An attack on Poland would be Putin’s last fail

Putin Dismisses Ukraine's Offer: Russia Won't Pause Long-Range Strikes | Dawn News English

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukraine's proposal for a mutual halt to long-range strikes, arguing that it would distract from Moscow's military objectives. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #russiaukrainewar #geopolitics #internationalrelations #globalsecurity #peacetalks #militarystrategy #europeansecurity #worldnews #Ukraine #russia #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇵🇱 Russia planning attack on Poland to test NATO's response, US warns.

JUST IN: Russia planning attack on Poland to test NATO's response, US warns.@BRICSNews

The war Putin promised would never reach Russia has reached Siberia

In February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Russians that invading Ukraine was an act of self-defense. If NATO were left unchecked, he warned, Western missiles would soon be able to reach deep into Russia — past Volgograd, Kazan, Samara, even beyond the Ural Mountains. To prevent that nightmare, he launched what the Kremlin euphemistically []

Putin 'is planning Polish incursion to test NATO's response'

Putin 'is planning Polish incursion to test NATO's response'

🇷🇺⚡️ — Reuters reports that in Moscow, hardliners are allegedly urging Putin to abandon diplo [...]

— Reuters reports that in Moscow, hardliners are allegedly urging Putin to abandon diplomacy and escalate the conflict, including by launching nuclear strikes.They have previously called on the Kremlin leader to consider various harsh measures, up to the assassination of Zelensky and the use of tactical nuclear weapons.According to the same Reuters, the Kremlin is currently resisting calls to abandon negotiations and other radical proposals.In the West, it seems that they are seriously considering the statements of ex-generals who have been given a microphone to entertain them, who are completely detached from reality.@Intelslava

Putin reportedly ‘planning Polish incursion to test NATO’s response’

The Kremlin is planning an armed incursion on Polish land to test Nato’s response, according to Washington. The provocation could see Putin’s troops cross over into Poland, and vital infrastructure could be targeted by missiles and drones. Sources close to Polish President Karol Nawrocki told news outlet Onet that the US had been warning Warsaw []...Click to read more

Crazed Putin’s New Invasion Plot Revealed

Anastasia Barashkova / REUTERSRussian dictator Vladimir Putin has hatched a plan to “provoke” NATO by launching attacks and possibly even an incursion against alliance member Poland.The Telegraph writes that Washington has sent warnings to Warsaw over new intelligence suggesting the country’s critical infrastructure could become the target of missile and drone strikes by the Kremlin. Moscow might also order ground troops in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad into Poland from the north, the newspaper writes. Officials close to Polish President Karol Nawrocki confirmed to Onet, a national news outlet and part of the same corporate network as The Telegraph, that his office had received those reports. They said that Washington “systematically informs Poland about ever-new Russian plans for a conventional attack on NATO’s eastern flank, from which Poland is by no means excluded.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Russia claims capture of Kostiantynivka as battle for eastern Ukraine intensifies

Russia says its forces have captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka after months of intense fighting. Ukraine has denied the claim, saying the battle for the strategic city is ongoing. Kostiantynivka is considered a key transport hub in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Military analysts say its capture could strengthen Russia's position for further advances toward the Ukrainian-held cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, as fighting continues across eastern Ukraine. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #Ukraine #Russia #Kostiantynivka #Donetsk #Donbas #UkraineWar #Putin #AlJazeera

Ukraine war latest: For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv, killing at least 26 in mass missile attack

Key developments on July 6:For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv with mass missile attack, killing at least 26Russia’s largest oil refinery in flames as Ukraine strikes Omsk, 2,500 km away from borderUkraine strikes Russian oil refinery in YaroslavlRussia launched waves

‘Saving the Kyiv regime isn’t part of our plans’: Putin on Ukraine, fuel shortages, and Trump

On the evening of June 28, the Kremlin released a 25-minute “interview” with Vladimir Putin conducted by propagandist Pavel Zarubin. In the published video, Putin is visibly looking away from the correspondent, reading his answers off a teleprompter. The Kremlin’s press service made no mention of Zarubin by name, identifying him only as “a Russian journalist.” During the “interview,” Putin said that Russia’s fuel shortage was “not critical” and that the government intended to address it by ramping up air defense production. He also said Ukraine had put forward a new peace proposal — both sides would halt strikes deep into each other’s territory — but that the Kremlin had already rejected it. Here are the main points of his remarks.

