Russia extends detention for WNBA star Brittney Griner
WNBA star Brittney Griner — who was detained in Russia for allegedly smuggling drugs — will remain in custody until at least July 2, Russian state news reported Tuesday. Griner’s … Read More
Tag: Ukraine war
Why Lithuania is polarised over Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine has drawn fierce condemnation from across Europe. But not in all quarters. In many countries neighbouring Russia, especially those that once formed part of the … Read More
Five things you need to know about the Ukraine war today
1. Humanitarian corridor set for Sievierodonetsk Russia announced on Tuesday it is establishing a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians trapped at the Azot factory in Sievierodonetsk. Under the plans, civilians … Read More
Pope Francis criticizes Russia over cruelty in Ukraine
ROME – Pope Francis has taken a new series of swipes at Russia for its actions in Ukraine, saying its troops were brutal, cruel and ferocious, while praising “brave” Ukrainians for fighting for survival. But in the … Read More
A terrifying olive oil shortage could be in the future
There’s no strategic olive oil reserves to tap into here. A slew of ongoing issues have been drizzling trouble over the olive oil industry for the better half of the … Read More
Ukrainians trapped in embattled city as Russian forces destroy last bridge
KYIV – Russian forces cut off all routes for evacuating citizens from the eastern Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk by destroying the last bridge linking it to a Ukrainian held city on the other side of the river, a Ukrainian official said. Russian troops … Read More
Europe urged not to neglect other refugees amid focus on Ukraine
Europe must not let the drive to help Ukrainians fleeing war distract it from opening its door to refugees fleeing other conflicts around the world, it has been claimed. Seven … Read More
Ukrainian police investigating 12,000 civilian deaths
National police in Ukraine are investigating more than 12,000 civilian deaths since the start of the Russian invasion in February. “In Bucha, Irpen, Gostomel, Borodyanka there were a lot of … Read More
The EU’s coronavirus recovery fund has a new raison d’être: energy independence
Even the EU’s coronavirus recovery fund is moving on from the pandemic. The history-making joint fund, agreed in July 2020 to help member states weather the financial fallout, is in … Read More
The battle of Donbas could prove decisive in Ukraine war
Day after day, Russia is pounding the Donbas region of Ukraine with relentless artillery and air raids, making slow but steady progress to seize the industrial heartland of its neighbor. … Read More
