Russia says Ukraine-bound ships will be deemed ‘potential’ military cargo carriers
The Turkish- and United Nations-brokered Black Sea grain deal, which was intended to facilitate Russian and Ukrainian agricultural exports, expired on July 17.
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Russia mercenary revolt ends but trouble remains for Putin
The short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for President Vladimir Putin’s two-decade hold on power and his war in Ukraine.
Russia prepares for ‘battle for Moscow’
As the Russian mercenary offensive pushes from the south, Moscow prepares for war and builds outposts. Military vehicles and security forces flood Moscow’s streets ahead of the expected arrival of Russia’s Wagner militia forces within hours…
Russia deploys troops to capital amid fears of coup
Russian troops and National Guards soldiers were deployed to parts of Moscow on Saturday as the city braced for mercenary rebellion. “In response to incoming information in Moscow, anti-terrorist measures aimed at strengthening security measures …
Russia says ties with Canada on verge of being ‘severed’ over cargo plane
The Antonov 124 plane will be the first Russian physical asset captured by Canada under its asset forfeit law, with Ottawa planning to give the plane to Ukraine.
Russia blames Ukraine for Moscow drone attack, Kyiv bombardment continues
Russian air defenses stopped eight drones converging on Moscow, officials said Tuesday, in an attack that authorities blamed on Ukraine.
Ukrainians in Canada: workplaces are welcoming, but newcomers are overqualified
People working in immigration say newcomers often struggle to land meaningful jobs that are in line with their qualifications or previous work experience.
Russia must account for NATO’s nuclear weapons, Putin says
As he has done repeatedly during the Ukraine war, Putin claimed that Russia faces an existential threat because, in his view, NATO is seeking the country’s “strategic defeat.”
German leader Olaf Scholz seeks Indian support for efforts to isolate Russia
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Saturday that Germany wants to get India to support, or at least not block, Western efforts to isolate Russia.
Russians arrested after holding protests, laying flowers on Ukraine war anniversary
Russian media and civil rights groups reported at least a dozen detentions, part of the Kremlin’s sweeping crackdown on dissent against the invasion.