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Japan pledges to mobilise $1 bln to help nations around Ukraine accept refugees

By Tetsushi Kajimoto NIIGATA, May 11 (Reuters) - Japan will unveil a plan on Thursday to mobilise $1 billion to help countries surrounding Ukraine accept refugees from the war-torn country,…

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UPDATED: UK is donating long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine – defence minister

LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - Britain is donating Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine to help it protect Ukrainian territory against Russian forces, defence minister Ben Wallace said on Thursday.…

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Czech president: Ukraine could have our L-159 jets

PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech Republic could give Ukraine some of its L-159 fighter jets to support its planned counter-offensive, Czech President Petr Pavel was quoted as saying. Prague has…

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Ukraine says it routs Russian brigade, Kremlin acknowledges ‘very difficult’ campaign

Ukraine says a Russian brigade abandoned Bakhmut positions Wagner mercenary head says Russia's 72nd Brigade "fleeing" Kremlin says campaign difficult, but will control Bakhmut May 11 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian…

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Russia to evacuate more Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers

KYIV, May 10 (Reuters) - Russian forces are planning to evacuate more than 3,000 workers from the town that serves the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, resulting in a "catastrophic…

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Britain asks companies to supply long-range missiles for Ukraine

By Andrew Macaskill and Tom Balmforth LONDON (Reuters) - A British-led group of European countries has asked for expressions of interest to supply Ukraine with missiles with a range of…

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No quick deal in sight as EU countries start talks on new Russia sanctions

By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS, May 10 (Reuters) - European Union states hold a first discussion on Wednesday on proposed new sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine that would target Chinese…

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Russia says ‘enemy’ drone shot down in Kursk

Reuters reports that Russia’s air defence forces shot down an “enemy” drone in the Kursk region bordering Ukraine, its governor said on Wednesday, adding that falling debris damaged a gas…

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Russian mercenary chief says he’s been told to stay in Bakhmut or be branded traitor

By Andrew Osborn Mercenary boss issues new tirade against top brass Says still does not have the ammo he needs Again raises spectre of exit from Bakhmut Says he's been…

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Russia launches new attack on Ukraine’s capital, officials say

Russia launched about 15 cruise missiles at Ukraine's capital on Tuesday, the second attack in as many days, with air defence systems shooting all of them down, officials said, after…

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Increasing ammunition production is about the EU’s credibility, Breton tells parliament

The European Parliament on Tuesday (May 9) will vote on a Commission proposal to increase ammunition production to help Ukraine and replenish the stocks of EU member countries. Under the…

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Russia attacks Ukraine with huge drone swarm ahead of Victory Day holiday

Russia launched its biggest swarm of drones for months against Ukraine on Monday, the eve of Russia's May 9 holiday celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany. Ukraine commemorated the occasion, known as Victory…

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Bringing Ukraine closer to Europe, Zelenskiy marks 1945 Nazi surrender

KYIV, May 8 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy marked the anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany in World War Two by saying on Monday he would formalise a day…

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Russian military recruiters targeting central Asian migrant workers to serve in Ukraine

Russian military recruiters have been targeting central Asian migrant workers in Russia to serve in Ukraine, the UK’s Ministry of Defence has said in its latest intelligence update. Recruiters have…

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UPDATE: Russia attacks Ukraine with huge drone swarm ahead of Victory Day holiday

By Gleb Garanich and Valentyn Ogirenko Ukraine says it shot down all drones in latest wave Says Russia trying to capture Bakhmut by May 9 Marks 1945 defeat of Nazis…

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Russia’s FSB says it foiled Ukrainian plan to attack airfield

May 7 (Reuters) - Russian security forces have foiled an attempt by Ukrainian intelligence to attack a military airfield in central Russia with drones stuffed with explosives, the Federal Security…

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More than 1,600 evacuated from areas near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

May 8 (Reuters) - Some 1,679 people, including 660 children, have been evacuated from areas near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, a Moscow-installed official in the Russia-controlled parts of the Zaporizhzhia…

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Ukraine says it downed hypersonic Russian missile with U.S. air defence system

By Olena Harmash and Tom Balmforth Ukraine says it downed hypersonic Russian missile Russia has no immediate comment Putin has boasted missile cannot be shot down Kyiv says it used…

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Russian nationalist writer wounded in car bomb

. May 6 (Reuters) - A prominent Russian nationalist writer, Zakhar Prilepin, was wounded in a car bombing in the region of Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday, state news agency TASS…

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Attacks on Russia seen as prelude to Ukraine counteroffensive

Strikes on Russian infrastructure including drone attacks on refineries and train sabotage have multiplied in recent weeks, with experts suggesting they are part of Ukraine’s preparations for an expected spring…

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Russia’s mercenary boss deepens fog of Ukraine war while deflecting blame

By Mark Trevelyan, Andrew Osborn and Jonathan Landay Mercenary chief's 'withdrawal' seen by Ukraine as bluff Prigozhin seeks to dodge blame for failing to take Bakhmut Risky attempt to force…

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Drones over Kremlin likely launched from inside Russia

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The drones that crashed over the Kremlin earlier this week probably evaded an extensive number of defenses in and around Moscow, suggesting they might…

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UPDATED: Russian mercenary chief Prigozhin says his forces will leave Bakhmut next week

By Felix Light and Caleb Davis Wagner will pull out of Bakhmut on May 10, Prigozhin says Blames lack of ammunition, says army will have to step in Video shows…

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Ukraine delegate punches Russian at Black Sea nations assembly in Ankara; New drone attack causes fire at Russian oil refinery

ANKARA, May 5 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian delegate punched a Russian delegate in the face during a gathering of Black Sea nations in the Turkish capital on Thursday, after his…

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UPDATED: Russia says U.S. was behind Kremlin drone attack, drawing quick denial

Kremlin administration shifts focus from Kyiv to Washington Allegation goes beyond previous accusations against U.S. Washington denies accusation Security experts: incident implausible as assassination attempt Incident came six days before…

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Ukraine counter-offensive under way, says Russian mercenary leader

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Russia's Wagner Group mercenary force, said on Wednesday that he believed a promised counter-offensive by Ukrainian troops had already begun and that his…

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UPDATED: Ukraine says Russian drones downed over Kyiv, Odesa university campus hit

May 4 (Reuters) - Russia fired two dozen combat drones at Ukraine early on Thursday, striking a university campus in the Black Sea city of Odesa and attacking the capital…

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Kremlin drone incident: What do we know?

(Reuters) - Here's a look at what we know about the alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, and the questions it raises. WHAT HAPPENED? Two of the numerous videos published…

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Homes, buildings smashed in latest Russian strikes on Ukraine

Russia unleashed a fresh volley of missiles on Ukraine overnight, setting off huge blazes in a city in the east, damaging dozens of homes and causing widespread casualties. The Ukrainian…

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Ukrainian defenders oust Russian forces from some positions in Bakhmut – Ukraine general

KYIV, May 1 (Reuters) - Ukrainian counterattacks have ousted Russian forces from some positions in the besieged eastern city of Bakhmut, but the situation remains "difficult", a top Ukrainian general…

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Oil depot fire part of Ukraine’s preparation for counter-offensive – military

May 1 (Reuters) - Undermining Russia's logistics is one of the elements of preparation for the expected Ukrainian counter-offensive, a Ukrainian military spokeswoman said on Sunday, after a fire destroyed…

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UPDATED: Russia strikes rail hub in eastern Ukraine in new air attack

By Dan Peleschuk KYIV, May 1 (Reuters) - Russia fired missiles at targets across Ukraine in its second major air strike in three days, setting a huge blaze in a…

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Pope says Vatican involved in secret Ukraine peace mission

By Philip Pullella ABOARD PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) - The Vatican is involved in a peace mission to try to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Pope Francis said, adding…

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Children killed by the war in Ukraine reach 477

The number of children killed by the war has reached 477, according to figures just posted to the Ukrainian prosecutor general’s Telegram account.The toll rose after it emerged on Saturday…

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Ukraine says it controls key supply route into Bakhmut

By Lidia Kelly April 30 (Reuters) - Ukraine remains in control of a key supply route into Bakhmut, a military spokesperson said on Saturday, as the head of Russia's mercenary…

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Russia kills at least 12 in biggest Ukraine air strikes for nearly two months

Russia hurled missiles at cities across Ukraine as people slept early on Friday, killing at least nine people in the first large-scale air strikes in nearly two months. The early-morning…

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Allies have sent almost all promised combat vehicles to Ukraine, NATO chief says

BRUSSELS, April 27 (Reuters) - NATO allies and partners have delivered almost all their promised combat vehicles to Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. "More than 98%…

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Russia’s new T-14 Armata battle tank debuts in Ukraine

