Russian Wagner begins to withdraw units from Bakhmut – Prigozhin

Russian Wagner begins to withdraw units from Bakhmut – Prigozhin

May 25 (Reuters) – The Russian mercenary group Wagner has begun withdrawing its forces from the Ukrainian town of Bakhmut and transferring its positions there to Russian regular troops, its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said in a video released on Thursday. “We are withdrawing the units from Bakhmut. From today at five o’clock in the morning, … Read more

Iran claims to have successfully tested a ballistic missile

Iran claims to have successfully tested a ballistic missile

(1/5) A new 4th generation Khorramshahr surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 km is launched at an unknown location in Iran, in this photo obtained May 25, 2023. Iranian Defense Ministry/WANA (News Agency of West Asia)/Handout via REUTERS DUBAI, May 25 (Reuters) – Iran successfully tested a ballistic missile with a … Read more

Chinese hackers are spying on US critical infrastructure, Western intelligence says

Chinese hackers are spying on US critical infrastructure, Western intelligence says

May 24 (Reuters) – A state-sponsored Chinese hacking group is spying on a wide range of U.S. critical infrastructure organizations, from telecommunications to transportation hubs, Western intelligence agencies and Microsoft said on Wednesday (MSFT.O ). Spying has also targeted the US island territory of Guam, home to strategically important US military bases, Microsoft said in … Read more

Russian warship guarding Black Sea pipelines attacked by unmanned Ukrainian vessel

Russian warship guarding Black Sea pipelines attacked by unmanned Ukrainian vessel

MOSCOW, May 24 (Reuters) – Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday the Russian warship Ivan Hurs was unsuccessfully attacked early in the morning by three unmanned Ukrainian speedboats in the Black Sea as it approached the strait from the Bosphorus. In a statement posted on Telegram, the ministry said the warship was protecting the TurkStream … Read more

Russia and China set to sign bilateral pacts despite Western criticism

Russia and China set to sign bilateral pacts despite Western criticism

(1/6) Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang attend a signing ceremony in Beijing, China May 24, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/Pool BEIJING, May 23 (Reuters) – Russia and China are set to sign a series of bilateral agreements on Wednesday during the Russian prime minister’s trip to Beijing, as the two neighboring giants … Read more

Russia says it is crushing cross-border incursion by ‘Ukrainian nationalists’

Russia says it is crushing cross-border incursion by ‘Ukrainian nationalists’

Groups say they are Russians seeking to overthrow Putin Kremlin Blames “Ukrainian Nationalists”; Kyiv denies its role The raid appears to be the largest in Russia since the start of the war KYIV, May 23 (Reuters) – Moscow said on Tuesday it had routed and killed dozens of “Ukrainian nationalists” who entered Russia from Ukraine … Read more

Harry loses bid to challenge decision not to allow him to pay for UK police protection

Harry loses bid to challenge decision not to allow him to pay for UK police protection

(1/4) Prince Harry arrives for the coronation of King Charles at Westminster Abbey, London, Britain May 6, 2023. Andy Stenning/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) – Prince Harry lost an attempt on Tuesday to legally challenge the British government’s decision not to allow him to pay for police protection while in the UK. … Read more

Ukrainian military intelligence: Russian groups behind the incursion

Ukrainian military intelligence: Russian groups behind the incursion

KYIV, May 22 (Reuters) – Ukrainian military intelligence on Monday blamed an armed operation in Russia’s Belgorod region on “pro-opposition Russian citizens” belonging to two paramilitary groups, Ukrainian media Hromadske said. Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said a Ukrainian army “sabotage group” entered Russian territory in the Graivoron district, which borders Ukraine. Hromadske quoted military intelligence … Read more

Russia says it fights cross-border raids; nothing to do with us, says Ukraine

Russia says it fights cross-border raids;  nothing to do with us, says Ukraine

(1/2) An aerial view shows destruction in the frontline town of Bakhmut, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine, in this photo released May 21, 2023. News Service of… Learn more Russian governor: Take steps to repel infiltrators The raid is perhaps one of the largest of its kind since the start of … Read more

Modi and Blinken meet with Pacific Island leaders in Papua New Guinea

Modi and Blinken meet with Pacific Island leaders in Papua New Guinea

(1/2) Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape at Jackson International Airport in Papua New Guinea on May 21 Learn more May 22 (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a summit with Pacific island leaders in Papua New Guinea on Monday. The US Secretary of … Read more