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Putin turns 70 with a prayer for his health
Kremlin leader faces deepening crisis in his war in Ukraine Allies pay tribute but criticism of military is mounting Patriarch prays for Putin’s health LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin turned 70 on Friday amid fawning congratulations from subordinates and a plea from Orthodox Patriarch Kirill for all to pray for the health …
Gazprom says supplies to Poland and Bulgaria halted
Gas supplies to Poland resumes; no word on Bulgaria Ukraine accuses Russia of blackmailing Europe Germany sends tanks to Ukraine Britain says Ukraine controls most of its airspace WARSAW/SOFIA/KYIV, April 27 (Reuters) – Russian energy giant Gazprom (GAZP.MM) said on Wednesday it had halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland for failing to pay for …
France’s Macron makes last-minute appeal to voters as Le Pen reaches all-time high in poll
PARIS, April 8 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday appealed to younger, progressive-leaning voters in his last scheduled interview before Sunday’s first-round presidential vote while his forecast lead over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen further evaporated. “When it comes to correcting social inequalities at their root, we have begun the work, but we …
Russia’s Gazprom exits German business amid crisis in energy ties
Model of petrol pump is seen in front of Gazprom logo in this illustration taken March 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LONDON, April 1 (Reuters) – Russia’s Gazprom (GAZP.MM) said on Friday it was quitting its business in Germany at a moment of crisis in the vital …
Russia’s Putin gets Chinese backing to stay in G20
Russian leader plans to be at next G20 summit in Indonesia U.S., allies mull barring Russia over invasion of Ukraine Move could face vetoes from others in G20, sources say China: Russia is ‘important member’ of big economies group JAKARTA, March 23 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to attend the next G20 summit …
Ukraine says no to Russia demands of laying down arms in Mariupol
Local residents walk near residential buildings which were damaged during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the besieged southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine March 18, 2022. REUTERS/Stringer Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) – Ukraine said there is no question of surrendering the city of Mariupol after Russia called on …
Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine, strike military base in west -reports
Russian air strike hits military base near Polish border Moscow also targets airport in western Ukraine Russian forces seek to surround Ukrainian forces in east LVIV, Ukraine, March 13 (Reuters) – Russian forces launched a missile attack on a large Ukrainian military facility near the Polish border on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said, in what appeared …
U.S. rejects Poland’s offer to give it Russian-made fighter jets for Ukraine
WASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) – The United States rejected a surprise offer by NATO ally Poland on Tuesday to transfer its Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jets to a U.S. base in Germany as a way to replenish Ukraine’s air force in its defense against invading Russian forces. The United States has sought to speed weapons deliveries …
‘A war for life of our child’: Health crisis spills out of Ukraine conflict
Over 1.7 million have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion WHO warns of Ukraine’s health emergency crossing borders Children with cancer among patients needing urgent care WARSAW/LONDON, March 8 (Reuters) – Katya was on the way to hospital for an urgent operation for her 17-year-old daughter Alinka, who has bone cancer, when Russia invaded Ukraine. Their …
Bennett says Israel will try to mediate on Ukraine even if prospect slim
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s office in Jerusalem, February 27, 2022. Abir Sultan/Pool via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register JERUSALEM, March 6 (Reuters) – Israel will continue trying to mediate between Russia and Ukraine even if success seems unlikely, Prime Minister Naftali …
