In a statement, Parade stated, “We recognise how cruel this picture error was and the impact it may have, and we genuinely regret it.” The photographs used by the media to publicise the announcement of comedian Ali Wong’s divorce have been condemned. One publication has now issued an apology. After misidentifying Hakuta as her former … Read more
The deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, warned that if Sweden and Finland joined NATO, Russia will take it as a threat: In a statement released Thursday, Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, warned that if Sweden and Finland joined NATO, Russia’s military would “more than quadruple” its soldiers on the country’s … Read more
Russia declared its battleship “remains afloat,” after a fire exploded weapons on board: Russia declared its battleship “remains afloat,” prompting contradicting accounts from Russian and Ukrainian officials. The guided-missile cruiser Moskva “The main missile armament has not been damaged”. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated in a statement on Thursday, adding that “no open … Read more
The top prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), visited the Ukrainian villages of Bucha and Borodyanka this week: Karim Khan, the top prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), visited the Ukrainian villages of Bucha and Borodyanka this week. Where mass graves and dead civilians were discovered in early April after Russian forces withdrew … Read more
Russian cruiser Moskva is currently battling a fire onboard: According to a senior US defence official, the Russian cruiser Moskva is currently battling a fire onboard. But the US cannot identify what caused the damage. The ship is reportedly travelling east, according to the official, and the US expects it will dock at Sevastopol for … Read more
The Pentagon is trying to get guns, ammunition, and other security support for Ukraine: According to a senior military official, the Pentagon is trying to get the $800 million in guns, ammunition. And other security support for Ukraine promised by US President Joe Biden yesterday into Ukraine as soon as feasible. “We have no illusions … Read more
The first Russian troops who had left northern Ukraine had begun to arrive in the northern Donbas area of eastern Ukraine: A senior US defence source said Thursday that the first Russian troops who had left northern Ukraine had begun to arrive in the northern Donbas area of eastern Ukraine. In preparation for what is … Read more
President Joe Biden still consulting with his staff about dispatching a senior member of his administration to Ukraine: President Biden on Thursday said that he was still consulting with his staff about dispatching a senior member of his administration to Ukraine. A potentially dramatic display of solidarity for the country as it faces Russian aggression. … Read more
The US does not “take lightly” the idea that Russia may want to deploy a tactical nuclear bomb in Ukraine: According to CIA Director Bill Burns, the US does not “take lightly” the idea that Russia may want to deploy a tactical nuclear bomb in Ukraine as Moscow continues to encounter challenges on the battlefield. … Read more
Russian officials claimed that on Russian territory: On Thursday, Russian officials claimed that Ukrainian soldiers had engaged out cross-border strikes on Russian territory, charges that a Ukrainian government agency said were meant to incite “anti-Ukrainian feeling.” Ukraine bombarded the town of Spodaryushino near the Ukrainian border, according to Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Russia’s Belgorod … Read more
The UK government has sanctioned two Russian billionaires tied to billionaire Roman Abramovich. Mr Abramovich’s longtime business partners, Chelsea FC director Eugene Tenenbaum and David Davidovich, control the club. The assets of the couple have been frozen. With a combined value of up to £10 billion. It was the greatest asset freeze in UK history, … Read more
The Queen was represented by Prince Charles during the Maundy Service, a traditional coin-giving event. It is the first time in 52 years that the Queen, who has been suffering from mobility issues, has missed the service. Maundy coins are distributed to 96 ladies and 96 men at the event, one for each year the … Read more
Turkey is still working on bringing Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky together: On Thursday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu spoke to Turkish television station NTV, “We know crucial matters will be decided at the level of leaders,” he added, “therefore we’ll endeavour to get leaders together.” Turkey continues to approach … Read more
In the following days, Canada will send up to 150 military soldiers to Poland to aid Warsaw in supporting Ukrainian refugees: Anita Anand, Canada’s defence minister, made the announcement on Thursday. “To assist Poland’s efforts to support and assist Ukrainians fleeing violence, I am announcing today the deployment of up to 150 Canadian armed … Read more
