrambling to deploy Patriot SAMs into the surrounding countries, and are also continuing to grow in size. Israeli ground forces are beginning to engage Hamas although the ground invasion has not yet begun.
Russian forces in Avdiivka has once again taken incredibly high losses, although they were able to take the slag heap behind avdiivka for a short while before being repulsed again. Ukraine is pledging more attacks on Crimea.
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We are using all means to ensure that this war ends with the defeat of the occupiers – address by the President of Ukraine
Address of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Official website
24 October 2023 - 19:30
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/usima-zasobami-pracyuyemo-zaradi-togo-shob-cya-vijna-zaversh-86569
I wish you good health, dear Ukrainians!
Today is a busy day with a lot of international work. The next summit of the Crimea Platform, its parliamentary dimension, has taken place. The first such summit was held last year in Croatia, and now the second one is in the Czech Republic. I am grateful to our Czech partners for their help in organizing the summit.
The powerful summit declaration is about supporting Ukraine, our territorial integrity and sovereignty, the need to liberate all our land from the occupier, and all our people from Russian captivity. Support of our Peace Formula. A clear voice in support of increased pressure on Russia and the exact assistance that Ukraine needs to win this war.
I’m thankful to Ruslan Stefanchuk and the entire team of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the involved public institutions for brilliantly holding the summit.
This time, almost 70 parliamentary delegations from different countries around the world. High-quality statements. The unwavering attention of the democratic world to Ukraine, our defense.
I addressed the summit participants and outlined our tactics regarding the Black Sea region and Crimea. Despite many doubts from various international actors, Ukraine has shown that it can prevail, despite all the challenges, especially in the Black Sea region.
This is indeed a historic achievement when the Russian fleet retreats not only from the western part of the sea but even from Crimea. However, this will make no sense to the occupiers.
And I want to say separately to all our people in Crimea, in Sevastopol, in all the occupied areas of the South and East of our state, in the currently occupied areas. Dear Ukrainians! All of you feel that the Russian presence on our land is not permanent. I know this.
Ukraine will reclaim its territory and its people. We will not leave anyone to the occupiers. We are using every means to ensure that this war ends with the defeat of the occupiers.
Today, I also participated in the meeting of the College of EU Commissioners, a significant EU institution led by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Step by step, we are moving towards a historic milestone in our relationship with Europe – we are working to open negotiations for Ukraine’s EU membership already this year.
There are significant legislative innovations and necessary steps in building institutions.
In addition to the obvious historical importance for us as a state, the start of negotiations with the EU on membership will also have a substantial practical effect here and now, for all our people and our warriors. Motivation is also a weapon, and it needs to be recharged. We expect this powerful boost for Ukrainian motivation – the readiness on the part of the EU to begin negotiations with Ukraine, the corresponding political decision. I thank all the partners who are working with us to bring this closer.
A few more things.
Today, another Ukrainian-German business forum has started in Germany. The key is that our defense industry, energy, and infrastructure are presented at the forum.
There are good agreements and joint projects. I am grateful to Chancellor Olaf Scholz personally, his government team, and all of German society. Our level of relations and trust between Ukraine and Germany is indeed the highest in all the years of our independence.
We are preparing another significant international meeting regarding the Ukrainian Peace Formula at the level of advisors and special representatives.
It has been almost a year since the points of the Peace Formula were presented. Much has been accomplished in this year, and our Peace Formula is gradually becoming global. Currently, the Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are working on expanding the circle of participants in the meeting, and we already understand that representatives from all continents will be present.
I want to thank everyone in the world who is helping Ukraine get closer to a just peace! Today, I want to specifically acknowledge Denmark. I met with the Danish Minister of Defense. We discussed our further cooperation – the preparation of a new defense support package. Every day, every week, we use to make our country stronger.
Glory to Ukrainian warriors! Glory to our entire nation!
Glory to Ukraine!
VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax18yhX3H4o
I don’t know what USA can do really , I think one day there will be nuclear bombs to fall on Iran. Either by Israel or USA. The Middle East will walk into a nuclear war. This is obvious, might as well preempt Iran now.
