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At least 206 Ukrainian soldiers died in Russian captivity amid brutal treatment, AP reports
At least 206 of the 5,000 Ukrainian soldiers repatriated to Ukraine died in Russian captivity, the Associated Press (AP) reported on May 27, citing Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War (POWs) data. There have been multiple reports of Ukrainian POWs being tortured or killed while in Russian captivity. As of May, […]
Russia preparing new offensive in ‘coming weeks’ to strengthen negotiating position, AP reports
Russia is likely preparing to launch a new multipronged offensive in the coming weeks to strengthen its position in possible peace talks with Ukraine, the Associated Press (AP) reported on March 29, citing Ukrainian analysts and two undisclosed G7 diplomatic sources. The news comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow is planning to attack […]
‘A colonial agreement’ — former Ukrainian official slams US minerals deal, AP reports
The United States offered Ukraine “a colonial agreement” on exchanging Ukrainian rare earth minerals for U.S. military aid, a former senior Ukrainian official told the Associated Press (AP) on Feb. 16. The comment comes after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a draft of the agreement to President Volodymyr Zelensky on Feb. 12. Zelensky refused […]
Ukraine’s NATO membership ‘cheapest’ security guarantee, ‘victory’ for Trump, Zelensky tells AP
NATO membership is the “cheapest” possible security guarantee for Ukraine and a chance for U.S. President Donald Trump to score a geopolitical victory over Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the Associated Press (AP) on Feb. 1. The question of Kyiv’s future accession to the Alliance is likely a […]
Lithuania’s president calls for Ukraine’s involvement in peace talks, stronger regional defense against Russia, AP reports
Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda emphasized the necessity of Ukraine’s full involvement in peace negotiations and increased defense spending by regional countries to prevent future Russian aggression. In an interview with the Associated Press, Nauseda warned that a peace settlement without proper deterrents would allow Russia to consolidate its forces and prepare for further military action.”You […]
Biden administration prepares final massive Ukraine aid package ahead of Trump inauguration, AP reports
The Biden administration plans to unveil a significant final weapons aid package for Ukraine during Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to Germany on Jan. 9. Austin is set to meet representatives from around 50 nations that have supported Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion nearly three years ago, two senior defense officials told the Associated Press. […]