The pollution that outlives war
Long after fighting is over, the toxic leftovers of war continue to poison communities and the environment.

Long after fighting is over, the toxic leftovers of war continue to poison communities and the environment.







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Putin has talked about a truce, but some analysts say it’s a ploy to buy time while Moscow’s soldiers are on back foot.
Nearly 800 children are among those killed in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the UN says.

Kyiv takes the war deeper into Russia with a huge attack on the Moscow region.
The US has extended its waiver on sanctioned Russian oil until June 17.
Russia also plans military exercises as Putin prepares for Beijing visit.
Strong reactions from Ukraine and NATO allies as Belarusian and Russian forces train to use nuclear weapons.
Ukraine says its territory is attacked overnight with 524 drones and 22 missiles.
Russian authorities say three people killed in the Moscow region and one in Belgorod in Ukrainian attacks.
Ukraine’s air force says the attack on Thursday was part of the largest aerial assault since the war began.
Ukraine has prevented Russian arms and fuel from reaching the front line in a successful disruption campaign.