Chinese envoy warns against antagonism over Ukraine conflict
A Chinese envoy warned on Tuesday that antagonism among countries will not be conducive to the settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
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Ukraine’s Zelensky visits southern front as battles rage
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the war-torn southern frontline yesterday for the first time since the Russian invasion as "fierce battles" raged again in the eastern Donbas region.
Zelensky, Johnson meet on defense, security issues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with visiting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday to discuss defense and security issues, the presidential press service said.
Canada to provide further military aid for Ukraine
Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand announced on Wednesday that Canada will provide Ukraine with 10 replacement barrels to enable the sustainment of M777 howitzer artillery guns.
NATO plans new military package for Ukraine
NATO leaders will approve a new military assistance package for Ukraine to modernize its army at their summit later this month, the NATO chief said
Europe stocks up, Asia mixed ahead of Fed rate hike decision
Asian stock markets were mixed while Europe opened higher Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on how sharply to raise interest rates to cool U.S. inflation.
Russians control 80% of contested city in eastern Ukraine
Sievierodonetsk, the main focus of the fighting in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks, isn’t yet blocked off by Russian troops even though they control about 80% of the city and have destroyed all three bridges leading out of it, an official
UN: War in Ukraine Could Push Millions Into Hunger Worldwide
The U.N. secretary-general said Wednesday the Russian invasion of Ukraine must end to stem the growing global food, fuel and finance crises, which could push tens of millions more people across the world into hunger and poverty this year.
Ukraine Troops Retreat to Outskirts of Sievierodonetsk in Face of Russian Onslaught
Ukraine’s fortunes in defending Sievierodonetsk took a turn for the worse Wednesday, with its troops forced to retreat to the outskirts of the eastern industrial city in the face of a fierce Russian attack.
Ukraine’s Mariupol, Berdyansk ports demined, ready for outgoing grain exports, says Russia
Mariupol and Berdyansk 'operating normally and are ready for grain shipment,' says Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu
With failed Serbia visit, Russia aimed to build false image of Balkan Russophobia, says Montenegrin…
There are no 'Russia-phobic' policies in Montenegro, same respect for Russia, its people continues, says Milo Dukanovic
NATO conducting air defense exercises in Poland, Baltic region
NATO is holding exercises to improve its air defense capabilities in Poland and the Baltic states, according to a statement by the alliance.
Ukraine recovers bodies from steel-plant siege
Russia has begun turning over the bodies of Ukrainian fighters killed at the Azovstal steelworks, the fortress-like plant in the destroyed city of Mariupol where their last-ditch stand became a symbol of resistance against Moscow’s…
Germany’s €100B military spending plan sparks controversy
Germany’s parliament is set to approve a €100 billion ($107.5 billion) special fund Friday for the modernization of the country’s armed forces amid criticism from anti-war groups and peace activists.
Japanese prime minister, French president speak over phone
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke by phone Wednesday with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Putin Has “Professional Deformation”. You Could Have It Too
One way to think yourself into the warped mind of a despot like Russian President Vladimir Putin is to first probe into the dark recesses of your own psyche, then figure out what's different in his.
Russia claims downing Ukrainian fighter jet, helicopter, UAVs
The Russian Defense Ministry on Wednesday claimed downing a Ukrainian Su-25 fighter jet, a Mi-8 helicopter, seven unmanned aerial vehicles and two missiles of the Smerch multiple rocket launcher systems last night.
Tourist destinations gear up for summer without Russian visitors
European tourist destinations are set for a summer season largely without Russian visitors amid sanctions over the war on Ukraine and actions taken by Moscow.
Russia claims hitting more Ukrainian military targets
Russia on Monday claimed that Ukraine's 15 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), 15 tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, five large-caliber artillery pieces and a number of other targets were hit last night.
A not quite fine balance
Russia’s brutal invasion into Ukraine, which has led to the death and displacement of millions, has not come without a cost. As Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine border towns and Western powers began to apply economic sanctions in the hopes…
200 more Russian soldiers killed, war total around 28,700: Ukraine
At least 28,700 Russian soldiers have so far been killed during the war in Ukraine, the Ukrainian military said on Friday.
Russia claims taking control of port city of Mariupol
Mariupol has been liberated by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the forces of the People's Militia of the Donetsk People's Republic," Sergey Shoygu said at a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Global commodity fire: What happened and where will it stop?