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1. Destroyed in Ukrainian missile attack, Russian Ka-52s and 7 Mi-8s cannot be restored
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1:24 Minutes
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2. Russian Zoopark radar system worth over $10 million destroyed on Tavria front
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10-24-2023 3:00 a.m. EDT
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ARTICLE
A crystal-clear signal is needed for Russia – Germany, by working with Ukraine, believes in peace – speech of the Head of State at the 6th German-Ukrainian Economic Forum “Recovery, Smart Growth and Security”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Official website
24 October 2023 - 14:21
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/potriben-maksimalno-chitkij-signal-rosiyi-nimechchina-pracyu-86561
Dear Olaf, Mr. Chancellor!
Dear Denys, Mr. Prime Minister!
Dear representatives of governments, representatives of businesses from our countries!
Ladies and gentlemen,
I am grateful for another display of Ukrainian-German unity.
During this war, Ukrainian courage has become a global brand. Most people in the world know Ukraine precisely because of it – our bravery. Similarly, German reliability is a global brand. Germany is known and appreciated for it. I have, by the way, been convinced of this multiple times – you are indeed a reliable state and a reliable partner. I am thankful for your strong support for Ukraine, for our people. I am thankful to the entire German nation, and I am thankful to you personally, Olaf. Thank you for the assistance that Ukrainians have received for their defense. Reliable assistance!
Now, by working together, we can combine the best qualities of our nations and jointly – Ukraine and Germany – offer a chance for our Europe to grow. More security. More development. More job opportunities. More possibilities for ordinary families who work to lead a decent life. And more strength for our continent.
I am confident that Ukraine’s potential is well known to all of you. Specific projects and programs in various sectors will be presented by the Ukrainian government team and the top managers of Ukrainian companies participating in the forum. I would like to draw your attention, first and foremost, to the defense sector in Ukraine – our production of weapons, equipment, and ammunition, which we are boosting. This is our number one production priority, and some German companies have already started substantial cooperation with us in this field. We invite all others to join. Ukrainian energy, our infrastructure, agriculture, and reconstruction deserve no less attention – areas that currently, during the war, especially require international cooperation. And these areas will yield special returns for every company that starts working both in and with Ukraine, right now while others are only analyzing the prospects.
I want to make a few security points today.
The first one is about air defense. We are building special relations with the most powerful countries in the world to provide our cities with a reliable air shield against Russian terror.
Among these countries, of course, is Germany.
Additionally, we are working on agreements with partners for joint production of air defense systems. This is a strategic task, and I have no doubt that we can accomplish it. However, it takes time. Therefore, during this winter and the next year, we need our partners to continue supporting our air shield. I am grateful, especially to Germany, for understanding this need.
Economic development in the conditions of the neighborhood that Ukraine has is a direct reflection of how well we can protect our skies. This is also a significant argument for our people who are currently in European countries seeking refuge. They will return home when the threat of Russian terror diminishes.
The second point is about war risk insurance.
We are appealing to the governments of partner countries, including the government of Germany, to collaborate with businesses from our countries and establish a reliable mechanism for insuring against war risks. It’s evident that such risks deter investments and that having a protection system against them will be a significant step in deterring Russian aggression. The Kremlin still hopes for world weariness with support for Ukraine. Politically, we ensure that such weariness won’t happen, no matter how hard Russia tries to provoke it. Economically, our cooperation with you can help achieve this.
The third point is reevaluating our region and, to a large extent, Europe. Russia is losing ground in economic relations with Europe, which have been built over more than 50 years. This applies to many sectors which Russian companies have already left or will leave.
European business and the potential of our countries and European neighbors will replace them – this is inevitable.
The rebuilding of Ukraine after the armed conflict, the growth of new globally important export centers like the Danube region, our new relationships in Eastern Europe, particularly strategic relations with Romania, and partnerships with Moldova and Türkiye, the emergence of industries in Ukraine such as the production and operation of combat drones, including the creation of a fleet of maritime drones, the rethinking of our energy sector with a focus on decentralized green energy... All of this and more is clear potential for cooperation and growth.
I’ll give just one example that is known worldwide – German machinery. This is the best foundation for any economy. It’s crucial to launch the flow of German machinery into Ukraine as the basis for Ukrainian industries, in particular, through full-fledged export credit financing.
Is there anything unrealistic in what I’ve said? I believe not. Is it all economically beneficial? Yes.
Most importantly, in this case, the economy provides more security.
And a crystal-clear signal is needed for Russia, as it always pays attention to Germany. With whom Germany works. In whom Germany believes as partners. With whom it shares its reliability and takes something for itself to become stronger. These are all fundamental things.
Let those who initiated this terrible war see that Germany, by working with Ukraine, believes in peace. And peace is approaching as we grow stronger together.
I thank all of you for your support!
Glory to Ukraine!
VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EagsmgtvR4
The Ukraine “Offensive” has made so many “advances” that the Ukrainians should have reached Vladivostok on Russia’s west coast and be staring at North Korea.
VIDEO
Conscripts from Russia-controlled Crimea head for military service
Kanal13
1.6M subscribers
10-24-2023 4:30 p.m. EDT
2:07 Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCHIlQj4JnU
ARTICLE
Situation update of General Staff of UAF regarding russian invasion as of 6 p.m., October 24, 2023
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
24 October 2023 19:06
https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/operatyvna-informatsiia-heneralnoho-shtabu-zbroinykh-syl-ukrainy-stanom-na-1800-24102023-shchodo-rosiiskoho-vtorhnennia
Day 608 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine continues.
During the day of October 24, there were 54 combat engagements. The enemy launched a total of 5 missile and 33 air strikes, more than 42 MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have killed and wounded civilians. Residential houses and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed and damaged.
The operational situation in east and south of Ukraine remains difficult.
VOLYN and POLISSYA AXIS: no significant changes. No signs of formation of an offensive group. Certain units of
the armed forces of belarus continue their missions in the areas bordering Ukraine.
SIVERSHCHYNA and SLOBOZHANSHCHYNA AXIS: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia
bordering Ukraine. The enemy continues to shell Ukrainian settlements from the territory of russia and increases the density of minefields along the state border of Ukraine. The occupiers launched an air strike in the vicinity of settlement of Leonivka (Chernihiv oblast). More than 20 settlements came under enemy artillery and mortar fire, including Hremyach, Leonivka (Chernihiv oblast), Stepok, Hrabovske, Popivka (Sumy oblast), Pletenivka, Kozacha Lopan, Chuhunivka (Kharkiv oblast).
KUPYANSK AXIS: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations with air support in the vicinities of Synkivka and Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast). Ukrainian defenders repelled 8 enemy attacks in that area. The russian occupiers also launched an air strike in the vicinity of Pishchane (Kharkiv oblast). The invaders fired artillery and mortars at around 10 settlements, including Dvorichna, Petropavlivka, Synkivka, Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast).
LYMAN AXIS: the Ukrainian defense forces repelled all enemy attacks in the vicinities of Nadiya and Makiyivka (Luhansk oblast). The occupiers launched air strikes in the area of Nevske, Serebryanske forestry (Luhansk oblast), and Siversk, Vyimka (Donetsk oblast). The invaders fired artillery and mortars at around 10 settlements, including Nevske, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Spirne, Siversk, Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast).
BAKHMUT AXIS: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 5 adversary attacks in the vicinities of Bohdanivka, Klishchiyivka, Andriyivka (Donetsk oblast). The adversary launched an air strike on the settlement of Dyliyivka (Donetsk oblast). Around 10 settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Markove, Bohdanivka, Klishchiyivka, Andriyivka, Kurdyumivka, New York (Donetsk oblast).
AVDIYIVKA AXIS: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations with air support in the vicinities of Avdiyivka, Stepove, Sjeverne, Nevelske (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 6 enemy attacks in the area. The invaders fired artillery and mortars at more than 10 settlements, including Oleksandropil, Keramik, Stepove, Avdiyivka, Pervomaiske (Donetsk oblast).
