Roman Protasevich: Belarusian journalist hauled off Ryanair flight jailed for 8 years Roman Pratasevich tood trial on charges of organising unrest and plotting to seize power. Evening Standard · May 3, 2023
Dissident pulled off plane by Belarus gets 8 years in prison A Belarusian court has convicted a dissident journalist who was arrested after being pulled off a commercial flight that was diverted to the country The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy denies ordering Moscow drone strike on Putin – as it happened Ukrainian president says ‘we fight on our territory’ after Kremlin reports a drone attack in the Russian capital The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023
Ukrainian president arrives in Netherlands after Finland visit Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at Amsterdam's airport late Wednesday for an unannounced visit to the Netherlands, with a trip to the International Criminal Court on his agenda, local media reported. This came after his visit to Finland for talks with Nordic leaders. Read our live blog to see how… France 24 · May 3, 2023
Russian defence minister calls for missile production to double Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv overnight on Tuesday, though all drones were shot down, Ukrainian officials say. Al Jazeera · May 3, 2023
Brazil orders Google to halt campaign against speech bill Brazil’s Justice Ministry has ordered Google to stop conducting what it calls a propaganda campaign against Brazilian legislation aimed at curbing misinformation, or face about $200,000 per hour in fines The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Ukrainian forces drive out Russian troops from Bakhmut positions, says senior general Ukrainian forces have ousted Russian troops from some positions in Bakhmut amid fierce battles, says a top general. Evening Standard · May 2, 2023
Ukraine vows not to give up on defending Bakhmut as it prepares for counteroffensive – as it happened Commander of Ukraine ground forces underlines importance Kyiv attaches to holding Bakhmut as preparations continue for a counterattack The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023
Why would the government need a warrant to warn me I'm about to be hacked? Episode 455 of the Cyberlaw Podcast Reason · May 1, 2023
US believes 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December Casualties come amid intense fighting in eastern Ukraine over the past five months, according to US estimates. Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023
Fresh wave of Russian missile strikes across Ukraine leave 34 wounded An explosion derailed a freight train inside Russia hours after the latest missile assault The Independent UK · May 1, 2023
Russia’s Prigozhin Renews Appeal for More Ammunition to Seize City of Bakhmut The head of the Wagner private militia on Monday renewed his appeal to Russia's defense ministry to increase ammunition shipments to his fighters trying to seize the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. Yevgeny Prigozhin has frequently clashed with Moscow's defense establishment over the conduct of Russia's campaign in Ukraine… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 432 of the invasion Russian missiles have struck warehouses reportedly storing ammunition at a railway depot in the Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad injuring at least 34 people; Ukraine claims to have shot down 15 of 18 missiles fired overnight The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023
Ukrainian Defenders Oust Russian Forces from Some Positions in Bakhmut, Says Ukraine General Ukrainian counterattacks have ousted Russian forces from some positions in the besieged eastern city of Bakhmut, but the situation remains "difficult", a top Ukrainian general said in comments released Monday. During the past few months the battle for Bakhmut has become the fulcrum of a conflict that has seen little… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2023 Air Defenses Shoot Down 15 of 18 Missiles Launched at Ukraine in Dead of Night Ukrainian air defense crews destroyed 15 out of 18 missiles launched by Russian forces in the early hours of Monday morning, the military said, as Moscow intensified attacks on its neighbor in recent days. "Around 2:30 am (1130 GMT), the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine from strategic aviation planes," a post…
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023 Ukraine ammunition depot reportedly hit in wave of Russian missile attacks Ukraine intercepts 15 out of 18 missiles as Moscow launches strikes apparently designed to hamper Kyiv’s plans for a counteroffensive
ABC News · May 1, 2023 Homes smashed, 34 wounded in latest Russian strikes on Ukraine Russian strikes injure dozens despite Ukrainian air defence crews managing to destroy most of the missiles launched on the country early on Monday morning.
France 24 · May 1, 2023 100,000 Russians killed or wounded in Ukraine in five months, says US More than 20,000 Russian troops have died and another 80,000 were wounded in five months of fighting in eastern Ukraine, particularly in Bakhmut, a White House official said Monday. The announcement came as overnight Russian missile attacks on the eastern city of Pavlohrad killed two people and injured 40, according…
The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war as it happened: explosion derails Russian train; at least 34 injured after Pavlohrad attack Freight train derailed in border region of Bryansk; children among those injured in attack that appeared to target ammunition depot
The New Daily · May 1, 2023 Ukraine says it still holds parts of Bakhmut Ukraine says its forces are waiting for better weather before launching a long-promised counteroffensive.
Reuters · Apr 30, 2023 Ukraine says it still holds parts of Bakhmut, Russia reports progress Ukraine said on Sunday its troops were holding onto parts of the eastern city of Bakhmut, focus of a prolonged Russian assault, while the head of a major pro-Moscow force said his men were making progress.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2023 Heavy shelling reported in Kharkiv region after overnight attacks in Kherson – as it happened Two injured by rocket attacks in Kherson after heavy shelling and homes hit by anti-aircraft missiles in Kharkiv
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Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2023 Two Civilians Killed in Ukrainian Shelling on Russia's Bryansk Two civilians died as a result of Ukrainian shelling on a village in Russia's Bryansk region on Saturday evening, a local governor said. "According to preliminary information, one residential building was completely destroyed, two more houses were partially destroyed," Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on the Telegram messaging app.
Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2023 Ukrainian shelling of Russian village kills four, governor says Attack on village inside Russian territory follows drone raid on fuel storage facility in Russia-annexed Crimea.