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Russia Bombs Ukraine's Kropynytskyi; 5 Dead & 25 Injured
Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the central Ukrainian city of Kropyvnytskyi was bombed by Russian troops on July 28. Reportedly, a missile strike was launched on a flight school. The incident has claimed the lives of at least five persons, and left 25 others injured. However, an official statement from Russia on the matter is highly awaited.
Tags: Ukraine, Cardiff, Russia, Missile Strike
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Russia Bombs Cultural Centre In Ukraine's Kharkiv
Ukraine's Kharkiv region has been bombarded by Russian troops. The Chuhuyiv town has been destroyed, with several reportedly dead. Furthermore, Russian troops bombarded the cultural centre where various residents of Ukraine were stationed. This resulted in the collapse of the building, and various people buried in the debris. Reportedly, three people have been rescued from the rubble, and further details are awaited.
Tags: Russia, Ukraine, Kharkiv, Chuhuyiv Town, World War Three
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EU Issues Fresh Sanctions Against Russia, Bans Gold Originating From Russia
The European Union (EU) has issued a new set of sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. With this, Gold originated from Russia is now banned. Purchase, import and transfer of Gold which originated from Russia is banned. It also includes jewellery. "It is up to Russia to stop bombing Ukraine's fields and silos, and stop blocking Black Sea ports," said Josep Borrel, High Representative for Foreign Affairs.
Tags: Russia, Ukraine, EU Sanctions, Russian Gold Banned, NATO
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US Sanctions $100 MN To Train Ukrainian Troops On American Jets
The United States of America has extended its military support to Ukraine by sanctioning $100 million in funding to train Ukrainian troops in using US jets. This has come after repeated requests from Ukraine for new fighter jets like F-16. Ukraine is likely to eventually evolve out of Soviet equipments and make a shift to the western military equipments.
Tags: Russia, Ukraine, USA, NATO, F-16 Jets
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Over 2,000 Educational Institutions Destroyed Completely During Ukraine-Russia War
Recently, reports of the Prosecutors General Office in Ukraine revealed that Ukraine's invasion of Russia destroyed hundreds of educational institutions in the nation. The officials said, bombing and shelling by Russian forces in Ukraine damaged and destroyed 2,061 educational institutions, Of the total, 213 institutions were completely destroyed, along with the killing of 339 children in Ukraine, and over 600 children were severely… read-more
Tags: Ukraine, Russia War, Educational institutions, Killings, children
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Ukraine Crisis 'Sounded An Alarm' For Humanity, Says Chinese President Xi Jinping
Speaking at the opening of a virtual business forum at the BRICS countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that the conflict in Ukraine "has sounded an alarm for the humanity". The statement came while China continues to assume a position of neutrality. But on the flip side, China continues to not criticise the war in Ukraine, not call it an invasion. Meanwhile, Russia has become China's largest supplier of oil.
Tags: China, Ukraine, Russia, BRICS, Xi Jinping
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Russia Becomes Largest Supplier Of Crude Oil To China Surpassing Saudi Arabia
China has seemingly started to make use of Russia's discounted crude oil prices, as Russia became China's largest supplier of oil, overtaking Saudi Arabia. Amid western sanctions against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia discounted the prices of its crude oil. As per data, China has imported 8.42 million metric tons of crude oil in May, which is 55% more than the previous year.
Tags: China, Russia, Western Sanctions, Crude Oil, Ukraine
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Lithuania Bans Transit Of Russian Goods; Putin Warns Of Serious Consequences
Russian president Vladimir Putin has issued a chilling warning to Lithuania. The warning came after Lithuania banned the transit of Russian goods to Kaliningrad, sanctioned by the European Union. Russia stated that serious measures will be taken to protect the national interest. This is the first time Russia has issued a direct warning to a NATO member, since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Tags: Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, European Union, Western Sanctions
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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dmitry Muratov Sells Medal To Support Ukrainian Refugees
Nobel peace prize laureate Dmitry Muratov, editor-in-chief of Russian news outlet Novaya Gazeta, sold his medal at an auction for $103.5 (USD). Reportedly, the money raised will be donated to UNICEF, to support counties hosting Ukrainian refugees, which includes Poland, Russia, Germany, Maldova, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Hungary. Muratov also emphasized on everyone joining hands to help the children of Ukraine displaces by war.
Tags: Ukraine, Germany, Russia, dmitry muratov, Nobel peace prize
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Germany Seizes Apartments Owned By Russian Lawmaker & Wife Under EU Sanctions
Abiding by the sanctions imposed by European Union against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Germany has seized three apartments owned by Russian lawmaker and his wife. The couple jointly owned two apartments in the Bavarian city and the wife solely owned one in Munich. Besides the apartments, their bank accounts have also been seized. The residents are allowed to stay in the buildings, but should pay the rent at court.
Tags: Bavarian city, Munich, Ukraine, Germany, EU Sanctions
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