In the wake of Moscow’s war in Ukraine, Russia on Saturday performed its final rehearsal for an annual parade commemorating the Soviet victory in World War II, where its military strength will be displayed. Thousands of soldiers will march across Moscow’s Red Square, trailed by tanks, armoured vehicles, and missile launchers, to commemorate the 77th anniversary … Read more
SpaceX announces the successful return of four astronauts despite Moscow’s situation In one more effective excursion for SpaceX four space travelers got back from the International Space Station (ISS) in the early hours of today, sprinkling down in the Gulf of Mexico. Splashdown of Dragon confirmed – welcome back to Earth, @Astro_Raja, @astroMarshburn, @astro_matthias, and … Read more
In a joint statement to the World Trade Organization on Friday, the European Union, the United States, and more than two dozen other countries pledged to strengthen global food security. They expressed concern over the “global effects on food security” caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and emphasised the “urgency and necessity of preserving free … Read more
Ukraine’s Azov battalion, which is leading Kyiv’s defense of the Azovstal complex in Mariupol, accused Russian forces of firing during a civilian evacuation of the massive steelworks Despite a Moscow-imposed truce, on Friday. “During the ceasefire at the Azovstal plant, a car was hit by Russians who used an anti-tank guided weapon,” the Azov battalion … Read more
MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Alexei Zaitsev said on Friday, that Russia will not use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. According to Zaitsev, Russia’s deployment of nuclear weapons-a concern that Western officials have openly addressed – is not relevant to what Moscow refers to as its special military operation in Ukraine. Given Russia’s losses in Ukraine, CIA … Read more
As conflicting reports emerged about efforts to evacuate citizens from a besieged steel mill in the ruined city of Mariupol, Russia warned on Thursday that Western aid to Kyiv had slowed its offensive in Ukraine but would not prevent victory. Nearly 10 weeks into a war that has left thousands of people dead, flattened Ukrainian cities … Read more
Ukraine stated Thursday that Russia was “trying to destroy” its last soldiers in Mariupol’s Azovstal steel complex, with Kyiv’s final defenders in the shattered city claiming Moscow forces had penetrated inside the massive industry. “Russian occupiers are focusing on blocking and trying to destroy Ukrainian units in the Azovstal area,” Kyiv’s army said in a … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky requested UN assistance in rescuing the remaining wounded buried beneath the massive Azovstal steel complex. Over 300 Ukrainians were evacuated from the damaged city of Mariupol on Wednesday. In his traditional evening speech to the country, Zelensky claimed 344 people were evacuated from Mariupol and surrounding areas and were heading northwest to … Read more
As part of Moscow’s military assault on Ukraine, Russia stated on Wednesday that its forces had practised nuclear-capable missile strikes in the western enclave of Kaliningrad. The declaration came on the 70th day of Moscow’s military operation in the pro-Western country, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and more than 13 million displaced people … Read more
– ‘Heavy fighting’ at Azovstal – The mayor of the destroyed Ukrainian town of Mariupol says touch has been misplaced with Ukrainian forces holed up in the Azovstal metallic plant amid “heavy preventing” with Russian troops. City officers don’t have any way of knowing “what’s taking place, whether they’re secure or no longer”, Vadym Boichenko tells … Read more
Ukraine said Wednesday that EU nations blocking off an embargo on imports of Russian oil could be complicit in crimes committed by way of Russian troops on Ukrainian territory via investment in Moscow’s military. “If there is any country in Europe who will continue to oppose the embargo on Russian oil, there will be a … Read more
The European Commission proposed a gradual ban on Russian oil imports to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine Wednesday, as officers in the destroyed town of Mariupol mentioned heavy preventing on the Azovstal metallic plant. The EU additionally pledged to “significantly growth” its aid for Ukraine’s neighbour Moldova, which has seen a chain of … Read more
MOSCOW: Belarus, a Moscow ally with a border with Ukraine, started “surprise” military operations on Wednesday to test its army’s response capability, according to the Belarusian defence ministry. Belarusian military forces were putting their readiness to “go on notice, relocate to preset zones, and conduct combat training,” according to a statement from the ministry. “The … Read more
The Russian foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday alleged that Israeli mercenaries were fighting alongside Ukraine’s far-right Azov Regiment, further inflaming relations with Israel after Russia said Adolf Hitler had “Jewish blood.” In an interview with pro-Kremlin radio station Sputnik, Maria Zakharova stated, “Israeli mercenaries are practically shoulder to shoulder with Azov militants in Ukraine.” The Azov … Read more
European Union countries would stop importing Russian oil and refined goods, according to the president of the bloc’s executive European Commission, who proposed a sixth round of sanctions on Moscow for its war in Ukraine on Wednesday. To cheers, Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament, “We will phase out Russian supply of crude … Read more
As the European Union tries to punish Moscow with oil sanctions, Russian soldiers have started a significant attack on the Azovstal steel complex in the ruined port city of Mariupol, as well as hammering targets across eastern Ukraine. Three months into the battle, Moscow has refocused its effort on Ukraine’s east and south, while Western … Read more
Detained US ladies’ basketball celebrity Brittney Griner may be honoured in any respect WNBA venues while the new season gets underway later this week, the league said Tuesday. Griner has been in custody in Russia on the grounds that being stopped at Moscow’s airport on February 17 after vape cartridges containing cannabis oil have been … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin informed French counterpart Emmanuel Macron Tuesday the West need to prevent providing weapons to Ukraine and accused Kyiv of not taking talks to cease the battle significantly, the Kremlin stated. Accusing Ukrainian forces of committing struggle crimes and claiming the EU turned into “ignoring” them, Putin told Macron “the West could help stop … Read more
When Russia rolled into Ukraine in February, nobody in the west thought that Kyiv stood a chance against the mighty invader. But after Moscow failed to score a quick victory, Ukraine’s supporters now believe Kyiv could emerge victorious from the conflict — although what exactly would constitute such a victory remains unclear. Here, AFP looks at what … Read more
As Moscow’s forces press farther into eastern Ukraine, eight civilians died on Sunday as a result of Russian shelling attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv, according to the governors of the two areas. The deaths came as the Russian army refocuses its efforts on eastern Ukraine, notably the Donbas region, which incorporates Donetsk and Lugansk. Four … Read more
Ministers from the European Union gathered on Monday to debate how to respond to Russia’s cutoff of gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, as well as preparations for an oil embargo to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine. The energy ministers from the 27 member states were coordinating efforts to counter what Brussels has branded the … Read more
MOSCOW: The Bolshoi Theatre in Russia has stated that it would cancel performances directed by Kirill Serebrennikov and Timofey Kulyabin, both of whom have spoken out against Moscow’s military assault in Ukraine. Late Sunday, Russia’s premier theatre stated that instead of three performances of Serebrennikov’s ballet “Nureev,” viewers will witness a staging of Aram Khachaturian’s … Read more
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
NEW DELHI: India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, arrived in Europe on Monday, with New Delhi’s failure to denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine expected to be a major topic of discussion during talks with regional leaders. India, which buys much of its military gear from Russia, has long walked a diplomatic tightrope between the West and … Read more
Comedian Trevor Noah blasted US Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday, finishing with a rhetorical inquiry into whether he’d be “fine” after being mocked. “I made fun of the President of the United States and I am gonna be fine. I am gonna be fine right?” Noah inquired, as Biden sat next to him, laughing. … Read more
Father Georgy Edelstein is keen to discuss folks who disagree along with his opposition to Russia’s navy marketing campaign in Ukraine. “I’d want to see one or of my combatants sitting right here,” the 89-yr-vintage says, pointing to an empty armchair in his residing room complete of gilded icons. The white-bearded priest in a black … Read more
Father Georgy Edelshtein is eager to discuss his opposition to Russia’s military assault in Ukraine with people who disagree with him. “I’d like to see one or two of my opponents sitting right here,” the 89-year-old says, pointing to an empty armchair in his living room full of gilded icons. The white-bearded priest in a … Read more
RUSSIA has constructed a “filtration camp” that can house up to 100,000 Ukrainians who have taken up arms against Moscow’s military. On state television, Russian military expert Viktor Baranets stated that Moscow had sanctioned and established a “filtration camp” to accept prisoners of war from around Ukraine. Baranets expressed “pleasure” with the capacity, implying that … Read more
