20:05 Indians lured into Russian army are released
A dispute between Moscow and New Delhi over allegedly luring Indians into the Russian army under false pretenses seems to have been resolved. Indian citizens will be discharged from the military, announced Foreign Minister Vinay Kwatra in Moscow. Previously, Indian Prime Minister Modi and Kremlin chief Putin met in Moscow's capital. In March, the Indian investigative agency reported the dismantling of a network that had lured people from the subcontinent with the promise of work in Russia. At least 35 Indian citizens were reportedly enticed in this way. The men were then trained for combat and eventually sent to the war in Ukraine against their will, where some of them were severely injured.
19:16 NATO circles: Russia can sustain war economy for another 3-4 yearsAccording to a high-ranking NATO representative, Russia should be able to maintain its war economy for another three to four years. Moreover, the Russian government could continue to sustain heavy losses on the battlefield, says the unnamed insider. The reason is that approximately 30,000 soldiers are being recruited every month. Putin still believes "the time is on his side" and is willing to accept losses at "truly alarming" levels. The insider also accuses Russia of undermining Ukraine's support in Europe through attacks, sabotage, and arson.
18:36 Retired Colonel: Countdown to ceasefire in Ukraine starts in 2025What would happen if Donald Trump wins the election with Ukraine's support? And what role would NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg play in this scenario? Military expert Ralph Thiele answers these and other questions.
17:58 Kremlin: Air raid on children's clinic "just a PR stunt"The Kremlin denies responsibility for the air raid on the Ochmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kiev. "That's just a PR stunt, in this case a PR stunt based on blood," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov in an interview with the propaganda television. The Ukrainians were so clumsy in the use of their air defense that one of these rockets hit the hospital, he claimed. Now, Kiev is trying to exploit this tragedy as a background for President Zelensky's participation in the NATO summit. In contrast to Moscow's denials, the UN Human Rights Office holds Russia responsible for the shelling. Russia often blames Ukrainian military for the strikes on civilian targets after its own attacks.
17:22 Marine Inspector: Russians are superior to us in many areas
German Navy Inspector, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, warns of significant Russian reinforcement in the Baltic Sea region. "It's a fallacy that Russian military forces in the maritime sector have weakened from the Ukrainian conflict above the water," he says at the Marine Arsenal Warnowwerft in Rostock. While there have been losses for Russia in the Black Sea, "we are also seeing that the construction rates, delivery of ships with high-potent weapons in particular, have not decreased." Additionally, Russia has significantly invested in communication, navigation, and underwater attack capabilities in the past ten years. "They are superior to us in many areas," warns Vice Admiral Kaack. Russian research vessels have also been moving openly near the critical maritime infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The German Navy is therefore building an underwater command center in Rostock to counter potential threats. It should be operational by October 1.
16:48 NATO Accession Attempt for Ukraine? "Putin would present success on a silver platter"
In Washington, NATO is discussing further support for Ukraine. The former head of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, warns against deviating from the course, as suggested by Viktor Orbán. An attempt to join NATO for Ukraine could also backfire.
16:12 Faeser: Russian Attack on Children's Clinic is a War Crime
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser condemns the Russian air raid on Kiev, which damaged a children's clinic, sharply. "The rocket attack on a children's clinic is a heinous war crime, which once again shows the unfathomable inhumanity with which Putin is waging his war against Ukraine," she states in a press release. "When we see this cruelty of war, it becomes clear how important it is that over 1.18 million people from Ukraine have found protection in Germany from Putin's rockets and tanks." The SPD politician adds, "We are saving many lives." Among the refugees are over 350,000 children and adolescents. "We will continue to protect them in Germany."
