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Russia expels 6 British diplomats accused of spying
Add a CommentRussia has revoked the accreditation of six British diplomats, accusing them of spying, Russian media report. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons to target Russia. Putin said Moscow would take “appropriate … Read more →
Russian ‘evil cannot be trusted’ – Zelensky to UN
Add a Comment“Evil cannot be trusted,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told the UN General Assembly, as he urged the world to unite to end Russian aggression against his country. In a passionate speech in New York, Mr Zelensky said a nuclear-armed … Read more →
Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive
Add a CommentRussia’s defence ministry says it has thwarted a major Ukrainian offensive in Donetsk, claiming to have killed 250 troops and destroyed armoured vehicles. Video of what Russia says is the battle appears to show military vehicles coming under heavy fire … Read more →
Ukraine war: Drone downed over Russia – Moscow
Add a CommentA Ukrainian drone has been shot down by Russian air defences, Moscow has said. The drone came down in the town of Kireyevsk – some 400km (249 miles) from the Ukraine border – on Sunday, the defence ministry announced. Russian … Read more →
Ukraine war: Zelensky urges US to help it defeat Russia
Add a CommentUkraine is “alive and kicking” and will never surrender, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, in a defiant address to US lawmakers on his first foreign trip since Russia’s invasion. US military aid to Ukraine was not charity, but an investment … Read more →
Ukraine war: North Korea supplying Russia with weapons – US reports
Add a CommentRussia has reportedly been forced to buy arms from North Korea as Western sanctions squeeze its ability to supply its invasion force in Ukraine. According to US media, Russia has bought millions of artillery shells and rockets from Pyongyang. Last … Read more →
Russia vows to expand relations with North Korea
Add a CommentRussia has vowed to “expand [its] comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations” with North Korea, said its President Vladimir Putin. In a letter sent to his counterpart Kim Jong un on Pyongyang’s liberation day, Mr Putin said the move would be … Read more →
Gas prices jump as Russia cuts German supply
Add a CommentGas prices jumped after Russia further cut gas supplies to Germany and other central European countries after threatening to earlier this week. European gas prices rose almost 2%, trading close to the record high set after Russia invaded Ukraine. Critics … Read more →
Ukraine war: EU blames Russia for food crisis prompting walkout
Add a CommentRussia’s UN ambassador has stormed out of a UN Security Council meeting after the European Council president blamed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for causing a global food crisis. Charles Michel said Russia was using food supplies as a “stealth missile” … Read more →
Ukraine war: Russia bombards cities as eastern offensive begins
Add a CommentUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Russia has launched an assault to seize the eastern Donbas region. Moscow bombarded cities with rocket and artillery fire on Monday and in a video address Mr Zelensky said that the battle “for the … Read more →
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