Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 747 As the war enters its 747th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024
The Guardian view on Russia’s democratic opposition: a resilient spirit that needs help Editorial: Presidential elections this week are a sham, but they must not demoralise those who dare to imagine a Russia without Vladimir Putin The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024
Ukraine rejects pope’s call to ‘raise the white flag’ to end Russia’s war Catholic leader, 87, told Swiss broadcaster that Ukraine should negotiate with Russia and raised idea of surrender. Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2024
Senate Intelligence Committee To Address Worldwide Threats Tomorrow Explore key national security threats facing the United States, from illegal immigration to authoritarian alliances. Top News · Mar 10, 2024
Kyiv Slams Pope's 'White Flag' Call, Vows No Surrender To Russia Ukraine on Sunday slammed Pope Francis's call to negotiate with Russia two years into its invasion, vowing "never" to surrender after the pontiff said Kyiv should "have the courage to raise the white flag". International Business Times · Mar 10, 2024
Pope Francis Criticized For Ukraine War Negotiation Comments Pope Francis' recent remarks on the Ukraine-Russia conflict spark debate and criticism, highlighting differing views on negotiation and resistance. Top News · Mar 10, 2024
Aramco pays nearly $100bn in dividends as profits tumble Payout by Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company likely to anger energy company campaigners The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024
Russian Shelling Kills Three In East Ukraine: Kyiv Russian shelling of towns in eastern Ukraine killed three people Sunday while a Moscow strike on a residential building in the town of Myrnograd wounded a dozen, Kyiv said. International Business Times · Mar 10, 2024
Moldova Faces Russian Threats Amid EU Aspirations Learn about Moldova's challenges from Russia, including destabilization campaigns, energy crises, and EU aspirations. Top News · Mar 10, 2024
Pope provokes outrage by saying Ukraine should ‘raise white flag’ and end war with Russia Francis’s failure to condemn Moscow as aggressor decried as ‘shameful’ and ‘incomprehensible’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024
Ukraine criticises Pope Francis for saying Kyiv should show 'white flag of courage' in war with Putin's troops Ukraine’s foreign minister vowed his country will ‘never raise any other flags’ than the national flag Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2024
Diplomats fear growing power of Iranian factions that want nuclear weapons Warnings that war in Gaza and Iran’s lack of cooperation on its nuclear programme are strengthening hand of hardliners The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024
‘I considered him a decent person’: how Putin’s puppets help to dupe Russia’s voters As Russians prepare to give the president another six-year term this week, an ex-rival has gone from protest candidate to grotesque war hawk The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024
The Rise Of Khomeini: Iran's Cultural Revolution Learn about the events leading to the U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran and Iran's shift from democratic aspirations to a repressive theocratic regime under ... Top News · Mar 10, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Pope urges Ukraine to have courage of ‘white flag’ and negotiate end to war The 87-year-old pontiff said parties should ‘have the courage to negotiate’, and do so ‘before things get worse’ - what we know on day 746
International Business Times · Mar 9, 2024 US-led Coalition Shoots Down 15 Yemen Rebel Drones: CENTCOM The United States and its allies said they shot down 15 drones fired by Yemen's Huthis into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Saturday, in one of the Iran-backed rebels' largest attacks.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 9, 2024 The €136bn price tag on Ukraine's path to joining the EU Ukraine's aspirations for EU membership face a daunting economic reality. New research puts the cost of the country joining the bloc as high as €136 billion – even before post-war reconstruction begins.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces occupying Ukraine use torture as ‘policy’, says UN expert Alice Jill Edwards says 90% of Ukraine’s 103,000 open cases relating to war crimes and crimes against humanity are registered as torture cases – what we know on day 745
Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2024 Turkey offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy Erdogan pitches himself as go-between, Zelenskyy indicates Russia would not be invited to the first meeting.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2024 What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine play special role in presidential elections; Ukrainian drones sink another Russian warship
Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2024 Afghan women stage rare protests, braving Taliban reprisals As handfuls gather on International Women’s Day, UN rights rapporteur calls for release of detained rights activists.
International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024 International Women's Day Marked On The Streets And In The Courts People around the world marked International Women's Day Friday with protests, demonstrations and celebrations.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 8, 2024 French defence minister plays down Macron's remarks on Ukraine deployment The deployment of Western combat troops to fight against Russia on the ground in Ukraine is not on the table, but new ways need to be found to battle the Russian invasion, France's defence minister said Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024 From patriotic films to youth festivals: the £1bn push to get vote out for Putin Leaked documents show how Kremlin has pumped money into media content and secret polls to ‘pre-rig’ the election
France 24 · Mar 8, 2024 ‘Vladimir Putin will not stop in Ukraine’: French Minister Delegate for Europe Just days after French President Emmanuel Macron provoked a backlash among allies by declaring he could not rule out sending Western troops to Ukraine, a senior minister has doubled down on the message, saying Europe must thwart Vladimir Putin before he presses his military drive further into Europe. “Vladimir Putin…