Russia has begun using its new T-14 Armata battle tanks to fire on Ukrainian positions "but they have not yet participated in direct assault operations," the RIA state news agency…

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Kremlin, NATO and USA welcome Xi-Zelenskiy call on Ukraine

MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday it welcomed anything that could bring the end of the Ukraine conflict closer when asked what it thought of a…

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Russians pound frontline positions in Bakhmut; Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Mykolaiv

KYIV, April 27 (Reuters) - One person was killed and 23 people, including a child, were wounded in a Russian missile strike on an apartment block and houses in the…

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Italian reporter for la Repubblica hurt, Ukrainian fixer killed in Kherson ambush

(Reuters) - A reporter for the Italian newspaper La Repubblica was injured and his Ukrainian fixer died on Wednesday when they were ambushed in southern Ukraine, most likely by Russian…

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Italy aims to play leading role in Ukrainian reconstruction

By Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, April 26 (Reuters) - Italy on Wednesday said it aimed to play a major role in the reconstruction of Ukraine and urged European…

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China’s Xi says he will send representatives to Ukraine, hold talks on crisis

BEIJING, April 26 (Reuters) - China will send special representatives to Ukraine and hold talks with all parties on resolving the crisis there, President Xi Jinping told his Ukrainian counterpart…

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FBI working with U.S. companies to collect war crime evidence in Ukraine

By Zeba Siddiqui SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Ukraine is working with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and American companies to collect evidence of war crimes by Russians, such as…

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Ukraine stages raids across Dnipro River as counteroffensive looms

Ukrainian forces based on the western side of the River Dnipro are frequently carrying out raids on the eastern bank near the city of Kherson to try to dislodge Russian troops, a…

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WATCH: One killed, 10 wounded in Russian attack on museum in east Ukraine – Zelenskiy

Russian forces struck a museum in the centre of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk during an attack on Tuesday, killing one person, wounding 10 more and burying others under…

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Russia warns grain deal in peril

(Reuters) - Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said there was a risk that Russia's Wagner group could benefit from the crisis in Sudan and the European Union should do more…

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UPDATED: China says it respects sovereignty of ex-Soviet states, after EU uproar over Ukraine comment

By Andrew Gray and Ingrid Melander LUXEMBOURG, April 24 (Reuters) - China respects the status of former Soviet member states as sovereign nations, its foreign ministry said on Monday, after…

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UPDATED: EU’s Borrell sees deal soon to buy ammunition for Ukraine

By Andrew Gray LUXEMBOURG, April 24 (Reuters) - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed confidence on Monday that the bloc would finalise a plan within days to buy ammunition…

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Russia claims progress in battle for Bakhmut

(Reuters) - Russia said its forces had advanced in Bakhmut while a top Ukrainian commander said his troops were holding the frontline through the city, all but destroyed in some…

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UPDATED: Russia says it repels naval drone attack on Sevastopol

April 24 (Reuters) - Russia repelled a drone attack on its Black Sea fleet stationed in the Crimean port of Sevastopol in the early hours of Monday, Russia's defence ministry…

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Angry at Brazil’s Lula, Ukrainians protest in Lisbon as official visit starts

By Catarina Demony and Miguel Pereira LISBON (Reuters) - Waving flags and holding photographs depicting conflict atrocities, Ukrainians gathered outside the Brazilian embassy in Lisbon on Friday to protest recent…

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Air defences activated in Crimea, no reports of damage or casualties

MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) - The top official in the Russian-annexed Crimea region of Ukraine said on Saturday that air defence systems had been activated but there were no reports of damage…

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Allies move to bolster Ukrainian tank forces ahead of counteroffensive

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (Reuters) - The United States said it will soon start training Ukrainian troops to use its Abrams tank and Germany announced a deal to establish a…

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Ukraine presses for weapons as U.S. and allies meet in Germany

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, April 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine pressed allies for long-range weapons, jets and ammunition as the United States hosted a meeting at the Ramstein air base in…

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Russia watching for new Western sanctions, says they would hit world economy

Adds quotes April 21 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday it was monitoring reports of a possible ban on exports to Russia by Western countries, and that new sanctions…

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Canada to send rifles, radios in new C$39 million Ukraine aid package

OTTAWA, April 21 (Reuters) - The Canadian government on Friday announced C$39 million ($28.9 million) in new military assistance for Ukraine that will include 40 sniper rifles, 16 radio sets…

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