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Ukraine to persist targeting Russian energy following sea terminal strike
A Ukrainian drone strike on a maritime terminal in southern Russia has left one person dead, Russian officials have said, marking another incident in a series of attacks targeting key infrastructure. According to Veniamin Kondratyev, governor of Russia’s Krasnodar region, falling drone fragments ignited a fire at part of the facility in the Temryuk district on Saturday. While the governor did not provide extensive details, Russian media outlets reported that damage occurred at a Black Sea
Ukraine to persist targeting Russian energy following sea terminal strike
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EU set to begin accession negotiations with Ukraine next week despite ongoing war with Russia
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries agreed on Friday to begin accession talks with Ukraine next week, formally starting the path for the war-affected nation to eventually become part of the world’s largest trading bloc. During a meeting in Brussels, ambassadors from the 27 member states decided that negotiations with Ukraine, as well as with Moldova — another country facing pressure from Moscow — will officially commence on Monday in Luxembourg. For Kyiv, joining the EU represents a vital
EU set to begin accession negotiations with Ukraine next week despite ongoing war with Russia
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Crimea under Russian control struggles with fuel shortages as Ukrainian drone strikes intensify
SEVASTOPOL, Crimea, June 10 – Residents in Russian-controlled Crimea were dealing with fuel rationing on Wednesday after Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted deliveries from mainland Russia, according to a Reuters witness. More than four years after launching its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia is contending with near-daily Ukrainian attacks targeting its energy facilities. At the same time, Western sanctions have increased the cost and complexity of exporting Russian crude, as Moscow continues
Crimea under Russian control struggles with fuel shortages as Ukrainian drone strikes intensify
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As Ukraine resists Russia’s invasion, certain regions report an increase in premature births
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — When Marharyta Nekhoroshyva first looked at her newborn son, fear overwhelmed her. He had arrived at just 26 weeks of pregnancy, weighing a mere 940 grams (2 pounds), and his diapers were no bigger than an adult’s palm. “The doctors told me that if he could make it through the first three days, he would be all right,” she recalled, her eyes filling with tears. “I don’t believe in God, but I found myself praying.” Now 9 months old, Mark is spirited and active, yet he
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Ukraine war update: Zelenskyy reveals he met Roman Abramovich in Kyiv as part of a backchannel to Putin
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Russian billionaire and former Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich visited him in Kyiv, offering to carry a message to the Kremlin regarding possible peace talks. Speaking to Sky News, Zelenskyy publicly confirmed for the first time that Abramovich had travelled to the Ukrainian capital and had some involvement in diplomatic contacts. “He came to Kyiv and told me, ‘I am speaking directly to you. I want to take a message from you and deliver it to
Ukraine war update: Zelenskyy reveals he met Roman Abramovich in Kyiv as part of a backchannel to Putin
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Restoring the Sea of Azov to its pre-war state will not be possible: a biologist explains why
The occupation of the Azov Sea coastline by Russian forces and the ongoing hostilities have severely affected the region’s environment. In particular, there is a real risk that species unique to this area could disappear. According to Maksym Vysochyn, PhD in Biological Sciences and Associate Professor at the Department of Ecology of Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas, the conflict may also have disrupted established bird migration routes. How have the war and
Restoring the Sea of Azov to its pre-war state will not be possible: a biologist explains why
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‘We heard the roof giving way’: how Russian strikes ravaged Kyiv’s cultural landmarks
For four years, Vitalina Martynovska and her colleagues had been preparing a full-scale renewal of Kyiv’s National Chornobyl Museum. The redesigned galleries featured modern, streamlined displays intended to present a renewed narrative of the reactor explosion on 26 April 1986 — the gravest nuclear disaster in history. The catastrophe hastened the collapse of the Soviet Union and remains a defining event in Ukraine’s modern identity. The updated museum was meant to highlight not only the heroic
‘We heard the roof giving way’: how Russian strikes ravaged Kyiv’s cultural landmarks
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UK, a supporter of Ukraine, relaxes restrictions on Russian oil as fuel costs climb amid Iran tensions
LONDON (AP) — The British government has discreetly relaxed certain restrictions on Russian oil in a move aimed at shielding households from rising living expenses following the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. A new trade license that took effect on Wednesday allows the import of Russian crude that has been processed into jet fuel and diesel in other countries, including India and Turkey. The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, along with Tehran’s decision to close the
UK, a supporter of Ukraine, relaxes restrictions on Russian oil as fuel costs climb amid Iran tensions
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US prolongs sanctions exemption on Russian oil as supply squeeze drives Brent crude prices higher
The United States has announced a further 30-day extension of a sanctions waiver that permits the purchase of Russian seaborne oil, aiming to support “energy-vulnerable” nations affected by the conflict involving Iran. The decision reverses earlier indications that no additional extension would be granted. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the department issued a new 30-day general license after the previous waiver expired on Saturday. The measure allows temporary access to Russian
US prolongs sanctions exemption on Russian oil as supply squeeze drives Brent crude prices higher
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Russian strikes on Ukraine leave at least five dead, damage vessel in port
Ukrainian authorities report that Russian strikes across several regions have resulted in at least five deaths and damage to a vessel in the port of Odesa. At the same time, Moscow stated that its air defences intercepted more than 200 Ukrainian drones. According to Sumy regional governor Oleh Hryhorov, a Russian drone attack on Saturday killed two men in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region. The strike targeted civilians in the border town of Bilopil, located near Russia. In the central
