Putin taking Belarus as ‘nuclear hostage’, says Ukrainian security chief
The Russian leader said the Belarusian president had long asked to have nuclear weapons in his country to counter Nato.
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Putin says Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
He said construction of storage facilities for the weapons in Belarus would be completed by July 1st
Russia says use of depleted uranium shells would harm Ukraine for decades
Russia has reacted furiously to plans outlined by Britain earlier this week to send shells containing depleted uranium to Ukraine.
Ten civilians dead and 20 hurt in Russian strikes in Ukraine
It comes as a senior Moscow official said the Kremlin’s forces are prepared for an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive in the coming weeks
Ukraine using helicopters older than some of its pilots to defend against Russia
One commander did say he would like to fly a newer model
Russian drones kill four at student dormitory in Ukraine as rival summits end
Ukrainian air defences downed 16 of the 21 drones launched by Russia, the Ukraine general staff said.
Ukraine says eastern town of Avdiivka could become ‘second Bakhmut’
Ukraine says eastern town of Avdiivka could become ‘second Bakhmut’
Putin visits occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol
The Russian president toured the port city on Sunday.
‘One killed’ as Russian security service building catches fire in Rostov
The building belonged to the regional border patrol section of the Federal Security Service, media reports said
Ukraine vows to hold on to Bakhmut despite Russian onslaught
Both sides claimed successes in what has become the longest-running battle since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago