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From Odesa to Bakhmut, revisiting a Ukrainian family torn by war

From Odesa to Bakhmut, revisiting a Ukrainian family torn by war

It was the day before Orthodox Easter in 2022, and Valeria and Yuriy Glodan were preparing to celebrate with their three-month-old daughter Kira in the coastal Ukrainian city of Odesa when their world fell apart in seconds. While Yuriy was out shopping, a Russian missile hit their apartment,

Trump either a 'traitor' or 'exceptional', Nobel-winner Walesa tells AFP

Trump either a 'traitor' or 'exceptional', Nobel-winner Walesa tells AFP

US President Donald Trump is either a "traitor" or an "exceptional" leader in his dealings with Russia, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Walesa told AFP on Monday. "On the surface, today, he seems to be Russia's lackey, simply a traitor. That's

Where do Ukraine and Russia stand after four years of war?

Where do Ukraine and Russia stand after four years of war?

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. As the conflict reaches its four-year mark, AFP looks at the state of the conflict and some of the consequences for both countries: - Destruction - The war has

'Considered a traitor': Life of an anti-war Ukrainian in Russia

'Considered a traitor': Life of an anti-war Ukrainian in Russia

In war-torn Ukraine, her family considers her a traitor. In tightly controlled Russia, her life is defined by solitude. A Ukrainian living in Russia for the past 20 years, Maria -- whose name AFP has changed for her safety -- has for four years watched with horror as her adopted homeland

South Korea protests 'Victory' banner hung from Russian embassy

South Korea protests 'Victory' banner hung from Russian embassy

South Korea has protested to Russia after its embassy in Seoul unfurled a giant banner declaring "Victory will be ours", an apparent reference to the anniversary of the Ukraine war. South Korea opposes Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its recruitment of soldiers from North

What does Trump want in Iran?

What does Trump want in Iran?

President Donald Trump's threats to attack Iran provide little detail on what the long-term US goal would be in the event of a sustained or even brief conflict. Trump sent warships and dozens of fighter planes to the Middle East and has several options to choose from

Russian missile barrage hits energy, railways across Ukraine

Russian missile barrage hits energy, railways across Ukraine

Russia fired scores of missiles and drones at targets across Ukraine Sunday, crashing into energy and rail infrastructure and residential buildings, just two days before the fourth anniversary of Moscow's all-out invasion. The capital Kyiv, which Russia has regularly hit with missiles and drones since the start