Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy replaces special operations chief for second time in six months – as it happened Move comes after deputy prime minister and agriculture minister dismissed by government The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024
Western military trainers could go to Ukraine, Lithuania minister says Gabrielius Landsbergis also backs David Cameron and Emmanuel Macron on standing up to Putin The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024
Judges with machine guns: the part-time drone hunters defending Kyiv The ‘Mriya’ unit made up of members of the legal profession patrols the capital region’s skies with antique weapons The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024
S. Korea President Admits 'Shortcomings' In Rare Address South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held a rare press conference Thursday, admitting "shortcomings" after his party's recent electoral defeat, and laying out policies on issues from the country's low birthrate to Russia's war in Ukraine. International Business Times · May 9, 2024
Putin To Mark Victory Day Emboldened By Ukraine Gains Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Thursday, an event he hopes will rally patriotism as his forces advance in Ukraine. International Business Times · May 9, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 805 As the war enters its 805th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024
David Cameron: west has not learned lesson of Ukraine and must get tougher Foreign secretary will say too few states have stepped up to spend on defence, take on Iranian proxies or champion women’s rights The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
US Pauses Shipment Of Powerful Bombs To Israel U.S. halts shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel due to concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza conflict. Top News · May 8, 2024
Biden seeks to pull rank in US-Israel relationship – a trial of strength beckons The decision to place a weapons shipment on hold sends a message to Netanyahu that the US dog is beginning to regain control of its tail The Guardian - US · May 8, 2024
UK Says To Expel Russia Defence Attache For Intel Role The UK government on Wednesday raised tensions with the Kremlin by announcing it would expel a Russian defence attache for being "an undeclared military intelligence officer". International Business Times · May 8, 2024
EU reaches deal on using profits from Russia’s frozen assets for Ukraine 10% of the windfall profits will fund non-lethal aid to assuage EU member states that do not wish to fund arms The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
Ukraine Lawmakers Back Bill Allowing Prisoners To Join Army Ukraine's parliament on Wednesday passed a bill that would enable some prisoners to fight in the armed forces, as the nation faces a critical shortage of manpower on the front lines. International Business Times · May 8, 2024
UK armed forces chief urges US to ‘stay strong’ and resist isolationism ‘Sticking together’ is vital as world becomes more dangerous, says Adm Sir Tony Radakin on Washington visit The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
UK to expel Russian defence attache as sanctions escalate Home secretary announces closure of several Russian diplomatic premises after pattern of ‘malign activity’ in Britain and Europe The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
International Business Times · May 8, 2024 Ukraine Warns Of Outages After 'Massive' Attack On Power Plants Ukraine on Wednesday warned of possible power shutdowns across the country after a "massive" wave of Russian missiles and drones targeted the battered Ukrainian energy system.
The Guardian - US · May 8, 2024 The world must reject Russia’s nuclear posturing – but not ignore the danger The closer Nato hugs Ukraine, the more Putin is sure to brandish his nuclear arms, and the greater the risk he uses them
Evening Standard · May 8, 2024 Russia launches 'massive' wave of attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities Around 350 rescuers are working to minimise the damage caused by Russia’s biggest airstrike in weeks
International Business Times · May 8, 2024 Ukraine Suffers New Wave Of Attacks On Infrastructure While Ukrainian troops struggle to hold the front line more than two years into the war, Moscow has intensified strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, triggering blackouts and electricity rationing across the country.
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: UK to expel Russian defence attache, who it claims is ‘undeclared military intelligence officer’ – as it happened Several Russian diplomatic premises that UK believes have been used by Russian intelligence also closed
WEKU · May 8, 2024 U.S. paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah, official says The shipment was supposed to be 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, according to an official, with the U.S. concern being how the explosives could be used in a dense urban setting.
Top News · May 8, 2024 US Pauses Shipment Of Bombs To Israel Amid Concerns US halts bomb shipment to Israel over concerns of use in potential Rafah incursion. Ongoing discussions to safeguard civilians and prevent escalation.
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024 ‘If they see a Syrian, they beat them up’: the refugees living in fear in Lebanon The death of a Christian political leader has sparked a wave of vigilante attacks on Syrians, fuelled by political scapegoating
International Business Times · May 8, 2024 US Halts Bomb Shipment To Israel Over Rafah Concerns The United States paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over fears it would invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, an official said Tuesday, marking the first time in the conflict that President Joe Biden has squeezed military aid to the key US ally.
France 24 · May 8, 2024 South Gaza hospitals have only three days of fuel left, WHO says Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to the closure of border crossings, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning that health services "may soon come to a halt". Earlier, Israel said it had reopened the Kerem Shalom border crossing…
Al Jazeera · May 8, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 804 As the war enters its 804th day, these are the main developments.