Russia and Abkhazia Direct Flights Raise Concerns
EU criticizes direct flight launch by Moscow to unacknowledged Abkhazia
Ukraine War Live Ticker
20:42 EU Speaks out Against Russia's Direct Flights to AbkhaziaEurope slams Moscow's decision to resume flights between Russia and the region of Abkhazia, which is unrecognized by much of the international community and backed by Russia in Georgian territory. On Thursday, the airport in Sukhumi received its first commercial aircraft in 32 years. The European Union strongly objects to this move, stating that it breaches Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity:
19:39 London: Russia's Possible War Casualties Tally upBritish intelligence estimates that Russia could experience significant losses if it continues the conflict. Since the large-scale invasion in 2022, Britain estimates Russia has already suffered around 950,000 casualties, with about 160,000 soldiers lost in the first four months of 2025 alone. If these trends persist, 2025 could mark the most devastating year yet for Russian personnel.
18:34 Poland Bolsters Baltic Sea Defense Amid Russian ProbingPolish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announces the launch of a new military operation to fortify the security and command of the airspace in the Baltic region. This move comes in response to Russian escalations in the area.
17:57 Fico Moves Ahead with Participation in Moscow Victory ParadeJán Richter, an MP from the Slovak ruling party, Smer, indicates that Prime Minister Robert Fico remains determined to attend the Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9, which commemorates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, despite rumors about Fico's health.
For the latest updates on the Ukraine conflict, stay tuned to this ticker.
Read more here
Keywords:- Ukraine Conflict- Georgia- Russia- Military- European Union- Abkhazia- Russia-Ukraine War
- The European Union strongly objects to Russia's decision to resume flights between Russia and Abkhazia, expressing concerns that this breaches Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, echoing the EU's stance for Georgia's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
- The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, escalated by Russia's large-scale invasion in 2022, has been estimated by British intelligence to result in significant losses for Russia, with about 950,000 casualties reported, including over 160,000 soldiers lost in the first four months of 2025 alone.
- Amid increasing Russian escalations in the Baltic region, Poland has announced a new military operation to fortify the security and command of the airspace in the Baltic sector.
- Despite rumors about his health, Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia remains determined to attend the Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9, 2025, commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, amidst the backdrop of ongoing conflicts and political tensions in war-and-conflicts sectors like Ukraine and Abkhazia.
