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Pope Francis suggested on Saturday that some countries were “playing games” with Ukraine by first providing weapons and then considering backing out of their commitments. Francis made his comments aboard…

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Ukrainian heavy artillery inflicts ‘hell’ on Russian lines near Bakhmut

September 24, 2023

The use of heavy weapons supplied by the West in the fierce battle raging on the outskirts of Bakhmut, which was captured by Russia in May, is inflicting a significant…

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Ukrainians aghast as Poland stops sending weapons to fight Russia

September 22, 2023

Warsaw, one of Kyiv’s top allies since the Russian invasion began, took the surprise decision amid a row over Ukrainian grain. “I can’t believe the friendship is over.” That is…

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Ukraine, Russia and the tense UN encounter that almost happened — but didn’t

September 21, 2023

It was a moment the diplomatic world was watching for — but didn’t get. In the end, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov avoided staring each…

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Poland to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine over grain row

September 21, 2023

One of Ukraine’s staunchest allies, Poland, has announced it will no longer supply weapons to the country as a diplomatic dispute over grain escalates. The nation’s prime minister said it…

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Russian attacks kill nine in Ukraine, Lviv warehouses set ablaze – officials

September 20, 2023

Nine people were killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine on Tuesday, including a drone strike that set ablaze industrial warehouses and destroyed humanitarian aid supplies in the western city of…

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Ukraine says bomber deployed British and French cruise missiles ‘perfectly’ in major attack on Russian navy

September 16, 2023

The head of Ukraine’s air force has revealed specific details of the strikes, which devastated one of four Russian cruise-missile-capable submarines in its Black Sea Fleet, together with a large…

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Poland, Hungary, Slovakia to introduce own bans on Ukraine grains

September 16, 2023

Poland, Slovakia and Hungary announced their own restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports on Friday after the European Commission decided not to extend its ban on imports into Ukraine’s five EU…

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Ukraine attacks Russian warships in Black Sea, destroys air defences in Crimea, Kyiv says

September 15, 2023

Ukraine said on Thursday it attacked two Russian patrol ships and destroyed a sophisticated air defence system in the west of occupied Crimea, ramping up its strikes to challenge Moscow’s…

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Russian strike leaves 17 dead during Blinken’s visit to Ukraine

September 9, 2023

A Russian missile strike killed 17 people at an outdoor market just hours after Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Kyiv and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The secretary…

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Elon Musk sparks fury as billionaire admits scuppering Ukrainian attack on Russia

September 9, 2023

Musk posted on X that agreeing to Kyiv’s “emergency request” to activate Starlink “all the way to Sevastopol”, would have meant SpaceX would be “explicitly complicit in a major act…

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A look at the uranium-based ammo the US is sending to Ukraine

September 7, 2023

The U.S. on Wednesday announced it was sending depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine, following Britain’s lead in sending the controversial munitions to help Kyiv push through Russian lines in…

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Ukraine billionaire Igor Kolomoisky, once ally of Zelensky, detained over fraud suspicion

September 4, 2023

Igor Kolomoisky arrest: The arrest of the tycoon comes as Kyiv says it is still determined to crack down on corruption during the Russian invasion. A Kyiv court has ordered…

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Wild video shows bird’s-eye-view of Ukraine drone ‘delivering explosive gift,’ destroying Russian truck

September 1, 2023

Thrilling video captures the moment a Ukrainian soldier skillfully lands a “kamikaze drone” inside an encroaching Russian truck just seconds before detonating a deadly explosion. The split-screen footage shows both…

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Ukraine’s ‘Biggest Ever’ Drone Attack On Russia Annihilates Four Ilyushin Il-76 Military Transport Aircraft

August 31, 2023

As Russia grapples with relentless drone attacks that it attributes to the Ukrainian military, the country was hit by what it described as the biggest attack on its soil that…

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Ukraine says Russia is ‘sinking ships’ to protect Crimean bridge – here’s what we found

August 30, 2023

Satellite images appear to show six “sunk” vessels at the Crimean bridge over a seven-day period. The bridge is strategically important for Russia and has come under repeated attacks throughout…

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Zelenskiy says elections could happen under fire if West helps

August 28, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, responding to calls by a US senator this week to announce elections in 2024, said on Sunday voting could take place during wartime if partners shared…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says F-16s make him ‘confident’ that Russia will lose the war

August 22, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a crowd in Denmark on Monday that promised deliveries of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets had made him confident Ukraine could end Russia’s invasion. Denmark and…

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Seven killed, 144 wounded in Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Chernihiv

August 20, 2023

Seven people including a 6-year-old girl were killed, 144 wounded, and 41 were in hospital after a Russian missile struck a central square in the historic northern Ukrainian city of…

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Russian shelling kills seven in Ukraine’s Kherson, including baby

August 14, 2023

Ukraine’s military reclaimed the western part of the Kherson region from Russian occupation last November but Kremlin forces have continued regularly shelling the area Russian forces shelled two villages in…

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Russian missiles kill nine, destroy hotel in eastern Donetsk, Ukraine says

August 9, 2023

Russian missiles struck the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk twice on Monday night, killing nine people, wounding scores and destroying apartments and a popular hotel, officials said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr … Read more

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Russia blasts Saudi Arabia talks on ending war in Ukraine after Moscow gets no invitation to attend

August 8, 2023

Senior officials from around 40 countries gathered Sunday in Jeddah for a two-day meeting that aims to agree on key principles about how to end the conflict that has raged … Read more

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Ukraine war: Blood transfusion centre in Kharkiv hit by Russian bomb, Zelenskyy says

August 6, 2023

The Ukrainian president has described the attack as a “war crime”. It comes after Russia’s defence ministry warned of retaliation following drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea. A … Read more

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‘It’s like playing with death’ – Ukraine’s female front line soldiers

August 2, 2023

Ukrainian women have been signing up in growing numbers to serve as combat troops against Russia. The BBC spoke to three of the 5,000 female front-line soldiers who are fighting … Read more

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July 30, 2023

Ukrainian soldiers were observed using North Korean rockets that they said were seized by a “friendly” country before being delivered to Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. Ukraine’s defence … Read more

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VLAD’S ZOMBIE ARMY Putin’s ‘out-of-control zombie troops’ return from Ukraine with ‘warped thirst for violence’ after being forced to fight

July 30, 2023

RUSSIAN doctors are in despair as Vladimir Putin’s troops fighting in Ukraine are returning home as “aggressive zombies”. Soldiers – many of them mobilised against their will – are behaving … Read more

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Zelenskiy brings Azovstal commanders back to Ukraine from Turkey

July 9, 2023

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy brought home from Turkey on Saturday five former commanders of Ukraine’s garrison in Mariupol, a highly symbolic achievement that Russia said violated a prisoner exchange deal engineered … Read more

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Rishi Sunak ‘discourages’ use of cluster bombs after Biden agrees to send controversial munitions to Ukraine

July 9, 2023

The White House is facing criticism for supplying the munitions, which are banned by many allies because they kill indiscriminately – and can remain lethal long after a conflict has … Read more

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President Biden agrees to send controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine

July 8, 2023

It’s hoped the weapon will boost Ukraine’s lagging counteroffensive but the UN says they should never be used – and more than 100 countries have banned them. President Biden has … Read more

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Zelensky’s big claim days after Russia ‘coup’: Ukraine killed 21,000 Wagner mercenaries

July 2, 2023

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday claimed that the war-torn country has killed at least 21,000 Wagner mercenaries and wounded another 80,000. Days after Vladimir Putin witnessed one of the … Read more

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US officials see weakened Putin as Russia turmoil reveals ‘cracks’

June 26, 2023

The unprecedented challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin by Wagner fighters has exposed fresh “cracks” in the strength of his leadership that may take weeks or months to play out, … Read more

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At least 25 killed in Russian air raids on Ukraine cities

April 29, 2023

At least 25 civilians have been killed in a wave of Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, as Kyiv said it was nearly ready to launch a huge assault to … Read more

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On lethal aid to Ukraine, South Korean leader says Seoul considering its options

April 29, 2023

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Friday it was necessary to ensure Russia’s invasion of Ukraine does not succeed and that Seoul was considering its options when it … Read more

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U.S. Wires Ukraine With Radiation Sensors to Detect Nuclear Blasts

April 29, 2023

The United States is wiring Ukraine with sensors that can detect‌‌ bursts of radiation from a nuclear weapon or a dirty bomb and can confirm the identity of the attacker. … Read more

