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Ukraine Sends Israel Request to Seize Vessel Carrying Stolen Grain
Kyiv has asked Israel to detain a vessel suspected of transporting grain looted from occupied territories, as part of a broader crackdown on illicit exports.
April 29, 2026
Russia
OPINION: Azerbaijan Today as Seen by Its Democratic Opposition
Azerbaijan’s democratic opposition offers a lens to Ukraine and the world on the case of Ali Karimli and the human rights situation in its country.
April 29, 2026
Energy
Russian-Flagged LNG Tankers Signal Expansion of Shadow Fleet
A group of aging LNG vessels switching to the Russian flag suggests Moscow is ramping up exports from sanctioned Arctic projects.
April 29, 2026
Russia
Ukrainian Naval Drones Hit Sanctioned Tanker Near Russian Tuapse
Ukrainian naval drones struck a sanctioned tanker near Tuapse, hitting its engine area. The vessel was drifting without cargo and likely awaiting a covert transfer.
April 29, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Hails ‘Fair Response’ as Ukraine Strikes Orsk and Perm 1,500 km Behind the Lines
Drones struck oil infrastructure in Russia’s Orsk and Perm, triggering fires at key facilities, including a major refinery and a pipeline station.
Updated: April 29, 2026
Russia
Belarus Confirms Russian Draft Evaders Barred From Leaving Via Its Border
Belorussian officials stressed that Belarus does not independently decide on restrictions but enforces data received from Russian authorities.
April 29, 2026
Russia
Bomb Blast Targets Russian Bucha Commander Accused of War Crimes
A Russian officer accused of involvement in Bucha atrocities was reportedly targeted in an explosion at a military garrison in Russia’s Far East, according to a Russian Telegram-linked outlet.
April 29, 2026
Russia
Russia Launches 170+ Drones, Hits Odesa Region, Multiple Cities
Russia launched over 170 drones overnight, striking the Odesa region and other areas. One person was killed, infrastructure damaged, and dozen evacuated.
April 29, 2026
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
June 6, 2026
