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Newsweek
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Trump Pressures Zelensky to End Russia War Ahead of Key Meeting: Live Updates
President Donald Trump is putting pressure on Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet some of Vladimir Putin's key demands to end the war, ahead of their Monday meeting. Zelensky is meeting with Trump at the White House just days after the U.S. president sat down with Russia's president for a summit in Alaska. Trump left that meeting without securing a ceasefire deal. What To Know In a post to Truth Social Sunday night, Trump urged Zelensky to give up on Ukraine's claims on Russian-annexed Crimea and abandon hopes of his country joining to NATO, if he wants to sign a ceasefire with Russia. "President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight," Trump said. Zelensky responded in his own social media post that "Russia must end this war, which it itself started." Stay with Newsweek for the latest updates.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ukrainian sabotage suspected as Russian soldiers die from poisoned water in Donetsk
At least four Russian soldiers have reportedly died after allegedly consuming bottled water laced with poison in the Russian-occupied Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. Footage circulating on Russian Telegram military channels appears to show troops convulsing and gasping for air, as fellow soldiers and medics try to intervene. The incident is said to have occurred in Panteleimonivka, a frontline settlement near Donetsk. The water bottles, labeled 'Our Water,' were reportedly distributed as part of a humanitarian consignment that had originated from Simferopol in Russian-annexed Crimea . Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category MCA healthcare Data Science CXO Project Management Technology Leadership Product Management Data Science Operations Management others Artificial Intelligence Others Degree Design Thinking Cybersecurity Data Analytics Management Digital Marketing Finance Public Policy MBA Healthcare PGDM Skills you'll gain: Programming Proficiency Data Handling & Analysis Cybersecurity Awareness & Skills Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Master of Computer Applications Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details According to the pro-Kremlin outlet Tsargrad, 'The situation requires a thorough investigation of who supplied the water, how it got to the front line, and who could have poisoned it?' Several other troops remain in critical condition, according to the outlet. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Finally Hear Clearly Again – This Spray Has Taken the Internet by Storm! MediLisk Undo A clip cited by UK newspaper The Sun captures a soldier asking a visibly sick comrade, 'Have you taken some water on the way?' only to be met with silence as the man slips out of consciousness. Ukraine behind the attack? Live Events Russian military bloggers have accused Ukraine of sabotage, suggesting the poisoned bottles were a covert operation aimed at undermining troop morale and disrupting logistics. However, no conclusive evidence has yet been released publicly. Some Ukrainian sources, meanwhile, suggest that the poisoned water story could be a cover-up for incidents involving drug use or contamination. The poisoning scare comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin escalates aerial attacks across Ukraine. On the same day, a massive 500kg glide bomb struck a shopping centre in Dobropillia, killing two civilians and injuring at least 25. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike, calling it 'horrendous, dumb Russian terror.' The attack also damaged more than 50 shops and 13 residential buildings. Ukrainian drones have reportedly targeted military-industrial sites deep inside Russia, including a chemical plant in Tula and an aircraft repair depot in Smolensk. In Belgorod, at least three civilians were killed; in Voronezh, drone strikes injured several children. President Donald Trump has warned Russia to agree to a ceasefire within 50 days or face sweeping 100 percent tariffs. Moscow has dismissed the threat, while Putin appeared unfazed during a tour of a drone factory, bizarrely praising Ukrainian 'innovation.'
