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Ukraine war: a wave of books to give traumatised children hope

Russia bombed the FaktorDruk printing press and warehouse in Kharkiv on May 23, killing seven people, injuring 22 and destroying more than 50,000 printed books. News outlets have reported the destruction of books by Ukrainian poets and philosophers – but on reflection, the greatest loss may be to children.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024

Inside the escape from a Ukraine border village as Putin’s forces closed in: ‘Mummy, when will this war end?’

A family of refugees now living in the city of Kharkiv recount to Tom Watling the horrifying story of their last-minute evacuation as Russian soldiers approached

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

American Soldier Faces Trial In Russia For Alleged Theft

American soldier Staff Sgt. Gordon Black faces trial in Russia for theft, impacting U.S.-Russia relations amid geopolitical tensions.

Top News · Jun 6, 2024

Putin Absent From D-Day Anniversary Commemorations

Russian President Putin's absence from D-Day commemorations and recent warnings on global conflicts.

Top News · Jun 6, 2024

US soldier goes on trial in Russia for threatening to kill girlfriend

The Pentagon said Gordon Black had broken rules by travelling to Russia without authorisation, passing through China

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

Russia's Lavrov wraps up Africa tour in Chad

In tonight's edition: Russia's foreign minister arrives in Chad on the last leg of his Africa tour, which has been marked by strong anti-Western sentiment. Also, at the Korea-Africa summit in Seoul, South Korea announces plans to ramp up rice production in Africa. And we head to Cameroon, where Penja…

France 24 · Jun 6, 2024

Ukraine hits Russian oil facilities as President Zelenskyy joins leaders at D-Day events in France

Officials say Ukrainian drones have struck an oil refinery and a fuel depot in Russian border regions

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

D-Day, 80 years on: How the papers covered the Normandy landings in June 1944

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 6: World leaders gather in Normandy to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings. The geopolitical context today is very different: Russia's Vladimir Putin was not invited to the commemorations, despite the significant role Russia played in World War II. We look at front pages…

France 24 · Jun 6, 2024

Russian Central Bank Chief Calls For 'Open Economy'

Russia's central bank chief called Thursday for Russia to be an "open economy" despite the barrage of Western sanctions and trading restrictions it has been hit with over its Ukraine offensive.

International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024

Putin Warns Of Potential Transfer Of Long-Range Weapons

Putin's warning of supplying long-range weapons to target Western entities raises geopolitical tensions and global security concerns.

Top News · Jun 6, 2024