Russian strikes on Ukraine leave at least five dead, damage vessel in port
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Ukraine war update: Trump reacts sharply to Prince Harry’s heartfelt appeal for Ukraine
• Donald Trump stated that the Duke of Sussex “is not speaking for the UK” after Prince Harry urged the United States to uphold its commitments in the war in Ukraine. “I believe I represent the UK more than Prince Harry does … but I do appreciate his advice,” Trump said, reacting to the duke’s passionate address at the Kyiv Security Forum on Thursday. Harry, who previously served in the military, did not claim to represent the British government. He clarified that he was “not here as a
Ukraine war update: Trump reacts sharply to Prince Harry’s heartfelt appeal for Ukraine
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Putin of Russia declares Orthodox Easter truce, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accepts
April 9 – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv would observe the truce. The temporary halt in fighting, set to cover Easter Sunday celebrations, comes as U.S.-backed attempts to negotiate an end to the four-year conflict remain stalled. The announcement also follows ongoing tensions in other global hotspots, though the ceasefire itself is focused on the war between Russia and
Putin of Russia declares Orthodox Easter truce, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accepts
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A prolonged Middle East conflict could drain backing for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells AP
ISTANBUL (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that a prolonged conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran could further weaken American backing for Ukraine, as Washington’s strategic attention shifts and Kyiv prepares for possible reductions in deliveries of vital Patriot air defense missiles. In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press late Saturday in Istanbul, Zelenskyy said Ukraine urgently requires additional U.S.-manufactured Patriot systems to defend
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Estonia, Latvia announce drone violations from Russian airspace
Estonia and Latvia have each reported that drones crossed into their airspace from neighbouring Russia, heightening fears of regional spillover from the ongoing war in Ukraine. Estonia’s Internal Security Service announced on Wednesday that a drone entering from Russian territory hit the chimney of a power plant in the northeastern village of Auvere. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that the drone
Estonia, Latvia announce drone violations from Russian airspace
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Ukraine’s Zelensky calls on partners to press Russia ahead of upcoming US negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Ukraine’s partners to maintain strong economic pressure on Russia as Ukrainian and United States officials enter a second day of discussions aimed at ending the war that has lasted more than four years. Russian delegates did not attend the meeting, which began on Saturday in Florida. They had initially been expected to participate in talks that were previously scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates before regional tensions linked to the
Ukraine’s Zelensky calls on partners to press Russia ahead of upcoming US negotiations
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Russia fired 68 missiles and hundreds of drones: Air Force reveals how many were intercepted
On the night of March 14, Russia carried out a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure using attack drones as well as land- and sea-based missiles. According to Ukraine’s Air Force radio-technical units, a total of 498 aerial threats were detected, of which 460 were intercepted. The Air Force reported that the assault included 2 Zircon anti-ship missiles, 13 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, 25 Kalibr cruise missiles, 24 Kh-101 cruise missiles, 4 Kh-59/69 guided
Russia fired 68 missiles and hundreds of drones: Air Force reveals how many were intercepted
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Liability for Being Wanted by the TCC Has an “Expiration Date”: Lawyer Clarifies the Details
The search for a person liable for military service by the Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR) may be unlawful. This was stated by Serhii Koshel, a lawyer from the NGO “Public Platform.” According to him, violations of military registration rules qualify as administrative offenses. Under current legislation, a penalty for such an administrative violation may be imposed within three months from the date it is detected. However, if one year has already passed since the
Liability for Being Wanted by the TCC Has an “Expiration Date”: Lawyer Clarifies the Details
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Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia will struggle to carry out its planned offensives
March 2 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Monday that Russia’s armed forces have not achieved the objectives they outlined last year and are unlikely to accomplish the further advances Moscow is reportedly seeking. Speaking to reporters in Kyiv, Zelenskiy said the Kremlin’s ambition to seize the entirety of eastern Ukraine, along with additional southern territories, remains in place. He added that Russia is also aiming to push toward the southeastern city of Dnipro and is
Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia will struggle to carry out its planned offensives
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Do Ukrainians Believe Negotiations Will Lead to Lasting Peace: Poll Results
A clear majority of Ukrainians – 70% of those surveyed – do not believe that the current negotiations will lead to a lasting peace. These findings were published by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS). According to the report, 70% of respondents say they do not expect the ongoing talks to result in sustainable peace. Meanwhile, 25% believe that such an outcome is possible, and 5% remain undecided. Compared to mid-January 2026, public opinion on this issue has not changed. KIIS
Do Ukrainians Believe Negotiations Will Lead to Lasting Peace: Poll Results
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South Africa reports 2 of its citizens were killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine following recruitment campaign
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — At least two South African citizens have died while fighting on behalf of Russia in the war in Ukraine after being deceived into traveling there through a recruitment scheme, the country’s foreign minister announced Thursday. This marks the first time South African officials have confirmed that any of their nationals, who were allegedly enticed to Russia with promises of jobs or training opportunities, have lost their lives in the conflict. Foreign Minister Ronald
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