Kyiv said Monday its drones sunk two Russian patrol boats near Snake Island in the Black Sea, where Ukrainian forces defied Moscow’s requests to surrender at the outset of the assault. “Two Russian Raptor boats were destroyed at dawn today near Snake Island,“ Ukraine’s defence ministry stated in a statement shared on social media. Ariel … Read more
Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod announced the reopening of Denmark’s embassy in Kyiv on Monday during a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital. “It is a very strong symbol of Danish support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people that today we are reopening the doors of the Danish embassy,” Kofod said in a statement. The … Read more
Following a visit to Kyiv, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi offered to defend Ukraine against Russian “bullies” by releasing dozens of civilians from a besieged steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine. Russia’s defense ministry said a total of 46 civilians had left in two groups on Saturday from the area around the Azovstal plant — the … Read more
During talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday, US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi expressed support for Ukraine’s “fight for freedom,” according to US and Ukrainian officials. “We are visiting you to say thank you for your fight for freedom… Our commitment is to be there for you until the fight is … Read more
Here are the present-day tendencies within the war in Ukraine: – Safe passage from the steel plant starts – An operation is underway for civilians to go away from the besieged Azovstal metal plant in the Ukrainian port town of Mariupol, a UN spokesman says. “UN confirms that a safe passage operation is ongoing in … Read more
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday defended his selections on Ukraine, right now rejecting criticisms that he has been performing too slowly even as also batting off calls to halt weapons deliveries to Kyiv. “I make my decisions quickly and in coordination with our allies,” he told Bild on Sunday. “I am suspicious of hasty … Read more
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi travelled to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday. She conveyed “a strong statement to the world that America stands with Ukraine.” Since Russia’s incursion began more than two months ago, Pelosi led the first official US congressional delegation to visit the country. Pelosi told reporters in Rzeszow, … Read more
Ukraine’s prosecutor general stated her office is opening additional cases of alleged Russian war crimes, bringing the overall number of criminal cases “including strictly war crimes” to 9,158. Iryna Venedictova said, “We have already identified specific war criminals.” She further stated, “There are 15 people in the Kyiv region for instance, 10 of them in … Read more
As Russia’s war against Ukraine entered its 67th day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Kyiv on Sunday. Pelosi was joined by senior Representatives Adam Schiff, Jason Crow, and Jim McGovern, according to the Associated Press. On Twitter, Zelensky also posted a video of their encounter, in … Read more
Maria Didovets, 82, had to climb out of a window when the flood struck her home near Kyiv because she couldn’t open the door because it would have let in more water. In addition to the devastation and death caused by Russian missiles, the invasion has also caused flooding in Demydiv village after a Russian strike … Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday. According to a statement from the Turkish Communications Directorate, Guterres informed Erdogan on his talks this week in Moscow and Kyiv. Erdogan stated that Turkey is willing to assist the UN in both evacuations and humanitarian relief efforts. He … Read more
Following a discussion with his Ukrainian colleague Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday that France would “intensify” its military and humanitarian assistance. Zelensky thanked France for “large-scale military shipments that contribute to the Ukrainian resistance,” Macron said, adding “that this support will continue to intensify, as will the humanitarian assistance provided by … Read more
Ukrainian police on Saturday suggested locating 3 bodies with their arms tied behind their backs as Russia endured shelling in the east and Washington slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “depravity”. Our bodies have been found on Friday in a pit close to Bucha, a metropolis close to Kyiv that has turned out to be synonymous … Read more
Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine: – More bodies were found near Bucha – The bodies of 3 men with their hands tied have been found in a pit close to Bucha, a city near Kyiv, police say. “The victims’ hands were tied, cloths were covering their eyes and some were gagged. There … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky has been attempting to reassure the public about fuel shortages. The claims have resulted in long lines and increased costs in several areas. He stated the Russians had been purposefully damaging petroleum production, supply, and storage infrastructure, as well as obstructing ports. Zelensky said, “There are no immediate solutions to replenish … Read more
