Russia turning occupied Donbas into ‘huge military base to frighten Europe’
As the Ukraine war drags, Moscow is transforming the economy of the occupied Donbas region, residents and analysts say.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,417
These are the key developments from day 1,417 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
South Africa defends BRICS naval drills as ‘essential’ amid tensions
South African official says drills with Russia, Iran, China and others key to protecting ‘maritime economic activities’.
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Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik hypersonic missile: Why it matters
The Oreshnik missile struck close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO member.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,416
These are the key developments from day 1,416 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for drills in South Africa
Naval exercises come as tensions run high after US military intervention in Venezuela, seizures of several oil tankers.
Ukraine calls on allies to raise pressure as Russia fires Oreshnik missile
Kyiv labelled the use of the weapon close to the EU and NATO border a ‘grave threat’ to European security.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,415
These are the key developments from day 1,415 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Russia releases French researcher in prisoner exchange
Laurent Vinatier, had been sentenced to three years for allegedly violating Russia’s so-called ‘foreign agent’ laws.
Zelenskyy says US security guarantee text ready to be finalised with Trump
The comments come as the Kremlin slammed a plan for France and the UK to send peacekeepers to Ukraine after a ceasefire.
‘Deliberate torment’: Ukrainians left without heating after Russian attacks
Russia hits Ukraine’s energy infrastructure hard, slams plans for post-ceasefire multinational force in the country.