Is Russia testing NATO? Poland gives a stark warning of a palpable Russian threat | DW News

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the coming months could be "critical", as Warsaw prepares for what he calls "various scenarios" involving Russia. The US has reportedly warned Poland about a possible Russian plot, while the Baltic states have long voiced concerns about the threat from Moscow. So is Vladimir Putin looking to widen the confrontation beyond Ukraine? We put that to European foreign policy analyst Kirill Shamiev. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #dwnews #Poland #russia #nato

Ian Bremmer on BizNews: Why a frustrated Putin is the world's next big risk

Ian Bremmer on BizNews: Why a frustrated Putin is the world's next big risk

2 killed as Russia bombs Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump Nato meet

The latest assault came just a day after one of the deadliest Russian attacks on Kyiv in recent months claimed 30 lives. The renewed strikes underscored Moscow's continuing pressure on Ukraine even as Nato leaders prepared to discuss military support, regional security and the future course of the war. Ukraine's State Emergency Service later said two people were wounded in the capital.

Deadly Russian Guided Bombs and Drones Strike Sloviansk and Kharkiv Region

Russian forces carried out a wave of attacks across eastern Ukraine on Saturday, July 11, focusing on the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. In Sloviansk, three FAB-250 guided bombs struck the city center, killing a 67-year-old man and injuring three others while damaging dozens of buildings. In the Kharkiv region, a strike hit a residential multi-story building in Izium, injuring four people. A separate strike targeted a gas station in Kharkiv city.

किएभमा रूसी आक्रमण, ३० जनाको मृत्यु

युक्रेन। युक्रेनको राजधानी किएभमा भएको रूसी आक्रमणको कारण मृत्यु हुनेहरुको सङ्ख्या कम्तिमा ३० जना पुगेको जनाइएको छ। युक्रेनी राष्ट्रपति भोलोदिमिर जेलेन्स्कीले रूसी आक्रमणका कारण आंशिक रूपमा ध्वस्त भएको एउटा अपार्टमेन्टको निरीक्षण गर्ने क्रममा आफ्नो सेनाले “निश्चित रूपमा“ यो आक्रमणको बदला लिने बताको छ। यसैबीच युरोपियन युनियनका शीर्ष कूटनीतिज्ञले मस्को माथि नयाँ प्रतिबन्धहरू प्रस्ताव गरेका छन् []

Russia plotting attack on Poland to test Nato’s resolve, US claims

Vladimir Putin could use an attack on Nato as a bargaining chip for the war in Ukraine, sources told Polish media

Putin vowed to demilitarize Ukraine. Instead, he created a major military power.

When Putin launched the full-scale invasion in 2022, he identified the “demilitarization” of Ukraine as one his two primary war aims. It is now clear that he has failed in the most spectacular fashion imaginable, writes Peter Dickinson. The post Putin vowed to demilitarize Ukraine. Instead, he created a major military power. appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Poland Severs Ties With Ukraine, Historical Differences Do Not Count

The dispute between Poland and Ukraine over historical issues has entered a new phase following reports that the United States warned Warsaw that Russia could soon attack Poland. Reports Suggest Poland Received a Warning Signal from Washington French publication L'Express expressed frustration over what it described as a dispute between Warsaw and Kyiv over a minor issue. The publication argued that the glorification of Nazi figures in Ukraine creates one major concern — that Russia could exploit the issue. According to the report, Poland had managed to avoid this problem throughout four and a half years of military conflict, but the situation has now changed. However, many in Poland no longer view the issue as insignificant. According to The Telegraph, Washington has repeatedly informed Warsaw about concerns related to possible Russian actions directed toward Polish territory and recently warned of a potential escalation in the coming months while outlining several possible scenarios.

UKRAINE BOMBARDS RUSSIA

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Ukraine’s biggest defense gap: More than 92% of Russian ballistic missiles hit their targets

The Kremlin’s recent offensive on the Ukrainian capital, which on Monday claimed about 20 lives, has laid bare one of Kyiv’s most pressing military vulnerabilities

Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline

The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a highly destructive turn along the frontlines and border zones, shifting the focus of tactical strikes heavily onto retail energy networks. In recent months, Russian forces have initiated a systematic campaign targeting civilian petrol stations within a 30 to 50-kilometer radius of the Ukrainian border. Utilizing a combination of kamikaze drones, heavy artillery, and precision guided missiles, these strikes have left hundreds of local distribution points in ruins across regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv.

