Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.
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Estonia and Latvia say drones hit their NATO territory as Ukraine and Russia traded attacks
Kyiv — NATO members Estonia and Latvia said stray drones entered their territory Wednesday morning on the heels of one of Russia’s biggest daytime drone attacks on Ukraine since Vladimir Putin launched his country’s full-scale invasion four years ago. Estonia’s Internal Security Service said a drone entered the country from Russia and slammed into the chimney…
Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period
Cities across the west of Ukraine were hit, with residential buildings damaged and many injured.
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.
Trump demands Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as Russia gives Tehran intel on U.S. positions
Despite ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes against its launch capabilities and claims from Washington and Tel Aviv that its offensive capacity is being rapidly reduced, Iran was still firing missiles and dozens of drones at U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf on Friday. Sirens reportedly sounded in Kuwait City hours after the Iranian Army claimed to be…
Africa: Popular Perceptions of Russia Lag, Even As Its Influence Grows Across Africa
Moscow is less welcome than other powers, but many Africans are still making up their minds. Key findings On average across 38 countries, 36% of respondents say Russia’s economic and political influence on their country is “somewhat positive” or “very positive,” while 23% say it is somewhat or very negative. But a plurality (42%) do…
Russia, Ukraine agree to allow repairs at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi (not seen), visits Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Russian-controlled Energodar, on March 29, 2023. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Russia and Ukraine agreed to a local ceasefire to allow for repairs of the backup power lines to the Zaporizhzhia…
Africa: UON Launches Africa Centre for the Study of Russia to Deepen Africa-Russia Ties
Nairobi — The University of Nairobi has officially launched the Africa Centre for the Study of Russia, a new academic hub aimed at deepening research, dialogue, and diplomatic engagement between Africa and the Russian Federation. The inauguration ceremony, held Wednesday in Nairobi, brought together senior government officials, diplomats, and scholars, marking what speakers described as…
Russia kills four Ukrainians on eve of fourth war anniversary | Russia-Ukraine war News
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss a loan for Kyiv and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Listen to this article | 3 mins info At least four people have been killed in the latest wave of Russian attacks in Ukraine, according to local officials, on the eve of the fourth anniversary of…
Comedy in Russia is booming. But stand-ups live in fear of being jailed for jokes.
Watched more than 1.3 million times since it was posted by Russian comedy group “Plyushki” to YouTube last month, the video comes with a disclaimer. “Some of the jokes are based on wordplay and do not carry any religious, philosophical, or ideological assertion,” it says, acknowledging that comedy can be a risky business in Russia,…