Mustafa Berk Erdal
Although the world may have entered the last phase of the pandemic in terms of health, the impact of the destruction and transformation in the economy and trade continues to be felt globally. Many countries, especially…
Mexico says it does not accept Russian invasion of Ukraine
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Saturday that Mexico does not accept the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in U.S. politics
Given Putin’s antipathy toward the West and his repeated denunciations of Ukraine, officials believe he may see the U.S. backing of Ukraine’s resistance as a direct affront to him.
‘Why isn’t the world helping?’ Ukrainians plead for more weapons from the West
As more evidence surfaces about Russian atrocities, Ukrainians — inside and outside the country — argue Western support isn’t enough.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Demands Tough Global Response To Train Station Attack
Ukraine called for more weapons and harsher sanctions after it blamed Russia for a missile attack that killed at least 52 people at a train station packed with women
Over 330 Russian diplomats expelled from Europe since Russia-Ukraine war started
More than half of diplomats expelled after release of 'horrifying' footage from Ukrainian city of Bucha
War in Ukraine will stifle growth in G7 economies, predicts EIU
Russia’s war in Ukraine will stifle growth in G7 economies through three main channels: the impact of sanctions; higher global commodities
Ukraine and Azerbaijan wars: Similarities and differences
Russia-Ukraine war, consider it in the context of other conflicts, especially in the post-Soviet countries. As a region
Seven humanitarian corridors to open Sunday in Ukraine, officials say
Ukraine will open seven humanitarian corridors on Sunday to allow civilians to leave frontline areas, according to the country
Russia, Ukraine moving toward agreement on ‘critical’ issues, Turkey says
Ukraine and Russia are close to reaching an agreement on "critical" issues, according a Turkish official who added that a cease-fire could
Oil and gas industry scrutinized for weak cyber defenses
U.S. industries gear up for possible Russian cyberattacks amid the war in Ukraine, experts say the oil and gas industry is particularly
Zelenskyy says Russia is creating a ‘humanitarian catastrophe’
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces are blockading Ukraine's largest cities to create a "humanitarian catastrophe" with the aim
Putin’s biggest mistakes mean Ukraine war
Russia’s grinding attack on Ukraine is threatening to drag on for weeks, worsening the death toll on both sides and exacerbating
Russia’s staggering losses over 3 weeks of Ukraine fighting already exceed entire wars
7,000 Russian troops have been killed in battle, according to a US intelligence estimate.
Russian troop deaths are already more than the number of American troops killed in either the Iraq or Afghanistan wars.
At this rate, Russia…
The Dangers of Putin’s Paranoia
Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine, things are clearly not going as planned for the Kremlin. Except for Kherson and Melitopol, Russian military
130 people rescued far from rubble of Mariupol theater, says official
Around 130 people have been rescued from the theater in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol that was bombed by Russia earlier this week.
Ukraine hit with missiles for 1st time since Russian invasion
Russian missile strikes hit the western Ukrainian city of Lviv Friday around 6:30 a.m. local time, marking the first strike on the city since
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance
Russia is being forced to divert “large numbers” of troops to defend its supply lines rather than continuing its attacks in Ukraine, British
Russian missiles destroy aircraft repair plant in Ukraine’s Lviv, says mayor
Russian forces on Friday destroyed an aircraft repair plant in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv but no one was hurt, the mayor said.
Zelenskyy, Macron discuss importance of peaceful dialogue amid war
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the importance of the continuation of peaceful dialogue
Council of Europe suspends all relations with Belarus over Ukraine war
Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers has suspended all relations with Belarus its active participation in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Ukraine says Russia has recruited nearly 1,000 mercenaries from Syria
Russian occupiers, which have suffered huge losses during the war, have already recruited mercenaries from the troops under the command Syria
Moscow accused of war crimes as Ukraine atrocities mount
Bloody new attacks on civilians fuelled accusations Thursday that Russia is committing war crimes in Ukraine, as the United States warned
China says ‘Never Attack’ Ukraine Friend
China this week said it would “never attack Ukraine” and praised the Ukrainian people for their resilience in the war this week.
Russia bogged down, blasting Ukrainian cities as war enters fourth week
Russian forces in Ukraine are blasting cities and killing civilians but no longer making progress on the ground, Western countries
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia’s war aims to erect a new Berlin Wall
BERLIN
Russia’s war on Ukraine aims to erect a new version of the Berlin Wall, but this time in the heart of Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday.
