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Russia and Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations

Both sides reported more than 1,000 drone and shelling attacks after the 32-hour truce began on ​Saturday

Irish Times - Top Stories - 58 minutes ago

Russia sees opportunity in thawing Arctic. But it's looking for partners, too. -- Fred Weir

Russia is ramping up efforts to take advantage of the opening Arctic, both through military and economic means, and through international cooperation.

Christian Science Monitor - Science - 1 hour ago

Ukraine, Russia claim thousands of violations of Putin-imposed holiday ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin's 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire appeared to unravel as Russia and Ukraine traded accusations of thousands of violations, deepening mutual mistrust.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russia, Ukraine Trade Blame for Easter Ceasefire Violations

Previous ceasefires during the war have been met with similar claims of violations.

Epoch Times - World - 2 hours ago

Russia to establish national shipbuilding research center

Moscow: The Russian government has approved the creation of a national research center dedicated to shipbuilding, as part of the effort to strengthen...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 3 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over Easter ceasefire violations

Ukrainian military officer says Russian forces continued to attack their positions despite temporary truce

The Globe and Mail - World - 3 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin's Easter cease-fire

The General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said in a statement Sunday that it had recorded 2,299 ceasefire violations by 7 a.m.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of violating Orthodox Easter ceasefire -- -

Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire in their four-year war, each reporting close to 2,000 drone and shelling attacks just hours after the truce began on Saturday to mark Orthodox Easter.

CBC News - World - 4 hours ago

Hungarians vote in record numbers in election that could oust Orban, rattle Russia

Many Hungarians have grown weary of Prime Minister Viktor Orban after three years of economic stagnation and soaring living costs.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaching Easter ceasefire

The warring sides trade barbs over truce as Kremlin says Russia will not extend it unless Kyiv agrees to its terms.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Russia seizes control of US-linked firm as it pushes for renewed ties with Washington

Pennsylvania-linked manufacturer CANPACK says Russia seized control of its $700 million business under a Kremlin decree signed by President Putin.

Fox News - Politics - 18 hours ago

Russia's Air Force Is More Dangerous Than Before Ukraine War, Experts Warn

Russia's air force is emerging from the war in Ukraine as a more dangerous fighting force than many Western officials believed in 2022, according to airpower analysts who say Moscow has used the conflict to sharpen tactics, improve weapons integration, and give pilots far more combat experience

International Business Times - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 2 days ago

World News -- 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.

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 - World - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 3 days ago

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

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 - Top Stories - 5 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 - 11 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 - 12 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 - 14 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 - 16 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 - 17 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 - 18 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 - 30 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 - 30 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