Ukraine facing ‘difficult’ situation in Kharkiv region, military chief says Ukrainian commander admits his forces are on the back foot as Russia claims to have taken more villages The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
Thousands flee Kharkiv area amid Russia's renewed ground offensive in Ukraine Photos showed elderly civilians being helped into evacuation vehicles with their pets and belongings Evening Standard · May 12, 2024
Lithuania set for presidential election run-off with incumbent Nausėda clear favourite Results put Gitanas Nausėda ahead but he will face Ingrida Šimonytė in a run-off election on 26 May The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
Vladimir Putin's Russian spies 'recruiting far-right activists to carry out terror attacks in UK' Britain has expelled dozens of Russian spies after the Salisbury poisonings in 2018. Evening Standard · May 12, 2024
Russian Apartment Block Collapses Amid Ukrainian Shelling Belgorod apartment block collapse due to Ukrainian shelling leads to casualties. Rescue operations ongoing in the region. Top News · May 12, 2024
Thousands Flee As Russia Advances In Northeast Ukraine Russia's renewed ground offensive in Ukraine leads to civilian displacement and territorial shifts amid intense battles and strategic maneuvers. Top News · May 12, 2024
Russia Captures Villages In Kharkiv Region Amid New Offensive Russia captures villages in Kharkiv region, Ukraine repels attacks. Speculation on objectives and heavy fighting reported. Top News · May 12, 2024
Thousands Evacuated As Russia Pounds Ukraine Border Town Thousands of people been evacuated from border areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, as Russia kept up constant strikes on a key town as part of a cross-border offensive, officials said Sunday. International Business Times · May 12, 2024
Ukraine Shelling In Belgorod Kills One, Injures 29 Cross-border shelling from Ukraine causes casualties in Belgorod, highlighting tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Diplomatic efforts are crucial to preve... Top News · May 12, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 808 As the war enters its 808th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · May 12, 2024
Lithuanians Vote In Presidential Election Amid Russian Tensions Lithuania's presidential election, with incumbent Gitanas Nauseda leading, amid regional tensions and referendum on dual citizenship. Top News · May 12, 2024
‘You say you are a musician, they beat you more’: the Ukrainian sax player who survived Putin’s torture prisons Yuriy Merkotan played in a military band and, after being caught up in the Mariupol siege, spent nearly two years in various jails The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
Concern About Russia Dominates As Lithuanians Vote Lithuania votes Sunday in a presidential election dominated by security concerns with the main candidates all agreed the NATO and EU member should boost defence spending to counter the perceived threat from neighbouring Russia. International Business Times · May 12, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv was 9 May terror target, says SBU Ukrainians claim shootdown of Russian SU-25; Putin grants two deputy PMs extra powers over energy and defence. What we know on day 809 The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2024
France 24 · May 11, 2024 Georgia protest against ‘Russian law’ draws tens of thousands in Tbilisi Around 50,000 protesters marched through central Tbilisi on Saturday at a rally against a controversial foreign influence bill, dubbed "the Russian law", and backed by the Georgian government. Critics say the bill is inspired by a law in Russia that has been used to clamp down on dissent.
International Business Times · May 11, 2024 Thousands Rally In Tbilisi Against 'Foreign Influence' Bill Thousands of protesters marched through central Tbilisi on Saturday at a rally against a controversial "foreign influence" bill backed by the Georgian government and likened to Russian laws silencing dissent.
Top News · May 11, 2024 Russian Forces Launch Cross-Border Assault In Northern Ukraine The escalating conflict in Vovchansk highlights Ukraine's vulnerabilities and the urgent need for international support.
Top News · May 11, 2024 Russian Forces Launch Cross-Border Assaults In Northern Ukraine Russian forces launch cross-border assaults in northern Ukraine, prompting evacuations and military responses.
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024 The ANC has left South Africa a land of broken dreams. Its time seems over At this month’s elections, the party of Mandela should be judged on its dismal record over the past 30 years
Top News · May 11, 2024 Russian Forces Launch Ground Assault In Northeast Ukraine Russian forces launch ground assault in Ukraine's northeast, causing casualties and displacing civilians. Ongoing conflict in Kharkiv region underscores st...
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024 ‘I have my iPhone, X and a brain in my head’: Ukrainian journalist and social media star Illia Ponomarenko Ahead of the publication of his raw account of the Russian invasion, the reporter talks about capturing the conflict in real time – and when the war will come to an end
Al Jazeera · May 11, 2024 Keep calm and carry on: Ukraine’s Kharkiv holds tight under Russian fire Residents say they won’t be cowed by latest offensive as life continues as usual.
Salon · May 11, 2024 How Russia is winning in Africa At least seven coups in formerly pro-Western African countries have opened doors for Russian intervention
France 24 · May 11, 2024 Russian attacks force hundreds to flee border area in Ukraine's Kharkiv region Fierce fighting raged into a second day on the fringes of Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region on Saturday as Moscow said it had captured five villages, while Kyiv said it was repulsing the attacks and battling for control of the settlements.
International Business Times · May 11, 2024 Hundreds Evacuated From Ukraine Border After Russian Offensive Hundreds of people were evacuated from areas near the Russian border in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, the regional governor said Saturday, a day after Moscow launched a surprise ground offensive.