U.S. Army Soldier Arrested In Russia For Theft American soldier arrested in Russia for alleged theft, unauthorized travel, adding to tensions between the two countries. Top News · May 7, 2024
Zelenskiy assassination plot foiled by security service, says Ukraine Two Ukrainian colonels allegedly recruited by FSB to kill president as inauguration ‘gift’ for Vladimir Putin The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024
Ukraine Says Thwarted Russian-led Plot To Kill Zelensky Ukraine said Tuesday it had unravelled a Russian plot to assassinate senior Ukrainian political and military figures, including President Volodymyr Zelensky. International Business Times · May 7, 2024
US Repatriates Two Dozen Westerners From Syria IS Camp The United States announced Tuesday it had brought back two dozen Western citizens, half of them Americans, from Islamic State prison camps in northeastern Syria where tens of thousands have languished. International Business Times · May 7, 2024
French Ambassador Attends Putin Inauguration Day After Summons: France France's ambassador to Moscow on Tuesday represented Paris at the inauguration of President Vladimir Putin for a fifth term, a day after the envoy was summoned to the Russian foreign ministry in a move France denounced as intimidation. International Business Times · May 7, 2024
Two Russian agents 'caught plotting to kill Volodymyr Zelensky as gift for Putin' - security chiefs The alleged plan was said to include taking Ukraine’s president hostage before executing him Evening Standard · May 7, 2024
Putin sworn in for fifth term in ceremony boycotted by US and UK Russian president claims mandate for Ukraine invasion and ‘correctness of the country’s course’ The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024
‘Together we will win’: Putin sworn in as Russia’s president The United States and most European Union countries boycotted the inauguration ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace. Al Jazeera · May 7, 2024
Anti-Israel Protesters Refuse To Disperse At George Washington University Anti-Israel protesters at George Washington University demand divestment and refuse police intervention in their encampment, sparking controversy and a con... Top News · May 7, 2024
Ukraine's Artillery Hindered By Russian Drones Russian drones pose a new challenge for Ukrainian artillery units in eastern Ukraine conflict zone, disrupting operations and shaping strategies. Top News · May 7, 2024
Putin, Launching Fifth Term, Promises Russians Victory President Vladimir Putin vowed at a lavish inauguration on Tuesday to deliver victory to Russians, embarking on a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever. International Business Times · May 7, 2024
Zelensky Now On Russia's Most Wanted List: Joins a US Senator, Estonia's PM and Almost 100,000 More A list of about 100,000 names, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski, in Russia's Most Wanted, amps tension amidst the Russian-Ukrainian war. International Business Times UK · May 7, 2024
Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian President Putin inaugurated in Kremlin ceremony boycotted by the US and many European Union nations due to the war in Ukraine Evening Standard · May 7, 2024
‘No democracy if media keeps sitting on the lap’: Congress ad targets ‘Godi media’ A Congress advertisement has taken a dig at sections of the mainstream media, with an ostensible spoof on Republic TV chief Arnab Goswami, who heaps praises on the government sitting next to two politicians. And as the camera zooms out at the end of the “broadcast”, he is found sitting… Newslaundry · May 7, 2024
Al Jazeera · May 7, 2024 US, UK, most EU nations to boycott Putin inauguration Russia’s Vladimir Putin will be sworn in for a fifth term as president in a ceremony at the Kremlin later on Tuesday.
France 24 · May 7, 2024 Putin inaugurated for record fifth term after nearly a quarter-century in power Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands.
Al Jazeera · May 7, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 803 As the war enters its 803rd day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: US and most EU countries to boycott Putin swearing-in ceremony US spokesperson says no envoy will attend because Russian president’s election was not ‘free and fair’. What we know on day 804
International Business Times · May 6, 2024 US Soldier Held In Russia For 'Criminal Misconduct' An American soldier was detained in Russia last week on charges of "criminal misconduct," the US Army said Monday.
International Business Times · May 6, 2024 Polish Prosecutors Say Opened Spy Probe After Judge Flees To Belarus Polish prosecutors Monday said they had opened an espionage probe after a judge fled to neighbouring Belarus and reportedly asked for asylum over spying allegations that he dismissed as "fabricated".
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024 Russia threatens UK military and orders nuclear drills after ‘provocation’ Vladimir Putin responds to recent statements from David Cameron and Emmanuel Macron over Ukraine war
The Guardian - US · May 6, 2024 House set to vote on Marjorie Taylor Greene effort to remove Mike Johnson Far-right congresswoman has spearheaded effort to oust fellow Republican as speaker but motion to vacate widely expected to fail
International Business Times · May 6, 2024 Putin Orders Nuclear Drills With Troops Near Ukraine President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered new nuclear weapons drills in the face of Western "threats," as a Ukrainian drone attack killed six people and wounded over 30 in Russia's Belgorod border region.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war as it happened: Moscow says British military facilities could be targeted after Cameron’s remarks British ambassador is summoned and told that installations and equipment in Ukraine and elsewhere could be targeted
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024 Night Train to Odesa by Jen Stout review – from Ukraine with love Ordinary Ukrainians and their haunting stories are the heroes of the Scottish reporter’s wonderful hymn to an embattled nation