Olive-picking children killed in latest Syria shelling
Shelling latest violation of truce reached in March 2020 between Russia and Turkey.
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Ukrainian officials say six people have died in a missile strike on a mail depot.
Russia names new air force leader to replace rebellion-linked general
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US claims North Korea delivered weapons to Russia
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Russian governor reported for saying there’s ‘no need’ for the war in Ukraine
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Russian athletes won't be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country's suspension
'We do not punish or sanction athletes for the acts of their officials or government.'
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Russian missile attack kills 10yo boy and his grandmother
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Putin says Russia could revoke nuclear test-ban treaty
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Royal family website 'targeted in Russian cyber attack'
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Ukraine targets key Crimean city a day after striking Black Sea Fleet HQ
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Russian drone attack on western Ukraine kills 1
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