Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 796 As the war enters its 796th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2024
Red Cross decides against suspending Russian branch despite links to Kremlin war machine RRC appears to defy neutrality principle, as Ukrainian officials criticise ‘weak response’ and accuse Red Cross of being advocate for Russian aggression The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2024
More than 20,000 Georgians march 'for Europe' to protest controversial bill Some 20,000 Georgians staged a "March for Europe" Sunday, calling on the government to scrap a controversial "foreign influence" bill which the EU has warned would undermine Tbilisi's European aspirations. Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2024
Russell Bentley: Pro-Russia fighter from US dies after Donetsk ‘abduction’ Russians call for ‘revenge’ after the 64-year-old US-Russian citizen, who’s fought against Ukraine, dies. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2024
Iran’s death sentence for rapper sparks protests and undermines criticism of US Regime’s effort to exploit US campus crackdown damaged by treatment of Toomaj Salehi The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2024
‘My example can change minds’: Roma fighting for place in postwar Ukraine Campaigners across Europe call on Kyiv to recognise contribution of marginalised community The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Russian pressure forces Ukrainian retreat from three villages ‘Difficult but not catastrophic’ situation as Russians press for gains before US resupply of Kyiv’s forces. What we know on day 796 The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 795 As the war enters its 795th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2024
Thousands Of Georgians Protest Controversial Draft Law Thousands of Georgians staged a "March for Europe" Sunday, calling on the government to scrap a controversial "foreign influence" bill, which the EU has warned would undermine Tbilisi's European aspirations. International Business Times · Apr 28, 2024
Ukraine’s military chief warns of deteriorating situation on frontline Update by Ukraine’s top commander comes as outgunned Kyiv waits for new delivery of US weapons. Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2024
A three-dimensional view of the Israel-Iran crisis The multi-dimensional crisis reinforces Iran’s growing risk appetite in a volatile West Asia, America’s strategic reluctance and Israel’s near-total dependency on the United States for its security The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024
Ukraine Warns Front 'Worsened' As Russia Claims Fresh Gains Ukraine's army leader admitted Sunday that Kyiv's position on the battlefield has worsened after Russian forces captured another village in the east, pressing their advantage in manpower and ammunition. International Business Times · Apr 28, 2024
McConnell: More problems now than WWII "We need to get serious about what we're up against," McConnell says on "Meet the Press" Salon · Apr 28, 2024
Russian Journalists Detained On Extremism Charges, Linked To Navalny Russian journalists detained on extremism charges linked to Navalny's group. Crackdown on dissent in Russia intensifies post-Ukraine invasion. Top News · Apr 28, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024 Russia makes more gains around Avdiivka as Ukraine awaits US aid Ukrainian officials say situation ‘very difficult’ but ‘not catastrophic’ amid loss of two villages and fighting in Ocheretyne
Top News · Apr 28, 2024 Russian Drones Strike Mykolaiv, Ammunition Shortages Hamper Ukrainian Troops Russian drones target Mykolaiv, 17 Ukrainian drones downed, Biden signs B war aid measure.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Russian airstrikes pound central and western Ukrainian power facilities Volodymyr Zelenskiy repeats pleas for more defensive missiles after fourth large-scale aerial assault on energy system in five weeks. What we know on day 795
The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2024 Australia pledges $100m in military assistance to Ukraine as Richard Marles visits Deputy prime minister says Australia remains committed to Ukraine’s war effort as it struggles to hold back Russian advances
International Business Times · Apr 27, 2024 Hamas Releases Video Of Two Hostages Calling For Gaza Deal Hamas's armed wing released video Saturday of two men held hostage in Gaza who are seen alive and urging Israeli authorities to strike a deal for the release of all the remaining captives.
AAP · Apr 27, 2024 Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister's trip Air defence systems, unmanned drones and equipment such as helmets and boots will be provided to Ukraine as part of a new $100 million Australian aid package.
Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2024 Russia and Ukraine target each other’s energy sectors Moscow has renewed strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities, drawing retaliatory attacks on refineries by Kyiv.
International Business Times · Apr 27, 2024 Russia Hits Ukrainian Energy Sites In 'Massive' Overnight Attack Russia launched a "massive" missile strike at Ukraine overnight, damaging four power plants in the latest barrage targeting the country's energy supply, officials in Kyiv said on Saturday.
France 24 · Apr 27, 2024 Who was the 'Donbass Cowboy', the pro-Russian Texan who died in Donetsk? Russell Bentley, a Texas native better known by his nickname "Donbass Cowboy", died in mysterious circumstances near Donetsk. His death provoked a strong reaction in Russian ultra-nationalist circles, where Bentley had made a name for himself over the past ten years by travelling through the territories occupied by pro-Russian forces…
Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2024 US to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine as part of $6bn defence aid New weapons seen as crucial as Kyiv faces dire battlefield conditions, ammunition shortage amid Russian military gains.
France 24 · Apr 27, 2024 Russian missiles strike four Ukrainian thermal power stations Russia launched a barrage of missiles at Ukrainian power facilities on Saturday, hitting locations in the centre and west of the country, damaging equipment and injuring at least one energy worker, officials said.