insert_link Namibia Russia declares state of emergency Russia has declared a state of emergency in the border region of Kursk, after Ukrainian troops launched a surprise cross-border assault into the area. Regional authorities say heavy fighting is continuing and Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the attack a major provocation. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. The BBC reports that some 3,000 people have had to evacuate the region, as ongoing military altercations have killed at least four […] todayAugust 8, 2024 20
insert_link World European leaders meet at UK Summit for diplomatic ‘reset’ Dozens of European leaders are in the UK for a summit the new British government says will help 'reset' relations with the continent. It's the fourth European Political Community summit, and is being held at Blenheim Palace. The conflict in Ukraine is high on the agenda, with President Zelensky in attendance. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says it's a significant moment for the new UK government. On Friday, […] todayJuly 18, 2024 41
insert_link World Zelensky renews plea to use ATACMS inside Russian territory After a series of deadly attacks against Ukrainian cities over the weekend, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated calls to loosen restrictions on the use of long-range American missiles against targets inside Russian territory. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. todayJuly 2, 2024 36