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Russian military claims major victories against Ukrainian forces

Russian forces claim significant victories across multiple fronts, with reports of extensive Ukrainian losses including Western-supplied equipment.

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Sputnik|Published

Kremlin: 'Significant part of Ukraine wants to be Russia'

In a significant diplomatic development, the Kremlin endorses Donald Trump's controversial suggestion about Ukraine's future Russian alignment, while both nations continue trading strategic strikes on energy infrastructure.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates: Deadly drone strikes hit nuclear plant and refinery

In a significant escalation of cross-border warfare, Ukraine launched its largest drone offensive yet into Russian territory, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and toddler, while successfully targeting strategic installations including an oil refinery and nuclear facility. The unprecedented barrage of over 100 drones marks a dramatic intensification of the conflict, drawing international attention as both nations continue their almost daily exchanges of attacks.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Putin snubs Zelensky: Russia open to Ukraine talks but rejects direct meeting

In a dramatic development, Putin opens the door to Ukraine peace talks while simultaneously dismissing President Zelensky as 'illegitimate'. This, as US President Donald Trump steps into the fray with promises of a quick resolution.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Russian forces liberate key city of Kurakhovo in Donbas - Defence Ministry

Russia's Yug (South) battle group has established control over the key city of Kurakhovo (also known as Kurakhove) to the west of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said.

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Sputnik|Published

Russia to respond to Kiev's Taganrog airfield attack

The response to the Ukrainian armed forces’ strikes on the Taganrog airfield will follow when and in the manner deemed appropriate, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

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Sputnik|Published