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Takeaways from AP report on accusation that Wagner commits war crimes by promoting atrocities

The International Criminal Court has been asked to review a confidential legal report asserting that the Russia-linked Wagner group has committed war crimes by spreading images of apparent atrocities in West Africa on social media

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

A confidential brief to the ICC accuses Russia-linked Wagner of promoting atrocities in West Africa

The International Criminal Court is reviewing a confidential legal report asserting that the Russia-linked Wagner group has committed war crimes by spreading images of apparent atrocities in West Africa on social media

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Russia repatriated at least 20 of its own dead soldiers in recent exchanges, Zelenskyy says

‘Sometimes these bodies even have Russian passports’, says Zelenskyy, condemning Moscow’s disorganisation in swapping of PoWs and troops’ remains. What we know on day 1,215

The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2025

Vladimir Putin tells Russia ‘all of Ukraine is ours’

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The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025

Turkey steps into EU defence plans as bloc eyes independence from US

The European Union is working more closely with Turkey on defence, aiming to build military independence as fears grow over Russia and doubts linger about continued US support.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 21, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Putin’s claim that Ukraine is ‘ours’ is evidence of his disdain for peace efforts, says Kyiv

Russian president says Russians and Ukrainians are one people – which Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly rejected – and warns Moscow could also seize Sumy city. What we know on day 1,214

The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2025

Banned from home for 40 years: deportations are Russia’s latest move to ‘cleanse’ Ukraine

A deal freezing frontlines would be unacceptable for Serhiy Serdiuk, who was taken to Georgia in handcuffs with his family after refusing to teach the Russian curriculum

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2025

Stunning map shows the lengths pilots go through to avoid conflict zones

As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on and the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, the world has become more chaotic, and so has its airspace

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Russia Might Try To Take Ukrainian City Of Sumy, Putin Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he did not "rule out" his forces attempting to seize the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, raising fresh doubts over the prospect of peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025

After Crossing Continents and Industries, Egor Folley Is Contributing to the Future of AI

Hailing from Russia and with a background in robotics and software engineering, Egor has built his career around applying AI to solve complex industry challenges.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025