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Zelensky signaled Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia is underway. Here’s what to expect
World
June 11, 2023
Zelensky signaled Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia is underway. Here’s what to expect
CNN — With a few words, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky gave his strongest signal yet that his forces have begun…
‘What is there to be afraid of?’ Ukrainians in battered southern town hopeful about counteroffensive
World
June 11, 2023
‘What is there to be afraid of?’ Ukrainians in battered southern town hopeful about counteroffensive
Southern Ukraine CNN — Deep inside a makeshift bunker, residents of Orikhiv await an aid delivery while artillery shakes the…
Air India passengers who were stranded in Russia land in San Francisco
World
June 9, 2023
Air India passengers who were stranded in Russia land in San Francisco
CNN — An Air India flight sent to the remote Russian city of Magadan to pick up its stranded passengers…
China sees biggest trade increase with Russia in 2023, Chinese customs data shows
World
June 8, 2023
China sees biggest trade increase with Russia in 2023, Chinese customs data shows
CNN — Bilateral trade between Russia and China totaled more than $93.8 billion from January to May in 2023, a…
Ukraine dam collapse serves neither side well as war enters next crucial phase
World
June 8, 2023
Ukraine dam collapse serves neither side well as war enters next crucial phase
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Fish swept up and dumped by flood waters drive home Ukraine’s claims of Russian “ecocide” while…
‘Everything is drowning.’ Nova Kakhovka dam collapse brings added danger to frontline city of Kherson
World
June 7, 2023
‘Everything is drowning.’ Nova Kakhovka dam collapse brings added danger to frontline city of Kherson
Kherson, Ukraine CNN — Nadejda Chernishova breathes a sigh of relief as she steps off a rubber dinghy, moments after…
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘ecocide’ as critical dam near Kherson destroyed sparking evacuations
World
June 6, 2023
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘ecocide’ as critical dam near Kherson destroyed sparking evacuations
CNN — A major dam and hydro-electric power plant in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine was destroyed early Tuesday, prompting mass evacuations…
Ukrainian offensive is ‘taking place in several directions,’ says official
World
June 6, 2023
Ukrainian offensive is ‘taking place in several directions,’ says official
CNN — A Ukrainian offensive is “taking place in several directions,” Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar told Ukrainian television on…
Ukraine’s cross-border tactics are aimed at destabilizing Russia. Judging by the response, they’re working
World
June 3, 2023
Ukraine’s cross-border tactics are aimed at destabilizing Russia. Judging by the response, they’re working
CNN — Ukraine has opened a new front in its battle to drive out the Russian invader – in Russia.…
Ukraine war hasn’t changed China’s thinking around possible attack on Taiwan, report says
World
June 2, 2023
Ukraine war hasn’t changed China’s thinking around possible attack on Taiwan, report says
China remains the “leading long-term challenge” to the existing international order and there is no evidence that Russia’s faltering invasion…