The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Putin's soldiers killed ‘in mass poisoning by laced bottles of WATER' in suspected Ukrainian sabotage operation
VLADIMIR Putin's men were reportedly killed by poisoned water bottles in a suspected Ukrainian sabotage operation. At least four soldiers were said to have died in excruciating pain after drinking from bottles labelled "Our Water", allegedly supplied to the front line in a humanitarian consignment. Advertisement 8 At least four Russian soldiers were reportedly killed by poisoned water bottles Credit: East2West 8 Russian war channels suspect it was part of a Ukrainian sabotage operation Credit: East2West 8 Poisoned troops could be seen convulsing and moaning in agony in distressing footage Credit: East2West 8 The bottled water that allegedly poisoned the soldiers Credit: East2West Several others are said to be in critical condition in another major blow to The deadly incident, which unfolded in the Panteleimonivka area of Donetsk, has sparked horror and fury across pro-Kremlin military channels. Distressing footage seen by The Sun shows poisoned troops convulsing, moaning in agony, and slipping into unconsciousness as medics scramble to help. In one chilling clip, a soldier is heard asking a stricken comrade: 'Have you taken some water on the way?' — but the man is too far gone to respond. Advertisement More on the Ukraine war 'He is so unwell,' another voice says. The water reportedly came from Simferopol, the capital of Russian-annexed Crimea, and was distributed under the guise of aid. Now, it's feared to have been a Trojan horse of death. Investigators are combing through the supply chain, desperate to uncover who tampered with the water — and how it reached frontline troops. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Pro-Kremlin outlet Tsargrad demanded answers: 'The situation requires a thorough investigation – who supplied the water, how it got to the front line, and who could have poisoned it?' Putin blitzes Ukrainian shopping centre with half-ton glide bomb killing two They warned: 'One thing is clear – soldiers should be extremely careful with any drinks.' The poison panic has spread fast, with Putin's mouthpiece channels flashing urgent warnings to not drink the water amid soaring summer temperatures. While some Russian-linked media are already blaming a 'Ukrainian sabotage operation', hard evidence is yet to emerge. Advertisement A Ukrainian source hit back, suggesting: 'It's unclear whether this was actual poisoning or drug overdoses, with commanders possibly using the 'poisoned water' story to cover up drug-related incidents.' Putin's firestorm As poisoned soldiers writhed on one front, Putin launched a merciless aerial onslaught across Ukraine — striking shopping centres, apartment blocks, and industrial targets in a scorched-earth campaign that continues to defy global warnings. In the town of Dobropillia, a Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike as 'horrendous, dumb Russian terror', accusing Moscow of trying to kill as many civilians as possible. Advertisement At least 54 shops and 13 residential buildings were hit. 8 Russian drones attacked several residential settlements in Sumy region Credit: East2West 8 Putin's drones also attacked the city of Dnipro Credit: East2West Officials fear more victims remain buried under the rubble as rescue teams battle fires and dig through twisted metal. Advertisement This isn't the first time Dobropillia has been attacked — a March missile and drone strike killed 11, including five children. And the terror continues: from kamikaze drone attacks in Dnipro that left the city choking in smoke, to deadly barrages on Nikopol, Kharkiv and Sumy. In Nikopol, Russian forces pulled a grotesque double hit — striking a cargo truck, then targeting emergency responders when they arrived. Even as Russia unleashes devastation, Ukraine is punching back. Advertisement Overnight, drones reportedly struck key military-linked manufacturing targets deep inside Russian territory, including a chemicals plant in Tula and an aircraft repair facility in Smolensk. In Belgorod, three civilians were reported killed and 17 wounded, while in Voronezh, drones slammed into a tower block — injuring at least three children. 8 Russia has killed two people and left 22 wounded after a deadly bombing on a Ukrainian shopping centre Credit: Telegram/Vadym Filashkin 8 Officials have been desperately trying to extinguish fires and rescue those trapped Credit: AFP Advertisement Trump's ultimatum The US President, who has sent special envoy Keith Kellogg to Ukraine this week, expressed fury over Russia's continued targeting of civilians. He promised to back Kyiv with 'everything' in America's arsenal — including JASSM cruise missiles — But the Kremlin is snarling back. Advertisement And Putin appears unfazed. Touring a drone factory, he bizarrely praised Ukraine's 'incredible innovations', even as his forces flattened civilian centres.
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Putin's soldiers killed ‘in mass poisoning by laced bottles of WATER' in suspected Ukrainian sabotage operation
Distressing footage seen by The Sun showed the allegedly poisoned troops convulsing and moaning in agony SIP OF DEATH Putin's soldiers killed 'in mass poisoning by laced bottles of WATER' in suspected Ukrainian sabotage operation Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VLADIMIR Putin's men were reportedly killed by poisoned water bottles in a suspected Ukrainian sabotage operation. At least four soldiers were said to have died in excruciating pain after drinking from bottles labelled "Our Water", allegedly supplied to the front line in a humanitarian consignment. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 At least four Russian soldiers were reportedly killed by poisoned water bottles Credit: East2West 8 Russian war channels suspect it was part of a Ukrainian sabotage operation Credit: East2West 8 Poisoned troops could be seen convulsing and moaning in agony in distressing footage Credit: East2West 8 The bottled water that allegedly poisoned the soldiers Credit: East2West Several others are said to be in critical condition in another major blow to Mad Vlad's invasion of Ukraine. The deadly incident, which unfolded in the Panteleimonivka area of Donetsk, has sparked horror and fury across pro-Kremlin military channels. Distressing footage seen by The Sun shows poisoned troops convulsing, moaning in agony, and slipping into unconsciousness as medics scramble to help. In one chilling clip, a soldier is heard asking a stricken comrade: 'Have you taken some water on the way?' — but the man is too far gone to respond. 'He is so unwell,' another voice says. The water reportedly came from Simferopol, the capital of Russian-annexed Crimea, and was distributed under the guise of aid. Now, it's feared to have been a Trojan horse of death. Investigators are combing through the supply chain, desperate to uncover who tampered with the water — and how it reached frontline troops. Pro-Kremlin outlet Tsargrad demanded answers: 'The situation requires a thorough investigation – who supplied the water, how it got to the front line, and who could have poisoned it?' Putin blitzes Ukrainian shopping centre with half-ton glide bomb killing two They warned: 'One thing is clear – soldiers should be extremely careful with any drinks.' The poison panic has spread fast, with Putin's mouthpiece channels flashing urgent warnings to not drink the water amid soaring summer temperatures. While some Russian-linked media are already blaming a 'Ukrainian sabotage operation', hard evidence is yet to emerge. A Ukrainian source hit back, suggesting: 'It's unclear whether this was actual poisoning or drug overdoses, with commanders possibly using the 'poisoned water' story to cover up drug-related incidents.' Putin's firestorm As poisoned soldiers writhed on one front, Putin launched a merciless aerial onslaught across Ukraine — striking shopping centres, apartment blocks, and industrial targets in a scorched-earth campaign that continues to defy global warnings. In the town of Dobropillia, a 500kg glide bomb dropped by Russian forces ripped through a busy shopping centre, killing two and wounding at least 25. Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike as 'horrendous, dumb Russian terror', accusing Moscow of trying to kill as many civilians as possible. At least 54 shops and 13 residential buildings were hit. 8 Russian drones attacked several residential settlements in Sumy region Credit: East2West 8 Putin's drones also attacked the city of Dnipro Credit: East2West Officials fear more victims remain buried under the rubble as rescue teams battle fires and dig through twisted metal. This isn't the first time Dobropillia has been attacked — a March missile and drone strike killed 11, including five children. And the terror continues: from kamikaze drone attacks in Dnipro that left the city choking in smoke, to deadly barrages on Nikopol, Kharkiv and Sumy. In Nikopol, Russian forces pulled a grotesque double hit — striking a cargo truck, then targeting emergency responders when they arrived. Even as Russia unleashes devastation, Ukraine is punching back. Overnight, drones reportedly struck key military-linked manufacturing targets deep inside Russian territory, including a chemicals plant in Tula and an aircraft repair facility in Smolensk. In Belgorod, three civilians were reported killed and 17 wounded, while in Voronezh, drones slammed into a tower block — injuring at least three children. 8 Russia has killed two people and left 22 wounded after a deadly bombing on a Ukrainian shopping centre Credit: Telegram/Vadym Filashkin 8 Officials have been desperately trying to extinguish fires and rescue those trapped Credit: AFP Trump's ultimatum The poisonings and bombings are unfolding as geopolitical tensions spike — with Donald Trump firing a 50-day peace ultimatum at Putin, threatening to hit Russia with 100 per cent tariffs unless it agrees to a ceasefire deal. The US President, who has sent special envoy Keith Kellogg to Ukraine this week, expressed fury over Russia's continued targeting of civilians. He promised to back Kyiv with 'everything' in America's arsenal — including JASSM cruise missiles — to force Putin back to the negotiating table. But the Kremlin is snarling back. Russian sources scoffed at Trump's ultimatum, reportedly saying it might make Moscow demand more territory, not less. And Putin appears unfazed. Touring a drone factory, he bizarrely praised Ukraine's 'incredible innovations', even as his forces flattened civilian centres.
Novaya Gazeta Europe
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Novaya Gazeta Europe
Crimean woman fined for ‘LGBT propaganda' after posting pictures of men in wedding dresses — Novaya Gazeta Europe
A court in the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula has fined a local woman after finding her guilty of spreading 'LGBT propaganda' for two posts on popular Russian social media platform VK, investigative media outlet Verstka reported on Wednesday. According to the court decision, an employee at Russia's Centre for Combating Extremism, a unit known for persecuting opposition activists, found a post in February featuring photographs of men wearing wedding dresses on Irina Khokhlatkina's page on VK. The pictures were captioned: 'Why do I have to ask you out on a date?', 'I was waiting for you to make the first move', 'Let's go halves' and 'Show me that you need me'. The court ruled that the photos 'depicted men in a way that does not culturally correspond to the image of a man of traditional sexual orientation in Russia' and demonstrated 'traditional female features and characteristics' and fined Khokhlatkina 100,000 rubles (€1,100). Khokhlatkina appealed the ruling, saying she had merely reposted photographs from an online forum, meaning that the pictures were already available to the public at large. The second post for which Khokhlatkina was fined featured a video of two naked women kissing on a bed, though the court decision did not go into further detail, according to Verstka.
