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Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say

Russian officials have previously denied that Moscow is behind attempts to kill its opponents abroad.
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin

Ukraine says Russia violated ceasefire initiated by Kyiv

Russia also launched several attacks in Ukraine hours before the deadline for Kyiv’s ceasefire offer, killing at least 27, Ukrainian officials said.
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Russia Ukraine War

Putin, Zelenskyy proclaim rival ceasefires around Russia's Victory day commemorations

Moscow said this year's parade won't feature military hardware usually put on display because of the threat of increased Ukrainian "terrorist" activity.
Aftermath of a Russian drone attack on Odesa
Aftermath of a Russian drone attack on Odesa

Oil rain and toxic fumes: Black Sea town faces environmental catastrophe as Ukrainian strikes rock Russia

"You can smell it anywhere in the town," one resident said of the acrid stench that gets stronger the closer you get to Tuapse's center.
Russia Oil Refinery Fire
Russia Oil Refinery Fire

Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military equipment for 1st time in nearly two decades

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov blamed Ukraine and its “terrorist activity” in an apparent reference to Kyiv’s strikes deep inside Russia.
Russia Holds Military Parade For The Victory Day In Moscow
Russia Holds Military Parade For The Victory Day In Moscow

Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and drawn military interest from around the world.
Police officers inspect fragments of a Russian drone on a sidewalk outside
Police officers inspect fragments of a Russian drone on a sidewalk outside

'Stolen' grain shipments spark furious clash between Ukraine and Israel

"This is not — and cannot be — legitimate business," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said as Kyiv works to stop the Kremlin funding its war effort.
Ukrainian Farmers Harvest New Wheat Crops Whilst War Blocks Exports
Ukrainian Farmers Harvest New Wheat Crops Whilst War Blocks Exports

Key pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe, unblocking loan for Kyiv

The Druzhba pipeline has become one of the most politically charged pieces of infrastructure in Europe since a Russian drone strike damaged it.
An engineer checks the receiving area of the Druzhba oil pipeline in Szazhalombata, Hungary,
An engineer checks the receiving area of the Druzhba oil pipeline in Szazhalombata, Hungary,

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine for hours, killing at least 18 people

The Kremlin's most intense attack of the year comes as Kyiv fears the Iran war is leaving it short of critical air defense munitions.
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TOPSHOT-UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CONFLICT-WAR

Russian strikes on Odesa kill 2 ahead of Orthodox Easter ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine both released 175 prisoners on Saturday, timed to the intended start of a ceasefire.
A local resident walks past a destroyed house following an air attack in Odesa on April 11.
A local resident walks past a destroyed house following an air attack in Odesa on April 11.

Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskyy agrees

Putin’s announcement was similar to a 30-hour ceasefire he ordered last year. Each side accused the other of violating it.
Frontline Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region
Frontline Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region

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