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Russia starts ‘tactical nuclear drills’ near Ukraine border
‘First stage’ of exercises involves Iskander and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and is seen as a warning to Ukraine’s Western allies.Russia has begun the fir
Belarusians who fought against Russia with Ukraine face new battle
Kyiv, Ukraine – Ivan Tamashevich has battled alongside Kyiv’s forces against Russia on various fronts. But at 39, two years after enlisting, he gave up the
Russian court hands 25 years to arson plotter accused of…
Lawyers for Ilya Baburin say there is no evidence of his involvement in the crimes in Siberia in 2022.A court in Russia has sentenced a man to 25 years in jail
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 816
As the war enters its 816th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Monday, May 20, 2024. Fighting At least 11 people were killed and doz
Russian court seizes two European banks’ assets amid Western sanctions
Freezing hundreds of billions of dollars in lenders’ assets was part of dispute over gas project halted by sanctions.A Russian court has ordered the seizure o
Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine’s Kharkiv as Moscow steps…
Russian guided bombs have killed at least two people and injured 13 in Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv, local officials say, as Russia continues its ma
Fico shooting reveals a deeply divided country in the heart…
As Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fought for his life in a serious condition on Thursday, a political battle broke out over what had motivated a 71-year-old
Russia’s Putin eyes greater support from China for Ukraine war…
In a visit also focused on trade, the Russian leader hails the partnership with China that guarantees energy security.Russian President Vladimir Putin is wrappi
Is Russia’s assault on northeastern Ukraine already losing steam?
Kyiv, Ukraine – Because of the incessant, crackling cannonade around him, the police officer had to yell. “The enemy is taking positions on the streets of V
‘Old friend’ Putin arrives in China for state visit, summit…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a two-day state visit, as the two countries look to further deepen a relationship that has grown close
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 812
As the war enters its 812th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Fighting Intense fighting raged in Vovchansk
US announces $2bn in new aid for Ukraine as Russian…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced $2bn in additional military aid for Ukraine as he visits the country at a crucial phase in the war, with Russ
