Russia tells diplomats to leave Kyiv in case Moscow launches mass strikes
Moscow threatens retaliatory strikes if Ukraine attacks Russia during Victory Day commemorations.
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07.05.2026
'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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07.05.2026
Russian drone hits kindergarten in Ukraine
A Russian drone strike has hit a kindergarten in Ukraine’s Sumy region.
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06.05.2026
Ukraine, Russia exchange drone strikes ahead of V-Day ‘ceasefire’
Ukraine strikes multiple sites in Moscow, following Russia’s strikes on a Ukrainian gas production facility.
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05.05.2026
Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires
Moscow's declaration of May 9 truce comes as Kyiv revels in its adversary's 'fear' of Ukrainian drones.
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05.05.2026
Moscow rehearses V-Day parade marking WWII victory
Russia rehearsed its Victory Day parade and declared a ceasefire with Ukraine to cover the May 9 celebrations.
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05.05.2026
Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia
European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.
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04.05.2026
Russian strikes kill at least eight in Ukraine, while drones hit Moscow
Kharkiv and Kherson targeted by missiles, while Russian capital suffers a rare hit from drones.
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04.05.2026
Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
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03.05.2026
Ukraine drone attack hits Russian Baltic port
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said attack was 'successful destruction' of the port, as Russia warns of oil price rises.
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03.05.2026
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
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03.05.2026
The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.
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03.05.2026
Ukraine eyes Belarus border activities as Russian strikes persist
The role of Belarus in Russia's war on Ukraine has provoked sanctions from Kyiv, which says it is ready to respond.
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02.05.2026
UK expels Russian diplomat in tit-for-tat move
Moscow is yet to comment on the development.
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29.04.2026
Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup
First sighting of Goita since rebel attacks comes as Russia seeks to dampen speculation over ally's military government.
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28.04.2026
Bosnia signs up to Trump-linked pipeline to reduce Russian gas dependence
The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.
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28.04.2026
Third Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations
Residents near a burning refinery in Tuapse are told to leave, and the Kremlin accuses Kyiv of destabilising global energy markets.
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28.04.2026
Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving shipments of grain 'stolen' by Russia
Israel's foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.
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28.04.2026
Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
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27.04.2026
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least five, damage ship in port
Ukrainian attacks on Russia injure at least six people in Vologda region and annexed Crimea.
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26.04.2026