Strikes kill at least 5 in Ukraine, as Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense - AP News

Strikes kill at least 5 in Ukraine, as Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense  AP News

Gaza peace doubts deepen as attention shifts to Iran

With the world focused on the Iran war, there is increasing uncertainty about what happens next for Gaza.

Zelensky says Ukraine and UAE 'agreed to cooperate' on defense

The Ukrainian president's unannounced visit to the UAE comes a day after he announced a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, inked as the Gulf countries face Iranian drones launched by Tehran in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs air defence deals with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour

Kyiv has sought to leverage its expertise in downing Russian drones to help Gulf nations.

Zelenskyy shares how Qatar's Emir praised Ukrainian drone defence experts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received high praise from the Emir of Qatar for the work of Ukrainian experts sharing their experience in air defence.

By KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO

How Chinese, Russian Arctic ambitions are fueling a U.S. polar icebreaker mission

China and Russia have a big lead in efforts to control once impenetrable Arctic waters. The U.S. is spending billions on new icebreakers in a race to catch up.

Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact

Ukraine and Qatar have agreed to cooperate on high-tech projects and share battlefield expertise on countering missile and drone threats.

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 5

Russia launched over 270 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing at least five people, Ukrainian authorities reported on Saturday. Two people were killed and at least 11 more were injured in a nighttime Russian drone strike on Odesa, according to the head of the region, Serhii Lysak. According to Lysak's Telegram posts, the attack damaged a maternity hospital and private houses in the major Black Sea port city.

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Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike on Odesa as ‘pure terror’ after maternity hospital hit

Russia launched an overnight drone attack on the city of Odesa, southwestern Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit

Ukraine on Saturday agreed to cooperate on defence with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy travelled to both countries amid escalating tensions in the region. Qatar’s defence ministry said in a statement on Saturday that Doha and Kyiv have signed a defense cooperation agreement which includes the exchange of expertise in […]

Pussy Riot Stages Protest Against Tech Company for ‘Powering Russian War Crimes’

Masked collective occupy Ubiquiti's Manhattan office in effort to stop the use of their tech to assist Russian military's communications

By Daniel Kreps

Ukraine’s Zelensky agrees to air defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour

Qatar and Ukraine signed a defence agreement on Saturday, which includes cooperation on countering threats from missiles and drones, the Gulf state’s government said, as Iran presses an aerial campaign against its neighbours. Earlier on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — during a previously unannounced flurry of visits to Gulf nations — said his country and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to cooperate on defence amid drones Iran launches in retaliation for US-Israel...

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Kuwait Airport attacked by several drones as Iran continues attacking Gulf

The attack follows a drone attack on the Salalah port in Oman and a ballistic missile interception over Abu Dhabi, both on Saturday.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine, UAE 'agreed to cooperate' on defence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's unannounced visit to the UAE comes a day after he announced a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia, inked as the Gulf countries face Iranian drones launched by Tehran.

Four dead as overnight strikes hit Ukraine and Russia

Three people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine overnight, while a child died in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian soil, authorities from both sides confirmed on Saturday. In southern Ukraine, a Russian strike on Odesa killed one person and injured 11 others, including a child. Serhiy Lysak, head of the city’s military administration, […]

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Russian strikes kill four people in Ukraine and causes damage to maternity hospital

Meanwhile, Qatar and Ukraine today signed a defence agreement which includes cooperation on countering threats from missiles and drones.

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill 4, Damaging Port and Maternity Hospital

"Each such strike proves that Russia has no intention of ending this war. That is why any easing of pressure on it is dangerous," Zelensky said.

Russia-bound jets land in Finland, amid St Petersburg airport closure

St Petersburg airport has been closed due to recent attacks by Ukraine on Russian ports along the Gulf of Finland.

Ukraine, UAE seek closer air defense ties as Iran war drags into second month - The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine, UAE seek closer air defense ties as Iran war drags into second month  The Kyiv Independent

UAE travel advisory: Which flights are suspended or delayed at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports? - thenationalnews.com

UAE travel advisory: Which flights are suspended or delayed at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports?  thenationalnews.com

Ukraine, UAE agree to cooperate on defence: Zelensky

Leaders discuss security developments, military escalation, impact on international navigation, economy

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Abu Dhabi handles two fire incidents after missile debris falls in Kezad - Khaleej Times

Abu Dhabi handles two fire incidents after missile debris falls in Kezad  Khaleej Times

Russia Warns Situation At Bushehr Nuclear Plant Deteriorating After 3rd Airstrike In Ten Days

Russia Warns Situation At Bushehr Nuclear Plant Deteriorating After 3rd Airstrike In Ten Days On Friday Iran informed the International Atomic Energy Agency that Bushehr nuclear power plant was struck by US-Israeli attacks for the third time since the start of the war. At the same time, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom has confirmed that the situation continues to deteriorate; however, there's as yet been no damage to the operating reactor and no release of...

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Saudi Arabia, Ukraine sign defence procurement memorandum - The Daily Star

Saudi Arabia, Ukraine sign defence procurement memorandum  The Daily Star

Ukrainian experts already develop solutions to protect Qatar’s airspace, says Zelensky

Ukrainian experts have already conducted a comprehensive assessment of Qatar’s capabilities to repel air threats and have developed specific solutions to strengthen air defense.

Kaja Kallas confronts Rubio on Russia as tensions flare at G7 meeting

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio exchanged sharp words over Ukraine during Friday's meeting of G7 foreign ministers in France.

Ukraine denies Iran destroyed anti-drone system depot in UAE

Foreign ministry spokesman Georgiy Tykhy said "this is a lie, we officially refute this information", saying Tehran "often conducts such disinformation operations". The post Ukraine denies Iran destroyed anti-drone system depot in UAE appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Russian oil exports in Gulf

Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure near the Gulf of Finland have disrupted oil exports, halted port activity, and caused delays in air traffic, with strikes continuing overnight. Ukraine launched a new wave of drone attacks overnight into Saturday targeting Russia’s Leningrad region, as pressure on key oil infrastructure near the Gulf of Finland continued. Russian authorities said air defences intercepted at least 18 drones during a three hour alert over the region, ...

Qatar, Ukraine sign defence agreement as Zelenskyy meets Amir in Doha

Qatar and Ukraine have signed a defence cooperation agreement as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Doha on Saturday for a working visit. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al… (The post Qatar, Ukraine sign defence agreement as Zelenskyy meets Amir in Doha is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Farah AlSharif