Eastern Europe
War in Ukraine
Russian airstrikes near Kharkiv kill 11 civilians; Rescuers say no survivors in Iranian president's helicopter crash; Blackouts will continue “for months,” Ukrenergo says; AFU destroys Russian ship.
May. 20
War in Ukraine
Russian leader Vladimir Putin said Ukraine is to blame for the renewed Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region since Moscow’s goal was to stop cross-border shelling.
May. 17
War in Ukraine
Confession, communion and Kalashnikovs: it’s one-stop shopping right on the church grounds for Russian children training to rid the world of those pesky NATO-and-gay-infested Ukrainians.
May. 17
Kharkiv
Intelligence reports indicate that in their bid to establish control over the city, the Russian military prevented residents from evacuating, resorting to abduction and coercing them into basements.
May. 16
UN
US officials say if Russia successfully develops the weapon, it could disable American satellites, including the Starlink satellite network, which is crucial for Ukraine’s warfighting ability.
May. 16
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Kharkiv
Reports circulating on social media claimed the missiles were being fired at Ukraine’s Kharkiv region in Russia’s latest offensive.
May. 15
The Chinese president has just concluded a tour of Europe, where he stopped in France, Serbia and Hungary, looking to shore up China’s position as France’s largest trading partner in Asia.
May. 14
War in Ukraine
National Security Council chief not worried about any imminent siege of Kharkiv; US confirms delivery of latest weapons package; EU gives another year’s reprieve from trade tariffs on Ukrainian goods.
May. 14
You know that Putin’s regime is worried when they feel the need to resort to nuclear blackmail. Lately, French President Macron seems to be worrying the Russians.
May. 11
War in Ukraine
Two members of Russian military units accused of committing war crimes against civilians in Ukraine were seen standing behind Russian President Vladimir Putin during Thursday’s Victory Day parade.
May. 10
Verkhovna Rada
Will convicted murderers be freed to serve in Ukraine’s armed forces under the newly adopted law? Kyiv Post delves into what the new law means for prisoners who wish to fight in exchange for freedom.
May. 9
Moscow
Initial reports said two Ukrainian channels were hacked to broadcast Moscow’s Victory Day parade, but Russian channels were also reportedly hacked to display pro-Ukrainian messages.
May. 9
Today, humanity is faced with critical challenges, such as social and political polarization, uncontrolled climate change and extreme weather conditions.
May. 9
NATO
At the same time, NATO is running a large force air defense exercise in Poland and the Baltics. Russia says NATO air defense sorties are provocative, threaten peace, and could be a prelude to war.
May. 9
War in Ukraine
NATO has no plans to send troops; US Democrats stand up against fringe coup over Ukraine funding; “Tempo” of Washington aid will increase, State Dept says; AFU blows up Russian oil depot.
May. 9
Putin
It has been reported that Russia’s largest aircraft show, the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon, timetabled for this summer has been canceled again.
May. 8
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On Nov. 16, 1994, Ukraine adopted the draft law by which Ukraine would sign the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of nuclear weapons, the first step that made it vulnerable to Russian aggression.
Nov. 16