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War in Ukraine
Goals of Russian Invasion of Ukraine 'Partially Achieved', Putin's Spokesman Says
Peskov also acknowledged the slow pace of the military operation, saying that 'Russia is conducting a special military operation rather than wages a war'.
May 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
'Wave of Repression' in Belarus Over Ukraine War: OSCE
In the days after the invasion in February 2022, about 1,500 people were arrested over protests against it, while "simply posting anti-war tags on social networks" led to prosecution.
May 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
Journalists Publish Maps Showing Russian Military Facilities in Occupied Crimea
Journalists have used information, gleaned from fresh commercial satellite photos, to identify Russian bases and other facilities in Crimea and turned it into an interactive map.
May 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
NATO Military Committee Meeting on May 10 – Ukraine Was High on Agenda
NATO’s highest Military Authority, the Military Committee, held its 189th meeting – the first with new member on Wednesday.
May 11, 2023
Germany
Germany's Schroeder Slammed for Party at Russian Embassy
Former German SPD Chancellor Schroeder still ingratiating himself with Russian financial patrons.
May 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Donald Trump Refuses to Back Ukraine, Claims He Can Bring Peace ‘In 24 Hours’
The former US president also refused to say if he believes Russian President Putin is a war criminal, saying it was ‘something to be discussed at a later day.’
May 11, 2023
Russia
‘Be Good and Tsar Will Grant You Favors’ – Russian Propagandist Reacts to Georgia’s New Visa Regime
Moscow has introduced a new visa regime and lifted the flight ban imposed on Georgia in response to its anti-Moscow rallies in 2019.
May 10, 2023
Russia
‘It’s Deliberately Offensive’ – Russian Lawmaker Outraged Over ‘Family Guy’ Scene
Yana Lantratova said the cartoon has 'nothing to do with reality' but some commentators on social media have suggested the portrayal is not actually that far from the truth.
May 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
France Asks China to Talk to Russia About War ‘Impasse’
China has sought to portray itself as a neutral party in Russia’s war with its neighbour, with President Xi Jinping last month holding his first call with President Zelensky since Moscow’s invasion.
May 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
Governor Reports Drone Attack on Russian Military Facility in Voronezh
Russian telegram channels reported on the attack and also wrote that 14 Russian servicemen were wounded as a result of the attack.
May 10, 2023
Russia
Over $8bn of Russian Central Bank Assets Held in Switzerland, Says Bern
Last month the Group of Seven powers asked Switzerland to be more active in freezing the assets of Russian oligarchs.
May 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
Britain to Formally Designate Wagner a Terrorist Organisation – Report
The news comes as the French parliament adopted a resolution Tuesday calling on the EU to formally label the Russian mercenary force a 'terrorist group'.
May 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: It Feels that Putin’s Victory Parade Actually Foreshadowed Defeat
Putin’s May 9 “Victory Parade” speech was as pathetic as it gets, marking the anniversary of the Allies’ victory over Nazi Germany with yet more celebration of dictatorship and external aggression.
May 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Commemorating Europe Day
This week, on May 9, millions of Europeans commemorated Europe Day, which celebrates the 1950 signing of the “Schuman Declaration” that led to the eventual establishment of the EU.
May 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Britain Sounds Note of Caution on Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is engaging in some expectation management, warning the long-awaited and much-hyped counteroffensive may not be ‘decisive.’
May 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
Wagner Chief’s Latest Rant Attacks Unnamed ‘Grandpa’
In his latest video, Wagner's chief is uncomplimentary about a nameless 'grandpa', but the context and his words make his identity obvious to everyone.
May 10, 2023
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