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Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions leave 27 dead, Moscow-backed officials say
In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, attacks and drone strikes continue to escalate in the partially occupied regions of Kherson and Luhansk. Ukrainian assaults have resulted in at least 27 deaths, with casualties caused by guided bombs and missiles. Both sides have engaged in drone attacks, with multiple drones being shot down over various regions. The situation remains tense and volatile as the violence persists.
IOC approves Cricket for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Cricket has been approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking its return after 128 years. The recommendation was made by the organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, and the final decision will be made at the IOC Session during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. The IOC also decided to suspend the Russian Olympic Committee and confirmed the participation of athletes in the Olympic Qualifier Series for Paris 2024.
IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions
The Russian Olympic Committee has been suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for incorporating sports bodies in eastern Ukraine, which violates the Olympic Charter. This move comes after the IOC previously supported Russian athletes to return to international competitions. However, the suspension does not affect independent athletes. Russia remains excluded from team sports in international events.
Putin's State of the Nation address: Welcomes Donetsk and Luhansk to homeland, blames 'West' for war
Russian President Putin makes his State of the Nation address for the current year. Putin asserts that the blame for the war lies with the West. He claims that they aim to direct aggression eastwards and eliminate competition & the West wants to grow...
Russian military continues to suffer losses in northeast, south as Ukraine's attacks intensify
As per reports, Russia continues to suffer embarrassing defeats in the northeast and south, especially after the liberation of Lyman. Experts predicted that the Russian troops were exhausted and suffered a shortage of personnel.
Russian defence ministry maps suggest rapid pullbacks in Ukraine
The ministry's daily video briefing made no mention of any pullbacks, but on maps used to show the location of purported Russian strikes, the shaded area designating Russian military control was much smaller than the day before. In northeast Ukraine, where Russia suffered a rout last month, its forces along a frontline running some 70 km southward from Kupiansk along the River Oskil appeared to have retreated some 20 km to the east, as far as the border of Luhansk province.
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Russia to formally annex four regions of Ukraine today
The pro-Moscow administrators of those regions will sign treaties to join Russia during the ceremony at the Kremlin's St. George's Hall. The official annexation was widely expected following the votes that wrapped up on Tuesday in the areas under Russian occupation in Ukraine.
Russia prepares to annex occupied Ukraine despite outcry
Meanwhile, Ukraine's military and a Washington-based think tank said Wednesday that Russia is sending troops without any training to the front line.Moscow has struggled to hold the line against Ukraine's recent counteroffensive and has ordered a partial mobilisation to replenish its ranks.
Moscow-held regions of Ukraine vote whether to join Russia
The votes are being held in the Luhansk, partly Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. In Kherson, which is almost fully controlled by Moscow, the balloting was also expected to get underway on Friday morning. The vote, which asks residents if they want their regions to be part of Russia, is certain to go Moscow's way.
Putin orders benefit payments for people arriving in Russia from Ukraine
Putin orders benefit payments for people arriving in Russia from Ukraine
Beatings, constant hunger -- Ukrainian recalls detention by Russians
Media Initiative for Human Rights (MIHR), a Kyiv-based Ukrainian NGO, said on Wednesday that it had identified at least 18 filtration centres.
Putin decree gives all Ukrainians path to Russian citizenship
Between 2019, when the procedure was first introduced for the residents of Donetsk and Luhansk, and this year more than 720,000 residents of the rebel-held areas in the two regions - about 18% of the population - have received Russian passports.
Russia trying to ''raise true hell'', Ukrainian governor says
The governor of Luhansk, Serhyi Haidai, said Russia launched over 20 artillery, mortar and rocket strikes in the province overnight and its forces were pressing toward the border with neighbouring Donetsk.
Shelling traps 77 miners in Donetsk region - RIA, citing separatists
Ukraine routinely denies carrying out any attacks on the two regions that comprise the Donbas, the self-styled Donetsk and Luhansk people's republics, where separatists seized large swaths of land in 2014.
Russians control 80% of contested city in eastern Ukraine
"There is still an opportunity for the evacuation of the wounded, communication with the Ukrainian military and local residents," Luhansk regional governor Serhiy Haidai told The Associated Press by phone.
Russia deploys more troops in east Ukraine, claims to have "liberated" 97% of Luhansk region
Russia appears bent on capturing the entire eastern Donbas part of Ukraine, which is made up of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. That goal appears to be its most immediate ambition in Ukraine.
Battle for Sievierodonetsk ebbs & flows on city streets
The city has become the main target of the Russian offensive in Ukraine's Donbas region - made up of Luhansk and Donetsk provinces -as the Kremlin's invasion of the country grinds on in a war of attrition that has seen whole cities laid waste by Russian artillery bombardments.
Russian forces seize half of city, says Sievierodonetsk mayor
The mayor said heavy street fighting continues and artillery bombardments threaten the lives of the estimated 13,000 civilians still sheltering in the ruined city t
Russian troops push ahead with battle to capture Donbas region
Russia has concentrated its firepower on the last major population centre still held by Ukrainian forces in the eastern Luhansk province, in a push to achieve one of President Vladimir Putin's stated objectives.
'Relentless' Russia squeezes Ukrainian strongholds in the east
The cities are the last areas under Ukrainian control in Luhansk, one of two provinces that make up the region. Russian forces have made slow but persistent advances.
Russia takes losses in failed river crossing, officials say
Ukraine's airborne forces command has released photos and video of what it said was a damaged Russian pontoon bridge over the Siversky Donets River .
UK sanctions Russian separatists, including 'PM', 'Chair' of Donetsk and Luhansk, over Ukraine conflict
The move comes ahead of secondary legislation in the UK Parliament on Thursday, which will ban the import of iron and steel products as well as the export of quantum technologies, advanced materials and luxury goods.
Ukraine reports Russian military regrouping
"The goal is to establish full control over the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions," the update posted on the General Staff's Facebook page says.
Ukraine: Russian referendum in occupied territory would have no legal basis
The Russian-controlled Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine could hold a referendum soon on joining Russia, its local leader was quoted as saying.
Ukrainian rebel region may hold referendum on joining Russia
"I think that in the near future a referendum will be held on the territory of the republic," Pasechnik said. "The people will exercise their ultimate constitutional right and express their opinion on joining the Russian Federation."
Russian bombardment preventing evacuations from Ukraine's Luhansk region
Russia has denied targeting civilians since the start of its Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, which it calls a "special military operation" to disarm and "denazify" its southern neighbour, a democratic country of 44 million people.
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