Briton accused of fighting for Ukraine jailed in Russia for 19 years
James Scott Rhys Anderson is the first UK citizen to be convicted by Russia during the war with Ukraine.
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Briton captured while fighting for Ukraine jailed for 19 years in Russia
James Scott Rhys Anderson was charged with terrorism and ‘mercenary activities’ after capture in Kursk in November. A British citizen captured while fighting alongside the Ukrainian army has been ...The Guardian - 12h -
Tens of thousands fighting for Russia dying unnoticed on Ukraine frontline
The Kremlin’s recruitment policy is shielding society from the true impact of war.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Ukraine wants more than a pause in fighting with Russia if peace deal is reached
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the U.S. as Ukraine and other European nations seek assurances that there will be more than a pause in fighting if talks with Russia about an end to the war ...CBS News - 5d -
Putin launches drones as fighting with Ukraine reaches 3 years
As the world marks three years of fighting between Russia and Ukraine, Vladimir Putin launches nearly 200 drones in an overnight attack. President Donald Trump is demanding Ukraine accept a deal in ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine on eve of third year of war
The attack came as leaders in Kyiv and across Europe are seeking to navigate rapid changes in U.S. foreign policy under President Trump.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
3 Years Into Russia-Ukraine War, Trump Ushers in New World for Putin
Fresh possibilities have emerged for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia with a change of power in Washington.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Indian court orders release of Briton held without trial for years
Christian Michel has been held for six years in the high-profile AgustaWestland corruption case.BBC News - 19h -
As the U.S. halts military aid to Kyiv, how long can Ukraine continue to fight Russia?
U.S. military aid for Ukraine has been paused following the spectacular falling-out between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.CNBC - 1d -
As Ukraine war reaches 3-year mark, Russia seems to have time on its side
Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War IIABC News - Feb. 20
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