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Relentless Push: Russia Claims Strategic Edge in Ukraine Offensive

  Servicemen of the 115th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces use an RPG-7 grenade launcher during training between combat missions, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Russia’s top military commander, General Valery Gerasimov, has declared that Russian forces are conducting a non-stop offensive along nearly the entire front line in Ukraine, asserting that the “strategic initiative” now lies with Moscow. According to Gerasimov, Russian troops have intensified airstrikes on Ukrainian cities far from the battlefield, including a recent attack on Kyiv that killed at least 23 people and wounded 38. He reported that since March, Russia has seized more than 3,500 square kilometers of territory , captured 149 villages, and now controls the vast majority of the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. The offensive has also pushed into Ukraine’s southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, with seven villages reportedly under Russian control. Moscow says it has carried...
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Turkey's Political Turmoil: Protests and Arrests Spark International Debate

Turkey has been gripped by widespread protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Authorities have detained nearly 1,900 individuals participating in demonstrations across the country. Imamoglu, accused of corruption and other charges, was jailed pending trial, a move critics argue is politically motivated to eliminate a potential electoral threat to Erdogan.

The protests, described as the largest anti-government demonstrations in a decade, have drawn attention from rights groups and Western leaders, who have expressed concerns about democratic backsliding in Turkey. Despite calls for peaceful protests, clashes between demonstrators and police have escalated, with reports of excessive force being used to disperse crowds.

Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc defended the judiciary's decision, citing the gravity of the allegations against Imamoglu. Meanwhile, Erdogan dismissed the protests as a "show" and warned of legal consequences for participants.

The situation has sparked international criticism, with rights groups urging Turkey to investigate the use of force and allow peaceful demonstrations. As tensions rise, the political landscape in Turkey remains uncertain, with the opposition calling for continued protests and rallies.

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