Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 428 As the war enters its 428th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2023
Ukraine gains an edge in Kherson as counteroffensive nears Reports suggest Ukrainian forces may have started securing a foothold among weak Russian defences in southern Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2023
Russians pound frontline positions in Bakhmut, Ukraine military says Russian forces pounded the city of Bakhmut, the months-old focal point of their attempts to capture the eastern Ukrainian industrial region of Donbas, and the head of Russia's Wagner mercenary force said Ukrainian troops were pouring in ahead of an "inevitable" counter-offensive. Reuters · Apr 27, 2023
Italian reporter shot in Kherson ambush, Russia says Poland seized money from Warsaw embassy Reporter Corrado Zunino for the Italian newspaper La Repubblica is injured and his Ukrainian fixer killed in an ambush in southern Ukraine, most likely by Russian snipers, the paper writes on its website. ABC News · Apr 27, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 428 of the invasion Russia warns it will not allow infringement of its vital interests, and Lavrov says world is more dangerous than in cold war The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023
China’s Xi vows to send envoy to Ukraine in first phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky since Russia invaded President Zelensky described the one-hour call as ‘long and meaningful’ Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023
Ukrainian refugee eyes dream of representing Australia at canoe sprinting championships Max Gandziuk hopes to represent his "new home" Australia at the junior world championships in canoe sprinting in July, after fleeing his home because of Russia's invasion. The Ukrainian community is raising funds to help him get to Italy to compete. ABC News · Apr 26, 2023
Ukrainian Naked Attraction star had Russian tank pointing at her window Sex therapist Mariia turned down a Bristol bartender in the buff during her quest for love Bristol Post · Apr 26, 2023
Zombie alert: Russian lawmaker complains about rogue design algorithm A leading Russian lawmaker said on Wednesday he had filed a complaint about an online art tool promoted by the country's largest bank, saying it consistently generated negative images of Russia. Reuters · Apr 26, 2023
Alexei Navalny says he is facing jail in Russia beyond 2050 Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has said he faces imprisonment beyond 2050 on terrorism charges. Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023
Xi holds first call with Zelensky since Russia’s invasion – and promises delegation to Kyiv Beijing is trying to bolster its claim to be a neutral peacemaker, but in reality, China’s president has provided plenty of diplomatic cover for Vladimir Putin The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Zelenskyy and Xi hold first talks since Russian invasion Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes the talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping as ‘long and meaningful’. Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023
Russian fighter jet crashes into lake after bursting into flames Both crewmen are reported to have successfully ejected The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023 Ukrainians Mark Chernobyl Disaster amid Nuclear Threats Workers at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant on Wednesday marked the 37th anniversary of the world's worst nuclear disaster amid an ongoing war and nuclear threats, somberly laying flowers at a monument for victims. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used the day to repeat his warnings about the potential threat of…
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Ukrainians mark Chernobyl disaster amid nuclear threats Workers at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant have marked the 37th anniversary of the world’s worst nuclear disaster amid an ongoing war and nuclear threats
The Conversation · Apr 26, 2023 Western anger over China’s ambiguity on Ukraine cannot hide growing divisions in EU over support for Kyiv Much like Washington’s stance on Taiwan, China’s position on the invasion of Ukraine has been one of “strategic ambiguity”. China has consistently emphasised the importance of sovereignty and territorial integrity while failing to condemn the invasion and reassuring Moscow of its “friendship without limits”.
Reuters · Apr 26, 2023 White House welcomes Xi-Zelenskiy phone call The White House on Wednesday welcomed a phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelenskiy but said it was too soon to tell whether it would lead to a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023 Google updates satellite images of Mariupol to show destruction of Ukrainian city Google Earth has updated its satellite imagery over the besieged city of Mariupol, laying bare the devastation wrought by Russia’s invasion.
Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023 Russia 'contacted aliens who beamed back photos in secret programme,' expert claims A secret UFO programme saw scientists use psychic abilities to contact aliens in a bid to harness their technology, an expert has claimed
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023 Is Russia spying more – or are more spies just being caught? Expulsion of diplomats amid Ukraine war has limited Russia’s options, with west’s focus now turning to deep-cover ‘illegals’
Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023 Ukraine’s counteroffensive to begin next week, says Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin blames Russia for a lack of ammunition and warns that Ukraine is sending its best units to Bakhmut.
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 China tries to act as mediator in Russia's war with Ukraine Chinese leader Xi Jinping says Beijing will send an envoy to Ukraine to discuss a possible “political settlement” to Russia’s war with the country
The New Daily · Apr 26, 2023 Wagner chief says Ukrainian counter-offensive ‘inevitable’ Ukraine is preparing for an "inevitable" counter-offensive and is sending well-prepared units to the devastated eastern city of Bakhmut.
Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023 Why are Russia and Belarus banned from international sport? The International Olympic Committee has not yet made a decision on the 2024 Olympic Games. So what’s the controversy all about?