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The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Russia's decision to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus revives Cold War fears

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbour and ally Belarus. Ukraine on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the United Nation's Security Council, accusing Moscow of holding Minsk as a "nuclear hostage".

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine official: Putin taking Belarus as 'nuclear hostage'

Ukraine’s top security official has denounced the Kremlin’s plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus

The Independent UK

Russia accused of taking Belarus ‘nuclear hostage’ with deal to station missiles there

Ukraine says Putin’s deal to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus destabilises neighbour

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Iran, Syria condemn US attacks on Iran-linked facilities

Tehran says the US attacks hit civilian targets and constituted a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty.

Al Jazeera

Iranian Police Seek Doubling its Forces

Iran Special Police Commander Hassan Karami called on Saturday for doubling the number of security forces in anticipation of possible protests in 400 locations in the country. Karami said that confronting the protests would be part of the agenda of the military institution during the new Iranian year. State-owned Mehr…

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The Independent UK

Iraqi Army Tightens Security on Border with Syria

The Iraqi army forces escalated security measures on the border with Syria to tighten the security gaps between the two countries. An official source of the local administration of al-Anbar governorate announced that army forces had begun field reconnaissance operations on the border strip areas with Syria. According to the…

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Iran Warns against US Targeting of Military Bases in Eastern Syria

Iran warned of a “decisive counter-response” if new US strikes are launched against bases operated by its proxy militias in Syria. The bases, according to an Iranian security spokesperson, were created at the request of Damascus to deal with terrorism and ISIS elements. Distinguishing between anti-terrorism military bases where Iran…

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Putin says he will move nuclear weapons into Belarus - and blames the UK

Vladimir Putin has announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring ally Belarus

The Independent UK

Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Kyiv marks anniversary of Bucha recapture

March 31 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine would never forgive Russian troops responsible for atrocities in Bucha, as the town near Kyiv marked the anniversary of its recapture after 33 days of occupation.

Reuters

New Russian Campaign Tries to Entice Men to Fight in Ukraine

Advertisements promise cash bonuses and enticing benefits. Recruiters are making cold calls to eligible men.

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Israel Fears Army Could Join Protests against Netanyahu Government

The Israeli army is on the verge of reducing the scope of operations due to many reservists refusing to report for duty in protest against plans by the ruling right-wing government to weaken the judiciary, announced Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi. Halevi's warning came amid army leadership fearing that the…

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Tensions on the rise at revered Kyiv monastery complex

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is reverberating in a struggle for control of a monastery complex called the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

The Independent UK

New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine

A new campaign is underway this spring across Russia that seeks volunteers to replenish its troops for the war in Ukraine

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Taliban Want Control of More Afghan Diplomatic Missions

The Taliban government is trying to take charge of more Afghan embassies abroad, a spokesman said Saturday, amid their continued international isolation because of restrictions on women and girls. The Taliban initially promised a more moderate rule after their takeover in August 2021, but instead imposed sweeping bans and other…

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russian plans for nuclear weapons in Belarus ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ – as it happened

Senior US administration official says there are no signs Moscow intends to use its nuclear weapons

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Putin Says Will Deploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Belarus

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbor and ally Belarus, bringing the arms to a country at the gates of the European Union. Putin has previously issued thinly veiled warnings that he could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine if Russia were threatened, reviving…

The National (Scotland)

Heroes of the ghetto: When Poland’s Jews fought back

As the 80th anniversary of the uprising in Warsaw approaches, Mark Brown speaks with Holocaust educationalist Professor Henry Maitles

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Tehran says attacks on Iran-linked bases in Syria will draw swift response

Pro-Iranian forces in Syria say they have a "long arm" to respond to further US strikes on their positions, while an Iranian security spokesperson warned of an "immediate counter-response" following tit-for-tat missile and drone attacks in Syria.

Daily Mirror

Putin to move 'tactical' nuclear weapons into Belarus in fresh threat to west

The Russian president said that the escalation has come in response to western countries including Britain increasing their supply of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine

Tribune News Service

Israel defense chief calls for freeze to judicial overhaul

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called on the government to freeze a contentious judicial overhaul, urging the public to stop massive street demonstrations and to begin repairing what he called a widening rift in society that’s endangering the country’s security.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Russia will not stop war unless world unites, Zelenskyy warns

KYIV -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the entire international order is under threat from the Russian aggression against his country in an exclusive interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun on Thursday. Zelenskyy's distrust of a 12-point proposal made by China was also evident.

The New Daily

Belarus deal to station Russian nuclear weapons

Russia's President says tactical nuclear weapons will be stationed in Belarus in the same way US nuclear weapons have been placed in Europe.

Tribune News Service

Putin says Russia to place tactical nuclear arms in Belarus

President Vladimir Putin said Russia is preparing to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, escalating a confrontation with the U.S. and its allies over the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

What did Putin say on tactical nuclear weapons and Belarus?

President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russia has struck a deal with neighbouring Belarus to station tactical nuclear weapons on its territory. Here are his key remarks on the subject, made on state television and translated by Reuters.

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