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Russia may have just lost four aircraft in one day. Here’s what we know
World
May 15, 2023
Russia may have just lost four aircraft in one day. Here’s what we know
Russia’s air force may have just suffered one of its worst days since the Ukraine war began. Unconfirmed reports say…
Zelensky signals long anticipated Ukraine counteroffensive will begin soon
World
May 14, 2023
Zelensky signals long anticipated Ukraine counteroffensive will begin soon
Rome CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said “the first important steps” of a highly-anticipated military counteroffensive against…
Germany to supply Ukraine with largest aid package yet, worth nearly $3 billion
World
May 14, 2023
Germany to supply Ukraine with largest aid package yet, worth nearly $3 billion
Germany announced on Saturday that it would supply Ukraine with an aid package worth nearly $3 billion to strengthen the…
‘Earth is our home’ – An interview with Russian cosmonaut Sergei Kud-Sverchkov
Features/Interviews
May 13, 2023
‘Earth is our home’ – An interview with Russian cosmonaut Sergei Kud-Sverchkov
Al-Masry Al-Youm’s Khaled Elshamy sat down for an interview with Russian astronaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, where they broached a variety of…
Russia tried to destroy US-made Patriot system in Ukraine, officials say
World
May 13, 2023
Russia tried to destroy US-made Patriot system in Ukraine, officials say
Russia tried to destroy a US-made Patriot air defense system in Ukraine last week with a hypersonic missile, two US…
Evacuations from Zaporizhzhia renew concerns for nuclear power plant safety
World
May 11, 2023
Evacuations from Zaporizhzhia renew concerns for nuclear power plant safety
CNN — The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has raised concerns as to the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant,…
Putin leads scaled-back Victory Day in Moscow as war in Ukraine comes under mounting pressure
World
May 9, 2023
Putin leads scaled-back Victory Day in Moscow as war in Ukraine comes under mounting pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin led a pared-down Victory Day parade in Moscow on Tuesday as he repeated his false assertion…
Russian forces lash out indiscriminately as Ukraine increases military pressure on frontline towns
World
May 9, 2023
Russian forces lash out indiscriminately as Ukraine increases military pressure on frontline towns
Mala Tokmachka, Ukraine CNN — In this vacant and damaged village, news of Russia’s evacuation of occupied towns along the…
Russia is sending museum pieces into war, but experts say they may still be effective
World
May 8, 2023
Russia is sending museum pieces into war, but experts say they may still be effective
A cargo train loaded with tanks chugs along under the crisp, spring sun. “Wow,” a woman says, pointing her camera…
Russian director and playwright arrested and accused of ‘justifying terrorism’
World
May 7, 2023
Russian director and playwright arrested and accused of ‘justifying terrorism’
An acclaimed theater director and playwright have been arrested in Russia and accused of “justifying terrorism” for their play about…