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Poland suspends food imports from Ukraine to assist its farmers

April 16, 2023

Poland’s governing party leader Jarosław Kaczyński says the list of banned items would include grain and honey. Poland’s government said it will temporarily prohibit grain and other food imports from … Read more

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Russian strike in eastern Ukraine kills eight including toddler

April 15, 2023

Russia shelled a block of flats in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk on Friday (Apr 14), killing eight people including a toddler who was pulled out of the rubble … Read more

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Ukraine likely to face bloody Crimea fight, satellite images show

April 10, 2023

Russian forces have been digging defensive fortifications and trenches that experts say would be difficult and costly to overcome. An analysis of satellite images by Al Jazeera has revealed that … Read more

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Classified Docs Leak on Social Media in Possible ‘Deliberate’ Move to Hinder Ukraine Efforts

April 8, 2023

More than 100 classified documents detailing U.S. national security secrets have been leaked on social media, purportedly exposing crucial intelligence on Ukrainian military operations in a breach that could be … Read more

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US pledges $2.6 billion more in weapons aid to Ukraine

April 5, 2023

The U.S. unveiled $2.6 billion worth of military assistance that includes three air surveillance radars, anti-tank rockets and fuel trucks, the Pentagon announced on Tuesday, as Ukraine prepares a spring … Read more

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Kyiv urges Russians not to adopt Ukraine’s ‘stolen’ children

March 29, 2023

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk urged Russians on Tuesday not to adopt children who she said were “stolen” in Ukraine during the war and deported to Russia. The war … Read more

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Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

March 19, 2023

A deal allowing Ukraine to export millions of tonnes of grain through the Black Sea despite the ongoing conflict with Russia has been extended. But it is unclear how long … Read more

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Zelensky: Ukraine seeks ‘spiritual independence,’ acts against church

March 14, 2023

Zelensky and other Ukrainian leaders have accused the long-established Ukrainian Orthodox Church of undermining Ukrainian unity. Ukraine’s punitive actions against a branch of the Orthodox church linked to Russia are … Read more

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Oscars Reject Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Bid to Appear on Telecast

March 10, 2023

For the past year, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been greeted with open arms by awards shows, film festivals and even the New York Stock Exchange. But when it comes to landing … Read more

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CHILD SNATCHERS Our kids were stolen by Putin and taken to hellhole camps in Russia where they’re beaten and starved, say Ukrainian mums

March 6, 2023

HEARTBROKEN Ukrainian mums have shared their fears after their children were snatched by Vladimir Putin’s forces and transferred to hellhole camps across Russia. Desperate parents described how their kids were … Read more

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Civilians flee Ukraine’s Bakhmut on foot as Russian troops inch closer | Top developments

March 5, 2023

As Russian troops continued to move closer to Ukraine’s Bakhmut, residents fled the eastern city on foot. Read on for the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war. A Ukrainian APC … Read more

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Ukrainian parents’ heartache as children snatched by Russian forces

March 5, 2023

‘Putin has STOLEN our Ukrainian children’: Distraught parents tell how THOUSANDS of youngsters never returned from ‘summer camps’ they went to after being rounded up by Russian troops in ‘campaign’ … Read more

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Boris Johnson calls on UK to ‘break the ice’ by sending fighter jets to Ukraine – and warns China against ‘historic mistake’

February 24, 2023

Mr Johnson, who was prime minister when Russia began its invasion nearly a year ago, also said the world is facing the “decisive moment of the early 21st century”. Boris … Read more

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ONGC Q3: Profit grows 26% to Rs 11,045 crore, meets estimates

February 15, 2023

The growth in revenue and earnings of ONGC in the third quarter was largely driven by a surge in APM gas prices ONGC Ltd on February 14 reported a standalone … Read more

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Vladimir Putin travelling in armoured train on secret rail network for personal security

February 15, 2023

Vladimir Putin has been using a special armoured train to travel around Russia as he steps up his personal security amid the war in Ukraine, according to local media reports. … Read more

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Russian soldier death rate highest since first week of war – Ukraine

February 13, 2023

Russian soldier are dying in greater numbers in Ukraine this month than at any time since the first week of the invasion, according to Ukrainian data. The Ukrainian data shows … Read more

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Russia hits Ukraine power grid and gains ground in east; Biden to visit Poland

