Russia

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22 April

Arms

An M1991 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is seen launching a rocket from one of its barrels. The launcher is on the back of the unit's truck component.

Ukraine Video Shows Russia Operating North Korean Rocket Launchers

Ukraine has reportedly released the first-ever video of a North Korean M1991 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) on Russian soil.

21 April

Air

A UK Royal Air Force Typhoon jet takes off. The aircraft is colored gray, with 350 painted on its rudder. The background, partially covered in fog, appears to be a forested area.

Juster Domingo

UK Intercepts Russian Planes Flying Over Baltic Sea

UK Royal Air Force Typhoons stationed in Poland have intercepted Russian planes flying close to the Baltic Sea three times in two days.

21 April

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Resumes Attacks on Ukraine After Easter Truce

Russia launched a wave of aerial attacks on Ukraine, bringing an abrupt end to a fragile 30-hour Easter truce between the two sides.

20 April

War

The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, army General Valery Gerasimov, discussed the issues of cooperation between the two countries with the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.

Staff Writer With AFP

Equatorial Guinea Denies Sending Russia Troops to Fight in Ukraine

Equatorial Guinea's vice president on Saturday denied the central African country was sending troops to fight alongside Russian soldiers in Ukraine, contrary to an AFP report published earlier this week.

20 April

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Observe Easter Truce, Accuses Russia of Breaches

Ukraine will abide by an Easter truce, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, hours after Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to pause all combat activity until 2100 GMT on Sunday.

19 April

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says Retook Penultimate Village in Kursk Seized by Ukraine

Russia on Saturday said it had retaken the penultimate village still under Ukrainian control in its Kursk frontier region, where Kyiv's forces launched a surprise offensive in August.

19 April

Nuclear

A handout picture provided by Iran's Defence Ministry shows the launch of Iran's newest satellite-carrying rocket, called "Zuljanah," at an undisclosed location on February 1, 2021.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran, US to Hold Second Round of High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Rome

The United States and Iran are set to resume high-stakes talks Saturday on Tehran's nuclear program, a week after an initial round of discussions that both sides described as "constructive."

18 April

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Ready to Buy ‘At Least’ 10 Patriot Systems From US: Zelensky

Ukraine wants to buy at least 10 Patriot missile defense systems from the United States to shield against Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday.

17 April

Europe

A Russian tank mine is seen on the ground. It is surrounded by dirt, seemingly before being buried.

Staff Writer With AFP

Latvia Parliament Votes to Withdraw From Landmines Treaty

Latvian lawmakers voted Wednesday to quit a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, as the Baltic state bordering Russia seeks to reinforce its security amid the Ukraine war.

16 April

Europe