Russia claims Kyiv fired more than two dozen missiles over Black Sea towards positions in occupied Crimea
Putin’s aide says new defence minister, a civilian, Andrei Belousov is the ‘right fit for the job’
His comments come as Russian troops continue to seize territory in eastern Ukraine, forcing thousands in Kharkiv to flee their homes after Moscow launched another ground invasion in the region
Standing in his dress uniform in the back of his Aurus convertible, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was driven around Red Square to review the troops during last week’s Victory Day parade. It was to be his last inspection in that role. Over the weekend, President Vladimir Putin replaced Shoigu — the 68-year-old was the longest […]
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is wrapping itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, a celebration of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II that President Vladimir Putin has turned into a pillar of his nearly quarter-century in power and a justification of his move into Ukraine. Even though few veterans of what Russia []
By James Edgar Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday hailed ties with Russia as “conducive to peace” as he met with counterpart Vladimir Putin in Beijing. It is Putin’s first trip abroad since his March re-election and the second in just over six months to China, an economic lifeline for Russia after the West hit […]
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His announcement escalates a divide within Israel’s leadership more than seven months into the war.
The new cookies, which will be branded with both Dark Side and Light Side characters, will be available for pre-order on May 30 — just in time for the ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Premiere.
WASHINGTON >> The Biden administration today said Israel’s use of U.S.-supplied weapons may have violated international humanitarian law during its military operation in Gaza, in its strongest criticism to date of Israel.
The mountain roads of Ethiopia’s north have long ensured it is a hotbed of cycling, until two years of conflict devastated the region. Now, fragmented teams are reforming, determined to triumphWords and pictures by Fred Harter in Axum, EthiopiaAs the cyclists wind through the mountains, team coach Tadesse Mikiele, trails in a blue minivan, making observations and discussing tactics with his staff. At one point, he beckons over the captain, Genet Mekonen, who has been trailing at the back.“Why...