February 11, 2023

Missiles of Russia hits power facilities on Friday across Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned from a tour of Western capitals and Ukrainian officials said a long-awaited Russian offensive was … Read more

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Svitolina calls for Russians to be banned from Olympics

February 9, 2023

Ukrainian tennis player and Olympic bronze medalist Elina Svitolina pushed for a total ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Games in an interview with The Associated … Read more

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Putin Is Right: The War in Ukraine Is Partly America’s Fault

February 8, 2023

Vladimir Putin did not appear out of a vacuum to birth a gangster state, invade Ukraine, roil the planet in chaos, and order his hobgoblins on Russian television to incessantly … Read more

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Ukraine to replace defence minister in wartime reshuffle, top lawmaker says

February 6, 2023

Ukraine is set to replace Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov with the chief of its military spy agency, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, in a reshuffle … Read more

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Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine

February 6, 2023

Europe imposed a ban Sunday on Russian diesel fuel and other refined oil products, slashing energy dependency on Moscow and seeking to further crimp the Kremlin’s fossil fuel earnings as … Read more

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Germany says it has ‘hundreds’ of pieces of Ukraine war crime evidence

February 6, 2023

Germany’s prosecutor general said on Sunday (Feb 5) that his office had collected “hundreds” of pieces of evidence showing war crimes by Russian forces in Ukraine, calling for an international … Read more

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Russian plane carrying 321 tourists bursts into flames at 120 mph

February 6, 2023

Passengers on a Russian tourist plane in Phuket were left fearing for their lives when an engine burst into flames and tyres exploded during take-off. The Boeing 767-306ER caught fire … Read more

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Shell makes £32bn profit – biggest in oil giant’s history

February 3, 2023

£32 billion – the profits made by Shell last year were the highest in their 115-year history, largely due to the spike in energy prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. … Read more

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Ukraine is one of the most corrupt countries in Europe. The war with Russia hasn’t changed that

February 3, 2023

Ukraine has launched a major crackdown on corruption ahead of a summit with the European Union (EU) in Kyiv this week. Under the anti-corruption drive, Ukraine is investigating current … Read more

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UNSC ‘paralysed and dysfunctional’, says UNGA President Csaba Korosi

January 31, 2023

Korosi lauded India’s call for peace in Ukraine and for sending medical aid and Covid-19 vaccines to many countries. He also complimented India for safely evacuating its citizens from Ukraine … Read more

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Russia claims 14 killed in attack on hospital in eastern Ukraine

January 29, 2023

Russia has accused the Ukrainian military of deliberately attacking a hospital in a Russian-held area of eastern Ukraine in what it said was a war crime that killed 14 people … Read more

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What China’s reopening means for India

January 21, 2023

China refocusing on its economic progress shrinks the window of opportunity for India, compared to the situation just a few months ago In my last column of 2022, I offered … Read more

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U.S. to send hundreds of armored vehicles, rockets to Ukraine

January 20, 2023

The United States said on Thursday it would send hundreds of armored vehicles plus rockets and artillery shells to Ukraine as part of a $2.5 billion military assistance package. The … Read more

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Sweden, Finland must send up to 130 “terrorists” to Turkey for NATO bid, Erdogan says

January 17, 2023

Sweden and Finland must deport or extradite up to 130 “terrorists” to Turkey before the Turkish parliament will approve their bids to join NATO, President Tayyip Erdogan said. The two … Read more

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Kyiv asks for long-range missiles and tanks to win the war in 2023

January 12, 2023

Ukraine will be able to win the war in 2023 if it receives more Western weapons, particularly long-range missiles and heavy tanks, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhaylo Podolyak told AFP on … Read more

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Russia backs banning of maps disputing official ‘territorial integrity’

January 9, 2023

Russia’s government extended support to a legislative amendment that would classify maps that dispute the country’s official “territorial integrity” as punishable extremist materials, the state-owned TASS news agency reported on … Read more

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WW3 fears as North Korea teams up with Russia to blame west for ‘bloodshed’

December 24, 2022

Allegations that North Korea has been supplying Russia with weapons have been played down by the isolationist state, but it was quick to praise Vladimir Putin’s nation, saying: “the Russian … Read more

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U.S. House approves Ukraine aid including arms after Zelenskiy visit

