Russian cosmonaut sets new record for most total time in space — more than 878 days
In short: OIeg Kononenko has spent more than 878 days in space, breaking the all-time record, Russia's space agency says.He says he is proud of the…
Russian police detain Western journalists at protest by soldiers’ wives – POLITICO
Upon his release, one of the detained journalists said he and others had been held in a police van for some three hours after which…
HBO drops pro-Kremlin actor from White Lotus after uproar – POLITICO
“HBO, is it all right for you to work with a person who supports genocide & violates international law?” Ukraine’s foreign ministry asked in a…
Russia says dozens killed in Ukraine shelling of bakery in Lysychansk | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia says at least 28 people were killed after Ukrainian forces shelled a bakery in Lysychansk city. Russia says at least 28 people have been…
Britain does not have enough weapons to counter Russian army threat, report warns
BRITAIN does not have enough weapons to counter a threat from the Russian army, a report warns. The armed forces are overstretched and losing personnel…
People detained at Russia protest calling for troops to return from Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News
About two dozen people, mostly journalists, were briefly detained at a protest in central Moscow, as wives and other relatives of Russian servicemen mobilised to…
Bloomberg: Russia is wearing down Ukraine’s defenses while Zelenskiy fights with his top general
Ukraine is running short of weapons to protect its cities, with vital assistance from Europe and the US held up by political disputes, while President…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 710 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 710th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, February 3, 2024. Politics and diplomacy The…
ICJ rules that it will hear part of Ukraine-Russia genocide case | Russia-Ukraine war News
UN’s top court will not address aspects of case accusing Russia of violating Genocide Convention by falsely alleging genocide. The International Court of Justice (ICJ)…
WP: Ukraine’s hopes for victory over Russia are slipping away
Nearing two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, authorities in Kyiv maintain their long-standing entreaty to partners in the West: Deliver us more arms,…
Russia, Ukraine clash over bodies of military plane crash victims | Russia-Ukraine war News
There has been no official confirmation on who downed the plane, but Russia accuses Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine are locked in a dispute about the…
Ukraine says ‘destroyed’ Russian ship in underwater drone attack off Crimea | Russia-Ukraine war News
Military intelligence releases nighttime video showing sinking of ship it said was the missile boat Ivanovets. Ukraine has said it used sea drones to attack…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 709 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 709th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, February 2, 2024. Fighting Oleksandr Prokudin, the…
In a sign of commitment, EU unlocks aid for Ukraine as it fights off Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News
European Union leaders have overcome objections from Hungary to approve a 50 billion euro ($54bn) plan to support Ukraine for the next four years. The…
Could today’s global conflicts bring World War III closer? | Conflict News
Global wars are raging with major powers in the East and West often arming opposing sides. Wars are raging around the world, and many conflicts…
European Union agrees to 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine despite Hungary’s veto threat
In short: The EU has agreed to provide Ukraine with a new 50 billion euro ($82 billion) support package despite Hungary's threats to veto the move.President Volodymyr…
Ukraine, Russia fight from the skies as Kyiv’s EU aid hangs in the balance | Russia-Ukraine war News
The European Union is gripped by a crucial summit on Thursday that will be dominated by a second attempt to pass a 50-billion-euro ($54bn) amendment…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 708 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 708th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Fighting A Russian bomb…
ICJ rejects most of Ukraine’s ‘terrorism’ case against Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv had accused Moscow of being a ‘terrorist’ state and claimed it funded separatists in eastern Ukraine. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has rejected…
Why does the IMF predict strong Russian growth despite sanctions? | Business and Economy
IMF upgrades growth outlook for Russia and downgrades expectations for the eurozone. The International Monetary Fund predicts strong growth for Russia’s economy this year, despite…