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Ukraine said Russia is focusing its assault in the East. Here’s what to know to get up to speed
April 26, 2023
Ukraine said Russia is focusing its assault in the East. Here’s what to know to get up to speed
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was in the spotlight again Tuesday when he avoided directly answering a question about a possible prisoner…
Putin signs decree on retaliatory measures on sanctions, state media says
April 26, 2023
Putin signs decree on retaliatory measures on sanctions, state media says
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a decree introducing possible retaliatory measures if Russian assets abroad are seized, Russian…
Alexey Navalny hearing starts in Moscow
April 26, 2023
Alexey Navalny hearing starts in Moscow
A hearing in Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s case has started in Moscow’s Basmanny district court in Russia, according to a post…
Wagner leader denies relationship with defense ministry has improved
April 25, 2023
Wagner leader denies relationship with defense ministry has improved
The boss of Russian private military company (PMC) Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has seemingly denied that his relationship with the Russian…
At least 2 killed and 10 injured by Russian strike on Kupyansk
April 25, 2023
At least 2 killed and 10 injured by Russian strike on Kupyansk
Ukrainian authorities have discovered another body while clearing the rubble of a museum in the town of Kupyansk struck by…
Front line town of Tokmak struck by Ukrainian forces, officials say
April 25, 2023
Front line town of Tokmak struck by Ukrainian forces, officials say
Ukrainian forces have struck the front line town of Tokmak in southern Ukraine, about 70 kilometers (43 miles) north-east of…
European Commission sends $1.65 billion in extra funding to Ukraine
April 25, 2023
European Commission sends $1.65 billion in extra funding to Ukraine
The European Commission is providing an additional €1.5 billion ($1.65 billion) in funding to Ukraine, President Ursula von der Leyen…
Moscow threatens to end Black Sea grain deal if G7 bans exports to Russia. Here’s why the agreement matters
April 25, 2023
Moscow threatens to end Black Sea grain deal if G7 bans exports to Russia. Here’s why the agreement matters
If the Group of Seven nations ban exports to Russia, Moscow is threatening to terminate the Black Sea grain deal, viewed…
Officials detect shift in Russian focus in Donetsk and use of “Syrian tactics” in Bakhmut
April 25, 2023
Officials detect shift in Russian focus in Donetsk and use of “Syrian tactics” in Bakhmut
Ukrainian officials say the Russian focus in the eastern Donetsk region has shifted slightly, but the city of Bakhmut and the ruined…
Ammunition supply to Ukraine needs to speed up, top EU official says
April 25, 2023
Ammunition supply to Ukraine needs to speed up, top EU official says
The flow of ammunition to Ukraine needs to increase “in the coming days,” the European Union’s foreign affairs chief, Josep…