Addressing the German parliament via video call, Zelenskyy…
10 Developments: “Profoundly Concerned” By Russia’s Use Of Force In Ukraine, Says…
The US has announced $1 billion in new security help and the deployment of longer-range weapons to Ukraine -- assuring the ally of America
Ukraine swapped nine Russian soldiers to free detained mayor, says report
Ukraine handed over nine captured Russian soldiers to secure the freedom of the mayor of the city of Melitopol, who was detained last week
Global markets await Fed’s rate decision amid Ukraine-Russia war
Russia's invasion of Ukraine led central banks to reassess their monetary policies, with Fed taking center stage amid concerns over supply
Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict
Loud blasts thundered through Kyiv just before dawn Tuesday as Russian forces escalated their bombardment on the Ukrainian capital
‘Either we win or we die.’ Ukrainians join resistance to fight Putin
Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, ordinary Ukrainians are fighting back.Julia Hrytsku-Andriesh, a 36-year-old mother of two
UK unveils new visa scheme for Ukraine war
visa scheme will allow Ukrainians fleeing the war without relatives in Britain to work in the U.K. and have full access to state benefits
Ukrainians still underground with fear of Russian airstrikes in capital Kyiv
Some 50 Ukrainians, mostly women, children, take shelter at Dorohozhychi station in capital Kyiv. still in shelters at metro stations
Shelling kills 2 civilians in Ukrainian capital
civilians were killed as Russian forces targeted an apartment in the capital Kyiv, the country's State Emergency Service
Ukraine says talks with Russia to be held on Monday
Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to resume Monday, said Ukraine's lead negotiator Mikhail Podolyak, as the war between the two countries
Explainer: Is it legal for foreigners to fight for Ukraine?
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman last week said Western ‘mercenaries’ fighting for Ukraine would not be treated as lawful combatants
Zelenskiy: Ukraine to insist in talks with Russia on presidents’ meeting
The next round of the talks on the war in Ukraine between the two neighbors is scheduled for early Monday
Diplomacy efforts step up after Russian strike on Ukraine base
Russia's defence ministry said the airstrike had destroyed a large amount of weapons supplied by foreign nations
Ukraine has started using Clearview AI’s facial recognition during war
Ukraine's defense ministry on Saturday began using Clearview AI’s facial recognition technology, the company's chief told
Fact check: Viral image shows WWII-era aircraft, not a Russian jet downed in Kyiv
A rumor that a mysterious Ukrainian fighter pilot, dubbed the "Ghost of Kyiv," shot down six Russian jets has circulated widely
400,000 Ukrainians entered Romania since military operation began: Border Police
400,00 Ukrainian nationals have entered Romania since February 24, the Border Police said. "Since February 24, 397,542 citizens of Ukraine
Explosions heard in Ukraine’s Lviv
Explosions were heard on Sunday in Ukraine's western city of Lviv at about 6 a.m. local time. Earlier in the day, air raid alerts
Satellite images show fires, severe damage to residential buildings in Mariupol
Satellite images showed extensive damage civilian infrastructure and residential buildings throughout southern Ukrainian city Mariupol
Captured Russian pilot admits to bombing civilians, urges Russia to stop assault: ‘We have…
captured Russian pilot admitted to targeting Ukrainian civilians and urged Russia to call off the assault on Ukraine.
Russia intensifies assault, warns U.S. weapons sent to Ukraine are ‘legitimate targets’
Russian forces kept up their bombardment of cities across Ukraine on Saturday, capturing the eastern outskirts of a key southern port
10 Facts: Ukraine Says Mosque Housing Civilians Shelled, Airbase Destroyed
Russian rocket attacks destroyed a Ukrainian airbase near the town of Vasylkiv in the Kyiv region, the city's mayor said.
Kyiv ‘ready to fight’ as Russian forces close in Ukraine capital
Ukrainian officials have said Kyiv is “ready to fight” as Russian forces renewed their bombardment on the capital and observers warned
Eastern Europe under strain as Ukraine refugees keep coming
Eastern Europe efforts aid Ukrainians came under strain some cities running out of accommodation as the number of refugees passed 2.5 million
UN says no evidence to back Russian claim of Ukraine biological weapons programme
United Nations (UN) yesterday said it had no evidence Ukraine had a biological weapons programme while Washington allies accused Russia
Facebook owner defends policy on calls for violence that angered Russia
Facebook owner Meta Platforms said yesterday that a temporary change in its content policy, only for Ukraine, was needed to let users
NATO: Russia is launching many air operations from Belarus
NATO on its Airborne Warning and Control System (AWCS) plane that is used on the Ukrainian-Poland border to collect intelligence.
