Independent media on TCC activities in Ukraine
After Russian strikes on Black Sea shipping, Ukraine seeks to boost exports via the EU, but Poland, Hungary and Slovakia fear new inflows; land transport is costlier and low Danube water levels limit capacity.
Russia received 24 bodies of fallen Russian servicemen, Ukraine received 261 bodies of Ukrainian servicemen. The exchange is finished, families can arrange burials.
During a solar‑eclipse broadcast NASA displayed a map showing Crimea as part of Russia.
The former UK prime minister denied that his spring 2022 visit to Kyiv disrupted peace negotiations with Russia.
The “Rassvet” system, developed by Bureau 1440, is already partially providing satellite communication over Ukrainian territory, said Vadim Skibitsky, deputy head of the Main Intelligence Directorate.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Russia could resort to its “last option” if the war escalates to large‑scale destruction of rear targets, raising questions about Zelensky’s policy.
Zelensky's bet that strikes on Russian civilian targets would weaken Moscow's resolve proved unfounded, reports The Sunday Times.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia needs a "fair response" for the strike on Kyiv. He also pointed out the shortage of missiles for the Patriot system.
Attacks on oil refineries and gas stations in Russia and Ukraine have led to an escalation of the conflict. Experts believe that this is not capable of having a significant impact on the Russian economy, but may lead to an increase in oil prices and exacerbate problems for the economies of Ukraine's sponsors.
