Zelenskyy describes Kursk offensive as 'boomerang' for evil on Ukrainian Independence Day
Saturday, 24 August 2024 President Volodomyr Zelenskyy has given an impassioned speech to mark 33 years since Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union - as it continues its offensive inside Russia.
In a speech to mark Independence Day in the capital Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed his country's resolve to regain its "territorial integrity".
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has begun a high-stakes three-day visit to North Korea, underscoring deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang amid the Ukraine war. Lavrov praised the “invincible brotherhood” between the nations during talks with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Wonsan. Notably, North Korea had deployed troops to aid Russian forces in repelling Ukraine’s invasion of the Kursk region in 2024.
Lavrov specifically commended the sacrifices of the Korean People’s Army in retaking Sudzha and surrounding villages from what he called “Ukrainian Nazis.” With Kyiv’s offensive now crushed, North Korea is sending more troops for reconstruction efforts in Kursk. Lavrov’s visit signals Russia’s growing pivot towards pariah states as it faces Western isolation. Shoigu confirmed 6,000 North Korean troops would aid with demining and engineering.
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Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead in Moscow just hours after being sacked by President Vladimir Putin. Authorities say the 51-year-old died of a gunshot wound in his car, with suicide suspected. Starovoit’s abrupt dismissal follows mounting pressure over corruption probes and border failures in Kursk during his earlier governorship. Kremlin critics question whether political purging played a role. His death adds to the growing list of mysterious ends among Putin’s inner circle.
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Russian forces have suffered a major blow as Ukraine claims it killed Admiral Mikhail Gudkov, a top Russian naval commander, in a precision missile strike on the Kursk region. Ukrainian officials say the attack targeted a military command post, resulting in heavy casualties among senior officers. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed Gudkov’s death, but pro-Russian channels acknowledge significant losses
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An explosion rocked Russia’s Belgorod region early Friday, derailing a diesel locomotive and halting rail traffic for hours. Russian officials, including Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, confirmed the sabotage, which delayed even his own train. The blast follows a series of rail attacks in Bryansk, Kursk, and Voronezh, with Moscow accusing Ukraine of orchestrating "terrorist acts" to target infrastructure. President Putin condemned the incidents as attempts to derail diplomacy backed by the U.S., while analysts see Ukraine leveraging such disruptions to gain ground at the negotiation table.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held a rare and “constructive” phone call with Pope Leo XIV, accusing Ukraine of deliberately escalating the conflict by sabotaging civilian infrastructure inside Russia. Putin referenced recent train bombings in Bryansk and Kursk as acts of terrorism. He also updated the Pontiff on resumed peace talks with Kiev, the exchange of prisoners, and efforts to reunite displaced children. Putin urged the Pope to support religious freedom in Ukraine and thanked the Holy See for its role in mediating humanitarian issues.
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A powerful gas explosion ripped through a 10-story apartment building in Russia’s southern city of Saratov, killing at least three people — including a child — and leaving devastation in its wake. The blast occurred early Friday in the Leninsky district, with part of the building’s upper floors torn off, exposing the wreckage and scattering debris across the ground. Photos from the scene reveal utter destruction: gaping holes in the structure, crumbled walls, and mangled household items.
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Ukrainian parliament approves law to restore independence of anti-graft watchdogs
Fighting entrenched corruption is crucial for Ukraine's aspirations to join the EU and maintain access to billions of euros of vital Western aid as Russia's all-out war grinds on.
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Kyiv is reeling after another brutal missile and drone strike hit the Shevchenkivskyi district, targeting a nine-story residential building and causing it to collapse. At least six people, including a young child, have been killed, and over 50 others injured, with casualty numbers expected to rise. Emergency responders are desperately working to rescue survivors trapped under the rubble. The attacks hit at least 27 locations across the city, with the Solomianskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts suffering the heaviest damage.
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