Ukraine-Russia war
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Five suspects appear in court for alleged Russian military recruitment
Five South Africans appeared before the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on Monday following their arrest at OR Tambo International Airport over the weekend for allegedly attempting to join Russian military…
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South African men deceived into fighting for Russia in Ukraine war, ambassador warns
Seventeen young South African men have been deceived into joining Russian mercenary forces in Ukraine and are now trapped in the war-torn Donbas region, desperately seeking help to return home,…
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Stranded South African mercenaries plead for help to escape Ukraine war zone
Seventeen South African men fighting as mercenaries in Ukraine’s war-torn Donbas region have issued desperate pleas for government assistance to return home, the presidency announced Thursday. The men, aged between…
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Ukrainian drones strikes major Russian oil refinery
Ukrainian drones struck a major Russian oil refinery on Thursday, some 1,400 km from the front line, sparking a fire, officials from both countries confirmed.
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Putin defends Ukraine war at summit, blames West for conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday defended his war in Ukraine before Moscow’s allies, blaming the West for sparking the three-and-a-half-year conflict.
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Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
In a dramatic escalation of pressure on Moscow, President Donald Trump has given Russia a 50-day deadline to end its invasion of Ukraine or face crippling new economic sanctions
