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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- General
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Estonia urges pressure on Russia after deadly strike on Sumy
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has responded to Russia's deadly strike on the city of Sumy on 3 June. Source: Tsahkna on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: On the morning of 3 June, Russian forces attacked central Sumy, killing two people and injuring 20 more, including a 17-year-old teenager. A medical facility, several vehicles and residential buildings were damaged. Tsahkna reacted by recalling that Russia has repeatedly rejected ceasefire proposals, as it aims to continue what is now seen in Sumy. "...barbaric attacks on civilians aimed at breaking Ukraine's spirit & erasing the country. Only increased pressure will force Russia to end this war," he stated. The attack came a day after Ukrainian and Russian delegations held a meeting in Istanbul that lasted just over an hour. Background: Following the talks, the parties agreed on new exchanges of specific categories of military personnel, and Ukraine handed over a list of several hundred children abducted by Russia. Meanwhile, the Russian delegation claimed it had proposed a temporary ceasefire along certain sections of the front. Dmitry Medvedev, former president of Russia, said that the true aim of the "peace talks" in Istanbul was to ensure Russia's "swift and complete victory". Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
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Estonia calls for "unbearable pressure" on Putin after large-scale attack
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has strongly condemned Russia's latest large-scale attack on Ukraine, which occurred on the night of 24-25 May. Source: Tsahkna on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Tsahkna said these strikes are further proof that Moscow is not giving up its attempts to destroy Ukraine as a state. Quote: "Another night of Russia demonstrating its ongoing aim to wipe Ukraine off the map with swarms of drones & missiles – including ballistic ones." More details: The foreign minister emphasised that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is not going to stop on his own and the only way to end this aggression is through maximum international pressure. Quote: "Putin continues this until the pressure becomes unbearable. It's in our hands to make him stop." Background: Estonia is one of Ukraine's most consistent partners in Europe and has been a strong advocate for tough sanctions against Russia and increased military aid for Kyiv. Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has called for the "strongest international pressure" on Russia after the latest large-scale attack. Following the attack, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernová stated that Russia is mocking the international community and the US's efforts to achieve peace. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
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UK foreign secretary on Russia's latest attack on Ukraine: not the actions of a country seeking peace
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has condemned Russia's latest large-scale attack on Ukraine. Source: Lammy on X, as reported by European Pravda Details: Lammy stressed that these are not the actions of a country that seeks peace. Quote: "Russia targeted Ukraine again last night – with 14 missiles and hundreds of drones across the country. Another night of terror for Ukrainian civilians, with yet more injured and more homes destroyed. These are not the actions of a country seeking peace." Background: The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia had launched 14 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and 250 attack drones against Ukraine on the night of 23-24 May. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna reacted to the large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv and said that Russia's continuous aggression has a simple explanation: "It hasn't faced enough pressure to stop". Katarina Mathernova, the European Union's Ambassador to Ukraine, has advised those who doubt Russia's intentions to read the news. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Daily Tribune
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Russia Releases Greek-Owned Oil Tanker After Seizure in Baltic Sea
Russia has released the Green Admire, a Greek-owned oil tanker flying a Liberian flag, days after detaining the vessel in its territorial waters, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported. Russian authorities seized the tanker on Sunday after it left the Estonian port of Sillamäe and navigated through a legally designated channel crossing Russian waters. According to ship tracking data from LSEG, it is now en route to the Dutch port of Rotterdam. Estonia's Foreign Ministry condemned the seizure, with Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna suggesting it was a retaliatory move by Moscow in response to Estonia's crackdown on Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet' — a group of aging tankers used to transport Russian oil covertly across the Baltic Sea. The Estonian Navy has been actively inspecting such ships in recent weeks. 'This incident shows that Russia continues to behave unpredictably,' Tsahkna said, confirming he had alerted NATO allies about the situation. In response to the incident, Estonia will reroute maritime traffic to and from Sillamäe through exclusively Estonian waters to avoid further confrontations. The incident follows heightened regional tensions, including the recent breach of NATO airspace by a Russian fighter jet after Estonia intercepted a suspected shadow fleet vessel. The Russian shadow fleet largely consists of outdated tankers operated by opaque entities registered in countries like the UAE or Marshall Islands, and flagged in jurisdictions such as Gabon or the Cook Islands. Some of these ships have also been accused of transporting stolen Ukrainian grain. The European Union has targeted these vessels with sanctions, adding 70 new ships to its blacklist in February, with more expected to be sanctioned in the coming days.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
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Russia releases Green Admire tanker seized after leaving Estonian port
Moscow released the oil tanker Green Admire on May 19, a day after detaining the vessel in Russian territorial waters as it transited from Estonia, Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) reported. The detention followed recent moves by Estonia and its neighbors to clamp down on Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," which is used to bypass Western oil sanctions. The Green Admire, a Liberian-flagged vessel owned by a Greek company, departed the Estonian port of Sillamae on May 18 carrying shale oil. Its route — agreed upon in advance by Estonia, Russia, and Finland — crossed Russian territorial waters, where it was intercepted by Russian authorities. Estonian officials said the ship had followed its planned navigation route but was seized after allegedly failing to respond to repeated Russian warnings upon entering a zone Moscow had unilaterally declared "dangerous for navigation." Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the detention was likely tied to growing pressure on Russia's shadow fleet, which Western nations have accused of illegally transporting oil in defiance of international sanctions. The incident occurred just days after Russia reportedly violated NATO airspace with a Su-35 fighter jet during Estonia's attempt to intercept a flagless tanker suspected of operating as part of the shadow fleet. The Estonian Navy had previously detained such a vessel on April 11, marking the first enforcement action against Russia's covert maritime trade network in the region. Baltic countries have voiced alarm over what they describe as increasing Russian military activity in the area. Latvia's Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD) warned earlier this month of a heightened risk of unintended incidents due to Russia's aggressive naval and aerial maneuvers. Read also: EU approves 17th package of Russia sanctions, targets shadow fleet We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
