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Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war falters following drone strikes - News - World - | 1 hour ago

Russia continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire took effect Saturday, a Ukrainian military officer told The Associated Press, casting immediate doubt over the truce.

CBC News - World - 48 minutes ago

Russia Continues Drone Strikes on Ukraine Despite Supposed Orthodox Easter Truce

Russia continued to strike Ukraine with drones after an Easter ceasefire took effect on Saturday, a Ukrainian military officer said.

Breitbart - World - 55 minutes ago

Russia and Ukraine SWAP PRISONERS ahead of Orthodox Easter

Russia and Ukraine have swapped more than 350 prisoners as part of a temporary truce for Orthodox Easter.

Fox News - World - 1 hour ago

Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire begins

Both sides have agreed to observe the temporary truce, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war continue to stall.

Aljazeera - World - 1 hour ago

Russia, Ukraine set to begin Easter truce

KYIV, Ukraine — A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter is set to begin on Saturday afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter.

Manila Times - World - 1 hour ago

Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine begins

KYIV: A temporary truce between Russia and Ukraine entered into force on Saturday (Apr 11), with Kyiv warning it would respond "immediately" if Russia violated it.Russian President Vladimir

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 hours ago

Orthodox Easter truce falters as Ukraine says Russia continues drone strikes despite ceasefire

Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight into Saturday, local authorities reported, ahead of a proposed ceasefire for Orthodox Easter.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 3 hours ago

Russian drone strikes kill 2 in Ukraine ahead of holiday ceasefire -- Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight into Saturday, local authorities reported.

Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight into Saturday, local authorities reported.

CBS News - World - 4 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine set to begin Easter truce

Kyiv, Ukraine: A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter begins on Saturday afternoon, as US led diplomatic efforts to end...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ukraine latest: Easter ceasefire in doubt after deadly Russian strikes

Putin and Zelensky have agreed to honour a 32-hour ceasefire over Orthodox Easter, but a similar truce last year was marred by violations

Independent UK - World - 10 hours ago

Why are social media accounts linked to Iran, Russia and China posting about Ireland?

Recent analysis highlighted an Iranian information operation targeting Ireland, while accounts linked to Russia and China posted about the fuel protests

Irish Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

The Monitor's View - Where wit and wisdom disarm disinformation - As part of its war in Ukraine, Russia is intensifying deceptive social media campaigns in Europe. France and the EU are countering with a society-wide approach that combines online vigilance with transparency, truth, and critical thinking. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

As part of its war in Ukraine, Russia is intensifying deceptive social media campaigns in Europe. France and the EU are countering with a society-wide approach that combines online vigilance with transparency, truth, and critical thinking.

Christian Science Monitor - Opinion - 22 hours ago

European stocks end higher, defense shares tumble on Ukraine-Russia deal progress reports

Shares in Europe closed higher on Friday as the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran continues to test investors' nerves.

CNBC - World - 1 day ago

Russia suffers 'record' soldier casualties as Ukraine ups drone production

Russian casualties are mounting, recruitment is falling and territorial gains are dwindling.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia, Ukraine set Easter truce as Kyiv gains drone advantage

Russia and Ukraine have both said they will halt fighting for 32 hours during the Orthodox Easter weekend, a rare truce in the four-year-old war.

UPI - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine agree to two-day Orthodox Easter ceasefire

"People need an Easter without threats and a real move towards peace," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Putin claims Russia will enact 32-hour ceasefire over Orthodox Easter weekend -- -

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, following an earlier call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a pause in some of the hostilities to observe the holiday.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Norway helping Ukraine prepare attacks on Russian commercial vessels – TASS

Norway is assisting Ukraine with preparing “terrorist attacks” on Russian commercial vessels in the Barents and Norwegian seas, TASS has reported

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

In Hungary's elections, the war in Ukraine looms large

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is turning to a familiar boogeyman on the campaign trail: the war in Ukraine, and the danger he claims it poses.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 2 days ago

Reports: Ukraine Military Establishes Foothold in Libya

France's RFI confirms Russia's accusations that Ukraine is attacking its tankers in the Mediterranean from coastal Libya.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Ariela Barer replaces Odessa A'zion in 'Deep Cuts' after casting controversy

Latina actor Ariela Barer is cast in the upcoming A24 movie 'Deep Cuts' to replace Odessa A'zion following backlash.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Israeli Attack on Iranian Port Exposes Vulnerability in Russia Trade Route

Israel’s strike on Iran’s Caspian port has exposed a critical and largely hidden corridor used by Russia and Iran to exchange weapons, oil, and goods beyond Western oversight.

OilPrice.com - World - 10 days ago

Russia Cashes In As Iran Weakens—at a Rising Strategic Cost | Opinion

“The Middle East that Russia built its influence around is burning, and Moscow is a spectator.”

Newsweek - Opinion - 11 days ago

Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia. One German police union fears this could lead to an increase in car thefts in Europe.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 13 days ago

Rocket Report: Russia reopens gateway to ISS; Cape Canaveral hosts missile test

The US Space Force might move additional payloads off of ULA's grounded Vulcan rocket.

Ars Technica - Science - 15 days ago

Iran War Deflects Attention from Ukraine as an Emboldened Russia Starts Spring Offensive

The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive.

Military.com - US News - 16 days ago

'Asia's Ukraine moment': How the Iran war could accelerate a shift to renewables

The fallout from the sprawling Middle East conflict is expected to represent a watershed moment for the energy transition.

CNBC - World - 17 days ago

Why Trump's war with Iran will help fund Russia's assault on Ukraine

The Kremlin is set to enjoy a boost as US President Donald Trump lifts sanctions and its oil becomes more valuable.

Sky News - World - 29 days ago

Forbidden movies: Russia bans films that reject so-called 'traditional values'

'Traditional values' in the law include patriotism, service to the fatherland, high morals, a strong family, productive labor, and the priority of the spiritual over the material.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 29 days ago

'A setback': EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as war drags on

European Union countries have failed to reach a consensus and agree on a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, mainly due to objections from...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

Greenpeace Accuses Russia of Destroying the Environment

A new Greenpeace report accuses Russia of accelerating environmental destruction and obstructing global climate progress as it prioritizes war and resource exploitation.

OilPrice.com - Environment - 6 months ago

Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace

Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 years ago