War

Russian forces make no progress in Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Ukraine

by

The claims of Russian officials are advancing in the eastern cities The UN nuclear chief will visit the Zaporizhzhia plant on Wednesday Russia’s participation in the Olympics controversial March 29 (Reuters) – Russian forces are relentless in their efforts to recapture the bombed eastern Ukrainian towns of Bakhmut and Avdiivka but have made no progress, … Read more

Belarus announces that it will host Russian nuclear weapons to oppose NATO

by

Belarus justifies its decision to host Russian nuclear weapons Says it needs to beef up its own security Blames West for years of pressure to change the government Says the move does not violate nuclear non-proliferation rules LONDON, March 28 (Reuters) – Belarus confirmed on Tuesday that it hosts Russian tactical nuclear weapons, saying the … Read more

Zelensky accuses Russia of being a “hostage” of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

by

Zelensky condemns “radiation blackmail” Ukraine closes the frontline city of Avdiivka to civilians Zelensky will visit the Southeastern Zaporizhzhia region Minsk defends decision to host Russian nuclear weapons KIIV, March 28 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s president said Russian forces were holding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant “hostage” and its safety could not be guaranteed until they … Read more

North Korea shows off new nuclear warheads as US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea

by

SEOUL/BUSAN, March 28 (Reuters) – North Korea unveiled new, smaller nuclear warheads and vowed to produce more weapons-grade nuclear material to expand the country’s arsenal, KCNA said on Tuesday as a U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea. for military exercises. KCNA released images of the warheads, dubbed Hwasan-31, as leader Kim Jong Un visited … Read more

Russia fired a supersonic anti-ship missile at a dummy target in the Sea of ​​Japan

by

March 28 (Reuters) – Russia’s navy fired anti-submarine missiles at a dummy target in the Sea of ​​Japan, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. “In the waters of the Sea of ​​Japan, Pacific Fleet missile ships fired Moskit cruise missiles at a mock enemy sea target,” it said in a statement on its Telegram … Read more

German Leopard 2 tanks have reached Ukraine

by

BERLIN, March 27 (Reuters) – 18 German Leopard 2 tanks, which Germany promised to support Ukraine in its war against Russia, have arrived in Ukraine, the German Defense Ministry said on Monday. Germany agreed in January to supply the tanks, considered among the best in the West’s arsenal, to overcome doubts about sending heavy weapons … Read more

Russians are angry after a Ukrainian drone was dropped on their homes

by

KIREYEVSK, Russia, March 27 (Reuters) – Residents of the small Russian town of Kireyevsk expressed shock and anger on Monday after an alleged Ukrainian drone had fallen on their houses, bringing down roofs and roofs and putting their lives at risk. “It’s absolutely outrageous to shoot it down over a residential area. The field is … Read more

Holding Bakhmut is a “military necessity” – Ukrainian general

by

KIIV, March 27 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s ground forces commander said on Monday that his forces would continue to repel heavy Russian attacks on the eastern city of Bakhmut and that defending it was a “military imperative.” The Ukrainian military said that Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi had acted during his visit to the eastern front to … Read more

Burkina Faso suspends France 24 broadcasts in the country after al-Qaeda interview

by

NAIROBI, March 27 (Reuters) – Burkina Faso’s military government suspended France 24 broadcasts in the country on Monday after the television station aired an interview with the leader of al-Qaida’s North African wing, AQIM. Relations between Paris and Ouagadougou have deteriorated sharply since Burkina Faso’s military seized power in a coup last October. In January, … Read more

Ukraine plans response as battle moves to ‘post-apocalyptic’ Avdiivka

by

NATO criticizes Putin for dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric The EU urges Belarus not to receive Russian nuclear weapons Avdiivka is becoming “post-apocalyptic”, the city is closing down official Russia downed Ukrainian drone south of Moscow, three injured Ministry KIIV, March 27 (Reuters) – The commander of Ukraine’s ground forces said on Monday that Kiev is … Read more