Germany may consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, defense minister says. "We're the largest NATO partner in Europe. We'll obviously have a role to play," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Jan. 18.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Students refusing military oath barred from higher ed
Students who fail the military exam or refuse to take the oath will be unable to continue their higher education, an official has stated. 'If students cannot pass the exam… if they refuse to take the military oath, they will not be able to study in higher education institutions in the future,' the official said.
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Russia’s ‘great’ empire claim, stealing history as a coping mechanism
To claim the status of a ‘great’ empire, you need ‘great’ history — and Russia is too young of an empire to have one. That’s why stealing the ancient history of the closest neighbor became Moscow’s coping strategy https://
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Dnipropetrovsk firm helped Russia build nuclear weapons labs
Dnipropetrovsk firm helped Russia build nuclear weapons labs, SBU says. The plant allegedly shipped metal products to Russia after the full-scale invasion. These were used to outfit the Russian Institute for Nuclear Research, the SBU said.
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EU must ensure reciprocity from Russia, Orban helps Putin for EU payout
But even if the EU were to abandon the sanctions, it should ensure reciprocity from Russia. Russia must give up as much if not more, which means, at the very least, stopping the war. I think Orban simply want to help Putin and get another payout from the EU 9X
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SBU detains metro engineer accused of directing Russian missile strikes
SBU detains metro engineer who allegedly directed Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, Kharkiv. The engineer led a network of agents who tracked the movement of Ukrainian troops in order to coordinate Russian aerial attacks, the SBU said.
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Russia used chemical weapons 434 times in December, Ukraine reports
Russia used chemical weapons 434 times in December, Ukraine's General Staff says. These included K-51 and RG-VO munitions, anti-riot weapons that are prohibited for use in warfare, and ammunition loaded with chemicals of "unspecified type."
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109th Edelweiss Battalion: Young, Strong, Stylish, Indomitable



Young, strong, stylish – this is the 109th Battalion of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss"! During training and in combat, they demonstrate an indomitable spirit, high preparedness, and cohesion. Each of them is an example of courage and professionalism.
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The enemy uses chemical munitions against the Defense Forces
The enemy continues to use against the Defense Forces special munitions equipped with dangerous chemical substances. More details: https://facebook.com/share/p/1DaesY7vXq/ …
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Meeting Yana Stepanenko, victim of a Russian airstrike
Meet Yana Stepanenko, the Ukrainian girl who lost her legs in a Russian air strike on Kramatrosk in 2022.
— Illia Ponomarenko 🇺🇦 (@IAPonomarenko) 18 janvier 2025
This is incredible. https://t.co/JUfrmoHqCuMeet Yana Stepanenko, the Ukrainian girl who lost her legs in a Russian air strike on Kramatrosk in 2022. This is incredible.
