Ukraine ratifies key international treaty aimed at protecting women’s rights. The Istanbul Convention is the world’s first binding instrument to prevent and combat violence against women. The treaty came into force in 2014, and requires governments to adopt legislation prosecuting domestic violence. Parliament in Ukraine on Monday, ratified the Istanbul Convention, a key international … Read more
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of an “intensification” of Russian attacks as EU leaders consider membership bid. Leaders of 27-nation union expected to approve Kyiv’s application for membership on Thursday and Friday. Putin says Moscow has “nothing against” Ukraine’s EU membership, but is monitoring its application closely. KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that … Read more
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warns Ukraine war could last “for years”. Volodymyr Zelensky says his forces will not give up the country’s south to Russia. Moscow has been fighting for weeks to seize the industrial Donbas region. NATO chief warned that the war in Ukraine could last “for years,” as President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the war-damaged southern city of Mykolaiv. It was his first trip outside Kyiv since Russia invaded the country in February. The city has been targeted by Russian forces since then, with two people killed on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the war-damaged southern city of Mykolaiv on Saturday for … Read more
Mario Draghi reaffirmed his strong support for Ukraine’s hopes of joining the European Union. On a trip to Kyiv with the French and German leaders. Draghi called Irpin a “place of massacres committed by the Russian army”. Draghi said the EU leaders wanted peace, but said Ukraine must be able to defend itself — and … Read more
The French president called what he said were Russian atrocities in cities near Kyiv “war crimes. “The visit coincides with Ukraine’s efforts to obtain official candidate status for EU membership. Later on Thursday, Klaus Iohannis is expected to join his French, German, and Italian counterparts in Kyiv. KYIV: Presidents Macron of France, Scholz of Germany, … Read more
The leaders of France, Germany and Italy boarded a train destined for Kyiv on Thursday. They will meet with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is seeking EU membership. The US has committed $1 billion in fresh arms for Ukraine’s beleaguered soldiers. The leaders of France, Germany, and Italy boarded a train destined for Kyiv on … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Western allies to speed up military supplies and help prevent “terrifying” losses. Russian soldiers have laid siege to the eastern city of Severodonetsk, destroying the final bridges into the industrial powerhouse. KRAMATORSK: Ukraine’s president Zelensky has issued an emotional plea to Western allies to speed up military supplies … Read more
Russian and Ukrainian forces fighting for “literally every metre”: Zelensky. The strike — a rare attack by Russia in the relatively calm west of Ukraine. Demonstrators brandishing blue and yellow Ukrainian flags circled Eu.C President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian and Russian forces were fighting for “literally every metre” in Severodonetsk, as fighting raged in an eastern … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country’s military are “doing everything” Kiev launches air strikes in southern region of Kherson. Russia has repeatedly cautioned the West against getting involved in the conflict. With heavy fighting in the east and south, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed his country’s military were “doing everything” to stop the Russian … Read more
Ukraine was the world’s top producer of sunflower oil and a major wheat exporter. Millions of tonnes of grain exports remain stranded due to the blockade. Zelensky urged the international community to “restore international law”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged international pressure on Saturday to end Russia’s naval blockade of Black Sea ports, which has … Read more
EU leaders are expected to approve Ukraine’s candidate status at a summit. Turkey and other countries to open a way to allow grain exports. Zelensky urged international pressure to end the blockade. The European Commission’s chief, Ursula von der Leyen, said Saturday that the European Commission will give a clear signal next week on Ukraine’s … Read more
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Ukraine to assess country’s candidacy for EU membership. She meets with President Volodymyr Zelensky to take stock of reconstruction and progress made by Ukraine on its European path. Ukrainian officials have pushed for quick entry into EU, but EU warns it can take years or decades. EU … Read more
Biden: Zelensky “didn’t want to hear” U.S. warnings before Russia invaded his country. Biden made remarks at a Los Angeles fundraiser luncheon on Friday. The warnings were regarded with scepticism and even veiled criticism from some European friends. LOS ANGELES: US President Joe Biden stated on Friday that his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, “didn’t want … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian soldiers are “holding on” in Severodonetsk. Moscow has concentrated its firepower on the industrial city. Pro-Russian rebels sentenced one Moroccan and two British fighters to death. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian soldiers were “holding on” in Severodonetsk, a crucial eastern city where violent street fights with Russian troops might decide … Read more
