Atnetje 11:49, Selenksy engaging in dialogue with Starmer and Rutte in London's vicinity
11:21 Russian Military Suppliers Frequently Utilize German Equipment
Investigations conducted by SWR reveal that numerous German machinery manufacturers are extensively utilized by Russian military suppliers. The broadcaster has identified over 30 German companies whose machinery was shipped to Russia last year, many of which are based in Baden-Württemberg. In total, more than 300 German-made machines were delivered to the hostile party. In approximately two-thirds of the instances, the machinery was transported to Russia via Turkey. The German manufacturers expressed their unawareness of this situation and claimed to comply with sanctions.
10:57 Wounds and 29 Damaged Structures After Attacks in Saporizhzhia
As reported by local authorities, Russian airstrikes this morning in the southeastern city of Saporizhzhia resulted in injuries to 4 individuals and damage to 29 structures. Russia apparently utilized glide bombs, as reported by the Ukrainian police. Despite the city remaining under Ukrainian control, the Russian military occupies the nearby nuclear power plant. Russia has declared the entire region as part of its territorial domain and is attempting to seize the area through heavy attacks.
10:22 Alleged Strikes on Military Airport in Caucasus Region
Reports from Ukrainian media suggest that the military airport of Chanskaya in the southern Russian Caucasus region of Adygea was targeted in an attack. However, the extent of the damage varies among reports. Previously this morning, local authorities reported the evacuation of the nearby village of Rodnikovy.
09:37 Video Footage Inflicts Damage on Russian Drone Warehouse
Recent video footage from the southern Russian region of Krasnodar shows flames, explosions, and showers of sparks at the site of an attack on a drone warehouse. It has been reported that approximately 400 drones of the Iranian type Shahed were stored in the building.
08:53 Production of Russia's Su-57 Fighter Jets Suspended, Report Suggests
A report from the British "Telegraph" suggests that the production of the stealth fighter jet Sukhoi Su-57 in Russia has slowed to a near halt. The Ukrainian analysts of Frontline Insight, cited in the report, attribute the halt to a lack of components, primarily for electronics, due to Western sanctions.
08:29 Russia claims to have Downed Over 90 Ukrainian Drones
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russia shot down 92 Ukrainian drones overnight, as reported by the Kyiv Independent. Of these, 47 were intercepted over the southwestern region of Krasnodar, where Ukraine allegedly destroyed a warehouse containing around 400 drones yesterday.
07:57 Top Economist: Should Not Rely Excessively on U.S. Arms IndustryKiel economist Moritz Schularick advocates for a significant shift in German military spending. "If we exclude defense spending from the debt limit, we can truly build up capacities in the long term," says the president of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. The federal special fund exceeding 100 billion euros is not sufficient, he asserts. "The issue with special funds is that they often only amount to a tiny sum compared to the requirement and are not a permanent source of financing." Germany should strive to become less reliant on the U.S. arms industry.
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07:41 Russia Attracts African Women for Drone ProductionAbout 200 women from Africa are assembling drones in Russia for usage in the Ukraine war. Affected women told news agency AP that they were enticed with job advertisements on social media promoting a free flight ticket, income, and an adventurous experience abroad. They had to complete a computer game and a Russian vocabulary test measuring 100 words. Instead of working in a student program centering on hospitality, some women discovered upon arrival that they were required to work in a weapons factory. There, they have to put together drones developed in Iran, which are subsequently used to attack Ukraine.
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07:21 Ukraine Launches Strikes Deep into Russia's TerritoryIn the southern Russian Caucasus region of Adygea, a village has been evacuated due to a fire caused by a drone strike, according to authorities. The village of Rodnikovy was affected, impacting the outskirts of the city of Maykop, with no reported injuries. near the city is the Chanskaya military airport. In recent weeks, Ukraine has intensified attacks on targets deep within Russia to weaken the supply lines of Russian invasion forces. In June, Ukraine attacked a fuel depot in the Adygea region.
06:58 USA: Ukraine Can Keep Captured Russian Territory for Extended PeriodsAccording to U.S. estimates, Ukraine can hold the territory it claims in the Russian region of Kursk for at least several months, if not longer. This is reported by financial news agency Bloomberg, citing high-ranking U.S. officials. Ukraine has not faced any substantial issues in obtaining supplies to the region, the officials said. Russian forces have only launched limited counterattacks and instead have focused on advancements in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian forces now have a more stable supply of artillery ammunition, thanks in part to the efforts of their allies, after months of shortages, the officials said.
06:25 Pro-Russian Activists Banned from Returning to Germany
Two anti-Russian activists claim they're now prohibited from entering Germany. Elena Kolbasnikova mentioned in a Telegram video that she and partner Max Schlund received a ban from the Cologne city administration, lasting 20 years, due to their alleged threat to Germany's safety. They've been organizing pro-Putin rallies in Germany since Russia's attack on Ukraine. A 2021 investigation labeled them as key figures in pro-Russia sentiment in Germany, revealing they received financial support from a Russian government agency. In June, they claimed they shifted residency to Russia, yet neither the Cologne prosecutor's office nor city administration has commented.
