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  Moscow (AFP) April 15, 2025 A Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Kursk on Tuesday killed an elderly woman and wounded nine others, local authorities said. The hit on the regional capital, some 90 kilometres (55 miles) from the Ukrainian border, comes two days after a Russian ballistic missile killed at least 35 people in the Ukrainian city of Sumy. Aerial attacks have escalated despite calls by US President Donald Trump for a ceasefire to halt three years of fighting. Kursk Governor Alexander Khinsthein call ... read more |
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Iran's top diplomat to visit Russia after US nuclear talksTehran (AFP) April 15, 2025 Iran's foreign minister is to visit ally Russia this week to discuss nuclear negotiations with the United States, ahead of a new round of talks planned between the foes. ... more  
Russian strike on city centre in Ukraine's Sumy kills 21Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 13, 2025 A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 21 people and wounded 83 on Palm Sunday, Kyiv said, in another deadly attack on civilians that came after a top US official travelled to Russia. ... more  
Ukraine needs 10 more Patriot air defence systems: ZelenskyKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 11, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Ukraine needs more air defence systems to protect civilians, speaking from the site of a recent Russian missile attack that killed several children. ... more  
E. Europe watching closely as US weighs troop numbersParis (AFP) April 11, 2025 A reduction in the number of US soldiers in eastern Europe would be seen as Washington moving another step closer to Moscow and a worrying sign for Europeans, according to analysts. ... more |
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'Several hundred' Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine: ZelenskyKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 11, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that hundreds of Chinese nationals were fighting at the Ukraine frontline alongside Russia, after accusing Moscow of dragging Beijing into its invasion. ... more |
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Estonia navy detains suspected 'shadow fleet' tankerTallinn (AFP) April 11, 2025 Estonia's navy said it detained on Friday an oil tanker believed to belong to Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Gulf of Finland in order to check its papers. ... more 
Beijing slams Chinese recruits fighting for Russia claimsBeijing (AFP) April 10, 2025 China warned parties in the Ukraine war on Thursday against making "irresponsible remarks" after President Volodymyr Zelensky said Beijing knew its citizens were being recruited by Russia to fight in the conflict. ... more 
Europe holds fresh 'coalition of willing' talks on UkraineBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 10, 2025 European defence ministers held fresh talks Thursday on the potential deployment of troops to secure any Ukraine ceasefire, but there were more questions than answers as US peace efforts with Russia stall. ... more  
Census shows high number of brown bears in RomaniaBucharest (AFP) April 10, 2025 A census of brown bears using DNA for the first time has revealed that up to 13,000 of the protected species are living in Romania, much more than the 8,000 previously estimated, the government announced on Thursday. ... more |
 
In skies, as on land, European forces face gaps if US pulls backLeeuwarden, Netherlands (AFP) April 11, 2025 Fighter jets from the United States, France, Finland and Germany roar into the skies from a Dutch base as part of NATO's biggest air exercise this year. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Japan, NATO pledge increased defense cooperation to counter Russia, ChinaWashington DC (UPI) Apr 9, 2025 Japan and NATO decided Wednesday to jointly increase defense cooperation to counter threats from Russia and China. ... more
Zelensky: Ukraine captures two Chinese soldiers fighting for RussiaWashington DC (UPI) Apr 9, 2025 The Ukrainian military has captured two Chinese citizens fighting in the Russian army, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said the Kremlin's ranks probably contain many more soldiers from the Asian nation. ... more 
Ukraine says captured two Chinese nationals fighting for RussiaKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 9, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, with Kyiv demanding an explanation from Beijing. ... more
Zelensky says Russia dragging Beijing into war by recruiting Chinese fightersKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 9, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said Russia was "dragging" China into the war in Ukraine, as he accused Beijing of knowing that dozens of its citizens were being recruited by Moscow's army to fight. ... more |
 
Yana, a 130,000-year-old baby mammoth, goes under the scalpelYakutsk, Russia (AFP) April 9, 2025 Making incisions and carefully taking samples, the scientists at a laboratory in Russia's far east looked like pathologists carrying out a post-mortem. ... more 
During Japan trip, NATO chief warns of Chinese military expansionWashington DC (UPI) Apr 8, 2025 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned of China's military expansion while aiming to improve economic ties with Japan during a two-day visit on Tuesday and Wednesday. ... more
US may pull 10,000 troops from eastern EuropeWashington (AFP) April 8, 2025 The United States could withdraw 10,000 troops from eastern Europe, NBC News reported Tuesday, in a move some analysts fear would embolden Russia. ... more 
Russia bans Japanese NGO amid disputed islands rowMoscow (AFP) April 7, 2025 Russia said Monday it had outlawed a Japanese group calling for the return of a disputed island chain annexed by Moscow during World War II, amid simmering tensions with Tokyo. ... more |
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'Golden child': Ukrainian family buries 9-year-old killed in Russian strike Kryvyi Rig, Ukraine (AFP) April 7, 2025 When Ilona Tripolets ran outside last week as a Russian missile attack hit Ukraine's central city of Kryvyi Rig, she instantly realised her nine-year-old little brother German, who was at the playground, had been killed. ... more 
UK finds underwater suspected Russian nuke spy sensors: reportLondon (AFP) April 6, 2025 The UK military has found Russian sensors in seas around the country that it believes were attempting to spy on its nuclear submarines, the Sunday Times reported. ... more 
Macron calls for 'strong action' if Russia continues to 'refuse peace'Paris (AFP) April 6, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for "strong action" if Russia continued "to refuse peace", days after a Russian ballistic missile killed nine children in Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown. ... more 
Zelensky says attacks 'increasing' as 2 killed in missile and drone attacksKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 6, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Sunday that Moscow is increasing its aerial bombardment after Russia mounted a "massive" missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight, killing two people and wounding at least seven. ... more |
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Russia arrests soldier for planning to blow up military dormMoscow (AFP) April 4, 2025 Russia arrested a soldier on suspicion of planning to blow himself up on Ukrainian orders near a military cadet dorm in the Moscow region, the FSB security service said Friday. ... more |
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Germany says adding explosive drones to weapons arsenalBerlin (AFP) April 4, 2025 Germany said Friday it would buy explosive drones for the first time as Berlin boosts investments in its armed forces to counter the threat from Russia. ... more 
Russian strike kills 16 in Ukraine leader's home city, children among deadKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 4, 2025 A Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig killed 16 people on Friday, six of them children, authorities said. ... more 
North Korea's Kim fires new sniper rifle while visiting troopsSeoul (AFP) April 5, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has test-fired a newly developed sniper rifle, state media said Saturday, as he inspected special forces whose training he said bolstered "actual war capability for guaranteeing victory". ... more
Yana, a 130,000-year-old baby mammoth, goes under the scalpelYakutsk, Russia (AFP) April 4, 2025 Making incisions and carefully taking samples, the scientists at a laboratory in Russia's far east looked like pathologists carrying out a post-mortem. ... more |
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