Ukraine update: Heavy losses and evidence of brutality | DW News

Ukrainian troops are trying to hold off Russian attacks in much of Ukraine's east. The Kremlin is seeking to capture the industrial Donbas region, but many observers say that Russian gains are smaller than expected. Ukraine has admitted heavy losses in the east, but says Russian casualties are far higher. Evidence of Russian brutality under Vladimir Putin has shocked western officials - even those with military backgrounds. On March 4th, eight days after Russia invaded Ukraine, Russian forces took control of the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. The Russians have kept the Zaporizhzhia plant running – with Ukrainian staff. But there have been reports of Russian troops forcing engineers to work under extreme pressure. There are also concerns that fighting near the plant has caused damage or could cause a nuclear accident. Ukraine says Russia sent eight specialists from its state nuclear company to the plant, where they demanded managers give them confidential data about its operation. The head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, has urged international nuclear specialists be granted access to the plant as soon as possible. And Russia has been relentlessly bombarding Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-biggest city, for weeks. Most people there have left, but many remain. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: https://bit.ly/356QarS Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://bit.ly/3N92EjL ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D22s16 Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch #Ukraine #Russia #Putin

Paramilitaries in Ukraine - How Ramzan Kadyrov and Chechen mercenaries shape the war | DW News

The leader of the Russian province of Chechnya is calling for the storming of Ukraine's capital Kyiv as part of Russia's so-called 'special military operation.' For years, soldiers from Chechnya have been fighting alongside pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. Chechen separatists fought two wars against Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. But Russia violently defeated the separatists. Now, Chechnya is part of the Russian Federation and is ruled by Ramzan Kadyrov - a loyal ally of President Vladimir Putin. Putin has repeatedly called upon Kadyrov's paramilitary fighters to undertake risky missions in Ukraine. But some Chechen separatists have also joined the war - fighting against Russian forces. _ 00:00 The war within one: Pro-Russian Chechnyan paramilitaries 07:21 Skepticism over Russia's withdrawal pledge 07:51 Ukraine proposes neutrality 12:45 Can the withdrawal pledge be trusted? 16:14 Germany's emergency plan for cut-off gas supplies Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: https://bit.ly/356QarS Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://bit.ly/3N92EjL ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D22s16 Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch #Chechnya #Paramilitary #Ukraine

Putin Hardball Tactic Backfires, Pushes Europe Away From Russian Oil

Rachel Maddow points out that while Vladimir Putin is trying to leverage European dependence on Russian oil and gas, what he's really doing is pushing away the most important customers of his country's only industry and demonstrating his lack of trustworthiness to any nation that might be foolish enough to engage Russia in business.  » Subscribe to MSNBC: https://ift.tt/2yUkqWJ About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 million households worldwide, MSNBC offers a full schedule of live news coverage, political opinions and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Connect with MSNBC Online Visit msnbc.com: https://ift.tt/xZDno3w Subscribe to MSNBC Newsletter: MSNBC.com/NewslettersYouTube Find MSNBC on Facebook: https://ift.tt/BCaGbrn Follow MSNBC on Twitter: https://ift.tt/kh9olSG Follow MSNBC on Instagram: https://ift.tt/qoauBpQ #MSNBC #Putin #Oil

Russia's Ukraine invasion planned by 'absolute morons'

Amazing scenes in Moscow yesterday show exactly why Russia's invasion of Ukraine looks like it was planned by "absolute morons," says Sky News host Andrew Bolt. "It started when Putin announced his spies had foiled an evil Ukrainian assassination plot against his favourite journalist – a sycophant who night after night calls for Ukraine to be smashed. "The evidence that the Russian spy agency, FSB, claims to have found, turns out to be utterly hilarious."

Four Russian tanks destroyed by a single Ukrainian missile ops

Ukrainian army chiefs are showing off the remarkable destruction of four Russian tanks in as many minutes by a single missile operator. Newsflash obtained footage of the devastation from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) last night (Monday, 25th April). The General Staff of the AFU said: "In four minutes, four tanks were destroyed. "Calculation of Stugna-P. "Izyum direction." Newsflash also obtained a statement from the Joint Forces Operation reading: "In Donetsk and Luhansk directions, Ukrainian defenders continue to defend our land. "During the current day, 25th April, the Joint Forces' troops successfully repelled six enemy attacks. Thanks to their skilful actions and prowess, our soldiers inflicted losses upon the Russian occupiers. "In particular, Ukrainian defenders destroyed four tanks, five artillery systems, 13 armoured vehicles, 15 motor vehicles, two fuel tankers and one anti-aircraft gun. "Air defence units shot down two planes and three Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles in the sky of Ukrainian Donbas. "Ukrainian soldiers continue to bravely and heroically restrain the aggressor's invasion! "Together to victory!" The Stugna-P is a Ukrainian anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system developed by the Luch Design Bureau, which is headquartered in Kyiv. It was famously used earlier this month, on 5th April, to down a Russian Kamov Ka-52 attack helicopter. Izium is a city and district in the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine. The city of Izium is currently under Russian occupation. From 2014 until 2018, the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) was called the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO). The ATO was a military counter-offensive launched by Ukraine against pro-Russian forces in April 2014. The footage of the multiple strikes comes as UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow later today. The meeting will take place amid the warning by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of the "real" threat of World War Three breaking out. Lavrov also said there was a "considerable" risk of the conflict escalating to nuclear weapons, but Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba responded that his Russian counterpart was just trying to "scare the world off supporting Ukraine". Russia earlier claimed responsibility for the destruction of six substations powering Ukrainian railways, which the Kremlin said were used to transport foreign weapons. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3KwfTs7 Like The Sun on Facebook: https://bit.ly/38CWQPK Follow The Sun on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3LP8CW9

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian targets

This compilation clip shows Ukrainian troops blasting multiple Russian targets as the invasion enters its 65th day. The Ground Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) shared the video on social media on 29th April with the message: “How Ukrainian Wings work.” Facebook user ‘Tanya Venzelyeva’ commented: “God bless you, our Warriors! Top work!” Netizen ‘Alla Skidan’ said: “Thank you! Take care of yourselves.” Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February in what the Kremlin called a "special military operation". Today marks the 65th day of the invasion. From 24th February to 29th April, the total combat losses of Russian troops stand at around 23,000 personnel, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Putin’s army of saboteurs ‘could infiltrate UK to attack key targets’ in revenge for Ukraine support, ministers warned https://bit.ly/3vwhcmI Ninth Russian general killed in devastating Ukrainian attack on base as toll of Putin’s top commanders continues to rise https://bit.ly/3s15kao Vladimir Putin on verge of declaring all-out war on Ukraine as he mobilises more forces to step up merciless assault https://bit.ly/3MGtCy1 The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3KwfTs7 Like The Sun on Facebook: https://bit.ly/38CWQPK Follow The Sun on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3LP8CW9

Adam Hills reacts to Ukraine conflict with an incredible train explanation #TheLastLeg #Shorts

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