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EU sanctions Russia's largest diamond producer Alrosa

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russia's state-run diamond giant Alrosa and its CEO as part of a ban on imports of the gemstones over the Ukraine war.

Radio France Internationale

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest swap since beginning of invasion

Six civilians among 230 Ukrainians released by Russia, says Zelensky

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 680

Nuclear watchdog says Zaporizhzhia inspections hampered; biggest prisoner exchange of the war; family returns to Ukraine under home rebuilding scheme

The Guardian - AU

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 680

As the war enters is 680th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

As a missile hits a Kyiv apartment building, survivors lose a lifetime's possessions in seconds

Residents of a Kyiv apartment building are salvaging what they can a day after a Russian missile attack set it ablaze, tore off parts of its facade, and gouged a crater next to it

The Independent UK

Ukraine and Russia fire hundreds of missiles and drones in escalating aerial war

It is likely to become a battle of endurance as Ukraine calls on Western nations to help bulk up their air defence systems

The Independent UK

Ukraine and Russia announce largest prisoner swap since start of war

Both sides release more than 200 troops in first exchange since August after UAE-mediated negotiations

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Russia, Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners in largest release of war

More than 470 prisoners of war return home on both sides after the swap deals stalled in the latter half of 2023.

Al Jazeera

Hundreds of prisoners of war freed after exchange between Russia and Ukraine

The exchange was arranged by diplomats from the United Arab Emirates

Evening Standard

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far

Ukrainian authorities said 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in the first exchange in almost five months. Russia's Defense Ministry said 248 Russian servicemen have been freed.

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NATO to help buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to defend allies as Russia ramps up air assault on Ukraine

NATO says it will help buy up to 1,000 Patriot missiles so allies can better protect their territory as Russia ramps up its air assault on Ukraine

The Independent UK

Ukrainian missiles target Russian border regions in retaliatory strikes

Recent escalation sees both sides deploying urban warfare tactics as renewed fighting erupts to the east in Bakhmut.

Al Jazeera

EU targets world's biggest diamond miner as part of Russia war sanctions

The European Union has imposed sanctions on the world’s biggest diamond mining company and its chief executive officer as part of what it says is its “unwavering commitment” to Ukraine in the war against Russia

The Independent UK

Ukraine trains its sights on Russian border region, seeking to stir up discontent

The Russian military says it shot down 12 Ukrainian missiles over Russia’s southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine

The Independent UK

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Zelensky's strategy on Ukraine war faces growing opposition, conscription likely

Discover the fast-paced world of politics and warfare as we delve into Russia's military production, Ukraine's political landscape, and Zelensky's challeng...

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Ukraine's Defense Minister predicts victory as Russian losses mount

Discover the latest on the Ukraine-Russia conflict as Advisor Andrei Zagorodinyuk shares insights on the war, support from allies, and potential peace plans.

The Independent UK

Russia has fired 500 missiles and drones at Ukraine in just five days, Zelensky tells Sunak

Russia has stepped up aerial bombardments since 29 December, most likely with resupplies from Iran and North Korea

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Record-breaking air defense success against Russia's relentless attacks in Ukraine

Discover the latest updates on Russia's relentless attacks on Ukraine. From missile strikes to aerial defenses, the conflict escalates with no end in sight.

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The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv’s allies must respond to strikes ‘in language that Putin understands’, says Polish foreign minister – as it happened

Radosław Sikorski says allies must deliver long-range missiles to Ukraine following barrage of strikes by Russia

Al Jazeera

Can South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel stop war in Gaza?

South Africa’s case might take years, but could add weight to growing international calls for Israel to stop the war.

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin 'may seek confrontation with West' to justify high Russian battlefield casualties in his Ukraine war

The Institute for The Study of War believes Putin may also seek to persuade Nato countries to 'betray' Ukraine in negotiations

The Independent UK

Turkey blocks passage of two British minehunter ships intended for Ukraine

Turkey says it will deny use of its Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits as long as the war in Ukraine continues

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Pompeo warns of dangerous axis: China, Russia, Iran threat

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses the rising threats of China, Russia, and Iran and the need for strong American leadership to address these ...

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin will use election to show war-weary Russia he’s still calling the shots

Russia’s presidential election is a foregone conclusion, but the appearance of democracy still matters greatly to its leader

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 679

At least five people die in wave of Russian strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv; Russia accidentally bombs its own city

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