Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Zaporizhzhia attack kills newborn child in Ukraine hospital

Zaporizhzhia attack kills newborn child

Russian missile attack kills newborn baby in southern Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region. Ukrainian president accuses Russia of bringing “horror and bloodshed” to his nation. World Health Organization has recorded 703 attacks on health infrastructure since Russian invasion began in February. According to rescue officials, a newborn baby has been killed in a Russian missile attack on … Read more

Poland describes missile deaths as a regrettable incident

Poland describes missile deaths as a regrettable incident

NATO members are meeting in Brussels to discuss how to respond to a member state becoming involved in Russia’s war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that more than 90 Russian missiles were launched against Ukraine on Tuesday. The majority of rockets fired by Russian forces were intended against energy infrastructure. After a missile strike killed … Read more

Volodymyr Zelensky ignores Russia at G20’s addresses ‘G19’

Volodymyr Zelensky G20

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed world leaders at the G20 summit in Bali. He asked for a deal to export grain from Ukraine to be extended, and for sanctions against Russia to be lifted. Also asked for price controls on Russian energy exports so that Russia does not profit from them. At the G20 summit, … Read more

Russian attacks on Mykolaiv kills six

Russian attacks on Mykolaiv kills six

A Russian strike that took place overnight in the city of Mykolaiv resulted in the deaths of six people. Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine reported that the building had sustained extensive damage from the fifth level all the way down to the first story. Hanna Zamazieieva, the president of the Mykolaiv regional council, announced on Telegram … Read more

Russian officials says they are willing to negotiate, but not now

Russian officials says they are willing to negotiate, but not now

Kremlin: “We do not see such an opportunity, because Kyiv turned into a law [their decision] not to continue any negotiations”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a proclamation in early October officially shutting off the idea of conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Although Russia is “open to” negotiations with Ukraine, the time is not … Read more

Russia launches Iranian missiles towards Ukraine’s infrastructure

Russia launches Iranian missiles towards Ukraine's infrastructure

Volodymyr Zelensky says 4.5 million people in Kyiv and six other districts are already without electricity as a result of Russian strikes. According to Western officials, Iran is getting ready to ship more weapons, including missiles and attack drones, to Russia. Russia intends to employ Iranian missiles for potential assaults on the country’s infrastructure, particularly … Read more

US national security adviser visits Kyiv unannounced on Friday

US national security adviser visits Kyiv unannounced on Friday

He unveiled a new $400 million security assistance package for the country. The package includes drones, surface-to-air missiles, and restored T-72 tanks. Sullivan said the US will keep aiding Ukraine economically and humanitarianly. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan paid an impromptu visit to Kyiv on Friday, where he met with the president of that country, … Read more

Zelensky meets with top energy official for the European Commission in Kyiv

European Commission in Kyiv

Zelensky thanked Simson for helping Ukraine join the European energy grid ENTSO-E. About 40% of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has been damaged by Russian missile and drone attacks. The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, met with Kadri Simson, who is in charge of energy for the European Commission. Zelensky thanked Simson for coming to Ukraine at … Read more

Russia’s grain agreement suspension “deliberately ensures hunger”

Russia's grain agreement suspension "deliberately ensures hunger"

Russia’s decision to pull out of a grain export arrangement with Ukraine as “deliberate” and “a rather predictable statement”. Russia began deliberately exacerbating the food crisis back in September, when it blocked the movement of ships with our food. “Russia has no place in the G20 if it is deliberately working to ensure starvation on … Read more

Zelensky claims Russia’s mobilized forces unprepared

Zelensky claims Russia's mobilized forces are unprepared

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia may need a new wave of sending people to war. He says the Russian mobilized troops are poorly trained and equipped. The mobilization order got off to a bumpy start and turned out to be contentious in Russia. The new troops are inadequate for combat, despite Russia’s boasts about … Read more

Ukraine refugees requests not to return this winter

Ukraine refugees requests not to return this winter

Authorities advised Ukrainian refugees to delay their return until spring. “We need to survive the winter,” Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said. “The networks will not cope,” said Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk. “You see what Russia is doing.” In order to relieve pressure on the energy grid following a series of Russian attacks, the … Read more

Russia launches disastrous strikes over Ukraine’s energy grid

Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia has launched a “new massive strike” against Ukraine’s energy grid. He claims the attacks are on a “very large” scale, affecting Ukraine’s west, centre, south, and east. According to Kyiv, nearly 1.5 million households were without power. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia has launched a “new massive strike” against … Read more

Zelensky accuses Russia of attacking energy infrastructure to create refugees

Zelensky accuses Russia

Ukraine has lost at least 40% of its ability to make electricity. Zelensky says Russia is causing a new wave of Ukrainians to move to the EU. Attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are meant to cause as many problems as possible with electricity and heat in Ukraine this fall and winter, he says. Volodymyr Zelensky, … Read more

Energy facilities in Ukraine are “severe”

