Things are not going so well for Russia
Stalled advance in Ukraine and economic woes are not the only worries for the Kremlin - also a distant ‘near abroad'.
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aljazeera.com
11.05.2026
Russia and Ukraine accuse the other of ceasefire violations
Russia and Ukraine accuse the other of ceasefire violations.
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aljazeera.com
11.05.2026
Russia kills three Ukrainians in 24 hours, accuses Kyiv of violating truce
Russia claims Ukraine has committed more than 1,000 violations since the three-day truce came into effect on Saturday.
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aljazeera.com
10.05.2026
Putin hints at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, but why now?
Amid a US-backed ceasefire, Putin signals peace talks could progress, but broader negotiations remain stalled.
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aljazeera.com
10.05.2026
Putin suggests Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘coming to an end’
Russian president also says he is willing to meet Zelenskyy in a third country if a long-term peace deal is reached.
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aljazeera.com
10.05.2026
For the first time, Putin says he’s open to meeting Zelensky outside Russia
Vladimir Putin changes tone, says for first time he will meet Zelenskyy in a third nation.
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aljazeera.com
10.05.2026
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire
It comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
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08.05.2026
Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Truce will also include swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country, US president says.
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08.05.2026
Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire
Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines.
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08.05.2026
Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations
An important date in the Russian calendar, May 9 will be a slimmed-down affair with less military showcasing.
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08.05.2026
Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.
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bbc.com
08.05.2026
Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.
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07.05.2026
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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aljazeera.com
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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bbc.com
07.05.2026
Russia cuts mobile internet in Moscow citing drone security concerns
Russia has begun rolling mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and other cities.
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aljazeera.com
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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aljazeera.com
06.05.2026
Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.
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bbc.com
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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aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.
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bbc.com
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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aljazeera.com
05.05.2026