Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 833 As the war enters its 833rd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: France to send Mirage fighter jets and train pilots Sweeping power cuts continue due to strain on damaged grid; Biden stresses US weapons not for shooting at Kremlin. What we know on day 835 The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2024
Russia nuclear-powered submarine to visit Cuba amid rising tensions with US Russian sub – joined by three other naval vessels – will not be carrying nuclear weapons, authorities in Havana said as they announced the visit The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024
US Secretary Of Defense Emphasizes Importance Of Protecting Democracy U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reflects on D-Day sacrifices, emphasizes democracy's defense, and supports Ukraine against Russian aggression. Top News · Jun 6, 2024
US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say. Officials say the U.S. will send about $225 million in military aid to Ukraine, in an new package that includes ammunition that Kyiv’s forces could use to strike threats inside Russia to defend the city of Kharkiv from a heavy Russian assault The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024
‘History comes alive’ as last veterans mark 80 years since D-Day World leaders gathered in Normandy on June 6 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, one of the largest military operations in history. At the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer and at Omaha Beach, the few hundred veterans who survived that fatal day were honoured for their bravery as crowds of… France 24 · Jun 6, 2024
Ukraine recap: western aid now boosting defensive morale as battle for Kharkiv continues The latest reports emerging from the frontlines in Ukraine are that the artillery ammunition the defending troops have been waiting for all these months is finally beginning to filter through to them. But it’s not enough, says the authoritative US thinktank, the Institute for the Study of War. The ISW… The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024
Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations' Four Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week, Cuban officials said Thursday, citing “historically friendly relations” between both nations and as tensions escalate over Western military support for Ukraine in its war with Russia The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024
France To Transfer Mirage-2000 Fighter Jets To Ukraine: Macron France will transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine and train their Ukrainian pilots as part of a new military cooperation with Kyiv as it fights the Russian invasion, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday. International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024
Joe Biden tells Ukraine 'we will not walk away' as he pledges to defend democracy at D-Day commemoration The US president promised continued support for Ukraine in front of world leaders Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2024
Biden and Macron use D-day event to emphasise support for Ukraine Leaders rally behind Zelenskiy to make clear to Putin that, as in 1944, freedom in Europe is worth fighting for The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024
Macron to supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000-5 warplanes and train fighter pilots in France French President Emmanuel Macron, in interview with French TV stations on Thursday, said France planned to sell Mirage 2000 warplanes to Ukraine. The Mirage 2000 is a French multi-role, single-engine, fourth-generation jet fighter. France 24 · Jun 6, 2024
Russian Strikes And Filthy Water: A Year After Ukraine Dam Blast Standing in what remains of her house, partially destroyed by a Russian artillery strike, Raisa Abramtseva painted a bleak picture of her daily life in southern Ukraine's Kherson region. International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024
D-day: Biden calls for supporting Ukraine in struggle against ‘dark forces’ President warns at 80th anniversary that democracy is under greater threat than at any time since second world war The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2024
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024 French citizen arrested in Moscow on charges of collecting military data Russia’s top state criminal investigation agency says a French citizen has been arrested on charges of collecting information on military issues
Top News · Jun 6, 2024 President Biden Reaffirms Ironclad Support For Ukraine Amid Domestic Divisions President Biden reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine amidst concerns over weapon delays and Russian aggression. Meeting with Zelensky crucial in reaffirming ...
Top News · Jun 6, 2024 U.S. Defense Secretary Discusses Ukraine Crisis And D-Day Anniversary U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discusses U.S. support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression and reaffirms commitment to upholding internati...
International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024 Ukraine Orders Evacuations From Parts Of Donetsk Ukraine on Thursday ordered the evacuation of children and their guardians from several towns and villages in the eastern Donetsk region, where fighting with Russia is intensifying.
Top News · Jun 6, 2024 French Citizen Arrested In Russia For Espionage Activities French citizen arrested in Russia for collecting military data without registration, amid tensions over Ukraine. Recent surge in espionage-related arrests.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024 ‘It’s emotionally very difficult’: mobilisation squads face hostility as Ukraine tries to boost army ranks Insults and arguments show the social divisions opened up by recruitment drive and years of war
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024 Biden links defense of Ukraine to heroism of D-Day as he warns ‘dark forces’ have not faded: ‘We will not walk away’ Biden’s defense of alliances was an implicit rebuke of Donald Trump’s isolationist worldview
Top News · Jun 6, 2024 Ukraine's President Calls For Unity In D-Day Commemorations Ukraine's President Zelensky emphasizes unity and shared values during D-Day anniversary, drawing parallels between historic defense of Europe's freedoms a...
The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024 Ukraine war: new US stance on targeting Russia gives Kharkiv’s defenders a fighting chance When missiles fired from Ukraine destroyed a S-300/400 air defence battery on Russian territory over the weekend of June 1 and 2, it immediately gave rise to speculation that the missiles were from US high mobility artillery rocket systems, or Himars. It was assumed they were part of the large…
The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024 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 Independent UK · 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