Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Western donor countries’ “complacency” is slammed by a Ukrainian military spokesman

Western donor countries'

A representative for Ukraine’s foreign legion slammed a “feeling of complacency” among the country’s military sponsors. The longer we delay, the greater the number of people who will die, Magrou warned. This includes not just Ukrainian military personnel but also our legionnaires. On Monday, a representative for Ukraine’s foreign legion slammed a “feeling of complacency” … Read more

Russian missiles launched on Chernihiv have prompted evacuations

Russian

Ukrainian Civil Defense director: “The reason for it is the fear of fire spreading”. The Chernihiv area has not been a frequent target of Russian airstrikes or shelling in recent months. No injuries have been reported, but residents have been ordered to leave the Pryluky neighbourhood. Russian forces launched three missiles on the Pryluky neighbourhood … Read more

‘Surrender or perish,’ says rebel commander in Severodonetsk

Severodonetsk

A military spokesperson of the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic” says Ukrainian forces in Severodonetsk must surrender or perish. He claims that the only bridge connecting the city to neighbouring Lysychansk has been destroyed. The media is unable to corroborate his allegations. According to a military spokesperson of the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic,” Ukrainian forces in … Read more

In the first 100 days of the conflict, Russia earned about €100 billion from energy exports

Russia earned about €100 billion

Russia gained €100 billion from oil and gas exports in the first 100 days of the Ukraine crisis. Moscow’s earnings from energy sales have fallen from a high of well over $1 billion per day in March. However, they continue to surpass publicly publicised projections of the cost of the war. Russia gained about €100 … Read more

On ‘Liberation Day,’ a former Ukrainian prime minister laments Mariupol’s destruction

Ukraine Tensions

It is eight years since pro-Russian soldiers were pushed out of Mariupol after a short takeover in 2014. Eight years later, the port city has been reclaimed by the Russians after weeks of relentless shelling. Russian strikes are thought to have completely destroyed 50 percent of the city’s buildings. On the seventh anniversary of Liberation … Read more

Russia is utilising more powerful weaponry than Ukraine, according to Finland’s president

Russia

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto says Russia’s weapons are more powerful than those of Ukraine. Western nations have been careful to only give Ukraine weapons that Russia would use, he says. He claims Russian weapons contain thermobaric bombs, which are “weapons of mass devastation”. Both Russia and Ukraine use heavier weaponry against one other; but Russia’s … Read more

Ukraine wishes to improve its air defences

Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked the West to deliver sophisticated missile defence systems to his nation. The US, Denmark and UK have already delivered anti-ship missiles to supplement Ukraine’s homegrown Neptune systems. President Zelensky revealed last night that Moscow had launched 2,606 missiles since the war began. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has requested … Read more

The EU holds Russia responsible for the inaction in restoring Ukrainian ports

Ukraine is a key global supplier of grain and edible oils. Much of its harvest is bottled up because Russia has occupied its ports; or because free ports have been mined to fend off Russian offensives. EU trade envoy: “It is time for Russia to stop its aggression”. EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says, Russia … Read more

In Russia, rebranded McDonald’s outlets have been introduced

Russia

McDonald’s restaurants reopen in Russia under new branding and ownership. The chain has been renamed Vkusno & Tochka, which means “Tasty and that’s it”. The rebranding coincided with Russia Day, a holiday marking the country’s independence. The golden arches and Big Mac may have vanished; but McDonald’s outlets in Russia reopened on Sunday under new … Read more

Britons and Moroccan sentenced to death after capture in Ukraine by Russian separatist

sentenced to death

Three Britons have been sentenced to death by firing squad in self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic. Pro-Russian separatists found them guilty of plotting a violent revolution of power. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson slams the decision as “phoney with no credibility”, according to Russian media. “This is a phoney decision with no credibility,” Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson … Read more

Russia selected leader says, Kherson integration into Russia has begun

Kherson

The merger of Ukraine’s Kherson region into Russia is underway, according to the territory’s Russian-appointed head. “We know Russia is with us, and we will always be with Russia,” Vladimir Saldo stated over Telegram. Saldo did not elaborate on what “integration” entails. The merger of Ukraine’s Kherson region into Russia is underway, according to the … Read more

The UN says, the conflict in Ukraine may force 47 million people into severe food poverty

food poverty

The crisis in Ukraine may raise the number of “acute food insecure individuals” throughout the world by 47 million this year. The conflict has interrupted crucial agricultural output and exports, as well as raised energy prices. Africa and the Middle East rely heavily on wheat shipments from Ukraine and Russia. UN forecasts: the crisis in … Read more

Ukraine will get another 205 million euros in humanitarian help from the EU

Ukraine

The European Union has committed an additional 205 million euros ($220 million) in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. 13 million euros will be dedicated to Moldova. 13 million is dedicated to support displaced people arriving in the country from war-torn countries like Moldova. Due to Ukraine’s “soaring” humanitarian catastrophe, the European Commission has committed additional 205 … Read more

Russia says no deal on grain shipments has been reached with Turkey or the Middle East

Russia

Russia denies stealing 600,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain, according to the Ukrainian Agrarian Council. Global leaders have criticised Russian soldiers’ months-long blockade of key Ukrainian ports. More than 20 million tonnes of grain is stuck within Ukraine due to the blockade. Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesman says, that no deal on sending Ukrainian grain to … Read more

