Ukraine war in live ticker: Russia confirms death of five newly recruited soldiers

• 12:52 pm: Russia accuses Ukraine of rocket attack on border town
• 12:30 p.m.: Ukraine reports receiving a new billion-euro loan from the International Monetary Fund.
• 11:42 am .: ➤ Russia confirms death of five newly recruited soldiers
• 10:58 am
• 10:11 am: Ukraine reports Russian kamikaze drone attack in Kiev.
• 09:31: Germany plans European defense shield
• 08:56: A meeting between Putin and Erdogan is expected at noon
• 7:13 am .: Baerbock welcomes UN General Assembly vote

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➤ Russia confirms death of five newly recruited soldiers

For the first time since the beginning of the Russian presidency Vladimir Putin Partial mobilization was ordered, and many Russian officials now drafted soldiers to death Ukraine agreed. “Unfortunately, the military service has confirmed information about the death of five servicemen from the southern Urals,” state news agency TASS said Thursday, citing officials in the Chelyabinsk region. Families of the deceased are now to be paid one million rubles (16,200 euros) in addition to the usual state support.

Putin was with them A total of 300,000 reservations were invited on September 21 The order was given especially in view of the severe defeats of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine. However, international observers doubt the move will mark a major breakthrough for the Kremlin in the more than seven-and-a-half-month-old war.

In Russia Even the president’s actions caused panic A real mass flight to neighboring ex-Soviet states like Georgia and Kazakhstan outside. There was criticism, particularly from the opposition, that the draftees were often inadequately armed and ill-prepared for the war effort. (dpa)

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The situation at a glance:

Since February 24, Russia has been waging a war of aggression in the air and on the ground against Ukraine. Shortly before that, President Vladimir Putin Ukraine’s right to be an independent state is in doubt And this Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine are called People’s Republics.

Since then, the Ukrainian army has been fighting the invaders as long as they can. Thousands are said to have died on both sides, but the exact number of soldiers and civilians has not been independently verified. The truth is: the humanitarian situation in Ukraine is getting worse every day.

Refugee Agency UNHCR has now registered more than 13.7 million border crossings from Ukraine (Status: October 4). As men between the ages of 18 and 60 are not allowed to leave the country, the refugees are mainly women and children. According to UNHCR, nearly 6.4 million border crossings into Ukraine were recorded during this period (Status: October 4).

The European Union and the United States faced economic sanctions. Besides, they also supply arms to Ukraine Deutschland Supporting the country with arms supplies. Also class tanks Cheetah is about to take Ukraine from Germany. (dpa)

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Other reports from October 13

Russia has blamed a rocket attack on a town on the Ukrainian border

Parts of the rocket hit a tall building in the Russian city of Belgorod, near the border with Ukraine. “Ukrainian armed forces shelled Belgorod,” the region’s governor, Vyacheslav Klatkov, wrote on his Telegram channel on Thursday. Anti-aircraft defense activated. Images of the impact and the damaged house are circulating on social media. No casualties or injuries were reported.

Rocket debris also hit a school’s playground, according to Kladko. Apart from Belgorod, the village of Krasnoye was also caught in the fire, he said.

from Moscow In the war of aggression that began on February 24, Russia itself has repeatedly complained of attacks on its own territory. Frequent shelling was reported especially in the Belgorod area. However, the destruction and number of victims cannot be compared to the massive war damage in Ukraine. Most recently, Russia launched massive rocket attacks on neighboring countries earlier this week — including the Ukrainian capital. Kiev. (dpa)

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Ukraine reports a new billion-euro loan from the International Monetary Fund

According to official information, there is another emergency loan from Ukraine International Monetary Fund (IMF) received in billions. “Additional emergency funding of $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund has arrived for Ukraine,” Prime Minister Denis Schmihal said on his Telegram channel on Thursday. He said the money would be used to strengthen the military, pensions, social programs and support the economy.

According to him, preparations for another aid package in the coming year are already in full swing. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva recently praised cooperation with Kyiv and pledged further assistance. “Currently, we think 2023 financing needs will be around $3-4 billion per month,” he said, in an IMF press release on Wednesday. (dpa)

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Criticism of music producer Bolan over Russia reports: “morally depraved”

German music producer Dieter Pollan Criticism and lack of understanding have been fueled by reports of sanctions against Russia. “How morally depraved do you have to be to ignore this terrible war, fear and suffering and death?” tweeted the SPD leader. Saskia Esken Wednesday evening. “And to complain about the cold” and all the frippery” doesn’t affect him to be super rich anyway?” Esken refers to a video of Bolan showing at a group event.

In the quote, Pollan, considering Russia’s policy of aggressive war against Ukraine, says: “For example, if they don’t impose these sanctions, you’d be sitting at a table wisely saying, ‘Yeah, people won’t have to do this nonsense now.'” Pollan, 68, continues in the short film: “Now we To freeze, now to do this and that, from my point of view it’s all shit.” The statements appear to have come from a group event in late August of the business site “Entrepreneurial University”, Bohlen himself initially did not comment on Thursday about the criticism. (dpa)

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Ukraine reports Russian kamikaze drone attacks on Kyiv

According to Ukrainian reports, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine’s capital Kiev early Thursday with Iranian-made drones. “Another attack was carried out by kamikaze drones on essential infrastructure,” Deputy Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office Kyrillo Tymoshenko said without elaborating.

The Russian military launched a series of rocket attacks on Ukrainian cities on Monday. For the first time in months, rockets fell on the capital Kyiv and the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. The attacks sparked international outrage. According to Ukrainian sources, at least 19 people were killed and more than a hundred were injured. The attacks continued on Tuesday. (AFP)

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Germany plans European security umbrella

Germany wants to create a joint air defense system with European NATO countries. A total of 15 countries have signed the objective for a “European Sky Shield” in Brussels on Thursday, the Union Defense Minister said. Christina Lambrecht (SPD) announced in Brussels. “The goal is to close the gaps in air defense,” Lambrecht said. “These are threatening, challenging times,” he insisted, referring to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. (AFP)

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A meeting between Putin and Erdogan is expected at noon

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan are scheduled to hold talks in the Kazakh capital Astana on Thursday. A presidential office official told the German Press Agency that it was unclear whether the two leaders would comment. The meeting is scheduled at 12:30 pm (CEST) on the sidelines of the Conference on Cooperation and Confidence-Building Activities in Asia (CICA) Summit (4:30 pm local time).

The Communications Ministry quoted Erdogan as saying before the meeting that the goal was, among other things, “to end the bloodshed as quickly as possible.” NATO member Turkey maintains good relations with Moscow and Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara strongly criticized Russia’s illegal connections in Ukraine. In the past, the Turkish government and its leader Erdogan have repeatedly argued for the transgression of Ukrainian borders and a diplomatic solution to the conflict. (dpa)

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Baerbock welcomes the UN General Assembly vote

German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbach Welcomes UN General Assembly vote condemning Russia’s illegal ties to Ukraine When Russia attacked its neighbors eight months ago, the world thought otherwise. “With 143 votes, the world community made it clear: Putin will never get away with this violation of international law,” the green politician wrote on Twitter on Wednesday morning. “More States Show Their Colors: Against War, For UN Charter.”

By nightfall, a surprising 143 of the 193 members of the UN General Assembly in New York had voted in favor of the relevant resolution – with 5 countries voting against and 35 abstaining. Only Belarus, North Korea, Nicaragua and Syria voted alongside Russia. Although the decision is not binding under international law, it is seen as a strong political signal and demonstrates Moscow’s international isolation. (dpa)

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With material from DPA, Reuters and AFP

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