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Russia, Belarus Begin Joint Military Exercises, Sparking Fear of New Offensive in Ukraine

Russia and Belarus began joint military exercises on Monday, which have triggered fears in Kyiv and the West that Moscow could use its ally to launch a new ground offensive in Ukraine. Russia used its neighbor Belarus as a springboard for its invasion of Ukraine last February. The two allies…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023

Dnipro: Survivor pulled from rubble after 35 killed in Russian strike on flats

City’s mayor warned there was now a ‘minimal’ chance of finding any more people alive, with dozens of people are still missing after the attack

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2023

EU says deadly Russian strike on Dnipro apartment building constitutes 'war crime'

Tanks that Britain has pledged to send to Ukraine "will burn" in battle, the Kremlin warned on Monday as Russia and Belarus began air drills, stoking fears in Kyiv and the West that Moscow could use its ally to launch a new offensive. On the ground, Ukrainian officials said the…

France 24 · Jan 16, 2023

NZ aid worker remains missing in Ukraine: the tragedy of people motivated to help in war zones becoming victims themselves

The humanitarian aid worker Andrew Bagshaw, who has dual New Zealand and British citizenship, has been missing in Ukraine for more than ten days.

The Conversation · Jan 16, 2023

Dozens feared dead after devastating Russian missile strike on Ukraine homes

The death toll from a Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the south-eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has risen to 29 and it's feared no more survivors will be found

Daily Mirror · Jan 15, 2023

Three Russian soldiers die in blast in Belgorod after ‘careless’ handling of grenade

An ammunition explosion caused by "careless" handling of a grenade in Russia's Belgorod region on the border with Ukraine killed three soldiers and injured 16, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2023

The 2023 Australian Open pauses a year of profound political tensions in tennis

Over the past 12 months, significant challenges by way of policy and politics have impacted professional tennis.

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2023

Death toll from Russian missile strike that hit apartment block in Dnipro rises

President Volodymyr Zelensky said a child was among the people confirmed dead so far

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: rescue attempts continue for survivors of Russian missile attack on Dnipro apartment block — as it happened

At least 20 dead and fate of 40 remains unknown with scores left homeless says governor

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2023

Belarus says joint air force drills with Russia are defensive only

Belarus' Security Council said on Sunday that joint air force drills with Russia, due to start next week, were purely defensive in nature and would focus on reconnaissance missions and how to thwart a potential attack, the RIA Novosti news agency reported.

Reuters · Jan 15, 2023