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Thousands of Ukrainians flee rising flood waters after dam destruction

Officials said about 22,000 people live in areas at risk of flooding in Russian-controlled areas on the eastern side of the river, while 16,000 live in the most critical zone in Ukrainian-held territory on the western side.

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Ukraine and Russia call for UN Security Council meeting on dam blast

Ukraine and Russia have reportedly requested emergency meetings of the UN Security Council on the blowing up of the Kakhovka dam, which has put tens of thousands of people at risk of flooding.

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Ukraine brands Russia 'terrorist state' at UN court over dam breach

Ukrainian representative Anton Korynevych called Russia a "terrorist state", blaming the destruction of a major dam at Nova Kakhovka on Moscow.

Culture news

'White Lotus' actor fears for cast safety over new play about Putin

'Patriots' has opened in the London West End to tell the tale of Boris Berezovsky, the Russian oligarch who helped put Vladimir Putin in power.

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How drones are conquering the battlefield in Ukraine's war

Both Russia and Ukraine are increasingly using drones of all kinds to complement the conventional weapons used in the ongoing war.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kyiv forces 'increasing offensive operations'

Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar said the military has scored gains, but it's not clear whether these operations are part of a long-awaited major offensive which has been mooted for months.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russia says it stopped 'large scale' Ukrainian offensive

In a statement early Monday morning, the Ministry of Defence in Moscow claimed it had killed 250 Ukrainian soldiers and destroyed tanks - or if this was the long-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive.

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'Supernatural' actor Misha Collins on demining in Ukraine

After all the fighting dies down, Ukrainians will have to deal with untold numbers of deadly mines. United24's latest ambassador Misha Collins has an initiative to tackle the problem.

Europe News

'Russia will capitalise on any doubt shown' - Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president attempted to rally continued support for his country in its war with the Kremlin.

Ukraine

How Wagner uses social media to recruit all over the world

Research published by Logically found Wagner recruitment information posted in 16 languages including Vietnamese and Polish.

Ukraine

WHO records 1,000 attacks on Ukraine's health system during war

The international body said the impact goes beyond death and injury and is also affecting areas such as chemotherapy and childbirth.

World News

Metsola reinforces support for Ukraine as GLOBSEC 2023 gets underway

"Last year we were talking about five days for Putin to take over Kyiv. We're now over 400 days after that" said the head of the European Parliament at the 18th edition of the conference in Bratislava which will be focused on global security.

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Kyiv residents seek shelter underground amid Russian strike

A series of explosions rang out in Kyiv on Monday as authorities told residents to seek shelter after another night of Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital.

Ukraine

Wagner mercenary chief says his fighters are pulling out of Bakhmut

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group said on Thursday his troops have started transferring their positions in the flashpoint eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut to the Russian military.

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Watch: Woman pours fake blood on herself at Cannes Film Festival

A woman wearing a dress in the colours of the Ukrainian flag poured fake blood on herself during the screening of the film 'Acid', before being removed by security staff.

Russia

Zelenskyy's globetrotting diplomacy leaves Putin looking isolated

After a whirlwind week of diplomatic visits that has taken in the Vatican, Saudi Arabia, Europe's capitals and Japan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's world tour has left his Russian counterpart looking increasingly isolated.

Russia

Russian prime minister heading to Beijing for talks next week

Since its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has become increasingly reliant on China for economic and diplomatic support.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Attack drones intercepted, more heavy fighting in Bakhmut

Russian forces strike at Kyiv again, while Wagner's leader said Ukrainian forces won't be able to take Bakhmut in the next two days.

Japan

Ukraine war and nuclear disarmament to top agenda at G7 summit

Leaders from the Group of Seven nations and selected guests will meet for the summit in the Japanese port city that was decimated by a US-detonated atomic bomb in 1945

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The UK pledges attack drones and more missiles to Ukraine, but no jets

On his European tour aimed at drumming up more military support for his country, President Zelenskyy also obtained aid from France and Germany, but no planes.

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