06:04 Russian Court Judges Ex-US Soldier Guilty of 'Mercenary' Crimes
According to Russian authorities, former US soldier Trevor Reed was convicted in absentia by a Russian court for his role in Ukraine, serving as a volunteer mercenary in 2023. He was sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for his "mercenary activities." He reportedly served Ukraine's military in the Donetsk region. The US State Department stated in July 2022 that Reed, following his release in a prisoner swap in April 2022, sustained injuries while serving in Ukraine.
05:30 Ukrainian News Portal Accuses Presidential Office of Meddling
Ukrainian news site "Ukrajinska Prawda" (Ukrainian Truth) accuses the presidential office in Kyiv of influencing its editorial policies. They allege attempts to control the site's journalism, including prevents visits by its journalists and exclusions from events, as well as pressure on companies to cease advertising with them. No specific examples were given. The outlet warned it would publicly disclose attempts to interfere. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has previously clashed with individual journalists and shut down TV channels and news sites prior to the Russian invasion in February 2022.
03:50 Klitschko Urges Peace for Ukraine
Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko called for peace for Ukraine during the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the peaceful revolution in Leipzig. He stated that his country is facing a challenging winter, with many cities and towns in Ukraine being destroyed. In his prayer, Klitschko expressed hope for peace. Leipzig is a twin city of Kiev.
02:05 Zelensky Meets with European Leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting Germany, France, the UK, and Italy to discuss the Russian invasion of his country this week. He will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron today and later UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, along with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. On Friday, he will have an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican.
00:01 Six Deaths, Eleven Injured, in Odessa Rocket Attack
At least six people have tragically lost their lives, with eleven others injured, seven critically, in a Russian missile strike on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odessa, the authorities stated. The attack's target was the port infrastructure, according to the military governor of the region, Oleh Kiper, on Telegram. He reported that a civilian container ship flying the Panamanian flag was hit. All fatalities were Ukrainian citizens, Kiper disclosed. This is the third instance, within the last four days, of a Russian attack on a civilian ship in an alleged attempt to block the grain corridor established by Ukraine.
22:58 Russian Court Jails Activist for Long Term
A Russian court condemned activist Eugene Mishchenko to 12 years imprisonment on Wednesday on allegations of collaborating with a pro-Ukrainian group. Mishchenko was charged with sharing information with the outlawed Russian Freedom Legion, a Ukrainian-based group primarily consisting of Russian Putin opposers, according to RIA Novosti. Mishchenko is associated with a group that commemorates the 2015 murder of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov on Moscow's bridge. The group, known as "Nemtsov Bridge," pays homage to the site of Nemtsov's assassination by laying flowers and lighting candles. The makeshift memorial is often dismantled by police. Mishchenko's sentence comes on the 65th birthday of Nemtsov.
21:59 Zelensky Calls for Massive EU Expansion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the European Union (EU) to unite the entire continent and incorporate "all democratic European nations." He emphasized that Europe's unity should remain stable, despite existing tensions. He signed an agreement with Croatia covering various topics, such as defense and mine clearance, and also advocated for Ukraine's EU accession, which commenced in June, as well as the accession of several Balkan countries that have long awaited EU membership.
Ukrainian forces declare they've struck and decimated a drone facility in Krasnodar's southern Russian district. A subsequent blast was detected following a precision strike, according to Kyiv's General Staff. Approximately 400 Iranian-made Shahed drones were allegedly housed in the hit structure. The announcement claimed this act would dramatically diminish the Russian invaders' capacity to terrorize the civilian populace of Ukrainian towns and villages. Russian authorities have acknowledge a blaze in a nearby warehouse in Oktyabrsky village. The area is sealed off, with an estimated 800 square meters in flames, the regional operations team in Krasnodar reports. The coordinates correlate with Kyiv's drone strike report. However, the operations team remained silent on the fire's cause and the items inside the warehouse.
20:51 South-East Europe Summit: Twelve Nations Call for Russia's Departure
Twelve South-Eastern European nations, Turkey, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's peace plan endorsement and NATO membership advocate, have deemed Russia's departure from all Ukrainian-occupied territories essential for peace. This consensus was reached at their summit in Dubrovnik, Croatia, and recorded in their joint declaration, which Zelenskyy also signed. Despite his reputation for diplomatic finesse between Western and Russian powers, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic also signed the document. Vucic was successful in removing an initial mention of Russian sanctions from the summit's final declaration, as reported by Croatian media.
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09:37 The European Union expresses concern over the use of German machinery by Russian military suppliers, calling for stricter export controls.
Given the current situation with Russian military suppliers utilizing German equipment, it's crucial for the European Union to tighten its export controls to prevent German machinery from being used in harmful activities. This would align with the EU's commitment to upholding international peace and security.