Ukrainian official says, Russia has begun paying Mariupol pensions in rubles

Russia

Russian soldiers have begun paying pensions in Russian rubles using cash. Self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic has received 46,000 applications for pension benefits. 20 to 30 percent of Mariupol residents refuse to accept occupation and have purposefully failed to submit documents. According to an aide to Mariupol’s Ukrainian mayor, Russian soldiers have began paying pensions in … Read more

Two British men sentenced to death

British men

Two British warriors who joined the fight against invading soldiers in Ukraine are ‘sentenced to death.’ Shaun Pinner and Aiden Aslin were put through a ‘show trial,’ according to observers. Local officials are accused of ‘trumping up charges’ against them for propaganda purposes by UK politicians. According to Russian media, two British warriors who joined … Read more

Microsoft is closing its operations in Russia & laying off more than 400 employees

Microsoft

Microsoft is the most recent company to cut ties with Russia. Microsoft has announced that it is “significantly” reducing its operations in Russia, more than three months after Russia invaded Ukraine. Amy Hood, CFO of Microsoft, revealed earlier this year that Russia accounts for less than 1% of Microsoft’s revenue. Microsoft has announced that it … Read more

Train reaches Crimea from southern Ukraine

Crimea

Russia restores railway links between annexed Crimea and southern Ukraine. Moscow-backed official says a train carrying grain has arrived in Crimea from Melitopol. Russian Railways restored about 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) of track in southeastern Ukraine. According to a Moscow-backed official, Russia has restored railway links between the occupied Crimean Peninsula and southern Ukraine. A … Read more

‘Russian aggression,’ not sanctions, is fueling the grain issue

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Ukraine’s foreign minister says Russia’s invasion is responsible for global grain crisis. Dmytro Kuleba dismisses Moscow’s claims that Western sanctions are to blame. Russia has seized large parts of Ukraine’s coast and its warships control the Black and Azov Seas, blocking farm exports. Ukraine’s foreign minister has said that Russia’s invasion is to blame for … Read more

UN plan for grain exports for Ukraine has hit barriers

UN plan for grain

Turkey says a United Nations plan to set up a sea corridor for Ukrainian grain exports is “reasonable”. But Ankara needs more talks with Moscow and Kyiv to ensure ships would be safe. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine halted Kyiv’s Black Sea grain exports, threatening global food crisis. Turkey claims that a sea corridor controlled by … Read more

Ukraine may be set to retreat from a strategically important eastern city

Ukraine

The battle for Sievierodonetsk has become the focus of the conflict in recent weeks. Russia is trying to take full control of the industrial Donbas region. Ukrainian troops may soon have to retreat from a key eastern city, as Russian advances force them back. As Russian advances pull them back, Ukrainian troops may soon have … Read more

Russia-US political dialogue at an unheard-of low level, Anatoly Antonov

Anatoly Antonov

Russia-US dialogue unheard-of low level, as per Ambassador Antonov. Trust is dissolving, and cooperation is breaking down even on matters of mutual interest, according to Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov. “Russian-American political dialogue is at an unprecedented low level. Ambassador Anatoly Antonov, The US State Department restated its position that the crisis … Read more

Another Russian commander dies in the Donbas region

Donbas region

A Russian general died in Donbas on Sunday. Ukrainian Armed Forces identified the Russian commander as Roman Kutuzov. Kutuzov served as chief of staff of the 29th combined-arms army of the Eastern Military District of Russia. According to Russian state media, a Russian general dies in Donbas on Sunday, citing the Telegram channel of a … Read more

Russia forces Ukraine’s front-line troops back, the president travels close to them

president travels close to them

“The most important thing is that you all deserve triumph. “But not at any cost,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a visit to his troops on Sunday. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, said he had visited two cities along one of the most active battle lines between his country’s military and Russian forces. Read More: … Read more

Giving heavy weaponry isn’t a one-time situation, the West “must comprehend.”

Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister

Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar warned that Western partners “must understand”; that sending heavy equipment to Ukraine “is not a one-time gift,” but must be continued until “winning.” “Weapons have started to arrive, but it is not enough to give the Russian army a really powerful rebuff,” Maliar added. “Given that we have already … Read more

Explosions rock Ukraine’s capital, after weeks of relative tranquilly

Explosions rock Ukraine's capital, \

Raids on Kyiv are the first since Russia’s military focus shifted to Ukraine’s east and south. Several explosions rocked Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, early Sunday, a day after officials said that Ukrainian troops had regained a stretch of the eastern battlefield in a counteroffensive against Russia. “Several explosions in the capital’s Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts,” Kyiv … Read more

Putin threatens to hit “new targets”, if Kyiv acquires more missiles

Putin threatens to hit "new targets."

 Russia president offers a new warning to the West about equipping Ukraine with long-range missiles. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles, claiming that Moscow had hit targets in Kyiv. Destroying tanks and other armoured equipment given by Western countries. Read More: Zelensky claims 50 embassies resuming work … Read more

Pope Francis expressed his wish to visit Ukraine while talking to Ukrainian child

Pope Francis

Pope Francis visited with children at the Vatican on Saturday. The Pope said he will be meeting with Ukrainian officials this week about a possible trip. On Saturday, Pope Francis informed a Ukrainian kid that he wishes to visit the nation and that he will be considering a possible trip with Ukrainian officials. As part … Read more