KHARKIV: Multiple Russian shellings struck Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, on Saturday, despite President Volodymyr Zelensky claims Ukrainian forces are having “tactical achievements” in the region. Despite the fact that Ukraine has kept control of Kharkiv, the city has been frequently shelled by Russian forces and continues to be targeted on a daily basis. The regional … Read more
BEIJING: Russia’s foreign minister has asked the US and NATO to cease selling armaments to Kyiv if they are “really interested in resolving the Ukraine crisis“, according to Chinese official media. Moscow is stepping up operations in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas area, months after an invasion that failed to achieve its short-term goal of seizing Kyiv. … Read more
Kyiv: The lifting of sanctions placed on Russia is part of peace talks between Moscow and Ukraine, which are “tough” but ongoing on a daily basis, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in statements published early Saturday. On Friday, Kyiv warned that discussions to terminate Russia’s invasion, which is now in its third month, … Read more
Mykhailo Vovchynskyi had just recently moved into his Kyiv flat when it was damaged by a “high precision” missile attack that Russia said was aimed at a factory across the street, a claim he found ominous. The massive blast on Thursday evening not only severely damaged the structure, injuring at least ten people, but it … Read more
Russia’s campaign to seize control of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine is moving slowly and behind schedule According to a Pentagon official. Ukrainian troops’ stiff resistance and caution in the aftermath of Russia’s failure to capture Kyiv have resulted in “slow and uneven progress” in Donbas, the official told reporters. “We believe that essentially … Read more
Since hundreds of remains were discovered near Kyiv following the withdrawal of Russian soldiers from the area, Ukraine and Western countries have accused Russia of war crimes in Ukraine. A team of AFP journalists saw 20 bodies on Yablunska (Apple Tree) Street in Bucha on April 2. In the weeks that followed, AFP spoke to … Read more
Moscow: Russia’s defence ministry announced on Friday that an air strike was carried out on Kyiv during the arrival of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. “High-precision, long-range air-based weapons of the Russian Aerospace Forces have destroyed the production buildings of the Artyom missile and space enterprise in Kyiv,” the ministry stated in its daily update on … Read more
Kyiv said on Friday that arrangements were in place to evacuate inhabitants from the beleaguered Azovstal steel complex in the southern city of Mariupol, which is surrounded by Russian soldiers. “An operation to evacuate civilians from the Azovstal factory is planned for today,” according to a statement from the Ukrainian presidency. Russia announced last week that … Read more
Even two months into the battle against its smaller neighbour, the invading Russian army has had scant success in Ukraine. While most of the pushback against the Kremlin has been attributed to the Ukrainian army’s fierce resistance-which has been helped by western weaponry-the country’s inhabitants have also played a part in slowing Russian advances into … Read more
The Russian military resumed their onslaught on Ukraine’s south and east on Friday, after bombing the country’s capital during the UN Secretary-visit. General’s At least three people were injured in strikes in Kyiv’s western suburbs late Thursday, the first in the capital in over two weeks, and which occurred after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured … Read more
According to presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych’s account of the issue, Mr. Zelensky was urged to leave and go to a safe location outside of Kyiv. The Ukrainian president, according to the story, paid a secret visit to the front lines. Both British and American soldiers offered to evacuate Mr. Zelensky and allow him to organize … Read more
Three weeks after the last major attack on the capital, KYIV has been rocked by two massive explosions. Wladimir Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, stated that ten persons were hurt when the “enemy” fired on the capital on Thursday night. According to him, two hits were recorded in the capital’s Shevchenkivskyi district. The attack occurs … Read more
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday visited sites of alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine, decrying conflict as “an absurdity within the 21 century” and urging Russia to cooperate with worldwide research into atrocities. Making his first visit to Ukraine because Russia launched a full-scale invasion on February 24, Guterres toured numerous cities and villages … Read more
