Ukrainian troops are ‘gradually gaining ground,’ NATO chief says
Speaking at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Jens Stoltenberg also said Russian troops were fighting for Moscow’s “imperial delusions.”
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Poland says talks with Ukraine on track amid grain dispute
Poland’s agriculture minister said talks with Ukraine were on track as the two countries try to resolve a dispute about a ban imposed by Warsaw on Polish grain imports.
Russian torture methods in Ukraine have resulted in some deaths, UN inquiry says
The commission has previously said that violations committed by Russian forces in Ukraine, including the use of torture, may constitute crimes against humanity.
Ukraine strikes Black Sea navy HQ with missile, Russian official says
Crimea, which Russia seized and annexed from Ukraine in 2014, has been a frequent target of Ukrainian attacks in the course of the 19-month war.
Ukraine strikes Russian air base in Crimea, Kyiv says
The intelligence source told Reuters the attack had inflicted “serious damage” on equipment at the base. Russia has not commented on the reports.
Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly deteriorated’ since Ukraine war: UN expert
The expert alleges Russian authorities have carried out mass arbitrary and says those detained risk death due to the “persistent use of torture and ill-treatment.”
Ukraine retakes village south of Russian-held Bakhmut
Kyiv’s troops were securing their foothold in the area, while Russian forces suffered significant casualties and lost equipment, the Ukrainian General Staff said.
Ukraine strikes Russian naval targets in Crimean city of Sevastopol
The attack highlighted Kyiv’s growing missile capabilities as Russia continues to bombard Ukraine from afar with long-range missiles and assault drones.
Number of Russian spies in U.S. ‘way too big,’ FBI director says
While it may seem like a relic of the past, Russian spies are still very much a presence in the U.S., the FBI’s director warned Thursday.
Cuba arrests 17 for trafficking Cubans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin last year signed a decree allowing foreigners signing up for service in the Russian army to receive citizenship via a fast-track procedure.