December 24, 2022

The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval on Friday to a $45 billion aid package for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned his citizens that Russia could launch attacks … Read more

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Ukraine hails China’s opposition to nuclear threats

November 15, 2022

Kyiv welcomed reported Chinese comments criticising threats to use nuclear weapons as G20 leaders met in Indonesia on Tuesday, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the spotlight. U.S. President Joe … Read more

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Vladimir Putin’s regime to ‘hear the chorus of global opposition’, Rishi Sunak says ahead of G20 summit

November 15, 2022

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will use the gathering to push the world’s most powerful economies to do more to reduce their dependence on Russian exports, while supporting others to … Read more

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U.N., Turkey, Ukraine press ahead with Black Sea grain deal despite Russian pullout

October 31, 2022

The United Nations, Turkey and Ukraine are pressing ahead to implement a Black Sea grain deal with a transit plan in place for 16 ships on Monday, despite Russia suspending … Read more

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War: Indian embassy issues fresh advisory for citizens to leave Ukraine immediately

October 26, 2022

The Indian embassy in Kyiv added that some its nationals have already left the war-torn country following its earlier advisory issued on October 19. The Indian embassy in Ukraine issued … Read more

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Russian missiles kill at least 23 in Ukraine, wound over 100

July 15, 2022

Russian missiles struck a city in central Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, Ukrainian authorities said. Ukraine’s president alleged the attack deliberately … Read more

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‘The impossible’: Ukraine’s secret, deadly rescue missions

June 22, 2022

As was his habit before each flight, the veteran Ukrainian army pilot ran a hand along the fuselage of his Mi-8 helicopter, caressing the heavy transporter’s metal skin to bring … Read more

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Ukraine and Russia forces entrenched, Putin to mark WWII anniversary

June 22, 2022

Ukrainian and Russian forces remained entrenched in eastern Ukrainian battlegrounds going into Wednesday, a day of commemoration in both countries to mark the anniversary of Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet … Read more

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Top UN food official issues call to ‘end the damn war’ in Ukraine or risk famines and ‘hell on earth’

June 20, 2022

The UN has warned that there could be “hell on earth” due to the global economic impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Guardian reports that David Beasley, director of … Read more

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Leaders pledge arms and EU path for Ukraine in Kyiv visit

June 17, 2022

Four European leaders expressed their support for Ukraine on Thursday while meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vowing to back Kyiv’s candidacy to eventually join the European Union and offering more … Read more

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IBM and Microsoft are laying off hundreds of employees in Russia as companies continue to exit and scale down businesses in the country

June 10, 2022

Tech giants IBM and Microsoft are laying off hundreds of employees in Russia as companies continue to leave or scale down businesses in the country. IBM suspended its Russian operations … Read more

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Two Britons, one Moroccan sentenced to death by court of Russian proxy in Ukraine

June 10, 2022

Two Britons and a Moroccan who were captured while fighting for Ukraine were sentenced to death on Thursday by a court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), one of … Read more

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Ukraine anger as Macron says ‘Don’t humiliate Russia’

June 6, 2022

Ukraine’s foreign minister has hit out at French President Emmanuel Macron after he said it was vital that Russia was not humiliated over its invasion. Mr Macron said it was … Read more

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100 days of war, 100 stories from Ukraine

June 4, 2022

On February 24, at 5:30am Moscow time (02:30 GMT) Russian state television channels were interrupted to broadcast an address by President Vladimir Putin announcing a “special military operation” in the … Read more

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Ukraine beat Scotland to keep World Cup hopes alive in their first competitive match since war started

June 2, 2022

Ukraine have beaten Scotland 3-1 at Hampden Park to keep their World Cup dream alive, in an emotional qualifying play-off semi-final match in Glasgow. Played against the backdrop of the … Read more

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U.S. agrees to send advanced rockets to Ukraine

June 1, 2022

Russian troops fought to take complete control of the eastern industrial city of Sievierodonetsk on Wednesday as the United States said it will provide Ukraine with advanced rockets to help … Read more

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Ukraine news: Putin ‘considering new assault on Kyiv’ as his troops near capture of key cities

May 28, 2022

Ukraine latest amid reports the US is preparing to send long-range missile systems despite fears of escalation; Kyiv warns a Russian victory would trigger a third world war; Putin’s beleaguered … Read more

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Ukraine live news: US says Putin wants to erase Ukrainian culture

May 28, 2022

As Russia advances in eastern Ukraine, Joe Biden accuses Vladimir Putin of trying to ‘eliminate a culture’. US President Joe Biden says his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is trying to … Read more

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Are Russia’s gains in eastern Ukraine turning the tide of its war?

