Woody Allen has denied claims that his participation in a Moscow film festival was “whitewashing” Russian atrocities, after condemnation of his appearance by Ukraine’s ministry of foreign affairs.Allen said in a statement to the Guardian: “When it comes to the conflict in Ukraine[1], I believe strongly that Vladimir Putin is totally in the wrong. The war he has caused is appalling. But, whatever politicians have done, I don’t feel cutting off artistic conversations is ever a good way to help.”Allen had appeared on Sunday at Moscow international film week[2], via a remote link for a session hosted by film-maker Fyodor ...

North Korea is now supplying critical artillery shells and ballistic missiles to Russian forces in Ukraine, with North Korean personnel reportedly helping maintain these systems on the battlefield.[1]This unlikely partnership reveals a troubling reality: the isolated nation has become one of Moscow’s most reliable military suppliers — not because of its technological prowess, but because its nuclear arsenal shields it from meaningful Western retaliation.The implications go beyond the battlefield. This marks a significant expansion of Russia’s support network — one that complements, rather than replaces, its relationship with Iran.While Iran continues to provide Moscow with sophisticated drones and regional disruption ...

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WASHINGTON (TNND) — One week after hosting European leaders at the White House, President Donald Trump said he's not sure if Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in a bilateral meeting, which allies[1] agreed was a necessary next step[2] in negotiating an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.“I believe that we’re gonna get that war straightened out, we’re gonna get it done. I don’t know that they’ll meet. Maybe they will, maybe they won’t. They’d like me to be at the meeting. I said, ‘You guys ought to work it out. It’s between you, it’s ...

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The ...

In north-east Ukraine[1], less than 50km from the Russian border, lies the city of Shostka. In the first months of the full-scale invasion it was blockaded, and ever since has faced constant shelling and drone strikes from the Russian army.But if and when the attacks stop, there will be an invisible danger that will linger for much longer: unexploded devices. Ukraine is now one of the most heavily mined[2] countries in the world, with about a quarter of its territory[3] – an area larger than England – contaminated with explosives.Even before Russia began increasing the scale of its bombardments[4] this ...

Zelensky says waiting for 'India's contribution' to end Ukraine warVolodymyr Zelensky has he is counting on India’s contribution to end the war in Ukraine as he thanked Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.“Thank you, Prime Minister @narendramodi[1], for the warm greetings on Ukraine’s Independence Day. We appreciate India’s dedication to peace and dialogue. Now, as the entire world strives to end this horrible war with dignity and lasting peace, we count on India’s contribution,” Zelensky said in a post on X. He added: “Every decision that strengthens diplomacy leads to better security not only in Europe, but also in the Indo-Pacific ...

Here are the key events on day 1,279 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is how things stand on Tuesday, August 26:FightingAn 82-year-old woman was killed and three people were injured in a Russian attack on Kupiansk city, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.Russian attacks killed one person and injured three others in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, Governor Vadym Filashkin said.Russian drones and artillery fire injured a rescue worker and damaged a fire truck in the Nikopol region of Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, according to Governor Serhiy Lysak.A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured two others in the Russian-occupied ...

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned Woody Allen for speaking virtually at a Russian film festival over the weekend, calling his participation in the event “a disgrace and an insult” to the victims of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine[1].According to Russian media, Allen spoke Sunday at the Moscow International Film Week via video conference. The appearance put him at odds with the Hollywood establishment[2], which has embraced the Ukraine cause during Russia’s 3 1/2-year war, with prominent actors signing on to the United24 crowdfunding initiative and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy[3] making virtual appearances at past Golden Globes and Grammys ...

NEW DELHI: The US on Tuesday issued a notice to India over the implementation of additional tariffs set to take effect from August 27.Issued by the department of homeland security, the notice said that the tariffs were imposed in response to "threats to the United States by the government of Russian Federation," with India being targeted for new duties as part of the policy."The duties set out in the Annex to this document are effective with respect to products of India that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12.01am eastern daylight time on ...