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ICC: Russian top officials to be arrested

The International Criminal Court ICC in The Hague issues an arrest warrant for Russia's former Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu. The Chief of the General Staff Valeriy Gerasimov is also subject to an order for detention.

ICC: Russian top officials to be arrested

Court: Russia is violating human rights

Russia has committed numerous human rights violations on Crimea since the illegal Russian annexation of the peninsula in 2014, the European Court rules. Russia has breached the European Convention's provisions regarding the right to life and religious freedom, the right to freedom of expression, and the prohibition of inhuman and degrading treatment, the court in Strasbourg (ECHR) states in its judgment.

Court: Russia is violating human rights

Kiev: Russian Ammunition Depot Hit

Ukraine claims to have attacked a military depot in Russian Voronezh. The statement from Kiev comes after the governor of the Russian border region earlier reported on explosions.

Kiev: Russian Ammunition Depot Hit

New cooperation between Russia and Iran imminent

The Kremlin expects to have reached a new comprehensive cooperation agreement with Iran in the "near future". This is reported by Reuters, citing an interview conducted by the Russian state news agency Ria with Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrej Rudenko.

New cooperation between Russia and Iran imminent

Kiev: Russia steps up chemical attacks

Ukraine accuses Russia of an increasing number of attacks using prohibited chemical components, including tear gas. .

Kiev: Russia steps up chemical attacks

Shadow Fleet Targeted - More Sanctions May Be Delayed

EU countries are sending fresh billions to Ukraine shortly and have got their 14th sanctions package against Russia in place. But what happens next is more uncertain as sanctions-critical Hungary takes over in the EU.

Shadow Fleet Targeted - More Sanctions May Be Delayed

Multiple fatalities in fire at Russian research institute

At least eight people have died in a severe fire at a research institute in Fryazino near Russia's capital Moscow, reports the Russian state news agency Tass. Video footage from the scene shows the facility enveloped in thick, black smoke.

Multiple fatalities in fire at Russian research institute

Fishing dispute with Russia – and Norway

Russian fishing in the Baltic Sea sparks anger in the EU. Stop the bloody imports, Lithuania urges.

Fishing dispute with Russia – and Norway

Russia warns USA of consequences after attack on Crimea

Russia warns USA of "consequences" after a Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea on Sunday. The attack was carried out, according to the Russian authorities, with American Atacms drones.

Russia warns USA of consequences after attack on Crimea

Dagestan: Priest killed and church set on fire

A dozen police officers and several civilians – including a priest – were killed in attacks on a synagogue and two churches in Russian Dagestan on Sunday evening. At least 20 people were killed, according to the troubled republic's health minister.

Dagestan: Priest killed and church set on fire

Shots fired at synagogue and churches in Dagestan

Shots have been fired at a synagogue and two Orthodox churches in the Russian republic of Dagestan, reports AFP. Several people are reported to have died, including a priest and several police officers.

Shots fired at synagogue and churches in Dagestan

Estonia closes border crossing in Narva

Estonia is keeping the border crossing in Narva closed over the weekend, citing that border controls on the Russian side have suddenly started taking much longer than normal – which has led to congestion on the bridge leading to the crossing. This is reported by the Finnish news agency STT, citing Estonian media.

Estonia closes border crossing in Narva

Russia: USA responsible for Crimea attack

At least three people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea, according to the Russian administration on the annexed peninsula. According to Russia, American weapons were used, which makes them see the USA as responsible for the attack.

Russia: USA responsible for Crimea attack

Putin forces deserters back to the battlefield

Bound and mistreated, traumatised soldiers are being flown back to the front. Hundreds of Russians who refused to return to the war in Ukraine have been sent back under duress and at gunpoint, an investigation reveals.

Putin forces deserters back to the battlefield

Farage sparks new Putin row

Nigel Farage has faced strong criticism following a television interview on Friday evening. However, despite the storm he has created, the British right-wing populist is standing by his claim that the EU and Nato provoked the war in Ukraine.

Farage sparks new Putin row

A year after the uprising: Prigozhin a "great man"

A year after the Wagner Group's armed uprising in Russia, its deceased leader Yevgeny Prigozhin remains in the memory of many Russians as a "great man". He did a lot for Russia during a difficult time, says Alexander Ulyanov, who the AFP news agency spoke with.

A year after the uprising: Prigozhin a "great man"

New Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine's Power Grid

Russia carried out another extensive attack on Ukraine's power grid overnight on Saturday, according to both Ukrainian and Russian sources. At least two people were killed in Kharkiv by Russian shelling during the day.

New Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine's Power Grid

Ukraine: Sunshine and wind power - a better defence against bombs

Ukraine must quickly increase investments in green electricity, for better resilience against Russia's persistent attacks on the energy system. This is stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukraine: Sunshine and wind power - a better defence against bombs

Three arrested for spying in Germany

German police have arrested three people, suspected of espionage, reports [German media](https://www. tagesschau.

Three arrested for spying in Germany

Russia: Massive Drone Attack Overnight

At least one civilian death is reported in a massive attack with Ukrainian drones on Russian targets during the night, according to Russian authorities. .

Russia: Massive Drone Attack Overnight

Russian teacher sentenced to 20 years for treason

A Russian teacher has been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for high treason after being found guilty of transferring money that benefited the Ukrainian military. The 27-year-old teacher, who was arrested in February 2023, admitted to the crime during the trial.

Russian teacher sentenced to 20 years for treason

"USA prioritises Ukraine over Sweden for arms deliveries"

The USA is to prioritise sending air defence missiles to Ukraine, the White House announces. Ukraine is to receive the deliveries before other countries that have placed orders – among them, Sweden.

"USA prioritises Ukraine over Sweden for arms deliveries"

Ukrainian man arrested for leaks in dating chat

Ukraine has arrested a Ukrainian man suspected of providing Moscow with sensitive military information in a dating chat, announces the Ukrainian security service SBU. .

Ukrainian man arrested for leaks in dating chat

Reports: Abducted Ukrainian Children Returned

Ten Ukrainian children and their families have been able to return from Russian-occupied territory to territory controlled by Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities. Kiev has accused Moscow of having abducted up to 20,000 children from parts of eastern and southern Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Reports: Abducted Ukrainian Children Returned