Claim comes as Ukraine prepares for a major counteroffensive to retake territory occupied by Russia.

Claim comes as Ukraine prepares for a major counteroffensive to retake territory occupied by Russia.
The incident in a remote highlands region has drawn renewed attention to one of the world’s least-known conflicts.
As the war enters its 467th day, here’s a look at the main developments.
New outburst of violence in North Darfur state has left at least 40 people dead, activists and residents say.
The villagers dismantled their own homes and fled the relentless Israeli settler attacks on them and their children.
Attack by man dressed in an Egyptian security forces uniform occurred during anti-drug operations.
At least 15 people have been killed in Senegal following an outbreak of violence after sentencing of opposition leader.
For thousands of people in the eastern DRC, displacement in the latest M23 onslaught is another test of survival.
Mercenary force boss Yevgeny Prigozhin says Russian defence officials planted explosives on route of Wagner’s retreat.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin tells Asian security summit that lines of communication with China are crucial.
CIA Director William Burns emphasised the importance of keeping communication open between China and the US.
As the war enters its 465th day, here’s a look at the main developments.
Rodolphe Jaar is one of 11 people arrested and charged in US for alleged involvement in Haitian president’s killing.
Procurement could court controversy because export rules ban Japanese companies from selling lethal weaponry overseas.