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Air raid sirens and explosions were heard in Kyiv and in the western city of Odesa, officials have said, just a day before Russia's Victory Day on Tuesday, May 9

Bakhmut saw fierce fighting Monday, with the Wagner group saying that they are finally starting to receive ammunition from Moscow. Earlier today, Russian forces launched a large-scale wave of strikes across Ukraine ahead of the annual Victory Day celebrations, killing four and injuring five. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meanwhile vowed…

After Moscow accuses US of being behind Kremlin drone attack, White House says: ‘We had nothing to do with this’

Liliya Pshenichnaya says Russian forces held her for 60 days in a process that was arbitrary, frightful, and confused.

King Charles said it was a "particular delight" for him and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, to be in Liverpool

Russia launched a drone attack on the port city this week. Yet civilians find small sources of solace.

Nasa denies bolt of light was caused by one of its satellites

A documentary being aired by Scandinavian public broadcasters on Wednesday evening claims Russia has a spy programme in the North Sea planning the sabotage of energy infrastructures in Northern Europe. Follow FRANCE 24's to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

Ukraine defence minister said he had first lobbied for the Patriots in August 2021, before the invasion