Russian military plane carrying prisoners crashes, accuses Ukraine of being shot down by a Western missile | Reuters

Russian military plane carrying prisoners crashes, accuses Ukraine of being shot down by a Western missile |  Reuters

MOSCOW (Reuters) – A military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war crashed near the Ukrainian border on Saturday, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The plane was being transported for a prisoner exchange and was shot down by a Ukrainian missile. The crashed Ilyushin (IL) 76 had 74 people on board, including Ukrainian prisoners, … Read more

90 Seconds Until Human Extinction, Doomsday Clock Remains at Lowest Amid Nuclear Threat and Climate Change | Reuters

90 Seconds Until Human Extinction, Doomsday Clock Remains at Lowest Amid Nuclear Threat and Climate Change |  Reuters

The American magazine “Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists” announced that the “Doomsday Clock”, which symbolically indicates the time remaining until humanity’s extinction, is “90 seconds”. Photographed in Washington, January last year (2024 Reuters/Leah Millis) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists announced on the 23rd that the doomsday clock, which symbolically indicates the time … Read more

Corner: Ukraine is divided on the order of reconstruction: “reconstruction” or “war victory” | Reuters

Corner: Ukraine is divided on the order of reconstruction: “reconstruction” or “war victory” |  Reuters

TROSTYANETS, UKRAINE (Reuters) – In the northeastern Ukrainian town of Trostyanets, heavy machinery emits smoke as it clears away dirt and debris that has accumulated between a train station and a bus stop. This is to guarantee a route to the new transport hub. Trostianets, badly damaged in fighting with Russian forces about two years … Read more

“Putin’s country will collapse one day”, writes dissident Navalny from prison | Reuters

“Putin’s country will collapse one day”, writes dissident Navalny from prison |  Reuters

The Russian anti-regime activist Navalny (47, in the photo) said on the 17th that “Putin’s country” will one day collapse with the ambiguous former Soviet elite, driven by bribes and full of power. Photographed in a Moscow court in April 2023 (2024 Reuters/Yulia Morozova) [モスクワ 17日 ロイター] – The Russian anti-regime activist Navalny (47) declared … Read more

Corner: Current situation is ‘active defense’, Ukrainian commander says aims to wear down Russia | Reuters

Corner: Current situation is ‘active defense’, Ukrainian commander says aims to wear down Russia |  Reuters

January 15: Although Ukrainian Ground Forces are primarily focused on defending the 1,000-kilometer Eastern Front, they should not be neglected as an offensive force. In this photo, Army Commander Sirsky responds to an interview in Kharkiv Oblast on the 12th (2024 Reuters/Valentyn Ogirenko) KHARKIV OBLAST, UKRAINE (Reuters) – Ukraine’s ground forces are mainly focused on … Read more

Ukrainian President Asks West for Help to Prevent Russia’s Victory, Speaks in Davos | Reuters

Ukrainian President Asks West for Help to Prevent Russia’s Victory, Speaks in Davos |  Reuters

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy gave a speech on the 16th at the annual meeting (Davos) of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Photographed in Davos (2024 Reuters/Denis Balibouse) [16 (Reuters)]- Ukrainian President Zelenskiy spoke on the 16th at the annual meeting (Davos) of the World Economic Forum (WEF). About two years have passed since the start of … Read more

Corner: Petitions pour in from grieving families to name fallen soldiers as “heroes of Ukraine” | Reuters

Corner: Petitions pour in from grieving families to name fallen soldiers as “heroes of Ukraine” |  Reuters

Anna Barzul (pictured) lost her younger brother in fighting with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine last November. The photo was taken in December last year in a cemetery in Kiv (2024 Reuters/Valentyn Ogirenko) KIIV (Reuters) – Anna Barzul, 35, lost her younger brother in fighting with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine last November. Although she … Read more

Britain signs security deal with Ukraine and increases military aid following PM’s visit to Kiev | Reuters

Britain signs security deal with Ukraine and increases military aid following PM’s visit to Kiev |  Reuters

British Prime Minister Sunak visited Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, and signed a bilateral security agreement with President Zelenskiy. Photographed in Kiev on the 12th (2024 Reuters/Thomas Peter) [キーウ 12日 ロイター] – On the 12th, British Prime Minister Sunak visited the Ukrainian capital Kyiv (Kiev) and signed a bilateral security agreement with President Zelenskiy. He … Read more

Japan, US and others criticize Russia for ‘abusing’ Security Council position on North Korea’s missile acquisition | Reuters

Japan, US and others criticize Russia for ‘abusing’ Security Council position on North Korea’s missile acquisition |  Reuters

On the 10th, eight countries, including Japan and the United States, accused Russia of using its position as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council to procure North Korean missiles and launch them into Ukraine, in violation of Security Council resolutions. Photographed in October 2023 (2024 Reuters/Mike Segar) [ワシントン10日 ロイター] – On the … Read more

Ukraine ‘not under pressure to end war’, Zelenskiy visits three Baltic countries | Reuters

Ukraine ‘not under pressure to end war’, Zelenskiy visits three Baltic countries |  Reuters

On the 10th, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy visited Lithuania. He will visit the Baltic states and discuss the war with Russia and Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU). Provided photo taken on the 31st of last month. (2024 Reuters/Ukrainian Presidential Press Service) [ビリニュス 10日 ロイター] – Ukrainian President … Read more