A Ukrainian TV tower in Kharkiv collapsed after a strike by Russian forces, causing widespread communications outages in the city. The shocking footage posted on social media shows the moment the tower crumbled, sending debris flying into the air.
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The Russia-appointed Donetsk chief alleges that Ukrainian troops are retreating from the settlement of Ocheretyne in small groups while Moscow’s forces continue airstrikes. The evacuation follows the destruction of a group of Ukrainian fighters by Russian forces.
Congress has passed a $60.8 billion aid package to support Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, providing the country with much-needed weapons, munitions, and training. The aid, which will be delivered within days, is expected to bolster Ukraine’s defenses in the face of Russia’s relentless assaults.
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has offered to host NATO’s nuclear weapons, sparking backlash from Russian state media. Sputnik news agency has condemned NATO’s policy as “destabilizing” and “dangerous”, citing the potential for escalation of global nuclear conflict. The Russian deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus, which borders Poland, has increased anxiety in Eastern European countries about Russian expansionism. The Kremlin has threatened retaliatory measures if nuclear weapons are stationed in Poland, while NATO maintains its commitment to collective defense.
Russia anticipates Chinese President Xi Jinping’s presence at the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. The summit will prioritize collaborations in politics, economics, culture, and humanitarianism. Notably, several nations have expressed interest in joining the BRICS grouping.
According to Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the West’s aggression towards Russia threatens to spark a catastrophic nuclear conflict. He blamed the U.S. for sabotaging arms control agreements and supporting Ukraine, increasing tensions between nuclear powers. Lavrov emphasized the dangers of the AUKUS pact and NATO expansion, and questioned the future of arms control dialog amid the West’s backing of Ukraine.
Russia has warned that it may confiscate Western assets in response to a US House bill that would allow the transfer of seized Russian assets to Ukraine. The bill, known as the REPO Act, passed the House on Monday and would give the Biden administration authority to confiscate billions of dollars’ worth of Russian assets held in US banks and transfer them to Ukraine for reconstruction. Russia has argued that the bill is a provocation and that it could damage the European economy, as over 75% of Russia’s frozen assets are held in the EU.
According to data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military spending surged by 6.8% in 2023, the largest year-on-year increase since 2009. This rise was primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and heightened tensions in various regions worldwide. The United States, China, Russia, India, and Saudi Arabia emerged as the top five military spenders, accounting for over 60% of global expenditure.
Russia’s Defense Ministry claims to have captured Novomykhailivka in eastern Ukraine, while Ukraine’s military reports repelling Russian advances in the area. EU foreign and defense ministers met in Luxembourg to discuss ongoing aid to Ukraine and extending sanctions against Iran. The head of Ukrainian military intelligence warns of a worsening situation on the front line in the coming weeks. Despite ammunition shortages, Ukraine continues to fortify its defenses.
The Russian Urals region and northern Kazakhstan have experienced severe flooding, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents. Authorities are now concerned about the potential for drinking water contamination due to the proximity of a uranium mine to floodwaters. Environmental experts warn that elevated uranium salts in the Tobol River could pose a risk to public health.