Russia-Ukraine war: What we know
The UK government has urged British veterans not to travel to Ukraine to fight. The veterans minister, Leo Docherty, called on ex-service personnel not to join the war in Ukraine and instead help Ukrainians from home, either through…
G7 nations draw up plans to impose heavy tariffs on Russia
Western governments are drawing up plans to impose punitive tariffs on Russian trade amid efforts to further isolate Moscow
A short history of Russia’s war on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin was bluffing or serious. Some of the Russia experts who had long told people to take it easy were now telling
Russia-Ukraine war in numbers: casualties, refugees and aid
Ukraine began, millions of people have fled their homes and thousands have been killed. Here are some of the latest figures on the conflict.
‘Heroic spirits’: Women rush to Ukraine’s defence
Ukraine's first female volunteer to get a full military contract wants the new recruits in her charge to drop all notions
EU leaders to boost Ukraine military aid, bolster bloc’s defences
EU leaders gathering at the famed Versailles Palace near Paris described Moscow's attack on Ukraine as a wake-up call for the 27-nation bloc
For Russians in Ukraine, their homeland feels like the enemy
Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine is a personal tragedy for Russians living in Ukraine, many of whom now see their homeland as an enemy
‘We won’t be welcoming the Russians with roses’: Odesa prepares for attack
Ukraine is a prime target for Russia due to its history and strategic position on the Black Sea. As soldiers and volunteers prepare
Syrians Can Volunteer To Fight For Russia In Ukraine: Kremlin
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia's defence minister had said that "most of those who want and who ask
Putin says Russia to welcome volunteers from Middle East to fight Ukraine
Vladimir Putin gave the green light on Friday to bring in thousands of fighters from the Middle East to fight against Ukraine.
How to Stop a New Nuclear Arms Race
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Dmitri Medvedev, the former president and prime minister of Russia, took to social media to post a chilling
Putin the Gambler
Vladimir Putin ordered his invasion of Ukraine, many Russia experts and analysts did not believe he would pull the trigger.
Putin’s Nuclear Bluff
Olga Oliker
Few if any wars have been launched with as much nuclear posturing as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. One week before beginning its offensive, Moscow conducted previously planned exercises of its nuclear launch systems. A few…
Arming Ukraine Is Worth the Risk
Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has spurred a tidal wave of arms transfers from the West to the besieged country.
Putin’s ‘idea of blitzkrieg failed’: says former Ukraine president
Petro Poroshenko has said Ukrainian unity halted Moscow's advance. The former president also called on NATO to support his country
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of attacking aid route in Mariupol: live updates
Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia blocked a humanitarian corridor in Mariupol. Meanwhile, satellite images show a massive
‘The next night was hell’: Life amid Russia’s bombardment of Kharkiv
Ukraine near the border with Russia, was among the first to be bombarded. Here Inna describes the horror of the bombing
Russian forces edge closer to Kyiv as city becomes ‘fortress’
Russian forces are currently encircling at least four major Ukrainian cities and armoured vehicles have rolled up to Kyiv's northeastern edge
Ukrainians endure bombardments, no progress in talks
Russian invasion enters third week with more shelling; Putin says Russia will emerge from sanctions stronger
Poland’s Fraught Offer: Fighter Jets for Ukraine, but Only Through U.S. Hands
United States from engaging in direct combat with Russian forces faced an unexpected test this week, when Poland surprised U.S.
Fears grow over Russian chemical threat to Ukraine
Biden administration officials are raising alarms about the threat that Russia will escalate its war on Ukraine with chemical weapons
Anti-Russian protester in occupied Ukrainian city said the troops are ‘really scared’ of…
Ukrainian protesters in the occupied city of Kherson said Russian forces are "really scared" of demonstrators who have taken
Russian state television goes off message by denouncing Ukraine war
Russian state television has broadcast calls for Vladimir Putin, the country’s president, to stop his war in Ukraine during a programme
What the hell does Emmanuel Macron think he’s playing at with Vladimir Putin?
Emmanuel Macron European leaders to Versailles discuss energy and defense policy, he’ll be standing against a grandiose but familiar
How Biden scuttled the deal to get MiGs to Ukraine
three-way fighter-jet deal to bolster Ukraine’s defenses against Russia is dead — just five days after the White House first revealed
How the Letter ‘Z’ Fits Into the History of Russian Propaganda Efforts
Ukrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun stepped up to the podium at a gymnastics World Cup event in Doha to receive his gold medal
12,000 Russian troops, 49 planes, 81 choppers and 335 tanks destroyed, report Ukrainian forces
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine’s armed forces have said that over 12,000 Russian troops have been killed as of March 10.
Amid heavy shelling, Ukraine’s Mariupol city uses mass grave
bodies piling up in Russia’s nine-day siege of Mariupol, the port city of 430,000 in southeastern Ukraine, local authorities
Attack on Ukraine hospital kills 3, wounds 17, officials say
airstrike on a hospital in the port of Mariupol killed three people, including a child, the city council said Thursday, and Russian forces
Russian economy in ‘shock’ from unprecedented economic war – Kremlin
Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia's economy was experiencing a shock and that measures were being taken to soften the impact
Ukrainian no-fly zone would end war quicker, says Polish ambassador
no-fly zone over Ukraine would help bring the conflict there to a faster conclusion and save lives, the Polish ambassador to Kyiv said
Russian airstrike ravages children’s hospital; House passes massive spending bill with Ukraine…
Russian airstrike devastated a maternity and children's hospital complex besieged southern Ukrainian city Mariupol, burying women children
Russia says it’s used thermobaric weapon system in Ukraine: UK
Russian Ministry of Defense claims it has used a thermobaric rocket launching weapon in its deadly attack on Ukraine, U.K announced
US warns of potential for Russia to use chemical weapons in Ukraine
Washington denies Russian claims, saying Moscow has 'a long and well-documented track record' of using chemical weapons
UK, Ukraine express commitment to further tighten sanctions against Russia
Boris Johnson, Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemn 'horrifying' attack on maternity hospital in Mariupol by Russian forces
All at sea: Russian-linked oil tanker seeks a port
Russian-operated oil tanker that Britain turned away over a week ago has yet to find a port to discharge its cargo, and many other vessels
Russian oligarch who fled to Israel 20 years ago and escaped a lifetime jail sentence renounces…
Russian citizenship has become a stamp of shame which I no longer want to wear. Enough is enough," Nevzlin wrote in the post.
Oil jumps after UAE says it is committed to OPEC+ supply pact
Oil prices rebounded on Thursday after the United Arab Emirates said it is committed to major producers' pact to add 400,000 barrels
‘Send us planes’: Zelensky loses patience with White House as they block Poland offer for jets
Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the White House for its refusal to help Poland send jets to the country as Russia continues its assault
Russian invasion of Ukraine is reviving Euro-Turkish fighter efforts
Turkey’s two Black Sea partners has given an unexpected jolt to the country’s quest for new fighter jets and its domestic program to make
Dual citizen charged with acting as Russian agent in U.S.
Federal prosecutors charged a dual U.S.-Russian citizen Tuesday with illegally acting as an agent of the Russian government in the U.S.
Ukrainian officials say children’s hospital destroyed by Russian bombing
Ukrainian officials said children's hospital and maternity ward in the city of Mariupol have been destroyed by Russian airstrikes.
Russia increases censorship with new law: 15 years in jail for calling Ukraine invasion a…
“War” and “invasion” are two words that can land someone in prison for up to 15 years under a new Russian law.
Russian officials ‘privately denouncing clusterf***’ invasion
Kremlin officials are believed to be “privately denouncing” president Vladimir Putin’s “clusterf***” invasion, as reports continue
How AWOL British soldier could draw U.K. into conflict with Russia
Barely two weeks into the brutal war in Ukraine, one question has arisen: Which countries are involved in the fighting?
Two Army Patriot missile batteries dispatched to Poland
Pentagon is sending two Patriot surface-to-air missile batteries to Poland - a move U.S. European Command said would “proactively” counter “
Germany rules out sending fighter jets to Ukraine
Germany pledged continued support to Ukraine against Russia’s war on the country, but ruled out sending fighter jets.
How the brutal WWII siege of Leningrad explains Putin’s thinking on Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine, citing in particular the siege of Mariupol, a port city on the Sea
Ukraine to pull troops and equipment from U.N. missions
Ukraine will repatriate troops and equipment, including helicopters, involved in U.N. peacekeeping missions in Africa and Europe
Zelenskyy Speaks Out After Leaked UN Email Instructs Staff Not To Say ‘War’
Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a leaked U.N. email instructing staff not to characterize Russia’s attack on Ukraine as a “war” or “invasion,”
U.S. calls Poland’s surprise public offer to route MiG-29s to Ukraine through a U.S. airbase…
Ukraine wants more fighter jets to help its outmatched air force battle Russian invaders, and the U.S. and Europe want Ukraine to have dozens of donated MiG-29s
Russia again promises to let Ukrainians flee ‘apocalyptic’ sieges
Russia announced a new ceasefire in Ukraine let civilians flee besieged cities, after days of mostly failed promises that have left hundreds
Russia demands U.S. explain biological programme in Ukraine
Russia demanded on Wednesday that the United States explain to the world why it had supported what Moscow cast as a military
Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped
Ukraine, Russia has achieved less and struggled more than anticipated at the outset of the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War II.
Zelensky invokes Churchill: ‘We will fight in the forests, the fields’
Volodymyr Zelensky invoked wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill as he appealed to the U.K. Parliament to do more for Ukraine
Saudi Arabia and UAE leaders ‘decline calls with Biden’ amid fears of oil price spike
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have declined to arrange calls with US president Joe Biden in recent weeks as the US and it allies
No water, light, heating or phones: Life in Mariupol, a Ukrainian city under siege
Ukraine - which until last week was relatively well off due to its status as a global shipping hub - are now reduced to collecting rainwater
U.S. citizens travel to Ukraine to help in war efforts
international fighters helping Ukraine is growing every day. The Ukrainian government reports more than 16,000 foreigners
Civilian death toll in Ukraine now 474 but more casualties: Report
United Nations human rights office said today that it had verified 1,335 civilian casualties in Ukraine, including 474 killed and 861 injured
how to support women affected by the crisis in Ukraine
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 1m Ukrainians have fled the country. As men between the ages of 18 and 60 remain
U.S. Congress nears deal on Ukraine aid, gov’t funding bill
U.S. Congress on Tuesday appeared to be within hours of releasing legislation to provide billions of dollars in emergency aid to Ukraine
Swedish PM rejects opposition calls to consider joining NATO
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Tuesday rejected opposition calls to consider joining NATO following Russia's invasion
UK doubling troops in Estonia as tanks and armoured vehicles sent to bolster Nato while war rages
British tanks and armoured vehicles are travelling to Estonia as the UK aims to bolsters Nato's eastern flank amid Vladimir Putin
Moscow scolds Irish envoy after truck driven into Russian embassy gates
Russia called in the Irish ambassador on Tuesday to demand an apology and lodge a formal complaint, the foreign ministry said
Why Poland hasn’t given Ukraine its MiG-29 fighter jets to combat Russia despite U.S.…
Ukraine has been asking NATO members Poland, Bulgaria, and Slovakia to donate their Soviet-era MiG-29 and Su fighter aircraft to Ukraine
U.S. intel agencies: Russia does not want to engage directly with U.S. military
U.S. intelligence agencies assessed that Russia does not want to engage directly with the U.S. military in worldwide threats
Russia proposes nationalising foreign-owned factories that shut operations
Russia's ruling party has proposed nationalising foreign-owned factories that shut down operations in the country over
Putin says conscript soldiers won’t be used in Ukraine
I want to address mothers, wives, sisters, brides and girlfriends soldiers officers who defend Russia during the special military operation
UK’s Johnson lays out six-point response to Russian aggression
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson laid out a six-step approach to helping Ukraine. President Biden European leaders, Johnson Ukraine.
Ukraine: Trapped Nigerian on friendship and terror in Sumy
Nigerian veterinary student Samuel Otunla has been stuck in the northeast Ukrainian city of Sumy since the outbreak of the conflict
History looks to past, present, future of Ukraine-Russia war
Russia's 13-day invasion of Ukraine, SUNY Plattsburgh's Dr. Richard Schaefer watches an unimaginable history unfold in real time as Ukrainians
Zelenskyy defiantly provides his location in Kyiv: ‘I’m not afraid of anyone’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed not to leave Ukraine's capital of Kyiv, going so far as to reveal that he is in his office
People flee embattled Ukrainian cities along safe corridors
Ukrainian cities along safe corridors began, while U.N. officials said the exodus of refugees from Russia's invasion reached 2 million.
Why the Ukraine-Russia Conflict Will Make Potato Chips More Expensive
80,000-square-foot south-central Pennsylvania factory humming throughout COVID-19, CEO Butch Potter has had to shell out 20% more for potatoes
Proposed plan to send fighter jets to Ukraine hits logistical snag
Ukraine with Soviet-era fighter jets via Poland is struggling to gain traction in the Biden administration, and the U.S. is reviewing
Asia-Pacific Travel Faces Bumpy Recovery – Booking.com Exec
Travel in Asia-Pacific is trailing the rest of the world and should expect a bumpy recovery, a Booking.com executive
Asia-Pacific leaders warn of nuclear risk as they condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
50 senior military, diplomatic, academic and political figures from across the Asia-Pacific region signed a statement released calling
11-Year-Old Ukrainian Boy Becomes ‘Hero of the Night’ After Making His Way to Slovakia…
Europe's refugee crisis escalates due to Russia's deadly invasion of Ukraine, one boy's solo passage to safety is spreading across the globe.
India’s Modi urges direct negotiations between Putin and Zelenskiy
Narendra Modi on Monday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold direct talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Foreign fighters now on battlefield helping battle Russia: Ukraine
foreign fighters have arrived in Ukraine amid heavy Russian bombardment and are on the battlefield, Ukraine military
Calls grow to boycott Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and PepsiCo as major firms stay in Russia
McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo as companies have thus far not joined the ranks of other major global firms in pulling
Netflix, TikTok, Samsung, Others Exit Russia. Full List Here
Netflix, TikTok, Samsung and credit card operators have joined the lengthening list of businesses cutting ties with Russia or reviewing
U.S. says it may become harder to transport arms to Ukraine in the coming days
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Monday it may become harder to transport arms to Ukraine in the coming days.
Moscow says it will let Ukrainian civilians flee – to Russia
Moscow said on Monday it would provide corridors for residents of Ukraine's two main cities to flee to Russia and Belarus, a move Ukraine
Proud Band of Ukrainian Troops Holds Russian Assault at Bay – for Now
Russian Tigr fighting vehicle sat smoldering on the side of the road, as Ukrainian troops lounged outside their trenches smoking cigarettes
China calls Russia its chief ‘strategic partner’ despite war
China's foreign minister on Monday called Russia his country's “most important strategic partner” as Beijing continues to refuse to condemn
Russia will stop ‘in a moment’ if Ukraine meets terms – Kremlin
Russia has told Ukraine it is ready to halt military operations "in a moment" if Kyiv meets a list of conditions, the Kremlin
Ukrainian Family’s Dash for Safety Ends in Death
Ukrainian soldiers were intent on slowing the Russian advance on the capital, Kyiv, but battered as it was, it offered
Former NATO commander says Putin has his ‘gun sights’ on more nations apart from Ukraine
NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin has "got his gun sights" on ex-Sovie
Russia says military action will stop immediately if Ukraine agrees to four conditions
Russia has issued a list of demands for Ukraine to follow if its brutal invasion is to come to an end. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov
Putin’s World War Z Has Created a New Swastika
curious markings slapped in white paint on Russian tanks and trucks has now become a symbol of Vladimir Putin’s own version of World War Z
Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations but battles continue
Russia announced yet another cease-fire and a handful of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to flee Ukraine starting
The U.S. Isn’t Going to Fight in Ukraine, But There’s Much More It Can Do to Help
Ukraine, through sanctions and intermittent weapons shipments, may not be enough to save Kyiv or prevent Putin from consolidating
Hundreds of thousands in Ukraine cut off from aid, UN says
Hundreds of thousands of people inside Ukraine have been cut off from life-saving aid due to the military encirclement of cities, a U.N.
Ukrainian military believes Russian forces are gathering resources to ‘storm Kyiv’
Armed Forces of Ukraine said in a Sunday night report that Russian troops have started to "accumulate resources to storm Kyiv."
