Ukraine marks Independence Day in Kyiv as allies pledge continued support
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day in Kyiv on Sunday with a ceremony centred on the country's war effort and its appeal for continued international backing. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants peace but will not surrender to Russia, framing the anniversary as both a national commemoration and a statement of resolve. The event came as allied leaders used the occasion to restate support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.Among those backing Kyiv was UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who pledged continued support despite Russian threats, according to the supplied reporting. The ceremony also featured messaging from other foreign leaders,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:59 LONDON
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Russia suspected of sabotage campaign targeting weapons factories across Europe
Russia is suspected of being behind a series of sabotage attacks on weapons and defence factories across Europe, in what has been described as a destabilisation campaign. The allegations centre on incidents that officials and intelligence sources say are designed to test NATO's resolve without crossing the threshold for Article 5, the alliance's mutual defence clause. The latest case highlighted in the reporting involves a fire at a building belonging to Milrem Robotics in Tallinn, Estonia, on 15 August.According to the supplied material, Latvia detained three of its own nationals last week over a suspected arson attack linked to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 12:34 LONDON
Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' over national security concerns
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the producers and distributors of the Russian animated series "Masha and the Bear" in a move officials say is intended to curb what they describe as pro-Russian narratives. The decision was announced after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on Thursday, according to the culture minister. Officials said the measure is aimed at creating legal grounds to block the content in Ukraine and to press international platforms to restrict its monetisation and distribution.Culture Minister Tetyana Berezhna said the sanctions apply to the creators and distributors of the series, including the studio Animaccord. She said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 18:02 LONDON