Ukraine

Russian soldiers have again targeted Ukraine’s energy facilities The situation in Ukraine, according to a presidential aide, is now critical. West of Kiev, in Zhytomyr, their energy facilities and water outages, and in Dnipro, two institutions suffered serious damage. Russian soldiers again target Ukraine’s energy facilities, cutting off water and electricity to parts of Kyiv … Read more

Ukrainian officials calls for Russia’s expulsion from G20

Russia's expulsion from G20

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office’s advisor calls for Russia to be expelled from G20. Russia was expelled from the G8 in 2014 over its annexation of Crimea. The G20 is set to meet in Bali, Indonesia, next month. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office’s advisor has called for Russia to be expelled from the G20 forum … Read more

Volodymyr Zelensky: Joint 2030 World Cup bid ‘symbol of faith’ in Ukraine victory

Volodymyr Zelensky

Zelensky stated that Ukraine’s joint candidacy to host the 2030 World Cup was “more than a symbol of faith in our joint victory”. Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay have submitted the other formal proposal. The decision is due from FIFA in 2024. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Wednesday that Ukraine’s joint candidacy with Spain and … Read more

Volodymyr Zelensky declares eastern city of Lyman to be “completely liberated”

Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the city of Lyman has been freed. Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that Russian forces have withdrawn from the city. The retreat represents the biggest substantial gain for Ukraine since the Kharkiv offensive. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said the city of Lyman, located in the Donetsk region, … Read more

Pope Francis begs Putin to end Ukraine’s “absurd” war

Pope Francis

Pope Francis called for an immediate end to the war in Ukraine, citing fears of escalation and nuclear threats. Pope Francis,said  the crisis in Ukraine has developed into a devasting, dangerous, and worrying war. He also appealed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be “open to serious peace proposals”. Pope Francis once again called for … Read more

Ukrainian negotiators not meet with “those who dance on bones”

Ukrainian negotiators

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s assistant to the president has responded to Putin’s call for Kyiv to return to the negotiating table. Mykhailo Podolyak stated that conversations would only be feasible with a “new president of Russia”. An advisor to the Ukrainian president has responded negatively to the most recent demand made by Russian President Vladimir … Read more

Zelensky says Ukraine’s NATO application is “under an accelerated procedure”

Ukraine's NATO application

Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his country is applying to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization “under an accelerated approach”. He said that “de facto,” Ukraine had already “completed our path” to NATO. Membership would require unanimous agreement from all 28 NATO members. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday that his country is applying to … Read more

Volodymyr Zelensky says we demands “just punishment” for Russia

Zelensky demands just punishment

Volodymyr Zelensky called for the creation of a special war tribunal and said that Russia had committed war crimes. He also gave a “formula,” which included getting more military help and punishing Russia on the world stage. 215 fighters, including 10 foreigners, were sent back to Ukraine in exchange for 55 Russian soldiers. President Volodymyr … Read more

Volodymyr Zelensky hails Western support against Russia annexation referendums

Zelensky annexation

Ukrainian President praises Western partners for rejecting referendum on joining Russia. Zelensky minimized the significance of elections in Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia. Elections replicate 2014 referendum through which Russia annexed Crimea. On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised Western partners for rejecting proposals by pro-Moscow Ukrainian authorities to organize referendums on joining Russia. “I … Read more

Zelensky asks Nations provide an air defence system

air defence system

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for air defence systems from France, Italy, Germany, France, and Israel. Moscow has launched a series of missile strikes on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. Zelensky also requested more weapons in order to consolidate their gains and end the war as soon as possible.   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged … Read more

Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine retook 6,000 sq km of territory this month

Volodymyr Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky says his troops have already liberated 6,000 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory. Ukraine has reported retaking dozens of places, including the cities of Izyum, Kupiansk, and Balakliya. According to reports, Ukraine has taken countermeasures to take tides in its favour. In a counteroffensive last month, Ukrainian forces, according to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, … Read more

Ukrainian Independence Day ruined by devastating missile strike

Independence Day

Ukraine’s Independence Day coincides with the 31st anniversary of the nation’s vote to secede from the Soviet Union. This year’s remembrance takes place exactly six months after Russia invaded Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky refers to the Russian invasion as a new Independence Day. This year’s celebration of Ukraine’s Independence Day, which on Wednesday coincided … Read more

Russia will permit inspection of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone with French President Emmanuel Macron. Leaders stressed importance of sending IAEA experts to the plant to evaluate “the situation on the ground”. Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the idea of an inspection but noted specifics were still being worked out. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant will be open for UN representatives to … Read more

Erdogan has expressed concern about nuclear catastrophe

Erdogan

A flare-up in fighting around Europe’s largest nuclear facility in Russian-controlled southern Ukraine has sparked urgent warnings from world leaders We don’t want another Chernobyl,” Erdogan said during a press conference in the eastern city of Lviv The Turkish leader and Guterres negotiated a deal last month to resume grain exports from Ukraine after Russia’s … Read more