A Russian missile strike Friday on Kryvyi Rih, a city in central Ukraine, killed at least 14 people and wounded more than 50, local officials said. It was the latest in a series of Russian attacks on urban centers in recent days that have caused significant civilian casualties despite ongoing…
Category: 2. RussianAggression
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Rubio Warns Russia that U.S. Patience on Ukraine War Is Running Out
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that Russia is running out of time to convince the Trump administration that it is serious about striking a peace deal with Ukraine and not just playing for time.
Speaking in Brussels after a two-day gathering of NATO ministers, Mr. Rubio said that…
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What We Know About The Kremlin’s Envoy And His DC Meetings
Three years ago, Kirill Dmitriev, a sharp-elbowed, well-connected Kremlin insider, was persona non grata in Washington, sanctioned for his role as the head of what was described as a “slush fund for President Vladimir Putin and emblematic of Russia’s broader kleptocracy.”
His sanctioning, by the…
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Russian Drone Strike Kills Five In Kharkiv
At least five people were killed in overnight Russian drone attacks on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on April 4. Emergency crews fought fires in residential areas and at least 35 were injured in the strikes.
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Europe Calls Out Putin For Failing To Make Ukraine Peace Deal
Hungary announced it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest for his first trip to Europe since an ICC arrest warrant was issued for him over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Hungarian Defense Minister Kristof…
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Russia Executes P.O.W.s Without Caring Who Watches, Ukraine Says
On a Monday morning last fall, Ukrainian drone pilots watched what had become a familiar scene unfold on a drone’s live feed: Russian soldiers pointed their guns at two Ukrainians, who seemingly surrendered. Then, the footage showed, the Russians shot them point blank.
The video, provided by a…
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New Evidence Identifies Russian Unit Behind Bucha Executions
A new investigation by RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, supported by unseen dashcam and drone footage, sheds new light on the mass executions of civilians in Bucha during Russia’s occupation in March 2022.
The footage shows Russian troops ambushing clearly marked civilian vehicles on Zavodska…
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Russian Drone Strike On Kharkiv Kills 3, Injures 32
A Russian drone attack on April 3 hit residential buildings Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine, killing at least three people and injured 32, local officials said.
The drone attack triggered fires, regional Governor Oleh Synyehubov, said on Telegram, adding that that two children were among the…
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Russian Envoy Says Meeting In Washington Showed ‘Positive Dynamic’ In Restoring Relations
Hungary announced it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest for his first trip to Europe since an ICC arrest warrant was issued for him over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Hungarian Defense Minister Kristof…
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RFE/RL Investigation Uncovers Details of Bucha Civilian Executions
Previously unseen video recordings offer new insight into the Bucha massacre, a horrific event of the Ukraine war. A new investigation by RFE/RL’s Ukrainian service reveals new evidence of the mass execution of civilians during the Russian occupation of the Kyiv suburb in March 2022. Through…
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