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As the Russo-Ukrainian War enters its 114th day, we take a look at the major developments. Here are the key events so far on Friday, June 17. Get the latest update here. Struggle Russian-backed separatists in Luhansk have said they are ready to open a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians from a chemical plant in … Read more
(CW44 News At 10 | CNN) – The US State Department said it is aware of reports that a third American who traveled to Ukraine to fight Russia has disappeared “in recent weeks.” “There are reports of an additional American whose whereabouts are unknown. I cannot speak to the specifics of this case. Unfortunately, we … Read more
Published on: 06/17/2022 – 07:12 The European Commission is due to meet on Friday to give its fast-track opinion on Ukraine’s bid for EU candidate status, which would bring the beleaguered country closer to membership a day after a visit by the country’s most powerful leaders. block in Kyiv. Follow the FRANCE 24 liveblog for … Read more
RRussia has “strategically lost” the war in Ukraine and is now a “more diminished power” both diplomatically and economically than it was a few months ago, the chief of the British armed forces has said. In an interview published on Friday, Chief of Defense Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said Vladimir Putin had lost 25% … Read more
Irbin (agencies) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday won the support of French, German, Italian and Romanian leaders to grant his country the status of a candidate country for European Union membership, while urging them to send more weapons and to impose tougher sanctions on Russia. In the first such visit to the capital since the … Read more
Published on: 06/17/2022 – 02:54 The Dutch intelligence service said on Thursday it discovered a Russian military agent attempting to use a false identity to infiltrate the International Criminal Court (ICC) which is investigating war crimes charges in Ukraine. Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov created an elaborate cover story going back years to try to enter the … Read more
Americans fighting in Ukraine fear capture by Russia – Reuters Watch CBS News Families of two missing U.S. veterans who were fighting in Ukraine are desperate for any information on their whereabouts. They fear the Russians may be holding the men. Chris Livesay reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, … Read more
Concerns grow over reports of 2 Americans missing in Ukraine – Reuters Watch CBS News Chris Livesay is in Kharkiv where concerns are growing over two Americans, both military veterans, who are missing and may have been captured by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine. If true, they will be the first American prisoners of … Read more
Although heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, residents of the Kyiv region are already beginning to rebuild, two and a half months after the withdrawal of Russian troops. The Ukrainian government estimates the cost of damage at more than $100 billion nationwide. Kyiv is seeking massive investment and aid from international allies, but also wants … Read more
A new “friendly” conversation between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping has raised questions about the increasingly cozy relationship between Russia and China. A “warm and friendly” phone call between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping has sparked fresh speculation about the relatively comfortable relationship between the two leaders. This week the pair had their second conversation … Read more