War exclusive -Ukraine disappointed by UN’s ‘lack of clarity’ on Russian civilian killings in Chaplyne

Ukrainian MFA disappointed by UN Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office’s lack of a clear position on the rocket shelling of Russia at the Chaplyne train station.

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German gas storage 80% full, progresses despite Russian cuts

Germany’s natural gas storage facilities are now more than 80% full, showing steady progress despite a drastic reduction in deliveries from Russia amid the war in Ukraine. German gas storage 80% full, progresses despite Russian cuts BERLIN — Germany’s natural gas storage facilities are now more than 80% full, showing steady progress despite a drastic reduction in deliveries from Russia amid the war in Ukraine. Gas storage in Europe’s biggest economy has reached 80.14% of capacity, according to industry figures released Tuesday. The head of Germany’s network regulator, Klaus Mueller,…

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India abstained from UN voting on Russia’s invasion due to…’: Singapore PM

India abstained on the US-sponsored UN Security Council resolution in February that deplored “in the strongest terms” Russia’s “aggression” against Ukraine, with New Delhi saying dialogue is the only answer to settling differences and disputes. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Sunday that India abstained from voting on the United Nations resolution deploring Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the country buys military equipment from Moscow. India abstained on the US-sponsored UN Security Council resolution in February that deplored “in the strongest terms” Russia’s “aggression” against Ukraine, with New…

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Ukraine war: Drone attack targets Russian Black Sea fleet in Crimea

Russian forces in Crimea have been targeted by a fresh drone strike. The Russian-appointed regional leader said a Ukrainian drone targeting Russia’s Black Sea fleet in the city of Sevastopol was shot down on Saturday. It follows a string of attacks on Russian forces and installations in the annexed peninsula this month. Meanwhile Ukraine’s president has welcomed a deal allowing UN inspectors to visit the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, further north. Early on Saturday a video showed smoke rising from the area in Sevastopol where Russia’s Black Sea fleet is…

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Darya Dugina: Daughter of Putin ally killed in Moscow blast

The daughter of a close ally of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been killed in a suspected car bomb. Darya Dugina died after an explosion on a road outside Moscow, Russia’s investigative committee said. It is thought her father, the Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin who is known as “Putin’s brain,” may have been the intended target of the attack. Mr Dugin is a prominent ultra-nationalist ideologue who is believed to be close to the Russian president. Alexander Dugin and his daughter had been at a festival at an estate near…

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Ukraine war: Russia to allow inspectors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – Putin

Ukraine war: Russia to allow inspectors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – Putin Russian leader Vladimir Putin has said UN officials will be granted permission to visit and inspect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex. The Kremlin made the announcement after a call between Mr Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron. It came as claims of fighting near the plant continued, with four civilians reportedly injured by Russian shelling. Separately, the US pledged on Friday to send more arms and ammunitions to assist in Ukraine’s war effort. In a read-out following the call…

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