US to Send ‘Advanced Rocket Systems’ to Ukraine
contact@hellonews.website U.S. President Joe Biden said Tuesday he decided to provide Ukraine with “more advanced rocket systems and munitions” as part of U.S. efforts to help the Ukrainian fight against a…
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Turkish Greek Tensions Rise as Arms Race Looms
Tensions are rising between Turkey and Greece, with the Turkish foreign minister on Tuesday warning that Ankara could challenge the sovereignty of Greek islands. The threat comes as both sides…
Soccer Body Investigating Pre-Game Chaos at Paris Champions League Final
International soccer officials are investigating the chaos outside Paris’s Stade de France stadium for last Saturday’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. The highly anticipated game was uncharacteristically…
Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny Says He Is Facing New Charges
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who is in prison in Russia, could face 15 more years under a new charge, he said Tuesday. Navalny took to social media to say…
Ukraine Court Sentences 2 Russian Soldiers for Shelling Civilians
A Ukrainian court sentenced two Russian soldiers to 11½-year prison terms on Tuesday after they had pleaded guilty last week to indiscriminately shelling civilian targets in the Kharkiv region, from…
In Commonwealth, Queen’s Jubilee Draws Protests, Apathy
London — After seven decades on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II is widely viewed in the U.K. as a rock in turbulent times. But in Britain’s former colonies, many see…
After Oil Deal, EU Turns to Defense – and Ukraine Aid
Paris — European Union leaders are wrapping up a two-day summit Tuesday with discussions on energy, defense, and food security — key issues with the war in Ukraine— after striking…
Russia Sanctions Seen Loosening Moscow’s Grip on Central Asia
WASHINGTON — Russia’s influence in the former Soviet republics of Central Asia is expected to decline as its overstretched military struggles in Ukraine and its economy suffers shocks from the…
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 31
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine. The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT. 12:15 a.m.: Russian troops continue to…
EU Agrees to Ban Majority of Russian Oil
European Union leaders agreed late Monday to ban two-thirds of Russian oil imports as part of a compromise deal to increase pressure on Russia while accounting for the economic effects…
France Blames Ticket Fraud for Champions League Final Chaos
Paris — French authorities defended police on Monday for indiscriminately firing tear gas and pepper spray at Liverpool supporters at the Champions League final, while blaming industrial levels of fraud…
Greece Planning Major Wall Extension on Border With Turkey
athens, greece — Greek authorities say they are planning a major extension of a wall along the country’s border with Turkey and are seeking European Union financial support for the…
Erdogan Discusses Turkey's Syria Incursion Plans With Putin
Istanbul — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed Ankara’s planned military operation in northern Syria and the war in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Erdogan’s office said Monday.…
EU Leaders Try to Break Deadlock on Russian Oil Sanctions at Summit
Paris — The European Union heads of state meeting in Brussels Monday remain deadlocked over an oil embargo against Russia, with Hungary the key holdout. The summit will continues Tuesday.…
French Journalist Killed in Ukraine
The French news broadcaster BFM TV said a 32-year-old French journalist was killed Monday in eastern Ukraine, fatally hit by shell shrapnel while covering a Ukrainian evacuation operation. BFM TV…