Kyiv: Washington’s top diplomatic and military officials from the United States arrived in Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv on Sunday for the first time since Russia invaded two months ago to announce a gradual return of U.S. diplomats and the appointment of a new ambassador, according to reports. A senior State Department official said that … Read more
Ukraine’s border force said Tuesday that more than 870,000 people who fled abroad since the start of the war have returned to the country, including a growing number of women and children. Spokesman Andriy Demchenko said that currently 25,000 to 30,000 Ukrainians are returning each day. He said more women, children and elderly were among … Read more
Just over five weeks ago, President Putin began an aggressive invasion on Ukraine. It’s already obvious that he’s lost. He expected Russian soldiers would sweep everything in their path and occupy all of Ukraine in a matter of days. Its right to exist as a sovereign nation (which Putin rejects) would be soon destroyed as … Read more
As the trio costumed as Batman and Spiderman and a pink bunny as superheroes interacted with the children inside the Kharkiv Metro station, they burst into laughter and pleasure. Children in Ukraine have been suffering a bleak situation as a result of the continuous Russian invasion, and instead of enjoying the simple pleasures of childhood, … Read more
Do you remember Amelia, the small Ukrainian girl whose singing video went viral? She performed the national anthem of her country at a benefit concert in Poland. Check out a new video. It’s not usual to see a video from Ukraine’s bomb shelters that simultaneously break your heart. The video of Amelia Anisovych and her … Read more
MOSCOW – The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the United States has initiated an economic war on Moscow, citing an avalanche of sanctions against the country in response to its military foray into pro-Western Ukraine. Read More: Fake propaganda? “The United States has declared economic war on Russia, and it is de facto conducting this … Read more
A lovely moment of a journalist engaging with a toddler at a refugee camp has gone viral as terrible photographs and videos of women and children fleeing war-hit Ukraine have emerged amid the Russian invasion. In the video, a tiny girl walks into the frame while reporter Ellison Barber is reporting on the more than … Read more
PARIS – Almost two weeks into the Russian invasion of their country, Ukrainian forces have managed to hold up the advance of their foes with resistance that has won plaudits from Western allies. Analysts say their performance against a numerically far superior army has been fuelled by a combination of good preparation, national solidarity and Russian mistakes. … Read more
VIENNA – The head of the UN nuclear watchdog offered Friday to travel to Chernobyl to negotiate with Ukraine and Russia on ensuring the security of Ukraine’s nuclear sites. The offer came hours after Russian invasion forces seized control of Europe’s largest power plant at Zaporizhzhia after a battle with Ukrainian troops that caused a … Read more
FRANKFURT – Germany will increase weapons deliveries to Ukraine following the Russian invasion by sending 2,700 anti-aircraft missiles to the conflict zone, a government source told AFP on Thursday. The government “approved further support for Ukraine”, involving the delivery of STRELA-type anti-aircraft missiles of Soviet manufacture, which were previously used by the army of communist … Read more
Sean Penn, a Hollywood actor and director, found himself among thousands of refugees fleeing to Poland on foot. Just days after visiting Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. He was there to film scenes for his documentary on Russia’s invasion. Penn, 61, sent a photo to his Twitter account on Monday. Which shows him trudging along the shoulder … Read more
Sean Penn, a Hollywood actor and filmmaker who is filming a documentary about Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, shared his thoughts on the situation. Penn called Russia’s actions as a “brutal error” in a statement shared with a news channel. Read more: Sean Penn arrives in Ukraine in the midst of the Russian invasion to … Read more
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth day, rumours have surfaced that numerous military tanks have run out of fuel and are trapped on roadways. A video of a brave Ukrainian civilian conversing with armed Russian soldiers standing alongside a broken tank has gone viral. According to the clip, a Ukrainian man in … Read more
Against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of many Ukrainian cities, Prince William and Duchess Kate are lending their support to the democratic country’s defence. “In October 2020, we had the honour of meeting President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their enthusiasm and optimism for Ukraine’s future,” the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, … Read more
KARACHI: The rupee fell for the second straight day against the dollar on Friday as Russian attacks on Ukraine intensified. The rupee fell 72 paisas against the dollar to close at Rs177.11 from previous day’s closing of Rs176.39 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The Russian invasion of its neighbouring country escalated the oil prices … Read more
As Russian invading forces approached Kyiv on the second day of the Kremlin’s onslaught, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Moscow wanted to “free Ukraine from despotism.” “President Putin decided to execute an unique military operation to demilitarise and de-Nazify Ukraine so that, liberated from oppression, Ukrainians themselves may freely chose their destiny,” Russian Foreign … Read more
JERUSALEM – Israel condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine Thursday as a “violation of the international order” but underlined its close ties with both Moscow and Kyiv. “The Russian attack on Ukraine is a serious violation of the international order,” Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said, adding that Israel “condemns” the assault. But Lapid also noted that “Israel has deep, long-lasting … Read more
UNITED NATIONS, United States, Feb 23, 2022 (AFP) – A United Nations meeting on Ukraine Wednesday heard that a full-scale Russian invasion of the country would have a devastating global impact that would likely spark a new “refugee crisis.” The United States said a war could displace up to five million people while Ukraine’s foreign minister … Read more
