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Russian Fighters For Ukraine Say Cross-border Raids Will Continue

A coalition of Russians fighting for Ukraine on Thursday vowed to continue their brazen cross-border raids into Russia.

International Business Times · Mar 21, 2024

Anti-Putin Russian groups stage new cross-border raids into Russia

Pro-Ukrainian forces are conducting incursions into Russian territory, temporarily seizing a village in the border region of Kursk, reminiscent of similar operations in the spring of 2023 but occurring in a very different military and political context.

France 24 · Mar 14, 2024

Ukraine-based saboteurs claim successful attack on ‘platoon stronghold’ in Russia

Belgorod governor confirms incursion but nature of attack remains unclear

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023

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Who is Ilya Ponomarev, the anti-war Russian renegade exiled in Ukraine?

Ponomarev, once a liberal parliamentarian, likens himself to Charles de Gaulle. Does he really pose a threat to Putin?

Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023

‘We have ambitious plans’: Anti-Putin forces plan fresh attacks inside Russia

Leader of cross-border raids says weapons, not words, are needed to overthrow the regime in Moscow

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023

Paramilitaries in the Russia-Ukraine war could escalate and expand the conflict

The war in Ukraine continues more than a year after Russia’s invasion and shows no signs of abating. An attack on a Ukrainian dam is just the latest development in a long and drawn-out conflict.

The Conversation · Jun 7, 2023

Pro-Ukrainian forces ‘still fighting in Russia’s Belgorod’ despite Moscow claims

Freedom of Russia Legion social media reports contradict Russian claims to have repelled the rebel incursion

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023

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Pro-Kyiv group reports second day of fighting in Russia's Belgorod

A group of pro-Ukrainian forces said on Friday they were fighting Russian troops on the outskirts of a village just inside Russia's western border, a day after Moscow said it had repelled three cross-border attacks.

Reuters · Jun 2, 2023

Zelensky salutes ‘powerful support’ from allies at Moldova summit – as he increases pressure over jets

Ukrainian president says it is vitally important to overturn Russian air supremacy with F-16s and Patriot missile defence systems

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

A daring cross-border raid in Belgorod; Russia and China deepen their economic ties

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023

‘We are Russians just like you’: anti-Putin militias enter the spotlight

The paramilitaries who raided Belgorod include guerrillas with far-right connections, anti-Kremlin veterans and former members of Russia’s security services

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023

Ukraine and Russia trade places in battle for Bakhmut

Ukraine now threatens encirclement of ruined eastern city after Russia claims victory.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023

Pro-Kyiv Russian group says it 'didn't lose a single soldier' in cross-border raids on Belgorod

FRANCE 24 spoke to exiled Russian opposition figure Ilya Ponomarev, the political representative of the Freedom of Russia Legion. This Ukraine-based paramilitary group of Russian volunteers has been involved in cross-border incursions into Russia's Belgorod region in the past last few days. Ponomarev claimed the pro-Ukrainian, anti-Putin group "didn't lose…

France 24 · May 24, 2023

Belgorod raid: Who is behind attacks on Russian region bordering Ukraine?

Moscow claims that Ukrainian tropps crossed into one of its border towns in the region, forcing an evacution – Kyiv denies any involvement

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

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Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023

Russia claims 70 attackers killed in cross-border Belgorod raid

Anti-Kremlin groups, the Freedom of Russia Legion and Russian Volunteer Corps, claim responsibility for the incursion.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Who's behind the attack on a Russian region on the border with Ukraine?

Russia alleges that dozens of Ukrainian militants crossed into one of its border towns in its Belgorod region, striking targets and forcing an evacuation, before over 70 of the attackers were killed or pushed back by a counterterrorism operation

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2023

Attacks in Russia’s Belgorod: What we know so far

Ukraine has denied any involvement in a daring cross-border assault that threatens to further escalate the war.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Russia and Ukraine are swapping the blame over fighting in the Belgorod region. Here's what we know

So-called Russian partisan groups have taken responsibility for the attacks around Belgorod, while the government blames Ukrainian "saboteurs".

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The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

US calls for Evan Gershkovich’s immediate release after Moscow extends WSJ reporter’s detention – as it happened

White House spokesperson says US authorities working hard to secure journalist’s release after his detention on spying charges in March

Evening Standard · May 22, 2023

Saboteurs ‘raid Russia from Ukraine leaving eight injured’, claims governor

Kyiv officials deny any link with the group and blame fighting on revolt by disgruntled Russians against the Kremlin

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023

Anti-Putin militia claims to have overrun village in Russia border region of Belgorod

Self-described partisans the Freedom of Russia Legion say they launched cross-border raid from Ukraine

Reuters · May 22, 2023

Ukrainian military intelligence: Russian groups behind incursion

Ukraine's military intelligence service blamed an armed operation in Russia's Belgorod region on Monday on "opposition-minded Russian citizens" from two paramilitary groups, Ukrainian media outlet Hromadske said.

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