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UK sanctions networks accused of trafficking Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine war By Citizen Reporter May 05, 2026 12:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 5, the UK …
UK sanctions networks accused of trafficking Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine warThe Standard
… nstrate their backing for his minority government, on May 3, 2026. [AFP] Romania's parliament on Tuesday will vote on a motion of no confidence that could oust liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, deepening political turmoil in the country, an EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine …
Romanian pro-EU PM faces no-confidence motionCitizen Digital
Russia declares May 9 truce, threatens attack if Ukraine breaks it By AFP May 05, 2026 01:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a plenary session as part of the 21st an …
Russia declares May 9 truce, threatens attack if Ukraine breaks itCitizen Digital
… Pyongyang has also drawn closer to Russia, sending troops and artillery shells to support its invasion of Ukraine. …
North Korean club to play rare football match in SouthThe Standard
… thousands of African citizens fall victim to Russia’s predatory recruitment in its effort to replenish dwindling numbers on its war frontlines, Kenyans could be leading other African countries in contributing thousands of jobless youth as fighters to Russia’s war against Ukraine …
Kenya leads Africa in combatants' supply to Russia, many duped into army serviceCitizen Digital
… On global peace and security, he expressed concern over ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. …
Kenya, Japan pledge deeper economic cooperation as talks focus on trade and investmentCitizen Digital
… Like much of German industry, SKW had already been struggling with the energy crisis triggered by the Ukraine war, which starkly exposed the country's reliance on Russian gas. …
German fertiliser makers and farmers struggle with Iran war falloutThe Standard
… Lower growth can be easily explained by the echoes of COVID-19, the 2024 protests, the war on terrorism, and the Ukraine war. …
Economic Survey 2026 delivered no surprisesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeA worker cleans the river of petroleum products following a spill caused by a recent drone attack on the Tuapse oil refinery in Tuapse, Krasnodar region, on April 29, 2026. [AFP] Russian drone strikes on Ukraine killed three people across the country, while Ukrai …
Russia, Ukraine drones kill four, hit oil tankersCitizen Digital
… g he was "relaxed" about the idea of fewer US troops in Germany, Wadephul said that large American bases in Germany are "not up for discussion at all." He said for example that the Ramstein Air Base had "an irreplaceable function for the United States and for us alike." - Ukraine …
US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from GermanyUkraine says it has significantly expanded its ability to strike military and strategic targets deep inside Russian territory, with Ukrainian forces stepping up a campaign of short, medium, and long-range strikes targeting Russian logistics, oil refineries, weapons factories and military infrastructure in 2026.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukraine says it has significantly expanded its ability to strike military and strategic targets deep inside Russian territory, with Ukrainian forces stepping up a campaign of short, medium, and long-range strikes targeting Russian logistics, oil refineries, weapons factories and military infrastructure in 2026.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sweden's World Cup campaign ended in a Round of 32 loss to France, but coach Graham Potter will continue rebuilding a squad in transition that was at its lowest point last October before qualifying for the 2026 tournament.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Cabinet has approved accession to two international anti-mercenary treaties—the 1989 UN Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries and the 1977 OAU Convention for the Elimination of Mercenarism in Africa—to curb recruitment of Kenyans into foreign conflicts and strengthen action against human trafficking. The move responds to reports that over 500 Kenyan nationals have been recruited to serve in the Russian military against Ukraine.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Cabinet has approved the country's accession to two international anti-mercenary treaties—the 1989 UN Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries and the 1977 OAU Convention for the Elimination of Mercenarism in Africa—to curb the recruitment of Kenyans into foreign conflicts and strengthen action against human trafficking. The move comes amid concerns that over 500 Kenyan nationals have reportedly been recruited to serve as mercenaries in the Russian military.