MARYINKA AXIS: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations with air support in the vicinities of Maryinka and Pobjeda (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defense forces repelled around 20 enemy attacks in the area. Around 10 settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Heorhiyivka, Maryinka, Kostyantynivka (Donetsk oblast), were under artillery and mortar fire of the occupiers.
SHAKHTARSKE AXIS: the invaders conducted unsuccessful assault operations with air support in the vicinity of Staromaiorske. The Ukrainian defenders repelled all enemy attacks near Novomykhailivka, Prechystivka and in the area to the south of Zolota Nyva (Donetsk oblast). Around 10 settlements, including Vuhledar, Zolota Nyva, Blahodatne, Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.
ZAPORIZHZHIA AXIS: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 1 enemy attack southeast of Mala Tokmachka (Zaporizhzhia oblast). More than 20 settlements, including Huliaipilske, Bilohirya, Robotyne, Mala Tokmachka, Kamyanske (Zaporizhzhia oblast), came under enemy artillery and mortar fire.
KHERSON AXIS: the occupiers launched air strikes in the vicinities of Zmiyivka, Beryslav, Kozatske, Mykilske (Kherson oblast). The settlement of Zelenivka (Kherson oblast) came under enemy artillery and mortar fire.
At the same time, the Ukrainian defense forces continue offensive operations in the Melitopol axis, offensive (assault) operations in the Bakhmut axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, and exhausting the enemy along the entire front line.
During the day of October 24, Ukrainian Air Force launched 13 air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment, and 3 air strikes on air defense missile systems of the russian invaders.
The missile troops destroyed 12 artillery systems and 1 logistics hub of the occupiers.
Support the Armed Forces of Ukraine! United we will be victorious! Glory to Ukraine!
“I don’t know what USA can do really”
You make a good point. Also, give Israel military supplies
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24 Oct: Israeli Yaholom Special Units Caught Hamas Supply and SEIZE 5000 Pieces of Huge Hamas Ammo!
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Minister of Defense of Denmark
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Official website
24 October 2023 - 18:29
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-zustrivsya-z-ministrom-oboroni-daniyi-86565
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Denmark Troels Lund Poulsen, who is visiting our country.
The Head of State expressed gratitude to the government of Denmark led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, as well as to the entire Danish society, for their strong support from the very beginning of the full-scale Russian aggression and for the warm reception of Ukrainians.
“We highly appreciate this. Of course, our priority during this war is military support. Therefore, I want to thank you first of all for the 12 packages of assistance that strengthen our army on the battlefield,” he said.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also separately praised Denmark’s exemplary patronage over the restoration of the city of Mykolaiv and the crucial support from official Copenhagen on Ukraine’s path to the European Union.
“We are working on completing all seven recommendations of the European Commission. And we will be very glad if we can start accession negotiations with the EU by the end of this year,” the President said.
The meeting primarily focused on strengthening Ukrainian airspace with modern fighters and new air defense systems. Cooperation within the aviation coalition and the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 aircraft, which Denmark and other partners are preparing to transfer to Ukraine, were discussed as well.
Separately, the adoption of a Joint Declaration of support for Ukraine by the G7 at the NATO Summit in Vilnius was noted, and readiness to initiate negotiations between our country and the countries of Northern Europe regarding the acquisition of relevant security guarantees was expressed.
At the end of the meeting, the President of Ukraine awarded the Minister of Defense of Denmark the Order of Merit, I Class, and State Secretary for Security Policy and Operations of the Ministry of Defenсe of the Kingdom of Denmark Kasper Høy-Jensen, the Order of Merit, III Class. Danish officials were honored for their significant personal contributions to strengthening interstate cooperation and supporting Ukraine’s state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Kraken unit operators in the battle for Kupyansk | Military Mind
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429K subscribers
10-24-2023 4:30 p.m. EDT
10:57 Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXRNjJW_M_c
ARTICLE
Andriy Yermak had a phone call with Chief Advisor to the President of Brazil as part of ongoing dialogue
President of Ukraine
Official website
24 October 2023 - 19:48
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/andrij-yermak-u-mezhah-postijnogo-dialogu-proviv-rozmovu-z-g-86573
As part of an ongoing dialogue and in continuation of the meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of Brazil Lula da Silva in New York, Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak had a telephone conversation with Chief Advisor to the President of the Federal Republic of Brazil Celso Amorim.
