Russia-Ukraine conflict
Russia mounts surprise assault on northern Ukraine in most serious cross-border offensive in two years
Middle East
May 11, 2024
Russia mounts surprise assault on northern Ukraine in most serious cross-border offensive in two years
CNN — Russian forces have made two cross-border assaults inside northern Ukraine, according to information from Ukrainian sources and officials, in…
Putin says Russia’s army is ‘always ready’ as country marks World War II victory
World
May 9, 2024
Putin says Russia’s army is ‘always ready’ as country marks World War II victory
CNN — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said his forces were “always ready” to combat external threats, as he addressed crowds gathered…
Prisoners in Ukraine to be granted parole for military service as part of mobilization overhaul
World
May 9, 2024
Prisoners in Ukraine to be granted parole for military service as part of mobilization overhaul
CNN — Some Ukrainian prisoners will be able to apply for early parole and join the army under a new…
Russia pounds Ukraine with biggest airstrikes in weeks
World
May 8, 2024
Russia pounds Ukraine with biggest airstrikes in weeks
CNN — Russia carried out a “massive” missile attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight into Wednesday, according to local authorities, in the…
Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip
World
May 7, 2024
Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip
CNN — Vladimir Putin has formally begun his fifth term as Russia’s president in a carefully choreographed inauguration ceremony, in…
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to Western ‘threats’
World
May 7, 2024
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to Western ‘threats’
CNN — President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to rehearse deploying tactical nuclear weapons, as part of military drills…
Thousands of Ukrainians have been sent to Russian prisons. Ukraine says they’re being held as bargaining chips
World
May 6, 2024
Thousands of Ukrainians have been sent to Russian prisons. Ukraine says they’re being held as bargaining chips
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — “Dear mom and dad, I am alive and well. I am doing well. Dima.” Handwritten on…
US imposes sanctions on more than a dozen companies in China for support of Russia’s war in Ukraine
World
May 6, 2024
US imposes sanctions on more than a dozen companies in China for support of Russia’s war in Ukraine
CNN — The United States imposed sanctions on more than a dozen companies in China and Hong Kong for their…
Estonia’s Deputy Foreign Minister sits down with Al-Masry Al-Youm for exclusive interview discussing Palestine and Ukraine wars
Features/Interviews
May 4, 2024
Estonia’s Deputy Foreign Minister sits down with Al-Masry Al-Youm for exclusive interview discussing Palestine and Ukraine wars
Sitting down for an exclusive interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm, Estonia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Yonatan Sivov discussed his country’s appreciation for…
US says Russia used choking agents against Ukrainian troops, breaching chemical weapons ban
World
May 2, 2024
US says Russia used choking agents against Ukrainian troops, breaching chemical weapons ban
CNN — The United States has formally accused Russia of using chemical weapons “as a method of warfare” against Ukraine…