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Key developments on Sept. 27 Sham referendums end in Ukraine’s partially occupied regions Moscow says all people under occupation want to join Russia Ukraine liberated Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi,  Kharkiv Oblast Russia fires 2 missile strikes, 6 airstrikes across Ukraine People cast their votes in illegal referendums on joining Russia at a hospital in the Russian-occupied part of […]

Fearing the border may close “forever” after President Vladimir Putin’s mobilisation order for the war in Ukraine, Russians are rushing to flee across Finland’s Vaalimaa crossing. Ivan, 23, of Russia waits in a queue to have his passport checked at the Vaalimaa border check point in Virolahti, Finland, on September 25, 2022.Photo by AFP On this […]

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled enemy attacks near the settlements of Zaitseve, Mayorsk, Zalizne, Odradivka, Mykolaivka Druha, Ozerianivka, Pervomaiske, Pobieda, Novomykhailivka, Pavlivka, and Bezimenne. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in its latest update posted on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. According to the operational information as of 18:00 on September 28, the […]

Two explosions followed by three unexplained leaks took place at two key pipelines carrying natural gas from Russia to Europe this week, prompting claims of sabotage and concerns over energy safety on the continent. The gas leak at Nord Stream 2 as seen from the Danish F-16 interceptor on Bornholm.Danish Defense Ministry The Nord Stream […]

In response to Vladimir Putin’s military draft, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday, Sep. 27, that the U.S. would “welcome” any Russian citizens who sought asylum. Russians arrive in Georgia after crossing the Kazbegi / Verkhniy Lars border crossing point.Photo by AFP Even though a large number of Russian citizens have poured into […]

European countries on Tuesday scrambled to investigate unexplained leaks in two Russian gas pipelines running under the Baltic Sea near Sweden and Denmark, infrastructure at the heart of an energy crisis since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A security guard walks in front of the landfall facility of the Baltic Sea gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 […]

Ukraine’s successful counterattack in Kharkiv was important in many ways. The armed forces liberated a vast territory, inflicted serious damage to Russian formations there, and sent Russian morale plummeting, as Ukrainian spirit soared. A Russian T-72BA tank sits in the middle of the road in the liberated city of Izium, Kharkiv Oblast on Sept. 15, […]

The death toll has risen to 13 people, including seven children, after a shooting at a school in the city of Izhevsk in central Russia, investigators said Monday izhlife.ru The attack was the latest in a series of school shootings that have shaken Russia in recent years and came with the country on edge over […]

iorgia Meloni, the 45-year-old head of the far-right populist “Brothers of Italy” party, is poised to become Italy’s first female prime minister – with Leader of Italy’s ultranationalist Brothers of Italy party and favorite to become prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, holds a rally in Naples, Italy, Sept. 23, 2022. (Reuters Photo) Giorgia Meloni, the 45-year-old […]

Since its independence, Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts have focused primarily on looking West. Meanwhile, Russia has set its sights all over the world. Supporters of the Malian Interim President wave Russian flags during a pro-Junta and pro-Russia rally in Bamako on May 13, 2022. (Photo by Ousmane Makaveli/ AFP via Getty Images) While the Euro-Atlantic world […]