15:44 Criticism of Putin? Modi in Moscow: "When innocent children are murdered, it hurts the heart"
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for dialogue to achieve peace during his meeting with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in Moscow. As a "friend," he told Putin that "peace is of the utmost importance for a better future for our next generation." War cannot solve problems, Modi said while sitting next to Putin. "We must find a way to peace through dialogue." "When innocent children are murdered, when you see them die, it hurts the heart and this pain is unbearable," Modi said a day after devastating Russian air raids on Ukraine, which included the largest children's hospital in the country. Modi and Putin spoke about the war in Ukraine during his visit to Moscow. As is customary among "true friends," they had "sat together and discussed a range of issues," Modi said. He was "happy" that "we were able to openly and in detail present our views on the Ukraine issue."
15:10 Expert: Russia's "Barbarity is no Collateral Damage"
At 15:10, an expert stated: Russia's "barbarity is no collateral damage."
In the USA, the two-day NATO summit of member states is beginning. Security expert Frank Umbach is arranging which signals the alliance must send to Putin - especially after the devastating air raid on a children's hospital in Ukraine.
14:37 Volkswagen in Russia ordered to pay millions in damages to GAZ
A Russian court has ordered Volkswagen to pay millions in damages to its former business partner GAZ. The judges set the compensation at 16.9 billion Rubles (approximately 180 million Euros), according to Interfax news agency. GAZ had initially demanded 28.4 billion Rubles in compensation for lost profits due to Volkswagen's exit from the Russian market. GAZ had served as a contractor for Volkswagen and produced Volkswagen vehicles in its Nizhny Novgorod plant. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Volkswagen terminated the cooperation.
13:59 Modernest combat aircraft allegedly damaged? Ukraine reportedly successfully attacked targets in Russia
The Ukraine reportedly retaliated against the previous Russian rocket attack on Kiev and other places with attacks on targets in Russia. According to a report from "Kyiv Independent," the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Military Intelligence Directorate (HUR) successfully attacked the military airport in Achtubinsk, a power station near Rostov-on-Don, and an oil depot in the Volgograd region in the past night. In the 450 kilometers distant Achtubinsk, it is reported that two models of the most modern Russian combat aircraft, the SU-57, were damaged. Russia has not confirmed the damage, but Russian authorities reported the interception and destruction of several Ukrainian drones.
13:26 Report: Germany's budget for arms deliveries is exhausted for 2024
Bundesverteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius, according to "Spiegel," sees a need for an additional 4 billion Euros for further arms deliveries to Ukraine for 2024. The approximately 7 billion Euros in the federal budget earmarked for supporting Kiev are largely depleted or contractually bound. Only about 200,000 Euros remain for new deliveries in the second half of the year. Pistorius requested an additional 4 billion Euros from Bundesfinanzminister Christian Lindner. With the fresh funds, Pistorius intends to deliver more ammunition, urgently needed spare parts, and possibly also additional Leopard 1A-tanks to Ukraine. "We are currently working on freeing up additional funds to continue being active this year as well," said the SPD politician during a troop visit to Alaska.
13:07 US Correspondent: Doubts about further Ukraine support grow.
12:39 Intelligence service and UN: Kinder hospital directly hit by Russian rocket - Moscow denies
According to the impact of a projectile on a children's hospital in Kiev, Russia and Ukraine are disputing the ownership. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) claims, based on their own evidence, that the children's hospital was directly hit by a Russian Kh-101 Kalibr rocket. The analysis of the flight path and the type of damage indicate a direct hit, the SBU stated. Additionally, the SBU presented images of a rocket engine fragment that was allegedly found at the impact site. The United Nations (UN) shares this assessment: "The analysis of the video material and an on-site assessment indicate a high probability that the hospital suffered a direct hit and not from a weapon system interception," explained the UN Human Rights Mission leader in Ukraine. At the time of the attack, there were approximately 670 children being treated in the clinic and about 1000 employees, according to Bell. However, Moscow claims that a Ukrainian ground-to-air missile defense system of the NASAMS type was responsible. The USA and Norway have developed this western air defense system. Even if the Russian claim were true: The Ukrainians use these western air defense systems to counter permanent Russian air attacks on civilian targets.
