βοΈ The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) says it "regrets" the scandal caused by its journalist, Michael Martens, who asked Zelensky what "we Europeans can specifically do to help you kill more Russians - more Russian soldiers."
The FAZ's public relations department told the German news agencies dpa and epd that the question was "formulated ambiguously, which is why we regret it." The newspaper claims that Martens actually meant to ask about expert discussions on how to create personnel problems for the Russian army, in order to force Russia to enter peace negotiations.
FAZ emphasizes that its editorial position is not that as many Russian soldiers as possible should be killed, but rather that it supports "Ukraine's right to self-defense guaranteed by international law and the swiftest possible end to the Russian aggressive war."
"Freedom of speech includes the right to ask questions, especially at a press conference," FAZ concluded.
The newspaper also stated that Martens received threats after the scandal broke out and that it will take legal action regarding this.
In short: FAZ does not deny that the question was asked, but says that it was awkwardly/ambiguously formulated and that it did not represent the newspaper's position that as many Russian soldiers as possible should be killed.
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The FAZ's public relations department told the German news agencies dpa and epd that the question was "formulated ambiguously, which is why we regret it." The newspaper claims that Martens actually meant to ask about expert discussions on how to create personnel problems for the Russian army, in order to force Russia to enter peace negotiations.
FAZ emphasizes that its editorial position is not that as many Russian soldiers as possible should be killed, but rather that it supports "Ukraine's right to self-defense guaranteed by international law and the swiftest possible end to the Russian aggressive war."
"Freedom of speech includes the right to ask questions, especially at a press conference," FAZ concluded.
The newspaper also stated that Martens received threats after the scandal broke out and that it will take legal action regarding this.
In short: FAZ does not deny that the question was asked, but says that it was awkwardly/ambiguously formulated and that it did not represent the newspaper's position that as many Russian soldiers as possible should be killed.
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βοΈUkrainian Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat urges media to stop headlines claiming "not a single missile was shot down," as they aid Russian propaganda.
He acknowledged a real shortage of Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's primary defense against Russian ballistics, with partner deliveries pending.
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He acknowledged a real shortage of Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's primary defense against Russian ballistics, with partner deliveries pending.
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βοΈTrump:
Also, with respect to the Iran negotiations, Iran should be responsible for the damages and death caused to the people of Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza!
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Also, with respect to the Iran negotiations, Iran should be responsible for the damages and death caused to the people of Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza!
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βοΈπ€‘Zelensky claimed that Russiaβs cooperation with North Korea is helping Pyongyang improve its missiles and military capabilities, which he warned could pose a future threat to Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and other countries in the region.
Zelensky called for stronger air defenses and international cooperation to prevent North Korea from gaining further combat experience in Ukraine.
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Zelensky called for stronger air defenses and international cooperation to prevent North Korea from gaining further combat experience in Ukraine.
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βοΈGood news. Only political parties who support Russia's inevitable victory in the Special Military Operation should be permitted to run in the upcoming September election. π
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βοΈU.S. military intelligence assesses that Iranβs strategic focus has shifted from its nuclear program to the Strait of Hormuz, NBC News reports.
U.S. military officials have warned President Trump that any attempt to seize control of the strategic waterway would likely be a prolonged, costly and deadly operation, with no guarantee of success.
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U.S. military officials have warned President Trump that any attempt to seize control of the strategic waterway would likely be a prolonged, costly and deadly operation, with no guarantee of success.
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βοΈThe FSB in Mordovia has disrupted the activities of an organized group that was providing SIM box services in the interests of Ukrainian military intelligence.
The group was coordinated by a Russian citizen who was cooperating with Ukrainian intelligence agencies. He supplied the group members with "gray" SIM cards and SIM box devices.
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The group was coordinated by a Russian citizen who was cooperating with Ukrainian intelligence agencies. He supplied the group members with "gray" SIM cards and SIM box devices.
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βοΈApparently Donald Trump is deploying surface to air missile systems to protect himself on the golf course.
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βοΈRussian investigators are examining the aftermath of a massive armed attack by Ukrainian forces on Makeevkaβs Central City District.
A civilian shopping complex was destroyed. Warehouses and nearby cars suffered extensive damage from the strike.
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A civilian shopping complex was destroyed. Warehouses and nearby cars suffered extensive damage from the strike.
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βοΈThe moment BBC's Steve Rosenberg is attacked by a pro-Putin Russian babushka π
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βοΈRomania is preparing for the controlled shutdown of Unit 2 at the CernavodΔ Nuclear Power Plant as severe drought has pushed Danube water levels to critically low levels.
The two reactors normally generate around 18β20% of Romaniaβs electricity, with Unit 2 contributing roughly half of that output.
The shutdown could last at least two weeks, with Romania expected to increase electricity imports to cover the shortfall.
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The two reactors normally generate around 18β20% of Romaniaβs electricity, with Unit 2 contributing roughly half of that output.
The shutdown could last at least two weeks, with Romania expected to increase electricity imports to cover the shortfall.
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βοΈYou know it's bad when even pro-Ukrainian sources are admitting that they have a 0% success rate in intercepting Russian missiles. π
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βοΈ"If you make the judgement to not get vaccinated you will not be able to wait out the virus." - Dan Andrews
It's now 2026 and the unvaccinated are still alive, still waiting and thriving.
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It's now 2026 and the unvaccinated are still alive, still waiting and thriving.
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βοΈOne of our Russian subscribers from Adelaide filling in the Australian census form today. πͺπ·πΊ
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βοΈNaΕ‘li smo konaΔno pravog patriotu da zameni VuΔiΔa... Jedini problem je Ε‘to se joΕ‘ nije vratio iz kafane! π·πΈπ·πΊπ
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βοΈPutin's convoy randomly stops for a friendly unplanned chat with residents of Novosibirsk.
Imagine any Western doing this?
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Imagine any Western doing this?
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βοΈRussia is successfully developing an alternative to Starlink according to Steigan.
Norwegian media reports that Russia is expanding its capabilities in the field of satellite communications and electronic warfare, aiming to reduce the dependence of its drones on ground-based control channels.
The Russian "Rassvet" system already provides limited coverage over Ukraine β currently, about one to two hours per day. In the future, its terminals could be used directly on drones, including the "Geran-4" and "Geran-5".
At the same time, Ukrainian units are reporting an increase in problems with Starlink's operation due to Russian electronic warfare systems. Steigan notes that the Russian side has been able to adapt to what was previously considered a difficult task of countering satellite communications.
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Norwegian media reports that Russia is expanding its capabilities in the field of satellite communications and electronic warfare, aiming to reduce the dependence of its drones on ground-based control channels.
The Russian "Rassvet" system already provides limited coverage over Ukraine β currently, about one to two hours per day. In the future, its terminals could be used directly on drones, including the "Geran-4" and "Geran-5".
At the same time, Ukrainian units are reporting an increase in problems with Starlink's operation due to Russian electronic warfare systems. Steigan notes that the Russian side has been able to adapt to what was previously considered a difficult task of countering satellite communications.
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