Russia Threatens To Target Western Military Base In Poland Russia identifies Western military base in Poland as a potential target, raising concerns over escalating tensions in the region. Top News · Nov 21, 2024
Kyiv Accuses Russia Of Launching Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Attack Kyiv on Thursday accused Russia of launching a non-nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine in what would mark the first ever use of the weapon in combat and a sharp escalation of the conflict. International Business Times · Nov 21, 2024
Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ordered Not To Discuss Strike Unusual incident at a Russian Foreign Ministry briefing raises questions about a missile strike in Ukraine and the handling of sensitive information. Top News · Nov 21, 2024
Russia Warns US Involvement In Ukraine Conflict Russia's Foreign Ministry warns of potential US involvement if Ukraine uses long-range missiles against Russia, highlighting escalating tensions in the region. Top News · Nov 18, 2024
Russia hosts African ministers to expand ties Russia has opened the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in the city of Sochi, seeking to deepen ties with African nations and dispel a notion that it’s isolated by Western sanctions The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024
Keir Starmer meets with Joe Biden at White House as Putin warns Nato against letting Ukraine send long-range missiles – as it happened Antony Blinken says new US sanctions against Russia are in response to Kremlin’s attempt to ‘subvert and polarize free and open societies’. This blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Sep 13, 2024
Telegram to drop ‘people nearby’ feature and improve moderation Pavel Durov says feature – which has had issues with bots and scammers – will be replaced The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2024
Telegram messaging app says its detained chief Durov has ‘nothing to hide’ French broadcast media say popular messaging service’s chief has been detained at Paris airport The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2024
Missile sparks blaze in Ukraine as Kyiv's troops push into Russia's Kursk region A Russian missile strike has sparked a blaze in the Ukrainian city of Sumy Saturday, while Ukrainian forces continue to push into Russia’s border region of Kursk The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: key bridges destroyed in Kursk as Ukraine ‘leaves trail of destruction’ – as it happened AP reporters in Kursk describe the scene; Russia’s foreign ministry says Ukraine likely used US-made rockets to destroy a bridge The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024
Ukraine aims to destabilise Russia with Kursk attack, official says Troop numbers sent into Russia are in thousands, source says; cooling tower at Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility reportedly damaged by fire The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024
Ukraine's Olympic chief celebrates limited Russian presence at Paris Olympics The head of Ukraine’s Olympic delegation touted the limited numbers of Russian athletes at the Paris Olympics — who must compete as neutrals — as war between the two countries grinds on for a third year The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024
Putin calls G7 deal on frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan ‘theft’ Western countries have agreed to use interest on frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine a $50bn loan. Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2024
G7 leaders agree to $50bn loan for Ukraine at annual summit G7 leaders hail ‘unity’ after reaching deal to fund Ukraine via profits on frozen Russian assets during summit in Italy. Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2024
Top News · Jun 13, 2024 Russian Foreign Ministry Warns G7 Leaders Of Retaliatory Measures Russian foreign ministry warns G7 against using frozen assets for Ukraine loan, threatening retaliatory measures.
Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2024 Russia alleges US to blame for civilian deaths, Macron for rising tensions Rhetoric is ramped up as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy tells French parliament ‘Europe is no longer a continent of peace’.
Al Jazeera · May 15, 2024 US announces $2bn in new aid for Ukraine as Russian forces advance Antony Blinken says US rushing military support as Ukraine struggles to hold off renewed Russian offensive.
The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Russian drone strike injures three and sparks fire in Kharkiv A 13-year-old child and two women were struck by debris from downed drones; Lithuania rejects Russian claims of sabotage. What we know on day 801
Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2024 US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next? The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps, now heads to Senate for vote.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024 House approves $61bn aid for Ukraine – what we know so far, and what happens next US funding package has cleared its biggest hurdle, the House of Representatives. What comes next in the Senate, and how has the world responded?
Top News · Apr 20, 2024 Russian Foreign Ministry Criticizes US Aid Package Decisions Russian foreign ministry spokesperson expresses concerns over US aid package implications on global crises. Aid package criticized for military support to ...
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2024 US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President Biden to sign into law.
The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024 No sanctions against India for purchasing, refining Russian oil: U.S. Treasury officials U.S. officials clarify stance on Indian imports of Russian oil, emphasizing revenue limits over trade restrictions.
The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2024 Putin says radical Islamists carried out Moscow concert hall attack but doubles down on blaming Ukraine – as it happened Russian president says Moscow wants to know ‘who benefits’ from Islamic State attack that killed more than 130 people
Radio France Internationale · Mar 20, 2024 French football teams discover their adversaries at Paris Olympics France's mens Olympic football team were pitted on Wednesday night against New Zealand, the United States and a qualifier from an inter-continental play-off during a lavish draw ceremony at the headquarters of the Paris Olympic organising committee in Aubervilliers just north of Paris