Without a hint of irony over Ukraine, Putin rages against countries that meddle in other states
Russia invaded Ukraine 15 months ago in what is widely seen as the most egregious transgression of national sovereignty in Europe in years.
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EU Declares No Longer Dependent on Russian Energy
The European Union has announced that it was able to overcome dependence on Russian energy sources thanks to the EU’s plan to reduce gas consumption.
Zelenskyy says the first Ukrainian F-16 will send signal that Russia will lose
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the supply of F-16 fighter jets from Western nations will send a strong signal to Russia that it will lose.
Wagner Group boss, "Putin's butcher," says Russia at risk of losing Ukraine war and facing a "revolution"
Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the brutal Wagner mercenary army, says the families of slain Russian troops could rise up against the country's "elite."
Putin is afraid he will be killed, and we are getting closer – Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is top of the list of “candidates” for elimination by the Ukrainian special forces, and the reason the Crimean Bridge has not yet been destroyed is to give the Russians a way to flee the peninsula.
Le Pen questioned for four hours about Russia ties by Parliament inquiry
The leader of the far right showed skill, confidence and a lack of awareness regarding the past creditors of her party, the Rassemblement National.
Invasion of Ukraine ‘has fuelled funding boom for clean energy’ | International Energy Agency says investment will hit $1.7tn this year, well ahead of fossil fuels
International Energy Agency says investment will hit $1.7tn this year, well ahead of fossil fuels
Taiwan Buys 18 Additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Rocket Launchers From US
Taiwan has announced the acquisition of 18 additional M142 HIMARS launchers to bolster its precision strike capabilities.
Ukrainian defenders kill 500 Russian soldiers and destroy 20 artillery systems in one day
Ukrainian defenders have killed another 500 invaders and destroyed 36 drones, 20 Russian artillery systems and other equipment over the past day.
100% success rate: Ukraine’s air defence destroys all 36 Russian Shahed drones in overnight attack
Ukraine’s air defence destroyed all 36 Iranian-made Shahed attack drones Russia launched on Ukraine on the night of 24–25 May.
Russia denies fire at Ministry of Defense, says state media | CNN
Russia didn’t respond to Belgorod Oblast incursion because its special forces were killed in Ukraine
Why were the anti-Kremlin Russian volunteers who infilitrated Russia’s Belgorod Oblast from Ukraine not stopped within hours?
Serial puppy farmer given lifetime ban after 'cruel' $180,000 dog trade exposed
The investigation was launched after dogs were advertised on popular online marketplace Gumtree.
Washington is investigating reports that U.S. military vehicles were used in raids on Russia, a White House official said Wednesday, warning Ukraine and pro-Ukraine forces against using U.S. equipment to attack inside Russia.
Ukraine insists incursion on Russia’s Belgorod region was conducted by Russians opposed to Putin.
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany says Ukraine to receive 110 Leopard 1 tanks
Oleksii Makeiev, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany, has announced that Kyiv will shortly receive German Leopard 1 main battle tanks.
Uruguayans pray for rain as capital reservoir left with 10 days of water
Uruguayans in the capital Montevideo are praying for rain amid a historic drought that has left the main reservoir for the city with only ten days of water left. In Uruguay, the water deficit is the worst in 74 years, according to officials. It is affecting supply to thousands of households and leading to poor water quality.
Finland's average electricity price slips into negative territory
The oversupply of virtually emissions-free electricity is mainly due to spring flooding, which is super-charging hydropower production.
Under Elon Musk, Twitter has approved 83% of censorship requests by authoritarian governments: The social network has restricted and withdrawn content critical of the ruling parties in Turkey and India, among other countries, including during electoral campaigns
The social network has restricted and withdrawn content critical of the ruling parties in Turkey and India, among other countries, including during electoral campaigns
A woman has died after being hit by a royal motorcade that was escorting King Charles' sister-in-law
Helen Holland, 81, died after she was struck by a police motorcycle that was escorting Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.