Russia-Ukraine conflict
Blinken looks to reassure Zelensky as he visits Ukraine
World
May 15, 2024
Blinken looks to reassure Zelensky as he visits Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise trip to Kyiv on Tuesday, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky as…
Ukraine warns northern front has ‘significantly worsened’ as Russia claims capture of several villages
World
May 14, 2024
Ukraine warns northern front has ‘significantly worsened’ as Russia claims capture of several villages
CNN — Ukraine’s top general says the situation in the northern Kharkiv region has “significantly worsened” after Russia claimed to have captured…
Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals
World
May 13, 2024
Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his defense minister and close ally Sergei Shoigu with a civilian economist,…
With a surprise cross-border attack, Russia ruthlessly exposes Ukraine’s weaknesses
World
May 12, 2024
With a surprise cross-border attack, Russia ruthlessly exposes Ukraine’s weaknesses
CNN — For Ukraine, May is turning out to be the cruellest month. The town of Vovchansk in the northern Kharkiv region, liberated…
Zelensky sacks bodyguard chief after foiled assassination plot
World
May 11, 2024
Zelensky sacks bodyguard chief after foiled assassination plot
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the head of the the agency responsible for his protection after two of its…
Russia mounts surprise assault on northern Ukraine in most serious cross-border offensive in two years
Middle East
May 11, 2024
Russia mounts surprise assault on northern Ukraine in most serious cross-border offensive in two years
CNN — Russian forces have made two cross-border assaults inside northern Ukraine, according to information from Ukrainian sources and officials, in…
Putin says Russia’s army is ‘always ready’ as country marks World War II victory
World
May 9, 2024
Putin says Russia’s army is ‘always ready’ as country marks World War II victory
CNN — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said his forces were “always ready” to combat external threats, as he addressed crowds gathered…
Prisoners in Ukraine to be granted parole for military service as part of mobilization overhaul
World
May 9, 2024
Prisoners in Ukraine to be granted parole for military service as part of mobilization overhaul
CNN — Some Ukrainian prisoners will be able to apply for early parole and join the army under a new…
Russia pounds Ukraine with biggest airstrikes in weeks
World
May 8, 2024
Russia pounds Ukraine with biggest airstrikes in weeks
CNN — Russia carried out a “massive” missile attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight into Wednesday, according to local authorities, in the…
Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip
World
May 7, 2024
Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip
CNN — Vladimir Putin has formally begun his fifth term as Russia’s president in a carefully choreographed inauguration ceremony, in…