WorldMore cases of desertion in 2024 than in the two previous years of war, according to data from the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office.
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Russian media blocked on Telegram in Sweden
TechExtensive censorship on the platform, which previously promoted itself as a privacy and freedom of expression-friendly alternative.
Russia: US-made fighter jet shot down
World“The F-16 aircraft was downed when preparing for a missile strike on the region", Russian officials said.
Russia is using bitcoin in foreign trade
EconomyAn important advantage of the cryptocurrency is that no one in the world can regulate it, according to President Vladimir Putin.
Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine’s government of oppressing christians
WorldPutin calls Ukraine's leaders "godless" and accuses them of targeting the Orthodox Church.
Finland warns against sending troops to Ukraine
Finland“A peacekeeping mission could lead to an escalation of the conflict", says Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Assad breaks the silence: “Filled with hope that Syria will be free again”
World"When the state falls into the hands of terrorism, any position becomes void of purpose, rendering its occupation meaningless".
Russian advances on the eastern Ukrainian front
WorldPokrovsk under threat, North Koreans in action, Patriot systems destroyed and changes in Kiev's military leadership.
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Swedish army chief wants Sweden to prepare for war with Russia
SwedenRussia is "waging war not only against Ukraine but the collective West," says Lindfors, who is called an "exceptionally fanatical NATO supporter.
Putin: 3 out of 4 Western companies remain in Russia
EconomyThe sanctions have had a severe impact, but according to the President, only a quarter of Western companies have actually left the Russian market.
Boris Johnson: “We are in a proxy war against Russia”
World“Let’s face it: We’re waging a proxy war but not giving our proxies the ability to do the job", said the UK's former prime minister.
Russia reportedly killed dozens of foreign specialists
WorldVladimir Putin warns of the new missile, likening it to “a falling meteorite” that “reduces everything to dust”.
Baltic leaders step up support for Ukraine
The NordicsNordic-Baltic support for Kiev remains “unwavering” and those in power promise to put even more resources into fighting Russia.
Estimate: Half a million Ukrainian soldiers killed or wounded
WorldThe Economist estimates that up to 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died – and another 400,000 have been so seriously injured that they cannot continue fighting.
Swedish researcher: “Do we want to start a world war before we negotiate?”
Sweden“The Swedish people have been fed the idea that the West must and can 'win' over Russia - without any sharp counter-questions about what is meant by victory”.
Swedish MP: “What’s wrong with our defense minister?”
Sweden“Unless Pål Jonson immediately stops his destructive agenda, we may soon be able to add a bombed-out Sweden to the list”.
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Russia bans adoption to countries that allow gender manipulation
WorldThe adoption ban covers at least 15 countries, mainly in Europe, as well as Australia, Argentina and Canada.
USA: Ukraine must send more soldiers to the front
World"Ukraine needs to do more", says Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan.
American long-range missiles fired at Russia – all downed
WorldRussia responds by stressing that it is now updating its nuclear doctrine.
Russia adopts new nuclear doctrine allowing “nuclear retaliation” to NATO attacks
WorldStresses that using nuclear weapons is seen as a last resort to protect national sovereignty.
Biden authorises strikes deep into Russia
WorldUkraine is given the green light to fire long-range US missiles into Russian territory.
US media labels Russian orthodox church in Sweden a security threat
SwedenUS establishment media identifies a church in Västerås as a threat to Swedish national security.
Russian court fines Google 20 quintillion dollars
WorldOrdered to pay $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 for blocking Russian news channels from YouTube - and the amount doubles every week.
Russia conducts nuclear exercises: “Must be ready to deter”
WorldRussia is "working out the missions of inflicting a mass nuclear strike with strategic deterrent forces in response to an enemy atomic attack", according to the country's Minister of Defense.