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Ukraine fights to hold Kostyantynivka amid Russian push

Ukrainian defense forces could lose control of Kostyantynivka in Donetsk Oblast in the coming months, RBC-Ukraine reported on Aug. 3, citing statements from sources in military and political circles.

3 August, 01:56 PM

Heraskevych’s father accuses Russia of IOC, CAS influence

IOC President Kirsty Coventry’s visibly trembling hands during her meeting before the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych over a “helmet of memory” honoring fallen Ukrainian athletes indicated intense external pressure on the IOC — likely from Russia, the athlete’s father, Mykhailo Heraskevych, said at Media Center Ukraine on Feb. 19.

19 February, 04:53 PM

19-year-old girl returns to Ukraine after 11 years under Russian pressure in occupied territory

A 19-year-old girl who spent 11 years under Russian pressure in occupied territory has been returned to Ukraine, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said on Telegram on Aug. 2.

2 August 2025, 10:04 PM

U.S. intelligence cutoff leaves Ukraine vulnerable to Russian airstrikes - ISW

The suspension of intelligence sharing between the U.S. and Ukraine could significantly strengthen Russian aviation and affect the course of military operations, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 5.

6 March 2025, 08:16 AM

Five French MPs urge Defense Minister to send instructors to Ukraine

Five French lawmakers from various political factions have urged Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu to send military instructors to Ukraine, according to a letter published by MP Frédéric Petit from the Les Démocrates party on X on Dec. 1.

1 December 2024, 01:16 PM

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