Russia
Azovstal leaders freed in prisoner swap promise to return to the battlefield in Ukraine
World
July 9, 2023
Azovstal leaders freed in prisoner swap promise to return to the battlefield in Ukraine
Ukrainian commanders who were captured by Russia after leading the defense of Mariupol from the Azovstal steel plant have vowed…
Russia hosts ‘Treasures from Tutankhamun’s Tomb’ exhibition
Archaeology
July 9, 2023
Russia hosts ‘Treasures from Tutankhamun’s Tomb’ exhibition
The Russian Embassy in Egypt announced on Saturday organizing the “Treasures from Tutankhamun’s Tomb” exhibition in Moscow, on the occasion…
What are the cluster munitions the US is expected to supply Ukraine and why are they so controversial?
World
July 7, 2023
What are the cluster munitions the US is expected to supply Ukraine and why are they so controversial?
CNN — The United States is expected to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine on Friday that will…
Prigozhin’s fate remains unclear and it signals more trouble in Russia
World
July 7, 2023
Prigozhin’s fate remains unclear and it signals more trouble in Russia
CNN — The bizarre tale of Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s former pal-turned-mutineer, just got a whole lot weirder.…
Wagner boss now in Russia, says Belarus president, muddying the waters over purported deal to end mutiny
World
July 6, 2023
Wagner boss now in Russia, says Belarus president, muddying the waters over purported deal to end mutiny
Minsk, Belarus CNN — Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is not in Belarus and it is unclear if his fighters will…
Captured Russian soldiers tell of low morale, disarray and horrors of trench warfare
World
July 6, 2023
Captured Russian soldiers tell of low morale, disarray and horrors of trench warfare
Eastern Ukraine CNN — For three days, shells and mortars were “flying and whistling overhead, exploding around us,” Anton, a…
Saudi Arabia and Russia curb oil supply again to try to boost prices
Middle East
July 5, 2023
Saudi Arabia and Russia curb oil supply again to try to boost prices
London CNN — Saudi Arabia and Russia announced Monday that they would make additional cuts to oil supply as a…
Putin reassures pro-Russian world leaders his grip on power remains strong
World
July 4, 2023
Putin reassures pro-Russian world leaders his grip on power remains strong
Hong Kong CNN — Vladimir Putin projected an image of strength in front of a virtual gathering of Moscow-friendly leaders…
Ukraine’s counteroffensive hasn’t met expectations. Here’s why progress has been slow
World
July 4, 2023
Ukraine’s counteroffensive hasn’t met expectations. Here’s why progress has been slow
CNN — The minefields in southern Ukraine are so dense, the troops trying to liberate the area can only advance…
Putin expected to meet Xi Jinping and other world leaders for first time since Wagner insurrection
World
July 3, 2023
Putin expected to meet Xi Jinping and other world leaders for first time since Wagner insurrection
CNN – All eyes will be on Vladimir Putin this week, with the Russian president expected to make his first…