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Russia outlaws Amnesty International in latest crackdown on dissent and activists
The designation means the international human rights group must stop any work in Russia and it subjects those who cooperate ...
Russia is labelling Oscar Jenkins a ‘mercenary’, not a prisoner of war. What’s the difference – and why does this matter?
Mercenaries are outlawed under international law. But Russia has misused the label to deny foreign fighters their protections ...
Starmer discusses Russian war against Ukraine with US, Italy, France and Germany
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday discussed Russia's war against Ukraine with leaders of the U.S., Italy, France ...
Ukraine and Russia agree prisoner-of-war exchange after first direct talks in years
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each after the first face-to-face talks in three years The date ...
Germany Says Working on New Russia Sanctions in Ceasefire Push
Germany is working with allies on a new package of sanctions aimed at pressuring Russia to agree to a ceasefire in its war ...
Russia is on pace to run out of financial reserves by this fall, which would cripple war efforts, economist says
Russia has spent most of its National Wealth Fund in the past few years, with liquid funds potentially being depleted in 2025 ...
Russia launched war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call, Ukraine says
The barrage comes ahead of a planned call between Presidents Trump and Putin on Monday, as the US pushes for a ceasefire.
Russia Preparing 'Combat Training' ICBM Launch, Kyiv Warns
Russia will reportedly conduct a "combat training" launch of its RS-24 intercontinental ballistic missile on May 19, ...