Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, saying the ministry needs “new approaches” as the war with Russia enters its 19th month. Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, saying the ministry needs “new approaches” as the war with Russia enters its 19th month. Reznikov’s removal …
Read More »Russia says genetic tests confirm Prigozhin died in plane crash
Moscow, Aug 27 (Reuters/GNA) – Russian investigators said on Sunday that genetic tests had confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of the Wagner mercenary group, was among the 10 people killed in a plane crash last week. Russia’s aviation agency had previously published the names of all 10 people on board …
Read More »Wagner boss Prigozhin feared dead in plane crash
The chief of Russian mercenary group Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, is believed to have been killed in a plane crash, Russian state media reported Wednesday. The aircraft, a business jet, crashed in the Tver region northwest of Moscow, with all 10 people onboard killed, according to Russian authorities. While Russian …
Read More »Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin met Putin after failed coup attempt – Kremlin
Russian President, Vladimir Putin met with Russia’s Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and his fighters after their failed mutiny, the Kremlin confirmed Monday, July 10 Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Putin had welcomed Prigozhin and 34 Wagner commanders at the Kremlin on June 29. “The commanders themselves outlined their …
Read More »Iran is under 50-year sanctions from Ukraine
Ukraine has sanctioned Iran for 50 years for providing military equipment to Russia during its invasion. On Tuesday, the Ukrainian parliament announced this in a Telegram post. The sanctions include a ban on exports of “military and dual-use goods” to Iran, as well as the “suspension of …
Read More »Earthquakes have killed thousands in southern Turkey and northern Syria
Tens of thousands of people in Turkey and Syria were wrenched from their beds early this morning by the sound of the Earth splitting apart. The most devastating earthquake to hit the region since 1939 erupted under their feet before dawn, wreaking a trail of utter chaos that stretched beyond 200 …
Read More »England’s victorious Lionesses have partied with thousands of fans celebrating their historic Euro 2022 win over German
Around 7,000 supporters are partying at the event hosted by Alex Scott in Trafalgar Square, where fans were dancing in the fountains last night after Chloe Kelly’s extra time goal. Supporters were given free entry on a first-come first-served basis from 11am on Monday, and enjoyed live music from DJ …
Read More »Zelenskyy Visits Port As Ukraine Gets Ready To Ship Stranded Grain
Zelenskyy Visits Port As Ukraine Gets Ready To Ship Stranded Grain Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday visited the Black Sea port to ascertain the level of preparations as his country gets ready to export millions of tons of trapped grain following Russia’s invasion in February. This …
Read More »Euro 2020: Hazard fires Belgium past Portugal and into last 8
Thorgan Hazard’s strike sends Belgium past defending champions and into quarter-finals, where they will take on Italy. Defending champions Portugal were knocked out of Euro 2020 on Sunday with a 1-0 defeat to Belgium, who will next face Italy in a quarter-final match-up. A 43rd-minute strike from Thorgan Hazard secured …
Read More »Roma see little hope as they mourn ‘Czech George Floyd’
Teplice, Czech Republic – “Come and kill us!” chanted the crowd. Many beat their fists on their chests as fury and sorrow erupted in front of a crumbling tenement building. KEEP READING In historic first, Roma included as ethnicity on UK census ‘Authorities don’t treat Roma like ordinary citizens’ Italy’s Roma …
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