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DW
03-07-2025
- Politics
- DW
Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy in Denmark to discuss cooperation – DW – 07/03/2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredericksen and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. DW has the people in the eastern Ukrainian city of Poltava were killed after Russian attacks, officials said Thursday. The Ukrainian army reported there were "dead and wounded" in the strikes. The emergency services posted images of buildings on fire and rescue workers at the scene of the attack. "Two people were killed and 10 were wounded," the emergency services said. Russia has increased its drone and missile bombardments on Ukraine as peace talks stutter and concerns grow over US support for Ukraine. The deputy chief of the Russian Navy, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, has been killed by a Ukrainian missile attack in the Kursk region, a Russian official said Thursday. Gudkov, 42, had served in the military since 2000 and was made "Hero of the Russian Federation" by President Vladimir Putin in 2023 — the Kremlin's highest honor. He is one of the most senior Russian military officers to have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "During combat operations in one of the border areas of the Kursk region on July 2, 2025... Major General Mikhail Evgenievich Gudkov was killed," Russia's state RIA news agency quoted Moscow's defense ministry as saying. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Denmark on Thursday as the Nordic country launched its European Union presidency. Zelenskyy, who landed in Denmark's second largest city, Aarhus, is due to hold talks with Prime Minister Mette Fredericksen and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, both staunch backers of Ukraine as it continues its attempts to fend off Russia's invasion. Zelenskyy's trip comes after the Trump administration decided to halt some arms shipments to Ukraine. "Ukraine belongs in the EU. It is in the interest of both Denmark and Europe. Therefore, the Danish Presidency will do everything we can to help Ukraine on its path towards EU membership," Frederiksen said in a statement. On Wednesday, Zelenskyy posted on X: "At the working level, Ukraine and the US are clarifying all the details of defense support, including air defense. One way or another, we must ensure protection for our people. There were also discussions about the next steps in relations with the EU, during Denmark's six-month Presidency. We're also working with Denmark and other partners on new agreements for arms production, including joint manufacturing, and preparing updates on interceptor drones." Fredericksen's government has invested in Ukraine's defense industry and has invited Ukrainian companies to set up shop on safer ground in Denmark. During his visit to Denmark, Zelenskyy is also set to discuss cooperation in the defense industry and new sanctions against Russia. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Welcome to DW's coverage of the latest developments concerning Russia's war in Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Denmark harnessing relations with the Nordic nation, while he will also meet with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. Meanwhile, the deputy chief of the Russian Navy, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, has been killed by a Ukrainian missile attack in the Kursk border region. Stay tuned for more news and analysis.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Senior Russian naval officer, once awarded 'Hero of the Russian Federation' by Putin, killed in combat
A high-ranking Russian naval officer was killed during "combat operations" in the border region of Kursk, Russia's defence ministry confirmed on Thursday. Major general Mikhail Gudkov, who served as deputy commander of the Russian navy, died on 2 July while 'carrying out his duty' during ongoing clashes in the area. 'During combat operations in one of the border areas of the Kursk region on July 2, 2025... Major General Mikhail Evgenievich Gudkov was killed,' Russia's state-run RIA news agency quoted the defence ministry as saying. Gudkov was one of the most senior Russian military figures to be killed since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The 42 year old officer had been serving in the military since 2000. In 2023, he was awarded the title of 'Hero of the Russian Federation,' Kremlin's highest honour, by Russian president Vladimir Putin. Oleg Kozhemyako, governor of the Primorye region in Russia's Far East, paid tribute to the officer, describing him as a 'strong-spirited fighter' Kozhemyako said that he had talked a "lot" to Gudkov over the years and was"was killed carrying out his duty as an officer." Even after being appointed deputy commander of the Russian navy, he "did not stop going out in person to the positions of our marines.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bis zu 4,3% jährliche Zinsen - melden Sie sich bei eToro an. eToro Hier klicken Undo Gudkov had previously commanded the 155th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade of the Pacific Fleet, which is based in the Russian Far East, he said, quoted by AFP. Ukrainian forces seized significant portions of the Kursk region in a surprise offensive last year, launched in response to Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion. Although Moscow claimed to have fully regained control of the area in April, fighting along the border has persisted.
