More death and destruction in Ukraine from Russian missile attacks. Authorities in Russia are set to implement a new law allowing them to seize money or property from those, including journalists, who have been convicted of spreading “fake news” about, or otherwise discrediting, the military. A stunning new poll came out in Israel showing PM Netanyahu and his party would be obliterated
Read MoreUS President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to hear about its plans for a ground offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Read MoreA crucial NATO summit gets under way in Lithuania as Kyiv claims it’s been relieved of the arduous road map to accession to the bloc. President Zelensky, sensing that Ukraine won’t be offered membership anytime soon, adopts a more combative approach
Read MoreToday marks the 500-day mark since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Biden administration green lights the provision of controversial cluster munitions to Kyiv.
Read MoreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is undertaking shuttle diplomacy in Western Europe ahead of an expected spring counteroffensive against Russia. It included stops in Rome, the Vatican, Berlin and Paris.
Read MoreThe Black Sea Grain Initiative which unlocked Ukraine shipments of foodstuffs to global markets is officially suspended, with Turkey announcing the stoppage of vessels from Ukrainian ports.
Read MoreRussia and Ukraine have traded accusations of shelling in southern Ukraine as four Ukrainian territories partially occupied by Russian forces continued to vote in so-called referendums on joining the Russian Federation. Moscow continued to use Iranian-made kamikaze drones to strike Ukraine
Read MoreUkrainians have reported armed soldiers going door-to-door in occupied parts of the country to collect votes for self-styled "referendums" on joining Russia. A UN panel of experts said it found evidence of war crimes committed during Russia's invasion, including cases of rape and torture of children
Read MoreOn several occasions today during live coverage of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, her background role in providing guidance to western leaders and policy makers on the war in Ukraine was mentioned. Russia has reportedly fired dangerously close to another nuclear power plant in Ukraine
Read MoreUkrainian President Zelensky is pleading for more weaponry from European leaders. And in his first meeting with President Putin since the invasion, Chinese President Xi Xinping stops short of voicing public support for Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine
Read MoreUkraine said it had retaken over 3,000 sq km (1,158 sq miles) during a rapid counter-offensive in the east. Meanwhile, Ukraine warns against a Russian strike back as well as a lack of weaponry
Read MoreAn IAEA mission currently in Zaporyzhzhia aims to establish a permanent presence at the occupied nuclear power plant near the city. Turkey’s president has told his Russian counterpart that Ankara is willing to play a mediating role in the crisis
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