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War in Ukraine
“It is death, guys. Farewell! Glory to Ukraine!” – Ukrainian Teenagers Killed in Occupied Berdyansk
Footage of a 16-year-old Ukrainian teenager in Berdyansk saying goodbye online as Russian occupiers are about to kill him goes viral.
June 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Britain Marks Anniversary of Start of Training Ukrainian Soldiers
Monday, June 26 marked the one-year anniversary of “Operation Inteflex”, the nine-nation, UK-led basic military training program for more than 17,000 Ukrainian new recruits.
June 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russians Approve Terrorist Attack Plan on NPP, Explosives Found Near Four Power Units, Ukraine’s Intel Chief Says
The situation has never been as serious as it is now, Budanov said. The world’s attention to the existing Russian threat at the Zaporizhzhia NPP is still insufficient, Zelensky added.
June 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Wagner Сrisis Shows Ukraine War is 'Cracking Russian Power': EU
"Certainly it's not a good thing to see that a nuclear power like Russia can go into a phase of instability. It's also something that must be considered," Borrell told journalists.
June 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Does Reappearance of Shoigu Show He Still Retains Putin’s Support?
A video has been published claiming to show Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu visiting troops in Ukraine, his first public appearance since the Wagner mutiny.
June 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
How World Reacted to Wagner-Inspired Mayhem in Russia
Ukrainians took cover from another Russian missile onslaught on June 23 but remained glued to their mobile phones watching the unfolding drama barely 100 km across from their southern border.
June 26, 2023
Russia
Could Wagner's Mutiny Help Ukraine?
It marked the biggest challenge to Putin's long rule and Russia's most severe security crisis since he came to power. But it's not clear if it will translate directly onto the battlefield.
June 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Israel-Ukraine: Accusations Fly While Aid Doesn’t
Ukraine’s Embassy accused Israel of “a clear pro-Russian position” after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again ruled out military aid and cited a need to “coordinate with Russia”.
June 26, 2023
Russia
OPINION: Takeaways from the Would-be Military Mutiny in Russia
Preliminary conclusions about the impact of the Prigozhin military revolt.
June 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Bakhmut Battle Continues Despite Wagner Mutiny
Ukrainian soldier, who had been fighting in the Bakhmut zone for six months, said Wagner troops in the area had kept fighting, along with Storm Z units using prisoners, also set up by Prigozhin.
June 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Russian-free Resorts and Silent Taxi Drivers
Despite the war, both Ukrainians and Russians are hoping for some summer relaxation, but a taxi in the occupied territories is not a good place to let your guard down.
June 25, 2023
Russia
Future of Putin pal Shoigu on Line After Wagner Revolt
What changes can be expected at the top in Moscow after Prigozhin's short-lived but explosive military mutiny.
June 25, 2023
Russia
Wagner Halts Revolt But Putin Seen as Weakened
The agreement ended the immediate threat that Yevgeny Prigozhin's private army could storm Moscow, but analysts said Wagner's revolt had exposed Putin's rule as more fragile than had been thought.
June 25, 2023
Russia
OPINION: Lawrence Friedman on the Key Takeaways from the Prigozhin Military Mutiny
Prigozhin has caused a huge stir with his military rebellion but at the end of the day he should be remembered for exposing the lies on which Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was based.
June 25, 2023
Russia
Moscow Security Measures Still in Place After Wagner Mutiny
Moscow still nervous and on alert after Saturday’s Russian military revolt drama.
June 25, 2023
OPINION: What Should be Done with Ukraine and Russia-Muscovy: Veteran Canadian Diplomat Reflects
Former Canadian diplomat argues the case for admitting Ukraine to NATO and renaming Russia as Muscovy.
June 25, 2023
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