Wagner, Russia’s infamous mercenary group, is set to be declared a “terrorist” organisation in the UK, as announced last week by the country’s Home Office - meaning that support for the group will become illegal.

Experts are doubtful that the labelling would have a strong impact on Wagner - though they agree on the political and cultural importance of the UK’s decision.

https://www.euronews.com/2023/09/12/wagner-is-set-to-be-considered-a-terrorist-group-in-the-uk-what-does-that-actually-mean

#UK #Russia #Wagner #WarInUkraine

🇺🇦 has advanced closer to the edge of Novoprokopoivka, south of Robotyne.

Near Bakhmut, 🇺🇦 has made progress south of Andriivka.

#ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #conflict #map #europe #nato #warinukraine #mapping #news #breaking

Armenia distances itself from Russia, a troublesome ally deemed to be failing.

Exasperated by Moscow's passivity in the face of Azerbaijan's attacks, the former Soviet republic is increasingly defiant towards the Kremlin.

It has announced the delivery of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and joint military exercises with the United States.

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/09/09/armenia-distances-itself-from-russia-a-troublesome-ally-deemed-to-be-failing_6130853_4.html

#Armenia #Russia #Ukraine #WarInUkraine

🇺🇦 has advanced into the north of Novomaiors'ke, the settlement is now contested. (East of the attempted advance near Novodonets'ke)

In the Robotyne area, 🇺🇦 has expanded its control between Novoprokopivka and Verbove.

#ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #conflict #map #europe #nato #warinukraine #mapping #news #breaking

Paver Volkov gives us this unsettling 2022 shot he entitled “A cat defending its human in war-torn Ukraine".

#caturday #WarInUkraine

A map of the approximate situation on the ground in Ukraine as of 00:00 UTC 08/09/23.

There have been no notable changes to control confirmed since the last update.

After increased shelling in recent days, Ukraine is attempting to advance near Novodonets'ke.

#ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #conflict #map #europe #nato #warinukraine #mapping #news #breaking

In Ukraine with the minesweepers: 'At times, it took me four days to clear 150 metres, there was no other option'.

The counteroffensive launched by Kyiv's forces in June was made particularly dangerous given the extent to which Russian defensive positions were mined. Mine-clearing teams operate step by step, at night, in small units.

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2023/09/07/in-ukraine-with-the-minesweepers-it-took-me-four-days-at-times-to-clear-150-meters-there-was-no-other-option_6127932_143.html

#Ukraine #WarInUkraine #Mines #LandMines

French President Emmanuel Macron said that no Russian flags will be allowed at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

“Obviously there cannot be a Russian flag at the Paris Games. I think there’s consensus on that”.

The Russian flag has “no place” at the 2024 Olympics, at a time when Russia is “committing war crimes, when it’s deporting children”.

Whether Russian athletes will be allowed to participate is a decision for the IOC.

https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-russia-flag-paris-2024-olympics/

#France #Paris #Olympics #Russia #WarInUkraine #IOC

#WarinUkraine - Il 2 settembre nuovo invio di armi dall’Italia per alimentare il sanguinoso conflitto fratricida russo-ucraino. Un velivolo cargo Boeing KC-767A dell’#AeronauticaMilitare decollato da Pratica di Mare ha raggiunto Rzeszow, Polonia.
http://antoniomazzeoblog.blogspot.com/2023/09/ennesimo-invio-di-armi-italiane.html

Northwest of Robotyne 🇺🇦 has made minor gains and is attempting to advance into 🇷🇺 positions west of the settlement.

A map of the approximate situation on the ground in Ukraine as of 00:00 UTC 06/09/23.

#ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #conflict #map #europe #nato #warinukraine #mapping #news #breaking

@SocraticEthics #KingCharlie ain't too quick to judgement. How his #Challenger2 tanks doin' on the battlefield of the #WarInUkraine ?

Less than four weeks before Slovaks go to the polls for a pivotal parliamentary election, the election is being overshadowed by a scandal within the country's police and intelligence community.

Former three-time PM Robert Fico is running for re-election this month, and his party, Smer, is currently ahead in the polls.

Fico is a controversial figure in Slovak politics and known for his pro-Russian rhetoric.

https://www.dw.com/en/east-or-west-scandal-overshadows-pivotal-slovak-election/a-66730610

#Sovakia #Fico #Ukraine #Russia #WarInUkraine

#ukraine #WARINUKRAINE

Boas Kragtwijk, who started running half of July, is still going with his 2500 KM marathon from Amsterdam to Kyiv to raise money for an ambulance for Ukrainian medics.

He has now entered Ukraine !

Run Boas! run!

More updates here:
https://ultra4ukraine.com/

West of Verbove, 🇺🇦 has advanced beyond the anti-vehicle defences of the first line of the Russian Defensive Network and has entered trenches behind the line.

🇺🇦 has also made minor advances south of Robotyne.

In Kam'yans'ke, 🇺🇦 has advanced and taken positions south of the river.

#ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #conflict #map #europe #nato #warinukraine #mapping #news #breaking

Moscow has financial reserves abroad that no one is talking about.

Sanctioned billionaires and the reserves of the Russian Central Bank are at the center of a search for Russian funds. But Russia is also using a shadow banking system to accumulate state controlled funds abroad.

https://www.nzz.ch/english/russia-is-likely-building-shadow-reserves-abroad-ld.1754540

#Russia #Sanctions #Billionaires #Tycoons #Oligarch #WarInUkraine #FinancialReserves

Netherlands: The refugees from Ukraine who now are in limbo.

When Russia invaded Ukraine, the Netherlands granted refugee status to everyone fleeing — regardless of nationality.

Third-country nationals who fled received the same assistance package as most citizens and permanent residents of Ukraine.

But that policy is now being argued in court, leaving thousands unsure about their futures.

https://www.dw.com/en/netherlands-the-refugees-from-ukraine-who-now-are-in-limbo/a-66687671

#Netherlands #Ukraine #WarInUkraine #Refugees

Putin's Attack on Ukraine: Documenting War Crimes (full documentary) | #PBS 👉 https://youtu.be/PSFjGXKS59Q?si=BhWf2pwMYoqQPcLb

#Frontline #PBS #WarinUkraine #RussianWarCrimes #RussiaUkraineWar

The belated transformation of Ukraine's defence industry.

The sector faces the difficult task of meeting the needs of its armed forces while also combating internal corruption. The war has depleted weapons stockpiles and reforms have been slow to yield results.

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/08/27/the-belated-transformation-of-ukraine-s-defense-industry_6110379_4.html
#Ukraine #WarInUkraine #Defence

Norway will become the third country to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Last week, the Netherlands and Denmark announced that they will donate F-16 aircraft.

The announcement by the NATO member came as Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store was visiting Kyiv. Ukraine has long said the sophisticated fighter jets would give it a combat edge.

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2023/08/24/norway-to-become-third-country-to-donate-f-16-fighter-jets-to-ukraine_6106403_143.html

#Norway #Ukraine #Netherlands #Denmark #F16 #FighterJets #WarInUkraine #NATO

@timkmak @glynmoody The video on the dead bird side allegedly showing this are glorious. #S400 #warinUkraine #Slavaukrainia