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Russian foreign ministry summons US, UK and Canadian ambassadors
April 18, 2023
Russian foreign ministry summons US, UK and Canadian ambassadors
The Russian foreign ministry has summoned the US, Canadian and UK ambassadors “in connection with gross interference in the affairs…
Wagner chief threatens former fighters who claim to have been ordered to commit atrocities
April 18, 2023
Wagner chief threatens former fighters who claim to have been ordered to commit atrocities
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Russia’s Wagner private military company, has threatened retribution against two former Wagner fighters who claimed…
Jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich appears at Moscow court to appeal detention
April 18, 2023
Jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich appears at Moscow court to appeal detention
Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is appearing at the Moscow City Court hearing to appeal the terms of…
“Severe consequences” if Russia uses chemical, biological or nuclear weapons in Ukraine, G7 foreign ministers say
April 18, 2023
“Severe consequences” if Russia uses chemical, biological or nuclear weapons in Ukraine, G7 foreign ministers say
G7 foreign ministers said Russia would be met with “severe consequences” for any use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, and that…
Blinken reiterates calls for the release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter
April 18, 2023
Blinken reiterates calls for the release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday reiterated calls for the release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.…
Ukrainian commander says Russians “unsuccessful” in most areas of frontline
April 18, 2023
Ukrainian commander says Russians “unsuccessful” in most areas of frontline
The commander of Ukraine’s land forces said that despite multiple assaults, Russian forces have failed to break through Ukrainian defenses…
Putin asks for situation update as he visits Russian troops at military headquarters in Kherson
April 18, 2023
Putin asks for situation update as he visits Russian troops at military headquarters in Kherson
In a video released by the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s convoy is seen passing a sign that indicates he…
Army spokesperson details street-by-street fighting in an “unprecedented” battle
April 17, 2023
Army spokesperson details street-by-street fighting in an “unprecedented” battle
The embattled city of Bakhmut — currently the scene of the fiercest fighting between Russia and Ukraine’s troops — has been rocked…
US ambassador to Moscow calls sentencing “a sign of weakness”
April 17, 2023
US ambassador to Moscow calls sentencing “a sign of weakness”
US Ambassador to Moscow Lynne Tracy has condemned the jailing of Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, saying the criminalization of criticism in…
Slovakia temporarily suspends grain imports from Ukraine
April 17, 2023
Slovakia temporarily suspends grain imports from Ukraine
Slovakia has temporarily suspended imports of grain from Ukraine, a government spokesperson told CNN on Monday. The decision was made…