Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,449
These are the key developments from day 1,449 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy reveals 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed fighting against Russia
Kremlin spokesperson says Russian forces would continue fighting until Kyiv makes necessary ‘decisions’ to end the war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,442
These are the key developments from day 1,442 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Last Russia-US treaty on nuclear arms control set to expire
UN expresses concern over ‘grave moment for international peace and security’, urges Russia and US to enter talks.
Russia’s Putin holds video call with China’s Xi
The two leaders discussed maintaining their growing ties amid international instability.
Trump hails ‘excellent’ phone call with China’s Xi amid trade tensions
Trump stresses his ‘extremely good’ personal relationship with Xi Jinping, key to maintaining stable US-China ties.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,441
These are the key developments from day 1,441 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter?
The New START treaty, which limits strategic nuclear weapons, is to expire this week.
Moscow confirms Russian forces helped repel ISIL attack on Niger airport
Moscow ‘strongly condemns’ attack on airport in the capital, Niamey, where 20 rebels were killed and 4 soldiers wounded.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,440
These are the key developments from day 1,440 of Russia’s war on Ukraine
US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine talks with Russia ‘productive’
The talks come just a day before a second round of US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
