Russia continues to advance in Ukraine amid escalating tensions, including strategic territorial gains and retaliatory strikes, while global leaders navigate political relationships and propose peace initiatives. [ more ]
Multiple Russian attacks causing casualties in various regions in Ukraine, US accuses Russia of using banned chemical weapons and riot control agents. [ more ]
Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks kill three during Orthodox Easter
Russian attacks on Orthodox Easter caused casualties in Ukraine. Zelenskiy urged prayer for unity and victory. Orthodox Church division persists amid conflict. [ more ]
Two Ukrainian colonels arrested for aiding in plot to murder Zelenskyy
Ukrainian authorities thwarted a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before Vladimir Putin's re-inauguration as Russian president. [ more ]
Russian nuke exercises: Would Russia really attack Ukraine? DW 05/07/2024
The Russian Defense Ministry announced tactical nuclear weapons maneuvers near the Ukrainian border, raising concerns about escalating tensions with the West. [ more ]
Ukraine war briefing: Russian drone strike injures three and sparks fire in Kharkiv
Russian drones hit civilians in Kharkiv, Ukraine, injuring 3 and causing fires. President Zelenskiy urges faster military aid delivery from the UK. [ more ]
One person killed, 24 injured in Russian attacks on Kharkiv. Ukrainian Air Force shot down Russian drones. Russia captured village in Donetsk. Chinese President Xi Jinping visits France. President Zelenskyy calls for unity in prayer during Orthodox Easter. [ more ]
US soldier detained in Russia and accused of theft, officials say
An American soldier, Staff Sgt Gordon Black, has been arrested in Russia for criminal misconduct and is receiving consular support from the US State Department. [ more ]
China's Xi in Europe: At odds over trade, Ukraine war DW 05/05/2024
The European Union's relationship with China has significantly deteriorated since 2019, leading to increased tensions and reevaluation of dependencies. [ more ]
Xi Jinping to visit France, Hungary and Serbia amid EU trade tariff row
China's President Xi Jinping is visiting Europe to tackle trade issues, but faces challenges due to EU's anti-subsidy probes on electric vehicles and expectations to influence Russia's actions in Ukraine. [ more ]
US, UK and EU nations boycott Putin's inauguration for fifth presidential term
The UK, US, and most European Union nations boycotted Vladimir Putin's inauguration due to concerns regarding the legitimacy of his presidential election. [ more ]
Main developments on the 801st day of the war: attacks in Kharkiv and Odesa, downed drones, damaged infrastructure, and political tensions between Russia and Ukraine. [ more ]