Vladimir Putin has made at least 11 threats of nuclear war against the West since he launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
Falling missile debris triggers fires and damages buildings in multiple parts of Ukrainian capital
Ukraine’s prosecutor general claimed more than 10,000 peaceful civilians were being held by Russia
Journalist has already been held for a year by Russia with no date set for
Around 9,000 children will be evacuated from the Russian region of Belgorod, the local governor said, as Russian volunteers fighting for Ukraine carry out cross-border raids in the region.]]>
French units would be ‘priority’ targets if deployed to Ukraine, says Putin’s spy chief
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Dozens of drones were intercepted, Russia says, but one attack caused an oil refinery fire in Krasnodar.
Global Affairs Canada says two more Canadians have died in the war between Ukraine and Russia, bringing the total number of Canadians killed in that conflict to 11.
Islamic State claimed responsibility on Friday for a deadly attack that saw gunmen in combat gear burst into a concert hall in Moscow, spraying bullets into the crowd and throwing explosives.]]>
More than 74 people have been detained in 17 cities across Russia for taking part in “Noon against Putin” protests, the human rights group OVD-info reported.]]>
One person has been killed and 16 injured, including children, following a Russian missile strike on Kharkiv, local officials reported.]]>