Andriy Yermak informed his interlocutor about the situation on the front lines.
The parties also discussed the situation in the Middle East.
In addition, the Head of the President’s Office informed Celso Amorim about the preparations for the third meeting of national security advisors in Malta regarding the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
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Putin’s Trojan horse inside the EU and NATO | Break the Fake
TVP World
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10-24-2023 4:30 p.m. EDT
10:57 Minutes
Russians have been sending groups of soldiers from different directions to probe the Ukrainian defense for weak points, but failing.
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DFC to allocate over $380 mln to support Ukrainian poultry farming, small business, healthcare, intl trade
15:55 24.10.2023
https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/investments/943164.html
The American International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved five new projects in Ukraine with a total value of more than $380 million aimed at supporting food security, small businesses, the healthcare system and international trade, the press service of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine reported. [Excerpt]
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‘The Invisible Army,’ Ukrainian Mine Engineers on the Front Line
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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 609
Tue 24 Oct 2023 21.15 EDT
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/25/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-609
• Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, vowed to maintain military pressure on Russian-occupied Crimea. “We have not yet gained full fire control over Crimea and surrounding waters, but we will,” Zelenskiy told a meeting of the Crimea Platform, a diplomatic initiative he launched in 2021. “This is a question of time.”
• Russian forces continued to pound the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials are quoted as saying. Heavy losses forced Russia to switch to air attacks instead of ground advances, they claimed.
• Two civilians have been killed in an artillery strike on a village near Kupiansk, Kharkiv’s regional governor, Oleh Synehub, has said. Russian forces have reportedly been attacking further north in the area of Kupiansk – a town initially seized by Russia after the invasion but recaptured by Ukraine last year.
• Russian has claimed successful artillery and air strikes near Bakhmut - a town to the north-east captured by Russian forces in May after months of battles. Reuters says it could not independently verify accounts of battlefield activity on either side.
• Australia says it’s sending a 3D metal printer and anti-drone systems to Ukraine as part of a A$20m ($12.8m) military assistance package. Prime minister Anthony Albanese is quoted as saying “Australia remains steadfast in supporting Ukraine to defend itself against Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion”. It takes the country’s total aid to about A$910m ($582m) since Russia invaded. It is understood the Australian Prime Minister will discuss the Ukraine confclit with Joe Biden during his state visit to the US.
• Moldova blocked access to more than 20 Russian media websites on Tuesday, saying they had been used as part of an information war against the country. A decree published online by Moldova’s Intelligence and Security Service listed 22 Russian news resources to be blocked, including prominent ones such as Russia Today, NTV, Ren TV, state media holding VGTRK and others. The Russian foreign ministry is quoted as saying the move is a “hostile step” aimed at denying Moldovans access to alternative news sources. Moldova restricted TV broadcasts of Russia-produced news, analytical and military-related content in June 2022 following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
• Joe Biden’s request for Ukraine aid remains in limbo, as US House Republicans continue to struggle to elect a speaker.
• Ukraine has set up a joint defense venture with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall AG to service and repair western weapons sent to help Kyiv against Russia’s full-scale invasion, officials said.
• Ukraine expects Germany to provide it with an additional €1.4bn to enhance its air defences and help it get through a second winter at war with Russia, Ukraine’s prime minister, Denys Shmyhal, said.
• The EU is on track towards its goal of ending its reliance on Russian fossil fuels within this decade, the European Commission said.
• Two people died and others were injured in Russian shelling of Kherson, the local governor claimed.
• Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, met the Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, in Tehran earlier. Russia and Iran were firming up bilateral relations in a “trusting” atmosphere, Russia’s foreign ministry said early on Tuesday.
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Ukraine sets up unit for Siberian troops who want to take down Putin
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“I don’t want to be a co-conspirator of those terrible crimes that my country did in its own borders…I don’t want to be a part of this. I want to directly resist it.”
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