MPs urged to change law so frozen Russian assets can help aid Ukraine Kremlin critic Bill Browder says US-style legislation would give UK power to confiscate money to support Ukrainian military efforts The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024
Russia Must Beat Ukraine With 'Minimal Losses': New Defence Chief Russia's incoming defence minister on Tuesday said that Moscow's priority was to secure victory on the battlefield against Ukraine while minimising human losses. International Business Times · May 14, 2024
Georgian parliament approves divisive 'foreign agents' bill after final reading The Georgian parliament on Tuesday approved in the third and final reading a divisive bill that sparked weeks of mass protests, with critics seeing it as a threat to democratic freedoms and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. France 24 · May 14, 2024
Kazakh court jails former minister for 24 years for brutal murder of wife Kazakhstan to toughen penalties for domestic violence as killing of Saltanat Nukenova prompts national outcry and shines spotlight on high femicide rates The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024
Russia's Putin replaces defence minister Shoigu in post-inauguration reshuffle Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced Sergei Shoigu as defence minister in a cabinet shakeup that comes as the leader begins his fifth term in office. Radio France Internationale · May 14, 2024
Russian corruption probe widens as senior defence official arrested Yuri Kuznetsov, the second senior official arrested in the case, is accused of bribery after being found holding $1m. Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024
Russia's Kharkiv Push Aims To Stretch Ukraine Forces: Analysts Russia's offensive around Ukraine's Kharkiv likely aims more at presenting Kyiv with a strategic quandary over where to deploy its already stretched forces than taking the major city, experts say. International Business Times · May 14, 2024
Armenia Detains Demonstrators As Protest Leader Seeks PM's Impeachment Armenia on Tuesday detained dozens of demonstrators in the capital Yerevan as large protests continue against government plans to concede land to the country's historic foe, Azerbaijan. International Business Times · May 14, 2024
Zelenskiy calls for more air defences as Blinken arrives in Kyiv Plea comes as US secretary of state makes first visit to Ukraine since new aid package was passed by Congress The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024
Repression Grips Remote Russian Region Months After Shock Protests Since a Russian court in January sent his older brother, environmental activist Fail Alsynov, to prison for four years, Idel says he has lived in "fear of the unknown". International Business Times · May 14, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: Blinken says US arms will make real difference as Russia claims advances in northern Kharkiv region – as it happened Mission to Kyiv by US secretary of state comes after Congress approved long-delayed $60bn aid package; Russia claims to have captured Buhruvatka The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024
Kazakhstan jails former minister for 24 years over wife’s torture, murder United Nations says about 400 women die from domestic violence in Kazakhstan each year, but many cases go unreported. Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024
Former Ukrainian President Criticizes US Delay In Military Aid Former Ukrainian President Yushchenko criticizes U.S. aid delay, supports Zelenskyy's stance, and urges Western allies' expedited support in countering Rus... Top News · May 14, 2024
Antony Blinken visits Kyiv to show US support for Ukraine as Putin's army 'blows up bridges to create buffer zone' Defence experts say Russian forces had made ‘tactically significant advances’ but did not appear to be moving on Kharkiv in the north east of the country Evening Standard · May 14, 2024
International Business Times · May 14, 2024 Georgia Set To Adopt 'Foreign Influence' Bill Despite Mass Protests Georgia was set to adopt a "foreign influence" bill on Tuesday despite mass protests against a law criticised for mirroring repressive Russian legislation.
International Business Times · May 14, 2024 Blinken In Ukraine To Assure US Support Amid New Russian Offensive US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Tuesday in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to assure Ukraine of continued American support and the flow of much-needed weapons as Russia presses on with its new offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region.
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024 Andrei Belousov: Putin picks trusted technocrat to run defence ministry Loyalist economist who ‘thinks years ahead’ inherits Kremlin’s biggest challenge as it prepares for the long haul in Ukraine
WEKU · May 14, 2024 Blinken tells Ukraine U.S. aid will make a difference against Russia's offensive Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Kyiv and said some new U.S. aid already arrived and more will reach the battlefield in the coming weeks.
The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Blinken in Kyiv as Russians try to stretch Kharkiv defenders thin Evacuation of thousands from town of Vovchansk; Kyiv terror operatives planned bombs in packages of tea, say prosecutors. What we know on day 811
France 24 · May 14, 2024 Blinken visits Ukraine in show of US support as Russia intensifies attacks US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in an unannounced diplomatic mission to reassure Ukraine that it has American support as it struggles to defend against increasingly intense Russian attacks.
The Guardian - US · May 14, 2024 Biden signs bipartisan bill banning imports of Russian uranium Ban, to begin in about 90 days, is White House’s latest effort to apply pressure on Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine
Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 810 As the war enters its 810th day, these are the main developments.
Top News · May 13, 2024 Poland Tightens Border Security Amid Migrant Crisis Activists raise concerns over Poland's border security and pushback policy towards migrants from Belarus, amidst accusations of a 'hybrid war' by Prime Min...
Top News · May 13, 2024 Kremlin Appoints Economist As Defense Minister Amid Military Reshuffle Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu replaced by Andrei Belousov to align military spending with economy amidst Ukraine conflict. Belousov's appointment signifie...
WEKU · May 13, 2024 Georgian lawmakers approve 'foreign agents' bill, as country braces for more protests The bill faces a likely veto from Georgia's president, which parliament can override. Protesters who oppose the measure say it is modeled on a Russian law used to clamp down on dissent.