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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 829
As the war enters its 829th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Monday, June 3, 2024. Fighting Ukraine imposed emergency power shutdo
Ukraine can now use Western arms to strike inside Russia
Kyiv, Ukraine – Denys, a serviceman in Kyiv on leave from Ukraine’s eastern front, is indignant about how long it takes for each round of Western arms suppl
Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities with missile and drone barrage
Ukrainian officials say the attacks damaged infrastructure in five regions across the country.Russian forces have launched a barrage of missiles and drones acro
Biden eases ban on Ukraine’s use of US weapons inside…
The directive marks a policy shift but could potentially escalate tensions with the Kremlin, which has been threatening retaliatory action.United States Preside
At least three killed in multiple Russian attacks on Kharkiv
An apartment building was among sites hit in Ukraine’s second-biggest city with at least 16 people reported injured.At least three people have been killed and
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 826
As the war enters its 826th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Friday, May 31, 2024. Fighting At least three people were killed and
EU agrees tariffs on Russian, Belarusian grain imports from July
The bloc says the charges on grain and other farm products will halt imports of these goods.European Union trade ministers have agreed to impose prohibitive tar
NATO’s top diplomats meet as Ukraine seeks long-range weapons to…
The military alliance’s foreign ministers are due to meet in Prague to prepare an aid package for Ukraine ahead of NATO’s July summit.NATO foreign ministers
Does a peace summit launched by Ukraine have any chance…
US President Joe Biden is planning to skip the June gathering in Switzerland.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants global powers to refocus on his count
Sweden announces $1.23bn military aid for Ukraine as Blinken visits…
Stockholm makes pledge as Washington and Brussels push to raise support in the third year of Russia-Ukraine war.The Swedish government says it will donate 13 bi
As war rages, Russia activates Soviet sabotage plans in Europe:…
Intelligence experts have warned that Europe is under a growing threat from Russian sabotage operations, and believe those operations aim to secure concrete mil
Russia plans higher taxes for rich, companies as cost of…
New tax thresholds and hike in corporation tax are expected to raise about 2.6 trillion rubles ($29bn) a year.Russia has announced plans to raise taxes on busin
