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Kyiv is testing Russia's 'red lines' by striking its arms depots

Ukraine has hit three arms depots in Russia within four days, reportedly destroying tens of thousands of tonnes of munitions.

23 September 2024

Europe News

Can Russian forces push Ukrainians out of Kursk by mid-October?

The Kremlin is said to have tasked its army with pushing Ukrainian forces out of Russia's Kursk region in less than a month. But how doable is it, especially given Ukraine's next move in its incursion?

20 September 2024

Europe News

Battle for Pokrovsk: Why is Russia so rapt with this Ukrainian town?

Kyiv's surprise incursion into Kursk hasn’t changed Russia’s plans and strategic priorities. Moscow is still primarily focused on capturing Pokrovsk and advancing in eastern Ukraine.

19 September 2024

Europe News

What was stored at the Russian arms depot in Tver region?

Renovated in 2018, the facility in Toropets is estimated to have stored tonnes upon tonnes of military goods, including explosives, artillery shells and ballistic missiles.

18 September 2024

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Ukraine

What was Trump's alleged would-be assassin doing in Ukraine?

Ukrainian soldiers and other sources revealed Ryan Routh was repeatedly warned against his "illegal" actions in Ukraine, while others labelled him as a "grifter".

16 September 2024

Ukraine

Ukrainian military units refute links to suspected Trump shooter

The International Legion for the Defence of Ukraine and Azov Brigade both denied reports that Donald Trump's suspected would-be assassin was one of its members.

16 September 2024

Europe News

Ukrainian forces continue to strike Russia's Kursk region

All the latest military updates on the war in Ukraine.

13 September 2024

Europe News

Russia launches counteroffensive in Kursk region

All the latest military updates on the war in Ukraine.

12 September 2024

Europe News

Could the impossible peace in the Caucasus end the war in Ukraine?

The end of Russia's war in Ukraine could come from an unexpected direction.

12 September 2024

Europe News

Fears grow Ukraine's eastern city of Pokrovsk might fall to Russia

Hundreds of the city's residents are evacuating every day as Moscow's forces, less than 10 kilometres away, keep slowly advancing.

Europe News

ISW: Ukrainian strikes on Russian rear military targets are crucial

So far the US says Ukraine can only fire its missiles a short distance - and Russia's missile launchers are too far inside Russia to be targeted.

Europe News

Last key bridge over Seym River in Kursk destroyed by Ukraine

The destruction of the last standing bridge in the region threatens to obstruct Moscow's ability to get supplies and reinforcements to its troops in about 700 square kilometres of Russian territory.

Europe News

Is Russia pulling its forces out of Ukraine to defend Kursk?

While Ukraine is continuing its advances in the Kursk region and taking steps to consolidate the ongoing operations on Russian soil, questions arose on whether Moscow is pulling its forces out of Ukraine to reinforce its defences.

Europe News

How is the latest Ukrainian raid into Russian territory different?

Euronews takes a closer look into what we know so far about the ongoing cross-border Ukrainian assault in Russia's Kursk region that began on Tuesday.

Ukraine

ISW: Russia planning major new offensive in Donetsk region in coming

A recent battalion-sized action that was repelled by Ukrainian forces gives an indication of Russia's new priorities.

World

EU Commission Vice-President urges stars to mobilise young voters

EU Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas joins Euronews Correspondent Sasha Vakulina on the Global Conversation to discuss newly agreed migration policies and the upcoming European elections.

Ukraine

ISW report: Missile shortages limit Ukraine's defense capabilities

President Zelenskyy stated that they do not currently have enough air defence systems to cover the targeted areas of Ukraine.

Ukraine

Russia preparing for wider conflict with NATO, says report

With US funding for Ukraine still in limbo, European allies are trying to ramp up their support as Russia mounts new strikes.

Ukraine

Moscow 'to falsify' votes in occupied Ukrainian regions

ISW continues to assess that the Kremlin and Russia-installed occupation officials intend to falsify votes in support of Russian President Vladimir Putin and fabricate a large voter turnout in an attempt to legitimize Russia’s occupation of Ukraine to the international community.

World

Is gender parity the key to economic prosperity? The IMF says 'yes'

Why does the world need more women in the labour market and managerial positions? Kristalina Georgieva, the International Monetary Fund's Managing Director, shares her thoughts on the Global Conversation.

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