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    Ukraine war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of ‘manipulation’ with three-day ceasefire

    Ukraine war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of ‘manipulation’ with three-day ceasefire

    Shorouk Express Zelensky praises killing of top Russian military figures Volodymyr Zelensky praised Ukraine’s foreign intelligence service for the killing of top Russian military figures since the start of the war, without directly mentioning the latest attack that killed a senior Russian officer. “The head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence reported on the liquidation of persons…

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    Trump should direct anger at Putin, who ‘must stop lying’ about Ukraine, Macron says

    Trump should direct anger at Putin, who ‘must stop lying’ about Ukraine, Macron says

    Shorouk Express U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday posted exasperatedly about Ukraine’s hesitance to accept that demand and criticized Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Macron, however, said Trump’s ire should be aimed squarely at Putin. “There is an aggressor, Russia, and there is a victim, Ukraine,” Macron said. “American frustration should be directed at only one person: President Putin.”…

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    Ukraine war: Putin accused of breaching Easter truce as UK calls for full ceasefire

    Ukraine war: Putin accused of breaching Easter truce as UK calls for full ceasefire

    Shorouk Express Zelenskyy says Russian attacks continue after Easter ceasefire agreement On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch The foreign ministers of the UK and Italy have urged Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire, as…

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    Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin declares ‘Easter truce’ until Monday

    Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin declares ‘Easter truce’ until Monday

    Shorouk Express Putin declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to pause fighting from 6pm today (4pm UK…

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    Russia calls Elton John Aids Foundation ‘undesirable’ as Putin pushes LGBTQ+ ban

    Russia calls Elton John Aids Foundation ‘undesirable’ as Putin pushes LGBTQ+ ban

    Shorouk Express On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Russia has banned the Elton John AIDS Foundation, claiming it undermines “traditional spiritual and moral values”. The ban targets two branches of the foundation, one based in…

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