11:50 "Friend of India": Modi courts Putin in Moscow
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude towards Russia and praised President Vladimir Putin. "Our bilateral relationship is based on mutual trust and mutual respect," Modi said during a visit to Moscow. At the same time, he highlighted Putin's leadership qualities. "Every Indian sees Russia as a friend of India, in good times and in bad." India imports oil, gas, and military equipment from Russia. Several western countries had urged Modi to distance India more from Russia. However, trade between the two countries continues to grow. On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had already stated regarding the Russian rocket attacks on Kiev: "It is a great disappointment and a devastating blow for peace efforts that the leader of the world's largest democracy embraces the bloodiest war criminal of the world on such a day in Moscow."
11:15 Ukraine could lose F-16 fighter jets before first use
10:48 Moscow wants to closely monitor the NATO summit
Russia intends to closely monitor the NATO summit, according to its own statements. This was emphasized by Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov and referred to the fact that NATO declared Russia an enemy to be defeated. The Russian government considers NATO to be fully involved in the Ukraine conflict, according to Peskov. Speaking to journalists, he added that the heads of state and government of the 32 NATO countries are meeting today for a three-day summit in Washington. The support of Ukraine in its defense against the Russian attack war is a key issue. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also expected in the US capital.
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10:22 Ukraine: New Russian missile attack on Kiev
Ukraine reported a new Russian missile attack on Kiev. The Ukrainian military confirmed the attack and reported damage to civilian infrastructure. The Ukrainian authorities are investigating the extent of the damage. The attack comes after a series of Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent days. The Ukrainian military has reportedly shot down several Russian missiles, but some have caused significant damage. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014, with the annexation of Crimea by Russia and the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.
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10:05 Awakening Against Russia: Poland Receives Two-Billion-Dollar Credit for US Weapon PurchasesPoland is one of the most political and military allies of Ukraine and at the same time the borderland of NATO: Thousands of kilometers of the country border the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and the Russian vassal state of Belarus. According to the US government, Poland is set to receive a two billion US dollar special credit to support its defense program. With this, the government in Warsaw plans to purchase F-35 fighter jets, Patriot air defense systems, and Abrams combat tanks. Washington reportedly assumes the up to 60 million dollars in interest costs. Thus, the US government is supporting the Polish large orders in its own defense industry.
08:42 Attack on Kiev: Body of a Boy Recovered, Number of Killed Children RisingRescue workers have found the body of a boy in the ruins of a house in Kiev. The Ukrainian Interior Ministry reported this to "Kyiv Independent". With this, the number of those killed in Kiev on Monday due to the Russian air raid rose to 27, including now four children. 117 more people were injured. According to ministry reports, rescue teams are still in action at three locations in the capital.
08:30 Ukrainian Partisans Report Successful Sabotage of Russian RailroadThe Ukrainian partisan group Atesh claims to have disrupted an important railway connection between Russia and the occupied Ukrainian territories. A switch box was destroyed, according to the group's announcement on its Telegram channel. A video is also shown, which shows a burning switch box next to a railroad track. The sabotage action is said to have taken place near the Russian settlement of Schachty. The railway lines are reportedly leading from Rostov am Don in the direction of the occupied Mariupol. The railway lines are crucial for the supply of the Russian troops with new equipment. Both the Ukrainian army and Ukrainian partisans are therefore taking targeted action against railway lines. Atesh reportedly operates not only in the occupied territories but also inside Russia.
07:55 Ukraine Claims to Have Eliminated Over 1200 Soldiers in a DayIn its daily reports, the Ukrainian General Staff reports that the invaders suffered a loss of 1220 soldiers. In addition, seven Russian tanks, 19 armored personnel carriers, 49 artillery components, 29 drones, and 36 missile launchers were destroyed from Russian territory. These figures cannot be verified. However, the number of 553,410 Russian military personnel killed, injured, or otherwise rendered ineffective is significantly higher than the more cautious estimates of Western services and think tanks.
07:37 Russia Reports Four Dead After Ukrainian AttacksAccording to official reports, at least four people were killed in Ukrainian attacks on the Russian border region of Belgorod within 24 hours. An additional 20 people were injured, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported on Telegram. The past 24 hours were described as "restless" and "difficult". Of the injured, 17 had to be hospitalized, two were seriously injured, Gladkov further reported. Attacks were also reported from other western Russian regions, such as Kursk and Volgograd.
07:22 Over 2000 Children Seek Refuge from Russian Attacks in Kiev's Subway
During massive rocket attacks on Kiev on Monday, the city administration reported that 32,000 people sought shelter in the underground U-Bahn tunnels. Among them were reportedly almost 2200 children. The Ukrainian capital is regularly attacked by Russia. In the past few months, more rockets have penetrated due to the limited ammunition of western air defense systems and their increasing success in bypassing them.
06:50 "Dirty Bastards": At least two dead after attack on children's hospital in Kiev
The strikes on a children's hospital in Kiev during a Russian rocket attack reportedly led to 16 injuries, among them seven children. Two of the injured reportedly died. According to Health Minister Viktor Lyashko, departments for dialysis, cancer treatment, operating rooms, and the intensive care unit were damaged in the hospital on Monday. Hundreds of residents helped rescue workers clear debris and search for victims. "Little cancer and dialysis patients are sitting on the sidewalk with their mothers," reported German Ambassador Martin Jäger on X about a visit to the hospital.
The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed rocket attacks, allegedly targeting Ukrainian munitions factories and military airfields. However, videos from Kiev showed that the damages were caused by a Ukrainian air defense rocket, they said without evidence. The Moscow Military dismissed the Ukrainian reports of damage to another hospital on the other side of the Dnipro as "hysteria of the Kiev regime."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denies Russian claims of a Ukrainian air defense error causing the attack. "What cynicism the scumbags in the Kreml are spreading, that it was allegedly the Ukrainian air defense and not a targeted rocket strike that killed and injured many people," Zelenskyy said at a press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw. Zelenskyy thanked all those who posted videos online "where it is clearly visible that it is not just a part of a certain rocket, but a direct rocket strike that killed and injured many people."
06:19 Germany provides Ukraine with more ammunition and air defense systems
The German government has made additional military supplies available to Ukraine for its defense against the Russian attack. According to the updated list of delivered military goods, the promised third Patriot air defense system has arrived. New on the list are also additional ammunition for the 50 Leopard 1 tanks provided together with Denmark, 11,000 additional rounds of ammunition for the 52 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, and two over-the-horizon radar systems of the TRML-4D type.
05:43 Attack on Russia: Power plant in Rostov-on-Don is on fire
In the South Russian region of Rostov, according to Russian reports, a fire broke out at an electricity substation due to a Ukrainian drone attack. "Two transformers have caught fire," Governor Vasili Golubev reported via the Telegram short news service. The Russian air defense allegedly shot down "numerous" Ukrainian drones. Golubev did not mention the exact number of drones deployed or intercepted. The border region with Ukraine has been a target of repeated attacks in the past.
04:31 FDP Politician Faber Defends Defense MinistryFDP politician and new chairman of the Defense Committee, Marcus Faber, refutes criticism of the modest increase in the Defense Ministry's budget in 2025. "One should not forget that the Defense Ministry's budget, unlike most other ministries, has actually increased," Faber told the Augsburger Allgemeine. Considering the special fund of 100 billion Euro and additional investments in the troops, the total amount comes to 140 billion Euro. "That's noticeable, even if one could wish for more."
03:25 UN Human Rights Commissioner Condemns Attack on Hospital in KievUN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk condemns the attacks on a children's clinic in the Ukrainian capital Kiev as "despicable." They severely damaged the Intensive Care, surgical, and oncology departments of the Ochmatdyt Children's Hospital, Turk explained. The Dialysis Department of the Clinic was "destroyed." "Among the victims were the sickest children in Ukraine."
