Canada
A veritable renaissance of Ukrainian theater was on display in Canada, where the works of contemporary playwrights were read and discussed against the background of classics.
Apr. 7
War in Ukraine
The founders of the private military company both died when an explosion brought down their business jet in Russia’s Tver region on Aug. 23.
Apr. 5
Ukraine
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has taken the French President from a much-ridiculed position of wannabe negotiator to the leader of a potential NATO intervention force on Ukrainian soil.
Mar. 30
War in Ukraine
The ministry did not say who might be responsible. But a source close to the government told AFP initial evidence pointed to communications operations linked to Russian mercenary group Wagner.
Mar. 29
UN
The move was met with criticism, including by S. Korea's foreign ministry, which said Russia had made an "irresponsible decision" despite its status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
Mar. 29
War in Ukraine
Russia has taken so many convicts for its war in Ukraine that some of its prison colonies may have to close because of detainee shortages, according to a to a regional official.
Mar. 22
Putin
Proposed changes to Russia’s current laws will see military contracts and pardons offered to suspected or convicted criminals who are at any stage of the criminal process.
Mar. 21
Russia
Mercenaries have been frequently involved in conflicts in Africa since the 1960s to support or attack one side or another in struggles for power, especially during the cold war era.
Mar. 19
Wagner
The commander of Russia's Northern Fleet, Alexander Moiseyev, has been appointed as acting commander-in-chief of naval forces, replacing Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov.
Mar. 19
Putin
Putin has been confirmed as the country's leader until 2030 - having secured almost 88 per cent of the vote, according to the Central Election Commission. Europe's press discusses what the vote means.
Mar. 19
HUR
In an intercepted call, Belgorod region residents were heard to discuss evacuation from border regions due to fierce battles and allege additional mobilization measures being put in place.
Mar. 18
For all his despotic bravado, Putin has actually more reason to feel insecure than unassailable.
Mar. 16
HUR
A newly published intercepted call suggests authorities in some parts of the Belgorod region are polling residents about evacuation plans.
Mar. 16
Russia
“If Russia wins, the life of the French will change. We will have no more security in Europe,” Macron said.
Mar. 15
Russian Armed Forces
In an intercepted call, a woman in the Belgorod region said that Russian forces were deploying military equipment in residential areas and opening fire from there.
Mar. 15
Wagner
Kyiv Post sources within military intelligence said the removal of Admiral Yevmenov had been planned for a long time – “the last straw was the destruction of the Sergey Kotov.”
Mar. 11
HUR
In the intercepted phone call, the man also says limits on ammo usage led to the Wagner revolt last summer.
Mar. 8