A criminal case has been opened against a Siberian journalist whose news website had published content critical of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, Russian media reported on Thursday. Mikhail Afanasyev,…
Reporter’s Notebook: Amid Laughter and Tears, Ukrainians Wait at Mexico-US Border
It is more than 10,000 kilometers from Medyka, the Polish border city that is a first stop for many Ukrainian refugees, to Tijuana, Mexico, where more than 1,700 Ukrainians are…
United Nations Weekly Roundup: April 9-16
Editor’s note: Here is a fast take on what the international community has been up to this past week, as seen from the United Nations perch. Impacts of Ukraine war…
Вірменія перейшла на оплату російського газу в рублях – міністр економіки
«Газпром» є єдиним постачальником до Вірменії природного газу, який продається споживачам …
As Russia Loses Key Ship, Zelenskyy Praises Nation’s Resolve
On a day that saw Moscow suffer a stinging symbolic defeat with the loss of its Black Sea fleet flagship, Ukraine’s president hailed his people for their resolve since Russia…
Google відключив платежі з Росії та скасував платні підписки – Федоров
«Користувачі з річною підпискою Google One також отримали листи про її скасування» …
How France’s Presidential Election Could Impact Ukraine War
The capital of France may be thousands of miles from the battlefields of eastern Ukraine, but what happens in French voting stations this month could have repercussions there. Far-right presidential…
US Set to Include Ukraine in G-20 Agenda
The Biden administration appears set to discuss the international economic impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and, potentially, Ukraine’s reconstruction as part of the November G-20 summit agenda. White…
Biden Mulls Sending Senior US Official to Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that he’s considering sending a senior U.S. official to Ukraine, a high-profile visit that would underscore Washington’s commitment to the besieged nation. When asked…
US Spy Chief Warns of Russia’s Nuclear Threats, ‘Potential Desperation’
Russia’s nuclear saber-rattling has the attention of top U.S. intelligence officials, some of whom are expressing growing concern about the Kremlin’s willingness to unleash some of its nuclear arsenal as…
Over 150 Journalists Have Left Russia Since Start of Ukraine Invasion
More than 150 Russian journalists have left the country since its invasion of Ukraine. More are working with international organizations safeguarding the rights of journalists. Anush Avetisyan looks at how…
Війна в Україні загрожує голодом одній п’ятій людства – Ґутерріш
Генеральний секретар ООН застерігає, що агресія може призвести до голоду та злиднів «у масштабах, небачених десятиліттями» …
Зеленський підписав закон про 100-відсоткову гарантію вкладів на період війни – Гетманцев
Власники депозитів в «Ощадбанку» терміном понад 12 місяців після набуття чинності законом отримають право на дострокове їх отримання …
More Civilians Flee East Ukraine After Deadly Station Strike
Civilian evacuations moved forward Saturday in patches of battle-scarred eastern Ukraine a day after a missile strike killed at least 52 people at a train station where thousands were waiting…
YouTube Blocks Russian Parliament Channel, Drawing Ire From Officials
YouTube has blocked Duma TV which broadcasts from Russia’s lower house of parliament, drawing an angry response from officials who said the world’s most popular streaming service could face restrictions…
Russia Latest Country to Establish Diplomatic Ties With Taliban
Their government still unrecognized by any country in the world, Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban have found a way to beat international isolation: opening diplomatic ties with neighboring countries and others, with…
UN Condemns Deadly Missile Attack on Ukraine Railway Station
More than 50 civilians have been killed and dozens wounded in a missile strike on a railway station in Ukraine, which Kyiv blamed on Russian forces. Henry Ridgwell’s report contains…
Darfur Protesters Outside ICC Trial Demand Bashir’s Handover
About 30 Sudanese citizens living in Europe demonstrated Friday outside the International Criminal Court in The Hague, demanding that Sudanese officials surrender more individuals accused of committing atrocities in Darfur….
Chernihiv Residents Ache for Relief After Monthlong Siege
Ukraine has recaptured the northern city of Chernihiv from Russian forces. But after a rocket attack in the east killed dozens of people Friday, residents are wary, saying they are…
МВФ погодив відкриття спецрахунку для збору грошей на допомогу Україні – Рашкован
«Ми з Мінфіном лобіювали це рішення разом з урядом Канади» …
Україна розраховує отримати другий транш на 600 мільйонів євро «найближчим часом» – Шмигаль
«Сьогодні на рахунки уряду надійшла вже грантова допомога від ЄС у розмірі 120 мільйонів євро» …
Amid Russia-Ukraine War, Turkey Worries About Floating Mines in Black Sea
As Turkish military dive teams this week safely defused their third floating naval mine in Turkish waters since March 26, some maritime experts said the explosives still pose a threat…
Jailed Belarusian Journalist Charged With Treason 5 Months Before Her Release
Belarusian journalist Catarina Andreeva, who is serving a two-year prison sentence for covering protests against authoritarian ruler Alexander Lukashenko, has now been charged with high treason just ahead of her…
UN Food Agency: Russian’s Spending on Food Doubles Following Ukraine War
Russian citizens are spending on average 40% of their disposable income on food – about twice as much as they did before the Russia-Ukraine war, the director of the U.N….
В Україні через обстріли військ РФ зруйновано понад 30 автозаправних станцій – уряд
Останнім часом російські війська завдають ракетних ударів по об’єктах із паливом в Україні – вже знищено нафтобази у кількох регіонах …
Slovakia Gives S-300 Air Defense System to Ukraine, PM Says
Slovakia has donated its S-300 air defense system to Ukraine to help it defend against Russia’s aggression, Slovakia Prime Minister Eduard Heger said Friday. Ukraine has appealed to Western nations…
Istanbul Businesses Suffer Heavy Losses Because of Ukraine War
Stores in Istanbul, once filled with Russian and Ukrainian shoppers, are now experiencing hard times because of the war in Ukraine. The conflict is also causing prices for food and…
Macron Fights to Keep Lead Ahead of Sunday’s Presidential Voting in France
Voters in France head to the polls Sunday for the first of a two-round election that could see centrist President Emmanuel Macron become the first French leader to win a…
China’s Tolerance for Russia Comes at Cost to Relations With EU
China’s patience with Russia over the war in Ukraine has set back its prized ties with the European Union despite tentative gains late last year, analysts say. At the first…
Cuba Adopts Russian Narrative on Ukraine War
When Brent Renaud was killed covering the impact of the Ukraine war, state media in Cuba described the American photojournalist as a CIA agent. The state-run news website Cubadebate cited…