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Hungary Imposes Travel Ban on Ukrainian Commander Over Pipeline Assaults
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has imposed a travel ban on Robert Brovdy, commander of a Ukrainian military unit, blocking his entry into Hungary and the entire Schengen Area due to concerns over national security linked to recent assaults on the Druzhba oil...
Kremlin says Russia is interested in negotiations despite striking Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Thursday that Russia remains open to negotiations with Ukraine even as its military continues strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. Peskov emphasized that Russian attacks target only military and...
Oil deliveries from Russia to Hungary, Slovakia resume after Ukraine’s attacks
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil deliveries from Russia to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline have resumed following disruptions from recent Ukrainian attacks, officials confirmed. The pipeline, a crucial energy lifeline spanning over 4,000 km, has been...
UK Calls in Russian Ambassador After Missile Hits Kyiv British Council
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has formally summoned the Russian ambassador in response to missile attacks targeting the British Council building in Kyiv. "Putin’s strikes last night killed civilians, destroyed homes and damaged buildings, including...
Poll reveals majority of Germans think Ukraine should exchange territory for peace
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent survey indicates that just over half of Germans believe Ukraine should agree to give up territory to Russia in order to secure peace, according to reports. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has consistently dismissed such...
Switzerland Ready to Broker Peace Talks in Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Switzerland is ready to leverage its diplomatic influence to advance peace in Ukraine, Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter declared on Thursday during talks with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko. According to an official...
Russia Launches Strikes on Ukraine’s Military Complexes, Airbases
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian forces launched a coordinated strike against Ukraine’s military-industrial complexes and airbases, the Russian Defense Ministry announced Thursday. The offensive employed long-range, precision-guided air-launched weapons,...
Hungary takes legal action against EU for sending Russia’s assets to Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has filed a legal procedure against the European Union’s decision to direct frozen Russian assets toward military assistance for Ukraine, a measure that was implemented despite Budapest’s opposition. After the outbreak of the...
VEON and Kyivstar to Host Investor Meeting on August 28, 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 28, 2025
New York, August 28, 2025 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator and Kyivstar Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: KYIV; KYIVW), a leading telecommunications and digital operator in Ukraine (“Kyivstar”), announced today that Kyivstar will host an...
Ukrainian channel says Russia's “cringe” show is threat to nation
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A major Ukrainian Telegram channel has criticized the widespread popularity of the Russian children’s cartoon Masha and the Bear, calling it the “cringe of the day.” The series, which follows the adventures of a playful little girl named...
Russian Assault on Kyiv Claims 14 Lives
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly Russian assault on Ukraine's capital killed at least 14 people, among them three children, Ukrainian officials confirmed Thursday. The attack, one of the deadliest in recent months, struck multiple residential neighborhoods...
Fourteen civilians get murdered by Russian attack on Kyiv
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian strike on Kyiv early Thursday resulted in at least 14 fatalities, including three children, Ukrainian authorities reported. The Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that by 11 am local time (0800GMT), the death toll had...
WSJ states EU is unhappy about plan of sending troops to Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A large portion of the European Union population is reluctant to send troops to Ukraine after any ceasefire or peace agreement, citing a lack of firm US “security guarantees” and concerns about being drawn into conflict with Russia,...
Ukraine, Russia Both Claim Shooting Down Drones
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine reported on Wednesday that its air defenses successfully intercepted 74 out of 95 drones launched by Russia since Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Russian authorities asserted they destroyed 26 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)...
Ukraine states Russia’s army is trying to establish foothold in Dnipropetrovsk’s region
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian forces have acknowledged that Russian troops have entered the eastern industrial region of Dnipropetrovsk, attempting to establish a foothold. "This is the first attack of such a large scale in Dnipropetrovsk region," said...
VEON and Kyivstar to Mark Historic Listing with Nasdaq Opening Bell and to Launch “Invest in Ukraine NOW!” Campaign in the U.S.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 27, 2025
New York, August 27, 2025 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON) (“VEON”), a global digital operator and parent company of Ukraine’s leading digital operator Kyivstar Group Ltd (Nasdaq: KYIV; KYIVW) (“Kyivstar”), are today kicking off a series of strategic...
Ukraine puts Woody Allen on ‘kill list’ for participating in Moscow Film Week
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Woody Allen has been included on a Ukrainian state-linked list of adversaries after taking part in a Russian film event, according to reports. The 89-year-old filmmaker appeared via videolink at Moscow International Film Week on Sunday,...
Russia Launches Drone Attacks on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia carried out a series of drone attacks overnight Wednesday targeting Ukraine’s critical energy and gas transit infrastructure across six regions, the Ukrainian Energy Ministry confirmed in an official statement. The offensive struck...
Witkoff Set to Hold Talks with Ukrainian Officials in NYC
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. President's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced Tuesday he will meet with Ukrainian officials in New York this week as part of renewed diplomatic moves aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. "I'm meeting with the Ukrainians this...
Witkoff states Washington hoping for Ukrainian war to end by end of year
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff has indicated that Washington aims to see the Ukraine conflict concluded by the end of 2025, citing Moscow’s “peace proposal on the table” and ongoing discussions with Russian and Ukrainian...