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Ukraine war: US announces another billion dollar military aid package

The US pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the southern port cities to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Mobility

Western sanctions force Russia to cannibalise planes for spare parts

Western sanctions mean tech on passenger aircraft cannot be updated, forcing Russia to strip grounded planes for parts to keep others flying.

Russia

New fine for Russian journalist who held TV protest over Ukraine war

Marina Ovsyannikova was convicted of "discrediting" the Russian military on Facebook, her lawyer said.

Ukraine

Stop suicidal attacks on Europe's largest nuclear plant, says UN chief

It comes after Ukraine's state energy company said a worker at the Zaporizhzhia plant was wounded in Russian shelling on Saturday evening.

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Ukraine

Four more grain ships set sail from Black Sea ports under Russia deal

The cargo ships carrying over 160,000 tonnes of corn and other foodstuffs left Chernomorsk and Odesa, heading for Turkey, Italy and China under an international deal struck in July.

Ukraine

Cycling on the frontline: Ukrainians defy danger in Donetsk war zone

Toretsk is on the frontline of the war in Ukraine, yet cyclists pedal around the streets, going about their daily business as if defying the surrounding danger.

Ukraine

Latest updates: Key events in Russia's war on Ukraine this weekend

From a new Russian assault in the eastern Donetsk region, to warnings over Russian shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: the latest developments in the war.

Ukraine

Amnesty's Ukraine chief quits in anger at 'Russian propaganda' report

Oksana Pokalchuk accuses her NGO of backing Russian arguments after it accused Kyiv of endangering civilians by putting military infrastructure in inhabited areas.

Eco-Innovation

Ukraine has a unique seed collection that could be ‘lost forever’

Ukrainian grain ships are leaving again, but the country’s seed bank is still in danger. Here's why its diverse contents are so vital.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: All the key developments to know from Friday

A backlash to a human rights report critical of Ukraine; Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'nuclear terrorism'; Putin and Erdogan meet for talks in Sochi; Moscow slaps sanctions on dozens of Canadians.

Culture news

Auction selling art prints raises thousands to buy drones for Ukraine

An original artwork sold for $22,000 in an auction, raising money to purchase drones for the Ukrainian army

Russia

Ukraine war: The latest developments you need to know

A Russian propaganda operation exposed; 8 people killed in bus stop attack; new visa restrictions on Russia tourists and new sanctions on an ex-president of Ukraine.

Ukraine

'Terrorist act': Bus stop shelling kills at least 8 in Ukraine

Artillery shells allegedly fired by Russia killed at least eight people on Thursday, with Ukraine calling the attack a "terrorist act".

World News

Ukraine war: The key developments you need to know today

From Zelenskyy reaching out to China's Xi Jinping to questions over whether more grain will be shipped from Odesa, here is what you need to know about the Ukraine war this Thursday.

USA

UN chief slams 'greed' and 'outrageous profits' of big oil and gas

Antonio Guterres decried record profits from energy companies as "immoral" and called on national governments to tax the profits and use the revenues to help people most in need.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: The latest developments you need to know Thursday

From a dire warning about safety at Europe's biggest nuclear plant to the treatment of disabled children left behind in the war: here are seven stories to keep you up to date.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: What you need to know this Tuesday

Want to stay up to date with the latest development in Ukraine? This is what you need to know on Tuesday.

Travel News

Russia tries to entice expats with ‘cringe’ new advert

A Russian embassy has encouraged expats to move to the country for the “beautiful women” and “cheap gas” - but has accidentally used a Ukrainian model.

Vatican

Pope Francis may meet the 'pro-war' leader of Russia's Orthodox Church

The EU accuses Patriarch Kirill of supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: The latest developments you need to know

From a drone strike to Russia's Naval Day celebrations; a grain exporter seemingly targeted for assassination, to expanding Arctic plans.

Stay informed on the latest developments, key events, and analysis of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022. Get updates on the geopolitical impact, military strategies, and ongoing humanitarian crisis.