“Civilists are being killed – women, children, elderly people, World War II veterans,” said Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, in an exclusive interview with de.euronews.com. Russia’s intensifying airstrikes on Ukraine are deliberately designed to wear down and terrify the civilian population rather than achieve purely military objectives, Ukrainian officials … Read more
Spain secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Kazakhstan in the Billie Jean King Cup final tournament, booking a highly anticipated semifinal showdown against the Czech Republic. How Spain Outlasted Kazakhstan to Reach the Semifinals The decisive clash in Shenzhen saw Spain navigate past Kazakhstan 2-1 to claim the vital spot in the next stage. In … Read more
Dajana Jastremska’s Odesa Apartment Destroyed in Missile Strike The 26-year-old athlete shared photos and videos on Instagram showing a heavily damaged, burning building following the strike, which involved a Kalibr cruise missile. “This is what the ‘Russian world’ looks like: A direct hit from a Kalibr cruise missile,” Jastremska wrote on social media. The only … Read more
Xenia Fedorova, the president of RT France, faces an impending deportation order from French authorities, a development that has triggered widespread debate across European media outlets regarding foreign state-backed media operations and press freedom frameworks. According to reports from France 24 and other European news agencies, the administrative proceedings against Fedorova center on national security … Read more
Oleksandra Oliynykova’s Roland Garros Stand: How a Tennis Court Became a War Protest Stage By Daniel Richardson | May 27, 2026 | Paris, France (UTC+2) Oliynykova’s first Grand Slam main-draw victory came with a political message that echoed beyond the Philippe Chatrier Stadium. © Javier Garcia/Shutterstock/Imago PARIS — The clay courts of Roland Garros have … Read more
IOC Lifts Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes: A Fragmented Return to Global Sport The International Olympic Committee has officially cleared the path for athletes from Belarus to return to the global sporting stage. In a decision that signals a shift in the geopolitical landscape of international athletics, the IOC Executive Board announced it no longer recommends … Read more
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – The Ukrainian Paralympic team will not participate in the closing ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in protest against the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flags. The move escalates a growing international outcry … Read more
“My emotions were so strong,” his mother, Nataliya, told the BBC. His family’s joy was captured on video and is now making the rounds on social media. Nataliya can be seen asking her son if he is unharmed. “Do you still have your arms, your legs, everything?” she wants to know. Prisoner exchange Nazar was … Read more
MoscowThe Russian military has launched the biggest bombardment of 2026 against Ukrainian cities, ending a truce pushed by Donald Trump. In total, it has sent 450 drones and more than 60 missiles, including ballistic ones, mostly against energy facilities and residential areas in Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Sumi and Odessa. Although the ceasefire was originally intended … Read more
Formally, no Russian or Belarusian can represent their country at the Olympics in Italy. Athletes from both countries have a chance to compete. It is enough for them to receive the status of “individual neutral athlete” from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In order for someone to receive an exemption, they must meet the classic … Read more