Tensions and Advances: Russia Prepares Offensive in Ukraine's Donetsk Region
The partisan group ATESH has reported preparations for a Russian offensive in the Donetsk region
The number of civilian casualties in the 20-day offensive of the Syrian army in the rebel enclave Eastern Ghouta exceeded 1,000, said the Syrian Center for Human Rights Watch quoted by the Bulgarian National Radio.
Among the victims are more than 200 children, thousands are injured. Much of the dead were from the city of Duma, surrounded by the regime's forces, as well as the nearby town of Harasta. Rebels denied reports of the army's success, but state television broadcasts a report of the captured territories.
On February 24, the UN Security Council demanded a ceasefire, but Syrian President Bashar Assad continued the offensive. The ultimate goal is to cleanse Damascus's surroundings from rebel groups blamed for bombing the Syrian capital.
U.S.-Russia negotiations that took place in Riyadh have raised deep concerns across Europe, with fears mounting that discussions could lead to a significant reduction in the U.S. military presence
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him "a dictator without elections" in a post on Truth Social
The Ukrainian army has begun deploying some of the armored personnel carriers (APCs) provided by Bulgaria in 2024
Hamas has announced its readiness to release all hostages at once during the second phase of the ceasefire agreement with Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped slightly in recent days
A recent poll conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) between February 4 and 9 indicates that 57% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelensky
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