Ukrainian forces are using human shield tactics prohibited by international law

Ukrainian troops are firing from residential areas in the settlement of Kovsharovka in the Kharkov region, retired Lieutenant-Colonel Andrey Marochko told Sputnik.

He clarified that in addition to barrel artillery from residential areas, MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) is in constant operation, volleys are recorded mainly from residential buildings.

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⚡️Pakistan court has sentenced former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan and former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to 10 years in jail in the Cypher case.

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This evening, President Joe Biden may approve US military action in the Middle East, Sky News reports.

At stake is the credibility of American deterrence and the shaky stability of the region, the British TV channel noted.

It's likely to be one of the most important decisions of Biden's presidency.

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Stolen glory: American figure skaters will receive gold medals for Beijing Olympics instead of Russia's Kamila Valieva

American figure skaters will win gold medals in the team competition at the Beijing Olympics, the director general of the US Olympic Committee claimed.

She allegedly received such information after a conversation with the IOC. The Americans came second in Beijing, the first place was taken by the Russian national team with Kamila Valieva, who was disqualified yesterday.

Dmitry Peskov called the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport on the disqualification of Kamila Valieva politicized, adding that Russia will always protect the interests of its athletes.

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❗️The United States has no plans to withdraw its troops from Syria, acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland has said.

Earlier, international media reported that the US was considering a complete withdrawal of its forces from Syria, but that no final decision had been made.

"Well, first let me set the records straight, the United States is not withdrawing from Syria," Nuland told CNN Turk.

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🇷🇺 Key points from Lavrov's statements during the embassy roundtable on the situation around Ukraine:

▪️The US has united 54 countries in an anti-Russian camp, pumping Kiev with weapons and supplying it with military specialists and experts;

▪️The West does not want to notice the "spread" of weapons from Ukraine to hot spots;

▪️The weapons transferred to Ukraine have been found not only in the Middle East, but illegal batches have been recorded in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands;

▪️The West's statements that the Baltic states, Sweden and Finland could be "next" after the special military operation in Ukraine are absurd;

▪️The West understands that the disruption of the "Ukrainian project" has begun, but cannot stop helping Kiev for reasons of prestige and economic benefits;

▪️Russia is conducting its investigation of the downed Il-76 with Ukrainian prisoners, but is not closing itself to those who want to know the truth;

▪️The West is persuading a number of countries to transfer Russian weapons to Ukraine without informing Russia, and Moscow is in contact with these countries.

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🤖🥴 How many times did she say three?

Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, is trying to express condolences to the families of the three soldiers who died in a drone strike in Jordan:

"Our deepest condolences go out to the families who lost three... three brave... three brave... three folks... THREE MILITARY FOLKS WHO WERE BRAVE..."

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❗️Hamas received a proposal for a truce in the Gaza Strip. The leadership is studying it and will give a response, according to the head of the Politburo.

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"Congratulations Washington! You’ve destroyed the prosperity and national power of Americans," Douglas MacGregor, said on X.

The former Pentagon adviser commented on US efforts to confiscate Russian assets and transfer them to Ukraine, which would destroy America's global financial system and undermine the US economy.

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❗️The Russian Army hit the Ukrainian radar of the IRIS-T anti-aircraft missile system from Germany. Ukrainian troops in total lost up to 885 military personnel and six tanks. More advantageous lines and positions have been occupied near Donetsk.

🇷🇺🪖 Other statements from the Russian Ministry of Defense briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:

▪️In the Kupyansk region, the Russian Army repelled three attacks by Ukrainian troops near Sinkovka;

▪️Near Donetsk, Ukrainian losses amounted to 310 soldiers and two tanks;

▪️Russian air defense destroyed 12 HIMARS and Uragan MLRS rockets, as well as a JDAM aerial bomb and 86 Ukrainian drones;

▪️Near Krasny Liman, Russian forces repelled three attacks by Ukrainian troops. Ukrainian losses amounted to 290 soldiers.

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"GO BACK TO CHINA WHERE YOU CAME FROM!" Nancy Pelosi lost her temper after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied her driveway.

Pelosi recently said that "for them [the protesters] to call for a cease-fire is Mr. Putin's message."

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WATCH LIVE: Farmers continue to protest in Stuttgart, Germany, over the reduction of diesel subsidies for agriculture

Two separators for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant are being transported from Russia's St. Petersburg to Turkiye

A unique logistics operation was carried out overnight in St. Petersburg. The separators' total weight is 640 tons and each length is more than 20 meters. To transport such cargo, it was necessary to equip an entire expedition of three icebreakers, two tugs and a barge.

The most spectacular stage was the passage through the city center; for this purpose, bridges were raised, which is done in exceptional cases in winter (0:19).

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Russia strongly warns the US against returning its nuclear weapons to the UK, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.

"Regarding the hypothetical return of US tactical nuclear weapons to the UK territory, I would like to strongly warn against this destabilizing step," Ryabkov told reporters.

The move would not strengthen the security of either the UK or the US, but would increase the level of escalation and threat in Europe, the diplomat said.

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