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Russian deputy minister who criticized "fascist invasion" of Ukraine dies after traveling to Cuba
Senior officer Piotr Kucherenko, 46, fell seriously ill aboard a flight returning from Havana
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100,000 Russian troops killed or injured in Ukraine, U.S. official says
“There has been a tremendous amount of suffering, human suffering,” he said
Politics
Russia orders troops to withdraw from the Ukrainian city of Kherson in setback to the Kremlin
The withdrawal of Russian troops from the region represents one of the most significant setbacks in the Kremlin’s war efforts
Politics
Zelensky floats conditions for 'genuine' peace talks with Putin
Conditions for talks include restoring Ukrainian control of its territories, compensation for damage caused by Russian forces, and punishment for any Russian war criminals.
Politics
Russian-appointed authorities urge Kherson residents to evacuate, fearing counteroffensive
Russian-installed officials said they were planning to evacuate around 1,000 people a day from Kherson into Russia
Human Rights
MH17: Ukraine crowdfunds $100K bounty for separatist leader who shot down Malaysian airliner
He is suspected of involvement in the 2014 downing of a Malaysian civilian airliner over Ukraine with 298 people on board.
Politics
SHOCK: Russian fighter jet fired missile near British surveillance plane over Black Sea
Britain’s defense minister said the incident proves the Russian military is “not beyond” deciding “the rules don't apply to them,” and said patrols would return with British fighter aircraft escorts for protection
Human Rights
Iran sent trainers to teach Russians how to use its kamikaze drones in Ukraine
Some argue this has directly involved Tehran in operations that have killed and injured civilians.
Human Rights
Russian strikes cause blackouts in thousands of Ukrainian towns, threaten power grid
Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky said that more than 30% of the country’s power stations have been destroyed
Technology
Russian warplane crashes into Moscow apartment building
Four or more people are dead and 25 injured in Yeysk, Russia, after an Su-34 strike jet collided into an apartment complex Monday during a training exercise
Human Rights
Russia giving soldiers Viagra to rape Ukrainians, says U.N. official
Rape is "clearly a deliberate tactic to dehumanize the victims," she added.
