Russia targets Kyiv and Odesa with missiles but Ukraine says most were shot down
It marks an escalation ahead of a much-anticipated counteroffensive.
World News|May 18, 2023
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Truss to urge Sunak to upgrade China as a ‘threat’ to UK security
The former PM is also expected to urge the West not to work with China, warning that totalitarian regimes ‘don’t tell the truth’.
UK News|May 16, 2023
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Pope Francis meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Vatican
The pontiff has previously offered his efforts to try to end the war that Russia began with its invasion of Ukraine a year ago.
World News|May 13, 2023
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Ukraine says it has retaken territory near embattled eastern city of Bakhmut
Russia’s Defence Ministry, meanwhile, said Kyiv had stepped up attacks north of the region.
World News|May 12, 2023
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Sophie offers ‘thoughts and prayers’ as motorbike escorting duchess injures OAP
The Metropolitan Police said the motorcycle collided with the pedestrian in west London on Wednesday.
UK News|May 11, 2023
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Ukraine’s occupied nuclear power plant faces possible staffing crunch
The country’s atomic energy company warned of a potentially ‘catastrophic lack of qualified personnel’ at the Zaporizhzhia facility.
World News|May 10, 2023
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West has unleashed ‘real war’ against Russia, Putin tells Victory Day parade
Hours earlier, the Kremlin’s forces had unleashed a barrage of cruise missiles on Ukraine.
World News|May 9, 2023
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Russia bans jet skis and car sharing ahead of Second World War commemorations
At least 21 Russian cities have cancelled annual May 9 military parades amid the war with Ukraine.
World News|May 8, 2023
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Ukraine shoots down 35 drones over Kyiv as Russian attacks kill four
Moscow has enforced tight security on the eve of traditional Red Square commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War.
World News|May 8, 2023
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Nuclear watchdog’s fears grow over Ukraine power station safety
The governor of the Russia-occupied area ordered the evacuation of Enerhodar, where most staff from the Zaporizhzhia plant live.
World News|May 7, 2023
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Russia says bomber who injured novelist acted for Ukraine
The Foreign Ministry in turn blamed not only Ukraine but the United States as well.
World News|May 6, 2023
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Pro-Kremlin novelist injured as car explodes in Russia
Zakhar Prilepin is a well-known nationalist writer and a supporter of what the Kremlin calls its ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine.
World News|May 6, 2023
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Ukraine ‘downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot’
Officials said a Kinzhal-type ballistic missile had been intercepted in an overnight attack on Kyiv earlier in the week.
World News|May 6, 2023
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Russian military ‘foiled Ukrainian drone attack on Kremlin’
Security services disabled the drones before they could strike, the Kremlin said.
World News|May 3, 2023
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Dissident journalist seized from plane jailed for eight years in Belarus
Raman Pratasevich stood trial on charges of organising unrest and plotting to seize power.
World News|May 3, 2023
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