May 28, 2022

Russia appears to have significantly scaled back its immediate ambitions in Ukraine, throwing the bulk of its remaining military might at a handful of cities in the eastern Donbas region. … Read more

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WHAT BRITTNEY GRINER’S ‘WRONGFULLY DETAINED’ STATUS IN RUSSIA REALLY MEANS

May 27, 2022

In February, WNBA star Brittney Griner was taken into custody by Russian officials after she was accused of having drugs in her luggage. According to The New York Times, the … Read more

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Germany’s Scholz says Russia will not win the war in Ukraine

May 27, 2022

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Putin has failed in all his strategic aims and will not dictate terms of peace. Russian President Vladimir Putin will not win the war in … Read more

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Russia Accused of Kidnapping Own Citizens to Fight War in Ukraine

May 27, 2022

Abducted Chechens “are threatened with the fabrication of criminal cases,” if they don’t comply, one rights organization warned. Citizens of the Russian republic of Chechnya are reporting that they are … Read more

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Putin Ally Ready to Attack Poland: Better ‘Take Back Your Weapons’

May 26, 2022

RamzaKadyrovn , the Chechen leader and an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said that he is ready to attack Poland and that the European country “better take back your … Read more

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Ukraine: Russian soldier sentenced to life in first war crimes trial — as it happened

May 24, 2022

A 21-year-old Russian soldier was found guilty for killing a civilian. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy opened the World Economic Forum in Davos. Follow DW for the latest. US says 20 countries to … Read more

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Ukraine news: Russia wants ‘to take away everything we have’

May 24, 2022

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia wants to take away ‘the right to life for Ukrainians’ as he addresses his country on the eve of the three-month anniversary of Moscow’s invasion. … Read more

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Ukraine’s message to Davos: Buying Russian gas funds rape and murder

May 23, 2022

The World Economic Forum is back in Davos and Ukraine is very much on the agenda; one of the country’s MPs is there to warn that Russian fuel purchases are … Read more

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As Russia intensifies push for Donbas, Ukraine rules out ceasefire

May 22, 2022

Ukraine ruled out a ceasefire or concessions to Moscow on Saturday as Russia intensified an offensive in the eastern Donbas region and stopped providing gas to Finland. After ending weeks … Read more

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G7 nations pledge $19.8 billion to bolster Ukraine’s finances

May 21, 2022

The funds will be used “to help Ukraine close its financing gap and continue ensuring the delivery of basic services to the Ukrainian people,” the group’s finance ministers said in … Read more

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US lawmakers consider actions to increase support for Taiwan

May 20, 2022

US lawmakers discussed measures on Thursday that Washington should take to help defend Taiwan against any moves by mainland China’s military, including expedited weapon sales meant to arm Taipei “to … Read more

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US offers ‘complete backing’ for NATO bids by Sweden and Finland

May 20, 2022

After meeting with both countries’ leaders, Biden says Sweden and Finland ‘meet every NATO requirement and then some’. US President Joe Biden has voiced emphatic support for bids by Sweden … Read more

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Ukraine news live: US approves additional $100m in military assistance to Kyiv as Putin ‘sacks two top commanders’

May 20, 2022

Ukraine latest as US approves additional $100m in military aid to Ukraine; President Joe Biden says Sweden and Finland ‘meet every NATO requirement’; UK intelligence suggests Vladimir Putin has sacked … Read more

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‘Hell’ in Ukraine’s Donbas as Russia piles on pressure, warns Zelenskiy

May 20, 2022

Ukraine’s industrial Donbas region, the focus of recent Russian offensives, has been destroyed, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said as some of the world’s richest countries pledged to bolster Kyiv with billions … Read more

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‘Impossible to ignore humanitarian crisis caused by war in Ukraine’: McDonald’s to sell Russia business

May 17, 2022

McDonald’s has confirmed that it is selling its 850 restaurants in Russia. It will seek a buyer who will employ its 62,000 workers in Russia, and will continue to pay … Read more

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