Ukraine raises flag on reclaimed Black Sea island UK Prime Minister and Staunch Ukraine Supporter Johnson Resigns Kramatorsk residents in Donetsk ready for Russian attack KYIV/KRAMATORSK, Ukraine, July 7 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused the West of decades of aggression against Moscow and warned that if he wanted to try to … Read more
This content was produced in Russia, where coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine is restricted by law. KHIMKI, Russia, July 7 (Reuters) – American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to a drug charge in a Russian court on Thursday but denied intentionally breaking the law. Griner was speaking at the second hearing of … Read more
The city of Lysychansk no longer exists-resident Putin claims biggest victory in nearly five months of war Battle for Donetsk next Ukraine expects a counterattack from the south Kyiv, Jul 5 (Reuters) – Russian forces set their next targets in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk province after President Vladimir Putin claimed victory in neighboring Luhansk province when … Read more
Putin signed decree to secure all rights on Thursday Five-page decree follows tightening of Western sanctions The move increases the risks for Western companies still in Russia Shell was already in talks to sell its stake in Sakhalin TOKYO/LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin has raised the stakes in an economic war with … Read more
Russia calls departure from Snake Island a ‘goodwill gesture’ Situation in Donbas more precarious for Ukraine Russian missiles hit apartments and resort near Odessa port Kyiv, July 1 (Reuters) – Russian missiles hit an apartment building and a resort near Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odessa early Friday, killing at least 17 people and wounding … Read more
Kyiv, June 30 (Reuters) – Russian forces abandoned the strategic outpost of Snake Island in the Black Sea on Thursday, in a major victory for Ukraine that could loosen a Russian blockade on grain exports that threatens to worsen the Hunger in the world. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it had decided to withdraw from the … Read more
The battle for Lysychask continues You could be next, Zelenskiy tells NATO leaders Mykolaiv attack is a sign of an intensified Russian offensive NATO says more weapons are in preparation Kyiv, June 29 (Reuters) – Russian forces attacked targets in southern Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region on Wednesday and intensified strikes on front lines across the country … Read more
Turkey wins security promises from Finland and Sweden Russia to be called ‘main threat’ after Ukraine invasion ‘You are not going to win’, Sánchez tells Putin in a speech NATO summit will agree on more reinforcements for Baltic countries NATO to pay more attention to China’s military rise MADRID, June 29 (Reuters) – Sweden and … Read more
Credit Suisse first major Swiss bank to face criminal trial Former banker found guilty of qualifying money laundering Bank plans to appeal BELLINZONA, Switzerland, June 27 (Reuters) – Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) was convicted by the Swiss Federal Criminal Court on Monday of failing to prevent money laundering by a Bulgarian gang of cocaine traffickers in … Read more
The Spasskaya Tower clock showing the time at noon is pictured next to Moscow’s Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral, March 31, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Record Grace period runs out on $100 million interest payment due May 27 Some Taiwanese bondholders missed payment on Monday: sources Russia … Read more