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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 445

As the war enters its 445th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2023

Two Russian jets and two helicopters reportedly shot down – as it happened

Russian reports suggest two warplanes and two helicopters downed on Saturday, though unclear if due to friendly fire or Ukrainian attacks

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2023

Ukrainian President Zelensky’s five-word greeting for Pope Francis

Ukrainian president is told Rome behind him ‘as long as necessary’, amid reports of Russian air losses

The Independent UK · May 13, 2023

Despite Sanctions, Russians Still Obtaining Latest PCs From Major Brands

Chinese, Taiwanese, and American brands dominated Russian PC market last year.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 17, 2023

China's top diplomat due in Moscow as U.S. warns on weapons supplies

China's top diplomat is due to visit Moscow shortly, and may possibly even meet President Vladimir Putin, as the United States says it is concerned Beijing may be considering supplying weapons to Russia.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2023

Russian court upholds ex-reporter's 22-year treason sentence

A court in Moscow has rejected an appeal from a former journalist who was convicted of treason and given a 22-year prison sentence

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Disney Channel to stop broadcasting in Russia from Dec. 14 - Kommersant

Disney Channel will stop broadcasting in Russia from Dec. 14, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Friday, citing other media.

Reuters · Dec 2, 2022

How the Russian economy is defying and withstanding western sanctions

Since Russia first invaded Ukraine in February 2022, western media has frequently suggested that economic sanctions against the Russians are going to stifle the war effort or even bring the country to its knees.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2022

CIA boss talks nuclear weapons and prisoners with Putin's spy chief

U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns was expected to caution President Vladimir Putin's spy chief at talks on Monday about the consequences of any use of nuclear weapons, and to raise the issue of U.S. prisoners in Russia, a White House official said.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022

Kremlin "neither confirms nor denies" talks with U.S. in Turkey

The Kremlin said on Monday that it could neither confirm nor deny a report that Russian and U.S. officials were holding talks in the Turkish capital Ankara.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022