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The war in Ukraine is mobilizing the Russian army, which has recruited around 3,000 Africans, among others.
14 articles from 11 October to 16 October 2026 · 🌍 World, 🇰🇪 Kenya
Donald Trump said he did not like Volodymyr Zelensky and presented him as an obstacle to resolving the war in Ukraine, while judging him more difficult to negotiate with than Vladimir Putin. The remarks come amid tensions over the terms of peace and US policy towards Kyiv, according to the text published by Zambianobserver.
Source: Zambianobserver
Donald Trump said he did not like Volodymyr Zelensky and presented him as an obstacle to resolving the war in Ukraine, while judging him more difficult to negotiate with than Vladimir Putin. The remarks come amid tensions over the terms of peace and US policy towards Kyiv, according to the text published by Zambianobserver.
🌍 World · 07:43
Ukraine struck a Rosneft refinery in Russia’s Ryazan region, causing a fire, according to the local governor. The attack came after Kyiv abandoned an energy truce announced by Donald Trump, while Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, Daily Maverick reports.
🌍 World · 03:31
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed that it was “vital” to give Ukraine the means to defend itself against Russia. He also pledged that France would continue to support Kyiv in seeking a solid and lasting peace, after a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Le Monde.
🌍 World · 23:14
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought the support of European allies on Thursday, as he pledged to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite Donald Trump’s demands. Tensions with Washington also concern sanctions, energy infrastructure and restrictions on satellite communications, France 24 reports.
🌍 World · 23:06
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking an oil refinery south of Moscow, after Volodymyr Zelensky announced the resumption of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. The Ukrainian president says he suspended the operations for three days, while Moscow continued its attacks, Theghanareport reports.
🌍 World · 19:47
Seven people are missing after two drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, Romania announced. Several vessels have been hit recently in the area, amid suspected spillover from the war in Ukraine, France 24 reports.
🌍 World · 13:35
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the resumption of strikes against Russian oil refineries after US pressure aimed at stopping them. He also denounced reduced intelligence sharing and Starlink satellite services, in an interview with the Financial Times.
🌍 World · 08:54
The Kremlin says exchanges with Ukraine are continuing over a possible energy truce, without new progress, according to its spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Moscow says it favours lasting peace and insists that its diesel supply agreement with the United States does not affect its position, La Presse reports.
🌍 World · 19:30
Russian drone and missile strikes have damaged sites linked to Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, McDonald’s and Oreo in Ukraine, according to Andy Hunder, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine. He denounced the White House’s silence as Washington presses Kyiv to stop its attacks on Russian refineries, reports CNN.
🌍 World · 09:33
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed new discussions with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to move towards ending the war with Russia. He also says he supports Donald Trump’s proposed energy truce, provided Moscow respects it, according to Daily Maverick.
🌍 World · 19:59
Around 3,000 Africans are believed to have joined the Russian army since the start of the war in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian services cited in an investigation by the French Institute of International Relations. The recruits come notably from Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda, Gambia, Zimbabwe and the Central African Republic.
🌍 World · 17:29
The Kremlin has announced that Vladimir Putin would accept a one-day ceasefire to allow elections in Ukraine, while Volodymyr Zelensky had requested a 60-day pause. Spokesperson Dmitri Peskov ruled out a longer truce and said Moscow favoured lasting peace, according to statements reported by Ang.
🌍 World · 09:36
Russia has struck Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including a gas facility and a service station, despite the US announcement of an energy ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of continuing its air attacks, the Daily Maverick reports.
🌍 World · 02:48
A US government report claims that Kenyan officials are actively involved in recruiting citizens sent to serve in the Russian army. The document put Chief Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi under pressure during a Senate hearing on Kenyans caught up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to The Standard.
🇰🇪 Kenya · 21:00
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