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Jordan Times
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Ukraine ready for Russia truce talks, Zelensky says
Ukrainian servicemen of the 24th Separate Assault Battalion "Aidar" smoke during a rest moment between rotations at an undisclosed location in Dnipropetrovsk Region on May 9, 2025 (AFP photo) KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he expects Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire, adding that Kyiv was "ready" to meet Russia for direct truce talks. Zelensky said so after Russia's Vladimir Putin called on Kyiv to meet in Istanbul for talks on May 12 at a nighttime press conference in the Kremlin -- but did not commit to a ceasefire. On a visit to Kyiv on Saturday the leaders of France, the UK, Germany and Poland pressured Russia -- with US President Donald Trump's support -- to commit to an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine starting from Monday. Russia's invasion has dragged on for more than three years and killed thousands of people. "There is no point in continuing the killing even for a single day. We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire -- full, lasting and reliable -- starting tomorrow, May 12, and Ukraine is ready to meet," Zelensky said on social media. Sounding a rare note of optimism, the Ukrainian leader likewise said he saw positive signals from Russia. "It is a positive sign that the Russians have finally begun to consider ending the war," Zelensky said. "The entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time. And the very first step in truly ending any war is a ceasefire." Kyiv and its Western allies have argued that an unconditional ceasefire would be the only way to help find a diplomatic solution to the three-year conflict -- Europe's worst since World War II. Russia and Ukraine have not held direct talks since the start of Moscow's invasion in February 2022. Since the Kremlin ordered troops into Ukraine, communication channels between the two sides have only been open for exchanges of prisoners of war and the bodies of the fallen. Putin suggests talks, quiet on ceasefire Hours earlier, at a press conference held at almost 1 am (2200 GMT) in the Kremlin, Putin had responded to the Europeans' ultimatum. "We propose to the Kyiv authorities to resume the talks that they broke off in 2022, and, I emphasise, without any preconditions," he said. "We propose to start [negotiations] without delay on Thursday May 15 in Istanbul," Putin said, adding that he would talk to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan soon to ask for his help in making the talks happen. "We do not exclude that during these talks we will be able to agree on some new ceasefire," Putin said. But he also accused Ukraine's Western backers of wanting to "continue war with Russia" and -- without mentioning the specific Ukraine-European proposal for a 30-day ceasefire -- slammed European "ultimatums" and "anti-Russian rhetoric". On his return from Ukraine, French leader Emmanuel Macron accused Putin of wanting to "buy time" with his address. US President Donald Trump, however, said it was a "potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine" and vowed to work with both sides to end fighting. Kyiv on Sunday also accused Moscow of launching more than 100 drones on Ukraine, after a Russian-announced 72-hour ceasefire had ended at midnight on Saturday. Kyiv had not reported any drone attacks since Thursday, when the ceasefire came into effect, although it did accuse Moscow of violating the truce hundreds of times. Russia also accused Ukraine of not observing the ceasefire. "On the night of May 11 (from 2:00 am on May 11), the enemy attacked with 108 Shahed attack drones and various types of imitator drones," Kyiv's air force said, adding that it had downed 60 of them.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Garage-Built 3D-Printed Supercar Proves the Future of DIY Automotive Engineering
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious A Canadian car enthusiast has taken DIY automotive manufacturing to the next level by 3D-printing an entire supercar in his garage. The project, based on a Bugatti Divo, highlights the growing potential of 3D printing in vehicle design and construction. The builder, a follower of the YouTube channel KitCar, used digital files provided by brothers Rustem and Aidar, who specialize in 3D-printed car projects. Their website offers detailed step-by-step instructions, allowing individuals to construct their own supercar replicas from scratch. Each section of the Bugatti replica was printed separately and then bonded together using industrial-grade adhesives. The body was reinforced with fiberglass, ensuring durability while maintaining the striking appearance of the original multimillion-dollar hypercar. The finished product showcases an impressive level of detail, from sculpted aerodynamic curves to an uncanny resemblance to the real Bugatti Divo. 3D printing has revolutionized numerous industries, from aerospace to construction, and now it is making waves in the automotive world. The technology has been used for printing individual car parts, but fully constructing a functional vehicle using this method remains rare. Projects like this, however, demonstrate how at-home builders can bypass traditional manufacturing constraints and bring their dream cars to life. The KitCar channel has also featured other ambitious builds, including 3D-printed versions of a Mercedes 300SL Gullwing, a Lamborghini Huracán, and even a full-scale Lightning McQueen. While these projects require significant time and effort, the creators insist that no prior expertise is needed—just patience and a passion for engineering. With 3D printing continuing to evolve, the concept of home-built supercars may no longer be just a futuristic fantasy, but a growing reality for enthusiasts worldwide.
Russia Today
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Moscow slams ‘politicized' Finnish life sentence for Russian national
The Russian embassy in Finland has condemned a life sentence issued by a Helsinki court to Russian national Voislav Torden over his alleged involvement in fighting against Ukrainian forces in Donbass in 2014, labeling the verdict 'biased' and 'politically motivated.' Prosecutors sought the maximum penalty for Torden, alleging he committed five war crimes as deputy commander of the Rusich volunteer sabotage and reconnaissance unit, which fought alongside the Donetsk and Lugansk militias. Torden has denied any wrongdoing. On Friday, the Helsinki District Court convicted him on four of five charges, the outlet Yle reported. The judges ruled that it was 'indisputable' that on September 5, 2014, Torden, then known as Yan Petrovsky, and his unit ambushed fighters of the Ukrainian Aidar battalion in the Lugansk region, resulting in 22 Ukrainian soldiers killed and five wounded. The Russian embassy described the trial as a 'shameful' proceeding that fits into Finland's participation in the 'hybrid war' against Russia and reflects an 'atmosphere of Russophobia' and 'war hysteria' in the country. 'The verdict of the Finnish justice system causes nothing but deep indignation. The bias of the Helsinki District Court, which issued an openly politicized sentence to a Russian citizen, is obvious,' it said in a statement. Aidar was one of several volunteer formations, mainly composed of members of right-wing groups, which had been deployed to Donbass earlier that year. This followed after the local population refused to recognize the Western-backed violent coup in Kiev that led to the overthrow of the country's democratically elected president, Viktor Yanukovych. The Russian authorities and international human rights groups have accused members of the battalion of committing numerous war crimes. Amnesty International said in 2014 that Aidar fighters were 'involved in widespread abuses, including abductions, unlawful detention, ill-treatment, theft, extortion, and possible executions.' According to the court, Torden participated in the killing of one Aidar soldier and later posted photos of the incident on social media, warning that Rusich would show no mercy to the Ukrainian attackers. Torden's lawyers said they will appeal the decision. Heikki Lampela told Yle that the verdict left his client 'shocked.' 'My client does not want to serve a life sentence for acts that he has not committed,' she stressed. Another lawyer, Natalia Malgina told RIA Novosti that the sentence was handed down solely on the basis that Torden was considered the deputy head of Rusich, 'although in fact at the time of the commission of the incriminated actions he was not one.' Finland, which joined NATO in 2022 and had been a strong backer of Ukraine throughout the conflict, refused to extradite Torden to Kiev after he was arrested for violating migration rules in 2023. The Supreme Court ruled that he would not get a fair trial in Ukraine. Torden had been released but arrested again shortly afterwards and charged with war crimes.
