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Russian forces shell bus stop in Kherson, killing 6, injuring 12
Taiwan to bolster military ties with US
A US congressional delegation to Taiwan has reaffirmed military commitments between the two sides at a time when US-China relations are worsening.
Russia prepares for mass mobilisation of full-time students
A new wave of mobilisation in Russia may affect full-time students in higher education institutions. Source: Press service of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Quote: "The Russian Federation is taking measures to ensure the next wave of mobilisation.
South Korean court recognises legal status of same-sex couples for first time | Seoul high court rules gay couple allowed same health insurance rights as heterosexual couple in landmark case
Seoul high court rules gay couple allowed same health insurance rights as heterosexual couple in landmark case
Putin falsely claims it was West that "started the war" in Ukraine almost a year after he ordered invasion
In his delayed state of the nation address, Putin cast Russia as a victim of Western aggression fighting for its very existence.
"Western Elites Want To Be Done With Us Once And For All": Putin Hits Out
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday vowed to "systematically" press on with Moscow's offensive in Ukraine, as he gave his state of the nation address.
Putin Suspends Russian Participation in Nuclear Pact with U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Russia is suspending its participation in a treaty aimed at keeping a lid on nuclear weapons expansion. The so-called New START Treaty was signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010. It caps the number of long-range nuclear warheads they can deploy and limits the use of missiles that can carry atomic weapons.
Vladimir Putin gives speech on Russian war plans as Ukraine invasion anniversary draws near
Russia has suffered a series of humiliating battlefield setbacks but is expected to launch spring offensive
I’m Andrey Pertsev, a Russian journalist with sources throughout the Russian government. I work for Meduza, which was recently outlawed in Russia, because the government says we “pose a threat to the foundations of Russia’s constitutional order and national security.” AMA!
'A welcome message': Turkey open for new NATO talks with Sweden
World to face wars over food and water without climate action, EU green deal chief says
The European Commission's climate chief warned Friday that society will be "fighting wars" over food and water in the future, if serious action is not taken on climate change.
US notified Russia about Biden's Ukraine visit 'hours before:' top aide - Insider Paper
The United States gave a heads up to Moscow "hours" ahead of President Joe Biden's "risky" surprise trip to Kyiv on Monday to avoid any
Russia plans Belarus 'absorption' by 2030 — media reports
A Russian presidential document was obtained by a group of international journalists who believe it to be authentic. It reportedly dates back to the summer of 2021.
Finland spends €11m on sniper rifles
The TRG M10 precision rifle systems can hit a variety of targets at ranges exceeding 1,400 metres, according to the Ministry of Defence.
About 30 countries call on International Olympic Committee to suspend Russians and Belarusians
Governments of almost 30 countries, including France who is the host country of 2024 Summer Olympics, have called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to suspend sportsmen from Russia and Belarus from participating in the Olympics because of issues with the clarity of their “neutrality”.
Leopard tanks like a Mercedes, says Ukrainian soldier training in Germany
A Ukrainian soldier compared Germany's Leopard 2 tanks to a Mercedes as he underwent training with them ahead of their arrival on the battlefield, saying he hoped they would bring a breakthrough in the war.
South Africa begins naval drills with Russia and China, despite criticism that it implies support of the war.
Leaked Russian documents show Russian plan to take full control over Belarus in the next decade
The document, written for Putin’s Presidential Administration, envisages the total incorporation of Belarus into a “Union State” with Russia by 2030.
3rd patient cured of HIV
A man known as "the Duesseldorf patient" has become the third person declared cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant that also treated his leukaemia, a study said on Monday.