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Ukraine's top prosecutor speaks of 'evil' Russian atrocities

Ukraine’s top prosecutor has described for U.S. lawmakers examples of war atrocities that he says are deliberately orchestrated by Russian forces to sow terror among civilians

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Watch live: Ukrainian survivors speak about Russian war crimes in US House of Representatives

Watch live as Ukrainians who say they are survivors Russian atrocities speak about war crimes in the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, 19 April.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Russian soldiers admit killing children and tossing grenades at Ukrainian prisoners

Alexey Savichev and Azamat Uldarov said they, along with other mercenaries, massacred between 300 and 400 people, including about 40 children who were taking refuge in the basement of a nine-floor block of flats in Bakhmut

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Zelensky adviser joins in alien memes after mysterious flash of light seen over Kyiv

Nasa denies bolt of light was caused by one of its satellites

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

G7 diplomats pull together in the face of growing global hostility

Diplomats from the Group of Seven nations have taken a firm stance on China’s increasing threats to Taiwan, and on North Korea's tests of long-range missiles.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 19, 2023

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kyiv shoots down 10 Shahed drones in Odesa attack

Fire broke out at ‘recreational’ site after two drones get past defences, say local officials

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Russian memo said war leaves Moscow too reliant on Chinese tech

Senior Russian officials privately raised concerns some 10 months ago about the risks of becoming too dependent on Chinese technologies after sanctions by the U.S. and the European Union shut off access to alternative suppliers.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

US urges NATO vigilance for signs Russia could use nuclear weapon in Ukraine

The U.S. and its NATO allies must remain alert for signs Russian President Vladimir Putin could use a tactical nuclear weapon in a "managed" escalation of his war in Ukraine, the second-highest U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

Putin Rallies His Troops with 2nd Ukraine Visit in 2 Months

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited command posts of the Kremlin’s forces fighting in Ukraine, officials said Tuesday, as the war approaches its 14th month and Kyiv readies a possible counteroffensive with Western-supplied weapons. A video released by the Kremlin and broadcast by Russian state television showed Putin arriving by helicopter…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 18, 2023

Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny kneed in the groin by brutal prison guards

Alexei Navalny received a knee blow to the groin after refusing to enter his cell when an unwashed homeless man was put there by prison warders, his lawyer said

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023