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Ukraine War Escalates Amid NATO Summit and Global Shifts

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The Russo-Ukrainian war shows signs of intensifying with Ukraine launching long-range strikes into Russia while facing Russian advances in the Donbas. The NATO summit in Ankara highlights Ukraine’s push for stronger military support, including air defense systems and drone deals, as geopolitical tensions extend beyond the battlefield with attacks in Syria and criticism of NATO’s expansion.

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Ukraine seeks urgent NATO support for air defense and drones at Ankara summit — President Zelenskyy arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit, emphasizing the need for immediate decisions on air defense systems, missile production licenses, and drone deals to bolster Ukraine’s military capabilities. Nearly twenty bilateral meetings are planned to strengthen security cooperation with Europe and the U.S.

Russia’s Donbas offensive continues as Ukraine strikes back with long-range attacks — Russia has captured key areas in the Donbas, including Mariupol, while Ukraine has launched long-range strikes into Russian territory, signaling a potential shift in the war’s dynamics. Reports suggest Russia’s advance has stalled in some areas, with heavy casualties on both sides.

NATO expansion draws criticism amid military-industrial focus — NATO’s chief faced backlash for remarks in Ankara, with critics accusing the alliance of prioritizing military-industrial profits over peace. The summit’s focus on defense industry expansion has sparked debate about NATO’s role in global conflicts.

Damascus blasts during Macron visit signal broader regional instability — At least 18 were wounded in explosions in Damascus during French President Macron’s visit, highlighting the war’s spillover effects and rising tensions in the Middle East. The incident underscores the interconnected nature of global conflicts.

Trump suggests potential near-term resolution to Ukraine war ahead of NATO summit — Former President Trump indicated that a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war could be imminent, though details remain unclear. His statement comes as NATO leaders gather in Ankara to discuss military support for Ukraine.

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in the city of Omsk in western Siberia, in what appears to be one of Kyiv’s deepest attacks on Russian territory since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine’s military general staff said Monday that the strike caused a fire at the facility, which is situated nearly 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) from Ukrainian territory and close to Russia’s border with Kazakhstan. Read more:

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Ukraine unleashed a wave of strikes on Russia’s war machine overnight, hitting two defense plants, a fuel depot at Belgorod airfield and two railway bridges in occupied Crimea. The targets were used to build weapons and move Russian troops, fuel and ammunition to the front.

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: The NATO chief is not talking about defending freedom or peace. He is standing in the capital of a sovereign Muslim nation Türkiye, openly bragging about the massive expansion of the military-industrial complex’s profit margins. He is announcing that the engine of death is being scaled up to an unprecedented level. Break the mainstream media’s illusion. The “diplomatic visit” and the “alliance solidarity” are the cover story. The brutal truth is that this is a publicly traded war economy, a profit racket, and he is revealing the order book for the next phase of global conflict. The Artillery Shell as a Unit of Globalist Currency Four million artillery shells a

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: President Volodymyr @ZelenskyyUa and First Lady Olena @ZelenskaUA have arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit.

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Budanov says the active phase of the war could end this year, but fighting may intensify first. He ruled out territorial concessions, stressed that battlefield success is key to keeping US support, and warned Russia could launch another mass mobilization.

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Zelensky arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit, saying Ukraine will focus on securing new air defense systems, missiles for them and licenses for domestic weapons production. Video: Volodymyr Zelensky / Telegram