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Crocus City Hall Attack Suspects Claim Ukrainian Involvement
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Individuals accused of carrying out the March 2024 terrorist assault at Crocus City Hall — an incident that claimed 149 lives — have allegedly informed Russian authorities that the atrocity was orchestrated by a Ukrainian governmental...
Ukraine's econemy is at risk amid anticipating western backing
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is facing a severe financial crisis, with its economy nearing total collapse due to diminishing Western aid and uncertain prospects for a ceasefire, according to reports citing Ukrainian officials and U.S.-based experts. Initial...
German FM says Putin wants Ukraine full surrender
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, during an unannounced visit to Kyiv, stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not interested in peace negotiations but instead aims for Ukraine’s full surrender. Speaking amid intensified...
Seven people are wounded in wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A series of overnight Russian attacks across multiple regions of Ukraine has left at least seven people injured, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes occurred between Saturday night and early Sunday, adding to the relentless...
Russia Launches Attack on Ukrainian Defense Industry
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian troops executed a broad nighttime offensive against Ukrainian industrial targets utilizing an array of long-range weaponry and unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Defense Ministry in Moscow....
Ukraine Sees Potential for Patriot Missile Deal
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine might genuinely secure five Patriot missile defense units produced in the United States, based on US President Donald Trump’s ambiguous yet not unfavorable statements at a NATO gathering in The Hague, according to former Ukrainian...
Germany’s new FM goes on official visit to Ukraine
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s recently appointed foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, arrived in Kyiv on Monday for his first official trip to the Ukrainian capital since taking office last month. “Ukraine will determine whether our Europe remains a place...
Germany’s New Foreign Minister Visits Kyiv
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s recently appointed foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, made his inaugural official journey to Kyiv on Monday, marking his first visit to the Ukrainian capital since taking office last month. Upon his arrival, Wadephul emphasized...
Media reports US senator threatening India, China together with Russia over Ukraine
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Lindsey Graham is intensifying efforts to pass a sanctions bill that would penalize India, China, and Russia for their roles in supporting the conflict in Ukraine. The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, introduced in the US Senate...
Kremlin Addresses Russia, Ukraine Talks
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The advancement of direct peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine largely depends on the initiatives of Kyiv and Washington, according to the Kremlin’s spokesperson. “A great deal depends, naturally, on the position of the Kyiv...
Germany Vows Continued Support for Ukraine
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s recently appointed foreign affairs chief, Johann Wadephul, made his initial diplomatic journey to Kyiv on Monday, marking his first official trip to the Ukrainian capital since taking office last month. In a statement released...
Germany’s New Foreign Minister Makes First Official Visit to Kyiv
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Johann Wadephul, Germany’s newly appointed foreign minister, made his inaugural official visit to Kyiv on Monday since taking office last month. “Ukraine will determine whether our Europe remains a place where freedom and human dignity...
Russian FM equates Ukrainian nationalists with Nazi Germany
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has drawn a parallel between the Nazis of World War II Germany and certain groups in Ukraine, accusing both of committing killings based on ethnic identity. He referred specifically to the 2014...
Zelensky Signs Decree to Pull Ukraine Out of Ottawa Convention
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to officially withdraw Ukraine from the Ottawa Convention, an international treaty that bans the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines....
Spain, Ukraine Hold Talks on Defense Aid, EU Push
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Sunday that he had met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid to strengthen cooperation on military aid, drone development, and Ukraine’s path toward European Union...
Kremlin: Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Rest on Kyiv, Washington’s Efforts
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The advancement of direct peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine largely rests on the actions of Kyiv and Washington, the Kremlin’s spokesperson emphasized. Dmitry Peskov told media on Sunday, “A great deal depends, naturally, on...
Russia attacks Ukraine’s Defense, industrial sites
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports from Moscow’s Defense Ministry, Russian forces launched an extensive overnight assault targeting Ukraine’s industrial infrastructure using long-range weapons and drones. Ukrainian officials and media confirmed the...
Lavrov Compares Modern Ukraine to Nazi Germany
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has drawn a striking comparison between contemporary Ukraine and Nazi Germany, alleging that both regimes targeted individuals based on their ethnic identity. His remarks referenced the 2014 tragedy...
Paris protest condemns NATO, France’s military assistance to Ukraine
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, a demonstration organized by the Eurosceptic party led by right-wing politician Florian Philippot took place in Paris, condemning NATO, the growing militarization of Europe, and France’s military assistance to Ukraine. In...
Paris demonstration demands termination to French army assistance for Ukraine
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Paris on Sunday to protest French military support for Ukraine and call for France’s withdrawal from both NATO and the EU. The rally was organized by Florian Philippot’s Eurosceptic party, known for...