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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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UK Joins France in Supporting Future Palestinian State, Urges Immediate Ceasefire

In a significant diplomatic move, the United Kingdom has joined France in expressing support for the eventual recognition of a Palestinian state. However, British officials emphasized that the immediate priority remains securing a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Foreign Secretary David Cameron stated that while the UK remains committed to a two-state solution, "now is not the time for unilateral recognition." Instead, he stressed the importance of coordinated international efforts to end hostilities and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The UK’s stance mirrors that of France, which recently signaled openness to recognizing Palestinian statehood as part of a broader peace initiative. Both nations are advocating for renewed negotiations and a framework that ensures long-term security for both Israelis and Palestinians.

The announcement comes amid growing international pressure to halt the violence and revive diplomatic efforts. As civilian casualties mount and humanitarian conditions worsen, Western powers are recalibrating their strategies to balance immediate relief with long-term resolution.

While the path to Palestinian statehood remains fraught with political and logistical challenges, the UK’s endorsement marks a notable shift in tone and signals a broader European push for a sustainable peace process in the region.



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