Tag: Russia

Russia Bans Clooney Foundation, Enlists It As Undesirable Organization

Posted on By admin
Russia Bans Clooney Foundation, Enlists It As Undesirable Organization

In July, the Clooney Foundation accused Russia of violating the human rights of Ukrainians (file). Moscow: Russia’s prosecutor general on Monday said it had banned a foundation started by US film star George Clooney and his human rights lawyer wife Amal. “The activities of The Clooney Foundation for Justice are declared undesirable on the territory…

Read More “Russia Bans Clooney Foundation, Enlists It As Undesirable Organization” »

World

AI News Sites Mimicking Media Outlets To Spew Fake News About US Polls

Posted on By admin
AI News Sites Mimicking Media Outlets To Spew Fake News About US Polls

The fake sites enabled by cheap AI tools are fueling false narratives on US Elections (representational) Washington: Pro-Kremlin sites masquerading as US “news” outlets have dished out unfounded claims that Democrats plotted to assassinate Donald Trump, a prime example of how phoney AI-powered portals are spewing inflammatory falsehoods in a high-stakes election year. Hundreds of…

Read More “AI News Sites Mimicking Media Outlets To Spew Fake News About US Polls” »

World

Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region

Posted on By admin
Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region

A view of a damaged bridge over the Seym river in the Glushkovo district, following a Ukrainian strike in the Kursk region, Russia, in this still image taken from a social media video released on August 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Ukraine had used Western rockets, likely U.S.-made HIMARS, to…

Read More “Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region” »

World

Ukraine Says It Now Controls 1,000 Square Km Area Of Russia’s Kursk

Posted on By admin
Ukraine Says It Now Controls 1,000 Square Km Area Of Russia’s Kursk

Zelensky said the meeting of top-level officials ordered the preparation of a “humanitarian plan”. Ukraine’s top commander said on Monday Kyiv controlled around 1,000 square kilometres of Russia’s Kursk region, his first public comments since Ukraine launched its biggest cross-border attack in almost 2-1/2 years of full-scale war. With Russia still struggling to repel the…

Read More “Ukraine Says It Now Controls 1,000 Square Km Area Of Russia’s Kursk” »

World

Russia’s Putin says Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk is an attempt to stop Moscow’s eastern offensive

Posted on By admin
Russia’s Putin says Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk is an attempt to stop Moscow’s eastern offensive

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday (August 12, 2024) that the Ukrainian army’s incursion into the Kursk region, which has caused more than 100,000 civilians to flee and embarrassed the Kremlin, is an attempt by Kyiv to stop Moscow’s offensive in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region and gain leverage in possible future peace talks. Russian…

Read More “Russia’s Putin says Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk is an attempt to stop Moscow’s eastern offensive” »

World

Russia Denies Engaging In Fraud Scheme To Recruit Indians In Military

Posted on By admin
Russia Denies Engaging In Fraud Scheme To Recruit Indians In Military

The Russian Embassy in India also condoled the deaths of Indian nationals serving in their army. New Delhi: The Russian Embassy in India on Saturday denied that Russia had engaged in any “public or obscure campaigns” in “fraudulent schemes” to recruit Indian citizens for military service in the country. The Russian Embassy in Delhi in…

Read More “Russia Denies Engaging In Fraud Scheme To Recruit Indians In Military” »

Nation

US Announces $125 Million In New Military Aid For Ukraine

Posted on By admin
US Announces 5 Million In New Military Aid For Ukraine

The United States on Friday announced $125 million in new military aid for Kyiv. Washington: The United States on Friday announced $125 million in new military aid for Kyiv, as Ukrainian forces push ahead with a surprise offensive inside Russian territory. The aid package underscores “our unwavering commitment to (Ukraine) as they continue to battle…

Read More “US Announces $125 Million In New Military Aid For Ukraine” »

World

Russian strike on Ukraine supermarket kills 10, wounds 35

Posted on By admin
Russian strike on Ukraine supermarket kills 10, wounds 35

President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed retribution for the attack, which happened in the middle of the day. File | Photo Credit: AP “A Russian strike on a supermarket in the eastern Ukrainian town of Kostyantynivka on Friday (August 9, 2024) killed at least 10 people and injured 35,” Ukraine’s interior minister said. The town is about…

Read More “Russian strike on Ukraine supermarket kills 10, wounds 35” »

World

Putin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ with its raid in southwestern Russia

Posted on By admin
Putin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ with its raid in southwestern Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (August 7, 2024) described a Ukrainian incursion into the country’s southwestern Kursk region as a “large-scale provocation” as his officials asserted that they were fighting off cross-border raids for a second day. Ukrainian officials remained silent about the scope of the operation. Mr. Putin met with his top defense…

Read More “Putin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ with its raid in southwestern Russia” »

World

Russia Says Ukraine Launched Missiles, Drones Shot Down Over Kursk Region

Posted on By admin
Russia Says Ukraine Launched Missiles, Drones Shot Down Over Kursk Region

Five people were killed throughout the day and some 28 wounded Moscow: Ukraine lobbed missiles and drones at Russia’s southwest region of Kursk overnight, the local governor said Wednesday, a day after pro-Kyiv forces crossed across the border with tanks and armoured vehicles. “Two Ukrainian missiles were shot down by air defence systems in the…

Read More “Russia Says Ukraine Launched Missiles, Drones Shot Down Over Kursk Region” »

World