Stalemate in Ukraine has been broken by Russia’s readiness to throw everything it has at the war A cloud of smoke rises above Ukraine's second city Kharkiv following a missile attack, 11 April 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE / SERGEY KOZLOV Not long ago, the situation in Ukraine could have been characterised as stalemate. Today, the situation for the defenders is worse, with Ukrainian positions heavily contested along long sections of the frontline.

Iran first delivered a direct blow to Israel, which the frustration successfully reflected. Why was this attack and whether it is worth preparing for a new war, explains Orientalist Ruslan Suleimanov View of unmanned aerial vehicles or missiles in northern Israel, April 14, 2024.

We talk about the author and directors of modern cinema Sofia Coppola in the time of filming "Virgin suicides". Photo: Mavink.com If ten years ago world -famous women in directing could be counted on the fingers, then recently there was a clear shift in the industry.

The US President, hoping to avoid further escalation in the Middle East, advised Israel to “refrain” from retaliating against Iran. The New York Times writes about this, citing sources among American officials.

In Berlin, an exhibition of the Kharkov school of photography is held. We tell you why it is important A picture of Vladislav Krasnoshchek from the Documentation of War series. Source: MOKSOP Moksop.org Museum website Despite the fact that for more than two years Ukraine has been in a state of full -scale war and reflects the Russian onslaught, Ukrainian art has been experiencing a new round of development.

Some countries expressed its support to Israel and condemned Iran’s attack, some announced the need to withdraw troops from the Gaza and de -escalation sector. Almost all world leaders called both sides to restraint. Joe Biden wrote in X that the United States was "devoted to the work of Israeli." “Our commitment to Israeli security against threats from Iran and its puppets is unshakable,” the statement said. US President Joe Biden.

Different types of weapons were used. Explosions were heard on the basis of the Israeli Air Force. Will Israel answer, and if so, how? The Israeli Iron Dome Air Defense System intercepts missiles launched from the territory of Southern Lebanon, near Kiryat Shemona in the north of Israel, April 14, 2024. Photo: Atef Safadi / EPA-EFE At about 22 hours on April 13, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel. Air anxiety was announced across the country.

As a two -month strike of doctors in South Korea led to the defeat of the ruling party in the elections The general view of the Center for Construction Arts of Sedzhon, highlighted in blue as a sign of gratitude to health workers, in Seoul, South Korea, April 30, 2020.

Main IDFONLINE / X The return of one of the Israeli fighters participating in the repelment of Iran’s attack. Photo: idfonline / x Iran launched about 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles and more than 120 ballistic missiles, the vast majority of which were intercepted by Israel and his partners, said the official representative of the IDF Daniel Hagari, CNN reports . The TV channel reports that the attack lasted about five hours.

Journalist Yana Kuchina - in the podcast “Wait and see” The Wait and See podcast is finally back after a long hiatus! In the new issue we spoke with journalist, activist and editor Yana Kuchina. Yana is a person with cerebral palsy. She writes a lot about this and is involved in protecting the rights of people with disabilities. Yana is also an open lesbian and, more recently, the wife of journalist Lena Kostyuchenko.

The Vatican once again offers his version of the truce of Russia and Ukraine, very similar to the Chinese The Pope Francis kisses the Ukrainian flag during a weekly general audience on St. Peter Square in the Vatican, April 10, 2024. Photo: Media Vatican Pool / EPA-EFE The Vatican again activates efforts on the Ukrainian Track.