Zelenskyy strikes a defiant tone after latest Russian missile strikes Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks via video link during a meeting of ministers of defence at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to discuss how to help Ukraine defend itself, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, […]
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Germany to approve sending heavy battle tanks to Ukraine -two sources
Ukraine says tanks will be a ‘punching fist’ for democracy Poland submits request to Germany to supply tanks to Kyiv U.S. may drop opposition to providing Abrams tanks Governors of five Ukraine regions among officials removed Kyiv: Zelenskiy’s actions heed public call for justice KYIV/BERLIN, […]
Ukrainians cheer the new year as Russian drones are blasted from the skies
Russia marks new year with drone and missile attacks Putin and Zelenskiy give contrasting speeches Ukrainian frontline soldiers reflect on conflict KYIV/DONETSK PROVINCE FRONT LINE, Ukraine, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Ukrainians cheered from their balconies while their air defences blasted Russian missiles and drones out […]
New Russian missile attack rocks country, hits power grid
Brittney Griner released from the hospital, says she will play in the WNBA this season This photo provided by the U.S. Army shows WNBA star Brittney Griner arriving at Kelly Field in San Antonio following her release in a prisoner swap with Russia, Friday, Dec. […]
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Ukrainian and French first ladies meet in Paris Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska said she met with the French first lady Brigitte Macron in Paris. Zelenska arrived in France on Sunday and leads a delegation that includes Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. “The First Lady […]
Ukraine says Russians pounding frontline positions with artillery
LVIV, Ukraine, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Russian forces are pounding Ukrainian positions with artillery fire and in the eastern region alone launched almost 400 strikes on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a video address. Russia withdrew its forces from the southern city of Kherson […]
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Defense group plans continued support for Ukrainian forces A Ukrainian serviceman reacts while holding a weapon in Kharkiv, Ukraine February 25, 2022. Maksim Levin | Reuters The National Armaments Directors from the Ukraine Defense Contact Group met for the second time in Brussels to discuss […]
Zelenskiy visits recaptured Kherson, residents recount abuse by Russian forces
War crimes uncovered after Russians pulled out-Zelenskiy Kherson residents recount abuse by Russian forces De-mining of Kherson and power restoration underway Fighting rages in eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions KHERSON, Ukraine, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday visited the newly recaptured […]
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Famed street artist Banksy shares image of graffiti in Ukraine Street artist and political activist Banksy shared three photos on Instagram of graffiti painted on a bombed-out building in Ukraine. The only caption shared with the image says “Borodyanka, Ukraine” a city in the northwest […]
Russia’s Putin will not attend G20 summit in Bali in person
JAKARTA, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend a gathering of leaders from the Group of 20 (G20) nations in person next week but may join virtually, officials from Russia and the host country Indonesia said on Thursday. Indonesia has resisted […]