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Putin accuses West of risking conflict, Russia at combat readiness

The Guardian — May 9, 2024, 09:00 AM UTC

Summary: Putin accuses the West of risking global conflict, stating Russia's forces are at 'combat readiness'. Ukraine's air defense destroyed 17 out of 20 Russian attack drones. Ukraine parliament dismissed agriculture minister amid land acquisition allegations. David Cameron urges the West to be tougher in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A Ukrainian air attack on Russia's Belgorod region injured eight people and damaged buildings and cars.

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Timeline:

  1. [4.2]
    Moscow threatens to strike British military facilities (POLITICO Europe)
    14d
    Source
  2. [4.6]
    Kremlin criticizes UK support for Ukraine using weapons in Russia (ABC News)
    17d
    Source
  3. [4.2]
    Kremlin accuses Cameron of 'direct escalation' over Ukraine weapons (The Telegraph)
    17d
    Source
  4. [4.1]
    Russia criticizes UK for arming Ukraine against Russian targets (Newsweek)
    17d
    Source
  5. [4.4]
    NATO ally supports Ukraine to strike Russian targets (Newsweek)
    17d
    Source
  6. [5.6]
    Britain pledges £3bn annually to aid Ukraine (The Guardian)
    18d

    ScoresSource
  7. [5.6]
    UK pledges £3bn yearly aid to Ukraine indefinitely (The Guardian)
    18d

    ScoresSource
  8. [4.1]
    Russia orders more weapons for Ukraine offensive; Kyiv seeks arms (The Guardian)
    19d
    Source
  9. [5.1]
    NATO urges stronger support for Ukraine amid delays in aid (POLITICO Europe)
    21d
    Source
  10. [5.0]
    Zelensky urges US for faster weapon shipments against Russia (The Telegraph)
    21d
    Source
  11. [5.6]
    Ukraine retreats from Donetsk villages due to lack of ammo (POLITICO Europe)
    21d

    ScoresSource
  12. [5.3]
    Ukraine urges Russia to withdraw from Ukraine (Kyiv Post)
    22d
    Source
  13. [4.1]
    Ukrainian troops retreat from villages amid Russian pressure (The Guardian)
    22d
    Source
  14. [4.1]
    Russian drones attack Ukraine, Biden signs $95 billion aid (The Globe and Mail)
    22d
    Source
  15. [3.8]
    Russian drones attack Kharkiv hotel in Ukraine (CTV News)
    22d
    Source
  16. [4.7]
    Russian troops seize two villages near Avdiivka in Ukraine (The Guardian)
    22d
    Source
  17. [3.9]
    Russian forces making daily gains in eastern Ukraine (CNN)
    22d
    Source
  18. [3.7]
    Russian forces target hotel with English-speaking mercenaries in Ukraine (The Independent)
    22d
    Source
  19. [4.0]
    U.S. aid to Ukraine resumes, defense against Russia strengthened (The Washington Post)
    23d
    Source
  20. [4.3]
    Ukraine hit Russian refinery after missile barrage (Mint)
    23d
    Source
  21. [4.2]
    Russia attacks Ukraine's power grid, Ukraine retaliates with drones (Kyiv Post)
    23d
    Source
  22. [2.8]
    Russian oil refinery and Ukrainian thermal plants attacked by drones (CNN)
    23d
    Source
  23. [4.2]
    Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refineries and airfield (The Telegraph)
    23d
    Source
  24. [4.2]
    Azov brigade defies odds against Russian attacks in Ukraine (The Guardian)
    23d
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  25. [4.9]
    $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine announced (CNN)
    24d
    Source
  26. [4.4]
    US announces $6 billion military aid for Ukraine (RTE.ie)
    24d
    Source
  27. [4.9]
    Ukraine removes US tanks; adapts to Russian drone tactics (The Guardian)
    25d
    Source
  28. [5.0]
    US aid boosts Ukraine's missile capabilities against Russia (The Independent)
    25d
    Source
  29. [4.6]
    Ukraine sidelines U.S. tanks, seeks aid against Russian drones (The Associated Press)
    25d
    Source
  30. [4.0]
    Ukraine restricts passport renewals for military-age men abroad (The Associated Press)
    25d
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  31. [4.2]
    US provides $1 billion in weapons to Ukraine against Russia (Mint)
    25d
    Source
  32. [3.5]
    US sent missiles to Ukraine, Kremlin warns of complications (The Express Tribune)
    25d
    Source
  33. [4.7]
    Ukraine receives long-range missiles, strikes Russian forces (The Guardian)
    25d
    Source
  34. [5.7]
    Biden signs bill providing aid to allies, countering China (The Express Tribune)
    25d

    ScoresSource
  35. [4.9]
    US Congress approves $76bn security package for Ukraine (The Independent)
    25d
    Source
  36. [5.0]
    US provides Ukraine with missiles to strike Russian targets (The Independent)
    25d
    Source
  37. [5.0]
    Biden signs $61 billion military aid for Ukraine (DAWN.com)
    26d
    Source