Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 322 of the invasion
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Head of Russia’s Wagner group says his troops have taken control of Soledar
Yevgeny Prigozhin poses with some of his mercenaries in Ukrainian town renowned for its salt minesThe head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group has claimed his forces have completed the takeover of the Ukrainian town of Soledar, which if confirmed would …
Biden Deepens Involvement in War by Inviting Ukrainian Troops to U.S. for Weapons Training
Ukrainians will head to Fort Sill in Oklahoma as soon as next week to begin the months-long course to learn how to run a Patriot battery.
Zelenskyy thanks Trudeau for donating air defence system to Ukraine
The NASAM is a medium-range ground-based air defence system that protects against drone, missile and aircraft attack with a high success rate.
Family of Briton missing in Ukraine ‘very worried’ about him
Chris Parry and fellow Briton Andrew Bagshaw had been helping people evacuate from frontlineThe family of one of the two British men missing in Ukraine have said they are “very worried” about his disappearance.Chris Parry, 28, was last seen on Friday w…
German foreign minister’s Kharkiv visit gives hope of tank supply
Annalena Baerbock promises Ukraine aid and arms but does not confirm release of Leopard 2 tanksRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesGermany’s foreign minister has visited the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, promising more weapons and giving hope …
World Bank walking tightrope as it mulls increased lending to poorest
Campaigners say bank should rush to rescue countries facing recession – but can it do so without resulting in mass debt write-offs?Not since the early 1990s has the world faced such a period of low growth.Discounting the havoc caused by the financial c…
Banksy online auction for Ukraine targeted by ‘hostile attacks’ from Russia
Legacy of War Foundation says there were 3,500 rogue registrations for £5,000 limited edition screenprintsAn online auction of Banksy prints for Ukraine was targeted by thousands of “hostile attacks” from within Russia, a charity has revealed.Banksy, a…
Ukraine to get upgraded T-72 tanks from Czech Republic
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced that Ukraine will receive restored and upgraded T-72 main battle tanks and TREVA-30 recovery and evacuation vehicles. On Monday 9th of January, Petr Fiala visited Excalibur Army’s facility, which restores…
Russia’s Wagner group fighting ‘heavy, bloody battles’ for control of Soledar
UK says most of Ukrainian saltmine town near Bakhmut is in Russian hands after intensive fightingRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updates The Russian mercenary group Wagner said it was fighting “heavy, bloody battles” for control of the town of Soledar…