02:05 Biden Announces Support for Kiev at NATO SummitUS President Joe Biden announced new measures to strengthen Ukraine's air defense following attacks with Russian rockets that killed 36 people. The US and its allies would make this new support known at a NATO summit in Washington this week, Biden stated. He described the rocket attacks on Ukraine as a "terrible reminder of Russia's brutality" in the war that began in February 2022.
01:05 Kiesewetter: Defense Ministry Disappointment for SoldiersIn the debate over defense budgets, CDU defense expert Roderich Kiesewetter calls for a new definition of prosperity. "It's disappointing that the federal government can't prioritize the Bundeswehr in budget planning, which is bitter and a disappointment for the soldiers," Kiesewetter told Funke Media Group newspapers. This shows that "the turning point in the Chancellor's mindset" has not yet arrived, and Olaf Scholz refuses to let the population face the threat situation with a pure wine glass. "It's also necessary to redefine prosperity - away from an individual interpretation, towards societal resilience and readiness to defend." Earlier, the defense budget accounted for five or six percent of the country's economic output. "It's possible to prioritize if the political will is there," Kiesewetter said. A continuously increasing defense budget should aim for three percent of the Gross Domestic Product.
00:01 Green and FDP announce increase in Pistorius-Estate budget
In light of the budget negotiations in the Bundestag, Green budget politician Sebastian Schäfer, who is also the deputy chief of the Bundestag committee for the Federal Defense Special Fund, announced adjustments to defense spending. Although the coalition's top leaders of the traffic light coalition provide "a decent working basis for the budget negotiations in parliament," Schäfer told the Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND), "there will be numerous and significant changes. In the area of security and defense policy, there are great needs that we will take into account in the parliamentary procedure," the Green added. Defence policy spokesperson of the FDP, Alexander Müller, is also open to further adjustments in favor of the defense budget.
22:16 Wreckage falls on clinic - seven deadA wreckage of a rocket fell on a hospital in Kiev and killed five doctors and two patients. According to "Ukrainska Pravda," the ADONIS Clinic in the Dniprowskyi district was affected. A Russian rocket attack also shattered windows in a private maternity clinic in the same building.
22:10 Insider: Scholz to deliver clear message at NATO summitThe NATO summit from Tuesday to Thursday, according to German government sources, will send a "clear message" of support for Ukraine. Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz will make it clear in the circle of the 32 NATO state and government heads that Germany is a reliable partner in the transatlantic alliance and will remain so, the government representative said.
21:56 Schmyhal: Looking for alternative location for hospitalThe Ukrainian government is looking for an alternative location for the attacked children's hospital. Premier Minister Denys Schmyhal shared this information. The attack will be a topic of the next cabinet meeting. "We hope our international partners will draw their own conclusions," Schmyhal was quoted as saying by "Kyiv Independent." "We need effective responses to Russian terror."
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- The Indian investigative agency previously dismantled a network that lured people from the subcontinent with promises of work in Russia, only for them to be trained for combat and sent against their will to fight in Ukraine's conflict.
- According to a high-ranking NATO representative, Russia could maintain its war economy for another three to four years, continuing to sustain heavy losses on the battlefield due to the recruitment of approximately 30,000 soldiers every month.
- Ukrainian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the Russian air raid on Kiev, which damaged a children's clinic, and called for dialogue to achieve peace, saying that when innocent children are murdered, it hurts the heart and is unbearable.
- In the USA, the NATO summit is discussing further support for Ukraine, with former head of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, warning against deviating from the course, as suggested by Viktor Orbán, due to the potential risks and unintended consequences of attempting to join NATO.
- During his meeting with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of peace and dialogue for a better future for the next generation, highlighting that war cannot solve problems and that it is essential to find ways to peace through dialogue.