30 June 2026 · Capital News →
Multiple US startups have begun operating new-design small nuclear reactors for the first time in nearly 50 years, with Antares achieving the milestone at Idaho National Laboratory in June 2026 and Aalo Atomics and Valar Atomics following suit. The development, enabled by billions in private and government funding, is being called a turning point for the nuclear industry.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Russian government has acknowledged losses suffered by Kenyan families and started the process of compensating them for relatives killed in Russia's war against Ukraine. Denis Bagaka and Simon Gititu were among Kenyans lured into the conflict while working in Qatar for private security firms.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Russian strikes killed two people and injured more than 20 in Ukraine Saturday, with attacks across Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions damaging civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian strikes on Russian-occupied territory and inside Russia killed one and injured 10, according to Moscow.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced on Friday that he is vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not retiring, saying he wanted to free the titles so other fighters could compete for them.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece warns that Kenyans who signed up to fight for Russia in foreign wars made a Faustian bargain that rarely ends well, comparing the arrangement to a devil's deal in classical literature.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua denied involvement in illegal recruitment of Kenyans to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine, stating that Kenyans who went to Russia through his program were vetted by Kenya's ambassador to Russia and are employed there.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA announced an under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan from October 22–31, saying the competition would be open to all FIFA member associations. Russia, barred from international competitions since 2022, interpreted the statement as an invitation to return.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Niger has officially submitted its withdrawal request from the ICC on 18 June, nine months after announcing its intent alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, citing the court as an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression". The withdrawal takes effect one year after notification, and Niger must honour its obligations to the court until that date.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya sits at the intersection of competing interests from Washington, Brussels, Beijing, and Moscow, with its strategic position on Indian Ocean trade routes and as East Africa's largest economy making it a contested prize in a broader geopolitical competition.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told US President Donald Trump at a G7 summit that sanctions and pressure on North Korea are not working, citing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia stemming from the Ukraine war as the reason for diminished sanctions effectiveness.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
G7 leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions on gas and oil to end the war in Ukraine, with US President Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal." Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit at Evian-les-Bains, where he met with Trump and other G7 leaders.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
G7 leaders at a three-day summit hailed newly-found unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, sensing a shift by President Donald Trump to take a tougher line against Moscow. The leaders agreed on a final statement involving key geopolitical issues and committed to increasing supplies of air defence equipment to Ukraine.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia reported that a Ukrainian drone struck a bus carrying a children's football team from Belarus in the Bryansk region, killing an accompanying woman and wounding seven people including five children. Ukraine's military dismissed the Russian statement as false.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Group of Seven has welcomed a US-Iran agreement that allows ships to resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor handling about a fifth of the world's oil. The G7 said the deal, brokered by President Trump, offers a chance to prevent Iran's nuclear development while ending a blockade, and a multinational naval mission led by France and the United Kingdom will help clear mines and protect merchant vessels.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
G7 leaders hailed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a "historic opportunity" to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and addressed regional threats, while agreeing to increase air defence supplies to Ukraine and pressure Russia on peace negotiations.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described warning shots fired by a Russian frigate near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday as "reckless" but not "sinister," though he acknowledged Russia's broader aggression in Europe. The incident occurred around 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight, with British defence sources saying the Russian vessel fired to avoid a collision.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ukrainian forces captured two Ugandan citizens allegedly recruited by Russian forces to fight in the conflict: 26-year-old Kamdira Godfrey, a clinical medicine diploma holder from Kampala, and 45-year-old Richard, a commercial farmer from Wakiso. The incident reflects a trend of Global South nationals being drawn into Russian military ranks.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK is imposing 70 new sanctions actions against Russia, including on tankers that transport LNG, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced at a G7 summit in France with Ukrainian President Zelensky. The measures target Russia's "shadow fleet," military procurement supply chain, and finance networks used to circumvent existing sanctions.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lithuania's governing coalition named Mindaugas Sinkevicius, head of the Social Democratic party, as its new prime minister on Tuesday, following a reshuffle that expelled the populist Nemunas Dawn party. The three-party centre-left coalition will retain 75 of parliament's 141 seats and maintains focus on defence spending.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Russia fired missiles at major Ukrainian cities, setting Kyiv's historic Dormition Cathedral on fire and killing nine people, while five rescue workers died during firefighting operations in Kharkiv. Ukraine strikes claimed three lives south of Moscow.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Ukraine's increasing drone strikes on Russia aimed to "sow confusion" and damage the country's economy. Ukraine has hit deeper into Russia in recent months, regularly hitting oil refineries and export hubs, though Putin claimed damaged infrastructure is "quickly restored."
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to an Explosive Weapons Monitor report released Wednesday, more than half of the over 22,600 civilian deaths caused by explosive weapons in 65 countries in 2025 were attributed to the Israeli military, marking a 21 percent decrease from 2024 largely due to ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union announced an additional 300 million euros in emergency funds for farmers impacted by rising fertiliser costs linked to the Iran war, adding to 200 million euros already pledged. The allocation requires approval from the bloc's 27 member states and the European Parliament.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to the Atlantic Council, Ukraine's drone attack on St. Petersburg during an international economic forum showed Russia's inability to shield its territory from Ukrainian retaliation. The strike, in which drones travelled over 1,000 kilometres through Russian airspace, occurred while Putin hosted foreign guests and has intensified Russian concerns about vulnerability to Ukrainian aerial assaults.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christian Eriksen, a 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder with a pacemaker, collapsed during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine in the 64th minute on Sunday. The team doctor reported that Eriksen was briefly unconscious but the pacemaker responded as intended, and Eriksen is in good spirits and recovering with his family.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 64th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but was conscious and "doing well," according to the Danish football association. The 34-year-old midfielder, who wears a pacemaker following a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, was taken to hospital after walking off the pitch.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →