Ukrainian Navy grapples with enigma of Russian construction
Unidentified Russian structure nearby Crimean Bridge: Ukrainian Navy on high alertA Mysterious Russian structure is causing a stir close to the Crimean Bridge, keeping Ukrainian Navy busy. As per Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk, who spoke to "The Kyiv Independent" on Ukrainian television, construction is underway. However, its purpose remains unclear. Pletenchuk mentioned, "It could be a defensive installation, it could be another crossing, but it's too early to draw conclusions." He further added that he doesn't foresee the Russians completing it given the deteriorating weather conditions. "The Russians try to place something new in the Kerch Strait to build various hydrotechnical structures or barriers. However, after each storm, they end up on shore."
Attack on Ukrainian city near Romanian border: Several casualtiesThe city of Izmail in Southern Ukraine was under attack this morning, resulting in three fatalities, as confirmed by Oleh Kiper, the governor of Odessa Oblast. Among the victims were three elderly individuals, including a woman in her 90s. Eleven others, including a child, sustained injuries, while properties and vehicles were damaged. Additionally, there were several fires reported. Izmail is situated near the Romanian border, with the northern mouth of the Danube River acting as the boundary.
Foreign policy expert Roth advocates for more arms aid to UkraineMichael Roth, an SPD foreign policy expert, is pushing for increased European arms support for Ukraine. In an interview with "Tagesspiegel", Roth stated, "Large European countries must significantly contribute militarily to ensure Ukraine remains a free and democratic country." He further indicated, "Now is the time to mobilize all forces and place Ukraine in the best possible position for potential negotiations." Roth believes that "If one wants to end the war as soon as possible, Ukraine needs the necessary resources." Strength in military and diplomacy are two sides of the same coin, as per Roth. "Russia will only be ready for negotiations if Putin is convinced a victory over Ukraine is impossible."
Baerbock defends arms deliveries to Ukraine, warns against diminishing supportFederal Foreign Minister Baerbock argued in favor of Western arms deliveries to Ukraine and criticized waning Kyiv support. "The notion that fighting and deaths would cease in Ukraine without defensive weapons is as misguided as it is untrue," Baerbock explained at the UN General Debate in New York. "If Russia halts its attack, the war ends. If Ukraine stops defending itself, it's the end of Ukraine." Putin, in response to an invitation to a peace conference in June, retaliated with a children's hospital bombing. Baerbock argued that halting our support "would leave Ukraine's hospitals unprotected and their children defenseless. It would mean more war crimes, possibly even in other countries." Baerbock highlighted that Russia has "always threatened the inviolability of the Baltic states and Poland's borders."
Slovenia: Discussion of long-range Western weapons usage on Russian soil
Slovenia's government cautions against hasty decisions concerning the use of long-range Western weapons on Russian territory, considering Germany's skepticism. Prime Minister Robert Golob states, "It's generally not a good strategy to rule something out beforehand." Golob cautions, "It's a complex issue, but I think all possibilities should be considered, and the most suitable one for the current situation should be selected." Golob's comments come in response to a question about the deployment of long-range cruise missiles. So far, Germany and the US have shown resistance to this proposition. Chancellor Olaf Scholz had recently ruled out delivering long-range precision weapons to Ukraine in the future.
Baerbock urges Iran to halt support for Russia's aggression
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock appealed to Iran to stop backing Russia's aggression against Ukraine and halt the transfer of ballistic missiles and drones. The assertion is made by the Federal Foreign Office on the platform X. Baerbock met with her Iranian counterpart Abbas Araktschi during the UN General Assembly in New York.
Trump plans meeting with Zelenskyy
Former US President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York on Friday. The gathering is set to take place in Trump Tower in Manhattan, Trump revealed. Zelenskyy, who met with President Joe Biden on Thursday, extended his stay in the US to meet Trump. Before his US visit, Zelenskyy had expressed his desire to meet Trump, Democratic President Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris to present his "victory plan" to end the Ukraine conflict. Read more here.
Harris promises Zelenskyy support, indirectly warns Trump
U.S. presidential prospect Harris guarantees assistance to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and implies caution against a triumph of her Republican opponent without explicitly mentioning his name. "My commitment to the people of Ukraine is unshakable. (...) I'll persistently stand beside Ukraine and work to guarantee that Ukraine triumphs in this battle and lives in protection and prosperity," the Democrat expresses during a meeting in Washington with Zelenskyy. She cautions that a resolution on the battle's end can't be made without Ukraine. Be that as it may, there are "a few" in the U.S. who want to do this. Their arrangement is to pressure Ukraine to surrender significant pieces of its region, acknowledge neutrality, and renounce security ensures from different nations. These proposals are the same as those from Kremlin boss Putin, they are propositions for surrender.
02:08 Ukraine records assaults west of Kherson
Russian powers consistently pounded the settlement of Tomyna Balka west of the Ukrainian-controlled city of Kherson on Thursday, as announced by the district's instructor, Prokrudin. A lady was murdered and another individual harmed, he said via Telegram.
00:55 UK sends additional self-propelled weaponry frameworks to Ukraine
The UK will convey another bundle of self-propelled weaponry frameworks of the AS90 type to the Ukrainian safeguard powers. A sum of 10 of these frameworks have just been conveyed to Ukraine, with six more to follow in the forthcoming weeks, as reported by the British Ministry of Defense.
23:33 UNO falls short of funds to help Ukrainians this winterThe United Nations expresses that it has far too little cash to help individuals in Ukraine this winter. "The financing level of associations like ours is far too low for this time of year," says Karolina Lindholm Billing, the Ukraine coordinator for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The UNHCR at present has just 47% of the assets it needs to uphold the millions of Ukrainians who have been expelled or influenced by the battle in their nation. Last year at this time, the UNHCR was 70% financed.
22:13 Biden: U.S. will further heighten Ukraine aidPresident Joe Biden says the U.S. will further expand its help to Ukraine during his remaining time in office. This will fortify the bargaining position of the government in Kyiv, Biden said prior to a meeting with his Ukrainian opposite number Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington. Biden's term ends in January. He could be replaced by his vice president Kamala Harris or the Republican Donald Trump, who is expected to significantly reduce U.S. engagement with Ukraine.
21:34 Ukraine: Russia preparing to amplify attacks in ZaporizhzhiaUkrainian knowledge reports propose that Russian troops will soon strengthen their attacks in the Zaporizhzhia district. "There is a pattern toward escalation of the situation in the war zone sector in the Zaporizhzhia region," a representative for the forces stationed in southern Ukraine said on national television. "In the previous 24 hours, there were five [Russian] attacks, and we can say that this number could increase, as our information indicates that the enemy is focusing attack groups near the [settlement] Pryiutne." The representative also said that light armored vehicles had been received on the Russian side. "This means they are preparing offensive operations."
21:00 Biden to Zelensky: Russia will not prevailAt the beginning of their meeting in Washington, U.S. President Joe Biden guaranteed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of continued U.S. support. "Russia will not triumph, Ukraine will," Biden said as he welcomed his Ukrainian opposite number to the Oval Office in the White House: "And we will stand by your side every step of the way." Read more about this here.
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