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Crimea Declares Emergency as Ukrainian Drones Overwhelm Russian Skies
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (677+ words) The emergency declaration applies to both "the Republic of Crimea and the port city of Sevastopol," per Crimea's Moscow-installed governor Sergey Aksyonov, adding that the emergency situation would allow for a "rapid resolution of tasks related to ensuring the stable…...
Zelensky Urges Diplomatic Breakthrough Before Winter as Kyiv Launches EU Membership Talks
1+ week, 1+ day ago (965+ words) With "6 billion in European funds released and accession negotiations officially underway, the Ukrainian president is pressing for a pincer movement of military pressure and diplomacy to end the conflict before the onset of the cold season. ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr…...
Britain Targets Russia's 'Shadow Fleet' Ahead of G7 Summit
1+ week, 6+ day ago (890+ words) Starmer hails the operation in the English Channel while Sweden scrambles fighter jets to monitor Russian aircraft and concerns grow over Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant ERBIL (Kurdistan24) " British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Sunday that the United Kingdom had intercepted a…...
UN Warns of Escalation in Ukraine as Europe Debates Russia Talks and Ukraine Eyes Gripen Deal
4+ week, 2+ day ago (674+ words) As civilian casualties rise and Moscow intensifies strikes, diplomatic tensions grow over Europe's role, while Sweden signals major air defense support for Ukraine ERBIL (Kurdistan24) " The United Nations human rights chief has warned of a "dangerous escalation" in Ukraine, urging both…...
Russian Drone Hits Chinese Cargo Ship in Black Sea, Ukraine Says
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (160+ words) Kyiv said the strike occurred near Odesa hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to travel to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Erbil (Kurdistan24) - A Russian drone struck a Chinese cargo vessel in the Black Sea overnight,…...
Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Major Russian Oil Refinery
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1085+ words) A major oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region was set ablaze after Ukrainian drone strikes as part of a wider overnight assault on Russian territory. Russia said it intercepted 355 drones, underscoring an escalating cycle of long-range aerial attacks and retaliation....
Putin Calls for Iran Nuclear Agreement, Warns Against Further Escalation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (584+ words) Russian president says continued confrontation would harm all sides as Moscow maintains ties with both Iran and Gulf states ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Moscow hopes the ongoing confrontation surrounding Iran's nuclear program and regional tensions…...
Zelensky Says Ukrainian Experts Downed Iranian Drones Across Middle East
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (210+ words) According to Zelensky, Ukraine deployed dozens of anti-drone personnel to at least four countries in the region following heightened tensions triggered by U. S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which were met with retaliatory drone attacks. Speaking to journalists, Zelensky said Ukrainian…...
Qatar, Ukraine sign defense agreement amid rising regional aerial threats
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (421+ words) ERBIL (Kurdistan24) " Qatar and Ukraine signed a defense cooperation agreement on Saturday aimed at strengthening joint capabilities against missile and drone threats, according to a statement from the Gulf state's defense ministry. The agreement was concluded during an official visit to…...
Russia Labels Oscar-Winning Documentary Protagonist Pavel Talankin a 'Foreign Agent"
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (424+ words) Talankin has been formally listed as a foreign agent in Russia, and the documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin remains banned from several platforms. ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Russia has declared Pavel Talankin, the teacher and central subject of the Oscar-winning documentary "Mr Nobody…...