Ukraine says it has launched further air strikes on Russian positions in Kherson. President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv’s forces are “holding on” in the country’s east. The fiercest fighting remains around the eastern industrial city of Severodonetsk. Ukraine claimed Friday it has launched further air strikes on Russian positions in the occupied Kherson area in … Read more
“The first thing is to finally remove this grey zone,” Volodymyr Zelensky said. The 27 are split on whether Ukraine should join the alliance. EU leaders will decide. to grant Ukraine official candidate status at summit. Ukraine’s president appealed on Friday not to leave his country in a “grey zone” with its EU membership bid, … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed two separate decrees on Thursday imposing sanctions on Russian officials. More than 200 Russian officials and 263 higher educational institutions were sanctioned. Asset freezes and use of Ukrainian radio-frequency resources are among the punishments. As per the presidential press service, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed two separate decrees on Thursday … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Thursday, millions of people could starve as a result of Russia’s blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports. Zelenskys warned the world was on the verge of a “terrible food crisis”. KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Thursday, millions of people could hunger as a result of Russia’s blockade … Read more
Russia and Ukraine produce 30 percent of the global wheat supply. The current situation with Ukrainian grain has nothing to do with the food crisis. Russia and Ukraine produce 30 percent of the global wheat supply. Russia denied on Wednesday that grain stranded in Ukrainian ports was fueling a global food crisis, as Moscow pressed … Read more
Fighting rages on streets of Severodonetsk, Ukraine’s flashpoint city. Ukrainian president: “Fierce street fights continue in the city”. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of restricted grain supplies due to what Washington termed as a Russian “blackmail” approach. Fighting raged on the streets of Severodonetsk, Ukraine flashpoint city, on Tuesday, with the situation changing “every hour,” according … Read more
Ukraine’s military has taken control of half of the city of Severodonetsk, local sources say. The strategically crucial city is the largest in the Lugansk region not under Russian control. Ukrainian President praises his country’s “heroes” as he visits the front lines. Ukrainian military has repelled Russian forces and taken control of half of a … Read more
The battle for Ukraine’s eastern city is being fought street by street. At least 11 civilians were reported killed in the Lugansk region. Western powers have imposed increasingly stringent sanctions on Russia. Explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Sunday, as a regional governor said Ukrainian forces were fighting Russian troops in the strategic eastern … Read more
Lysychansk’s mayor says 60 percent of infrastructure and housing destroyed in his city. Ukraine reports two victims from a missile strike on the port of Odessa. The war has sparked fears of a global food crisis. Despite Russia “throwing all its power” towards conquering the vital eastern city, Ukraine claimed Saturday that its forces were … Read more
Four foreign military volunteers killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine. Men from Germany, Netherlands, Australia and France reportedly killed. Legion of Defence of Ukraine did not specify circumstances of their deaths. Ukraine revealed the deaths of four foreign military volunteers fighting Russian forces on Saturday, sparking a worldwide outpouring of support, including from combat veterans. … Read more
French volunteer fighter was killed by artillery fire in the Kharkiv region. The Ukrainian government put their number at around 20,000 in March. Britain confirmed in late April, that one of its citizens had been killed in Ukraine. France confirmed the death of a French volunteer fighter in Ukraine on Friday, following reports that the … Read more
Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour entered its 100th day. “For 100 days, they have been levelling everything”, Sergiy Gaiday About 60 per cent of infrastructure and housing had been destroyed, Ukraine will win the war started by Russia, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, as Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour entered its 100th day, with Russian … Read more
Volodymyr Zelensky declares Moscow in control of 20% of country. Lugansk regional governor Sergiy Gaiday vows Ukrainian forces will fight “until the end”. Russia accuses Washington of “adding fuel to the fire”. On the eve of the war’s 100th day, Russian soldiers pounded Ukrainian positions in the Donbas region, prompting Kyiv to declare Moscow in … Read more