Ukraine strikes 2 oil refineries in Russia: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Ukrainian forces had carried out overnight strikes on two oil refineries in Russia, reported Xinhua. In a post on X, Zelensky said one of the targets was the Slavyansk oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region, about 300 km from the frontline. Local media reported that the refinery has an annual processing capacity of some 4 million tons of oil. He said another refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region, about 700 km from the Ukrainian-Russian border, was also targeted, but did not give further details. Zelensky said the strikes were aimed at weakening Russia's ability to sustain its war effort. Each of our long-range sanctions means fewer resources serving Russia's war machine, and another step toward peace, he wrote.

Vladimir Putin Shrugs Off Fuel Shortages in Russia As President Ramps Up Attacks on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the attacks on Russian energy as an effort by Ukraine to distract attention from its losses on the battlefield, although analysts say the advance of Russian forces has been stymied in recent months.

1.4M casualties: Russia is 'losing at historical numbers'

Now, for the first time in a conflict that is in its fifth year, the stark reality of what the Kremlin still insists on calling a “special military operation” has become impossible for ordinary Russians to comfortably ignore. In the past month, Ukraine’s unprecedented drone campaign has been extraordinary in scale and impact. On a single night last week, Russia reported intercepting 660 drones across 12 regions — one of the largest Ukrainian attacks since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. CNN takes a look at the recent offensive and whether or not it’ll make Russia change course. 0:00 Russia is ”losing at historical numbers” 3:46 How Russia retaliated against recent Ukrainian strikes 7:21 Is pressure growing on Putin? 14:28 Will Ukraine’s new strategy get Putin to the negotiation table? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #ukraine #russia

Day 1,592 of WW3: Putin announces plans to continue strikes on Ukraine and expand a "security zone" in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions. What's another million casualties to him? This is your Saturday Ukraine conversation [News]

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The Putin escalation risk

The Putin escalation risk

Russia Plotting Attack on Poland to Test Nato's Resolve, US claims

Vladimir Putin could use an attack on Nato as a bargaining chip for the war in Ukraine, sources told Polish media

Putin Vows to Continue Russia’s Ukraine Offensive

President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will continue its efforts to fully capture four Ukrainian regions, dismissing Ukraine’s recent proposal to ease hostilities in the ongoing war. In a televised interview, he emphasized the need to enhance Russia’s air defense to respond to increased Ukrainian drone attacks targeting its oil industry. Despite acknowledging fuel shortages [] The post Putin Vows to Continue Russia’s Ukraine Offensive appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Russia lancar serangan besar-besaran di Ukraine

KYIV: Russia melancarkan se­rangan besar-besaran menggunakan peluru berpandu dan dron ke atas Ukraine pada Khamis, menyasarkan Kyiv serta beberapa wilayah lain di seluruh negara itu. Kementerian Pertahanan Russia berkata, ia telah melaksanakan serangan besar-besaran menggunakan senjata jarak jauh berketepatan tinggi dari udara, darat dan laut serta dron serangan. Moscow berkata, serangan itu menyasarkan kemudahan perindustrian ... Read more The post Russia lancar serangan besar-besaran di Ukraine appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Putin says Russia will press on with front-line campaign

President Vladimir Putin said Sunday that Russia will press ahead with its battlefield aim of fully capturing four Ukrainian regions, rejecting what he said was a new proposal by Ukraine to rein in hostilities in the more than four-year-old war. Putin, speaking to a Russian state ‌television interviewer, also said Russia needed to boost its air defense capacity to counter intensified Ukrainian drone attacks aimed mainly at its oil industry. He said Russia was coping well in tackling fuel supply

Russian strike kills four, injures at least nine in Ukraine's Kramatorsk

A Russian attack on the eastern Ukrainian town of Kramatorsk killed four people and injured at least nine others on July 10, the regional governor said. A residential block, a shop and several private houses were damaged in the attack. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Disaster for Putin as major oil refinery offline until 2027 after huge Ukraine strikes

The facility is expected to be out of action for at least six months.