Volodymyr Zelenskiy: Russian troops are laughing at and ‘hunting’ Ukrainians Exclusive interview: Ukrainian president says US delaying use of western weapons on targets inside Russia has cost lives The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024
Russia not invited to D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations in France Russia will not be invited to events marking the 80th anniversary of the Second World War's D-Day landings next Thursday given its war of aggression against Ukraine, the French presidency has announced. Radio France Internationale · May 31, 2024
Biden allows Ukraine to hit Russian targets with US arms, angering Moscow Secretary of State Blinken says the move is part of the US efforts to ‘adapt and adjust’ to developments in the war. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2024
US Says Russia Using N. Korea Missiles In Ukraine Russia is using North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine, a new Pentagon report says, citing debris analysis to confirm long-standing allegations that Pyongyang has been sending weapons to Moscow. International Business Times · May 31, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Russia strikes Kharkiv as Biden lets Ukraine hit back with US weapons Russian missile hits apartment block in Kharkiv, officials say, as Biden administration allows Ukraine to target forces inside part of Russia. What we know on day 828 The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2024
At least three killed in multiple Russian attacks on Kharkiv An apartment building was among sites hit in Ukraine’s second-biggest city with at least 16 people reported injured. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 826 As the war enters its 826th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2024
Biden partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms in strikes on Russian territory, US officials say President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the go-ahead to use American weaponry to strike inside Russia for the limited purpose of defending Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv The Independent UK · May 30, 2024
US official resigns over Gaza war and alleges racism towards Palestinians The resignation comes after an investigation by The Independent found unprecedented dissent at the agency over the Biden administration’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza The Independent UK · May 30, 2024
Ukraine’s army chief says Russia pushing more troops into critical Kharkiv region Kyiv says its forces were continuing to strengthen their defensive lines in the area The Independent UK · May 30, 2024
Macron, Biden To Discuss Ukraine, Middle East After Marking D-Day President Emmanuel Macron will host Joe Biden next week for the US leader's first state visit to France after both men attend commemorations for the World War II D-Day landings, with talks set to grapple with Ukraine, the Middle East and trade. International Business Times · May 30, 2024
EU agrees 'prohibitive' tariffs on Russia, Belarus grain imports European Union states on Thursday agreed to hike tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus in a bid to cut off revenues to Moscow for its war on Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2024
'I Got Used To It': Another Year Of War For Ukraine Pupils Like millions of Ukrainian children, Kyiv teenager Sofia Klochko is finishing up a third school year marked by war and the constant stress of air raid sirens and strikes. International Business Times · May 30, 2024
Ukraine army head says Russia augmenting its troops in critical Kharkiv region Russia conducted an array of aerial attacks on Ukraine with cruise missiles, drones and ballistic missiles, Ukraine’s air force said Thursday, while the chief of the army said Russia is increasing its troop concentration in the Kharkiv region where Moscow’s forces have made significant advances in a spring offensive The Independent UK · May 30, 2024
The Independent UK · May 30, 2024 Turkey signals a new military intervention in Syria if Kurdish groups hold local elections Turkey's president says his country won't hesitate to launch a new offensive in northern Syria if Kurdish groups there go ahead with plans to hold local elections
Top News · May 30, 2024 Russia Conducts Aerial Attacks On Ukraine, Troop Concentration Increases Russia launches aerial attacks on Ukraine using missiles and drones, causing injuries and damage. Aid delays hinder Ukrainian defense.
International Business Times · May 30, 2024 EU States Agree 'Prohibitive' Tariffs On Russia Grain Imports EU states agreed on Thursday to impose "prohibitive" duties on grain imports from Russia in a bid to cut off revenues to Moscow for its war on Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024 Iran opens registration for presidential race to replace late Raisi Polls originally slated for 2025 were brought forward to June 28 following the president’s death in May 19 air crash.
Evening Standard · May 30, 2024 Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg: Time to consider easing bans on Ukraine hitting Russia with West-supplied weapons Ukraine has built up an ‘ammunition reserve’ to blunt Russian advances
Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024 Europe casts off constraints to help Ukraine, as US cautiously wobbles Putin warns France and Germany of ‘serious consequences’ as pair claim Ukraine should be able to hit Russian targets.
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow troop build-up near Kharkiv ‘still not enough for large-scale offensive’ – as it happened Ukraine’s top commander says enemy sending reinforcements to area but lacks numbers for a major push
France 24 · May 30, 2024 Iran opens candidate registration for snap presidential vote after Raisi’s death Iran on Thursday began the formal registration of presidential candidates ahead of a snap vote next month to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash.
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024 Europe on high alert after suspected Moscow-linked arson and sabotage Security services say spate of fires and infrastructure attacks could be part of attempt by Russia to destabilise continent
Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 825 As the war enters its 825th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Sweden donates vital ASC 890 surveillance planes Blinken says US weapon arrivals helping stabilise the front; death toll among Russia’s youngest soldiers revealed. What we know on day 827