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Russia warns US of “countermeasures” against Black Sea drone flights after fighter jet intercept
March 22, 2023
Russia warns US of “countermeasures” against Black Sea drone flights after fighter jet intercept
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has warned the United States that Moscow would take “countermeasures” against any further drone…
More than 8,000 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia’s war began, UN agency says
March 21, 2023
More than 8,000 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia’s war began, UN agency says
At least 8,317 civilians have been killed and at least 13,892 have been injured across Ukraine since the start of…
Bakhmut remains the primary focus of Russia’s attacks
March 21, 2023
Bakhmut remains the primary focus of Russia’s attacks
Fighting has raged around the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut for weeks as Russian forces and Wagner mercenaries have attempted to capture…
Xi invites Putin to visit China
March 21, 2023
Xi invites Putin to visit China
Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to travel to China later this year, as the…
“A horror movie”: Russian soldier accused of war crimes in absentia for attack filmed by drone
March 21, 2023
“A horror movie”: Russian soldier accused of war crimes in absentia for attack filmed by drone
A Russian soldier who allegedly shot a civilian in an extraordinary attack caught on camera by a Ukrainian drone is…
Japan confirms Kishida Kyiv visit to “resolutely reject Russia’s aggression
March 21, 2023
Japan confirms Kishida Kyiv visit to “resolutely reject Russia’s aggression
Japan’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on…
“We ain’t no idiots”: Taiwan’s foreign minister hits out at China’s attempts to play Ukraine peacemaker
March 21, 2023
“We ain’t no idiots”: Taiwan’s foreign minister hits out at China’s attempts to play Ukraine peacemaker
Taiwan’s foreign minister on Tuesday criticized China’s efforts to present itself as a peacemaker in the Ukraine conflict while it…
New Zealand national killed in Ukraine frontline battle, report says
March 21, 2023
New Zealand national killed in Ukraine frontline battle, report says
A New Zealand citizen has been killed in action in Ukraine, a report from CNN affiliate Radio New Zealand (RNZ) confirmed Tuesday.…
US says Xi’s talks with Putin provide “diplomatic cover” for war
March 21, 2023
US says Xi’s talks with Putin provide “diplomatic cover” for war
Xi Jinping sits down for a second day of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday but Western allies…
EU’s chief diplomat hopes bloc will agree joint ammunition procurement
March 20, 2023
EU’s chief diplomat hopes bloc will agree joint ammunition procurement
The European Union’s foreign policy and security chief Josep Borrell has said that he hopes the bloc will agree a…