Ukraine Recaptures City of Chuhuiv, Kills Top Russian Commanders: Officials
Ukraine's armed forces claimed overnight to have recaptured the city of Chuhuiv in the Kharkiv region, as part of their ongoing
Ukrainian family killed by Russian shelling outside Kyiv
Russia also shelled Ukrainian civilians fleeing the contested Ukrainian suburb of Irpin on Sunday, killing at least eight civilians
New Zealand will rush through new law to sanction Russia
New Zealand's government said Monday it plans to rush through a new law that will allow it to impose economic sanctions against Russia
Moscow police are stopping people and demanding to read their text messages, reporter says
police officers near Detskiy Mir, a popular Russian toy store in Lubyanka Square in Moscow, were stopping people and ordering
Fighting traps residents in Mariupol; Putin calls on Ukraine to surrender
200,000 people from evacuating the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol for a second day in a row on Sunday, as Russian President Putin
Russia is recruiting Syrian fighters to aid in the Ukraine invasion and help take Kyiv
Moscow is interested in Syrians who have experience with urban combat in hopes they can help Russian forces take Kyiv, Ukraine's capital
It’s received threats based on confusion around its namesake dish, says French restaurant
restaurant in France seeks poutine, its the signature dish -fries doused with cheese curds and gravy- Russian President Vladimir Putin,
What is the US doing to help Ukraine refugees?
Ukraine has set off the largest mass migration in Europe in decades, with more than 1.5 million people having crossed from Ukraine
Sex traffickers exploit Ukrainian refugees as dark side of exodus to Europe emerges
Sex traffickers are taking advantage of young women and unaccompanied children fleeing the war in Ukraine, police and volunteers in Poland
Germans tout return of conscription and say military service could ‘do real good’ for society
Berlin has called for compulsory service to be re-introduced, as Germany re-evaluates its relationship with its armed forces.
How the ’99 apartment bombings explain Putin’s rise and regime
Russian garrison town on the border with the breakaway republic of Chechnya, where Islamic insurgents had fought the Kremlin
Why Western Leaders are Reluctant to Impose a No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and others have called for NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine to counter the threat from Russian military aircraft.
Russian Prisoners and Ukrainian Soldiers Describe Two Sides of the Conflict
dirty from the battlefield, a dozen Russian prisoners of war sat, stony-faced, in a conference room of a Ukrainian news agency
Ukraine’s president tells Russians to protest before it’s too late
Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed directly to Russians on Sunday to take to the streets in protest against the Kremlin's invasion of his country
NATO could implement measures to isolate Putin as he targets civilians
Russia targeting civilian areas in Ukraine may not be surprising to most. Over the past decade, Russian President Vladimir Putin's military
Fears grow that time is running out to deliver Ukraine aid
United States and other NATO allies, Ukrainian forces have defied all expectations, mounting a fierce resistance to the superior forces
Don’t lecture me on plight of refugees, says Dominic Raab
need for security checks on new arrivals to Britain as part of the Government’s commitment to helping those fleeing Vladimir Putin’s invasion
One-in-10 chance of nuclear apocalypse ‘but keep buying shares’, says investment firm
10pc chance of civilisation being destroyed in a nuclear apocalypse – while urging clients to keep buying shares regardless.
Visa, Mastercard suspend operations in Russia
Visa and Mastercard joined the growing list of businesses suspending operations in Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russia’s war on Ukraine, Russian troops shelled encircled cities and a pro-Russian official said safe-passage corridors would open again
How the West Marshaled a Stunning Show of Unity Against Russia
Russian tanks and troops poured across the Ukrainian border on Feb. 24, NATO leaders received a deeply frightening message.
American Veterans Join the Fight in Ukraine
U.S. Marine, then got out, got a pension and a civilian job, and thought he was done with military service.
Raining rockets, scattered corpses, an existential battle: A 500-mile journey across a week of war
Russian soldiers’ vehicles scattered them in all directions. One was face down on the asphalt, arms outstretched. Another was a mass of white
Russia-Ukraine War: ‘Putin must fail’, says Johnson as he lays out six-point plan
Boris Johnson will issue a plea to world leaders to match their words on Ukraine with action as he sets out a six-point plan for tackling
Around-the-clock NATO air patrols fly to keep Russia at bay
NATO has nearly doubled the number of military jets on alert across Europe amid concerns that Russia’s reckless flying
US Troops Are Accumulating in Europe as the Pentagon Eyes Putin’s Ukraine War
Russia marches on its warpath, encircling Ukrainian cities and bombing civilian buildings, the Pentagon has deployed some 12,000 troops NATO
White House weighs three-way deal to get fighter jets to Ukraine
U.S. remains in discussions with Poland to potentially backfill their fleet of fighter planes if Warsaw decides to transfer
Ukraine’s army is using a nimble ‘game-changing’ drone
Ukrainian military is using "game-changing" drones that can carry 3kg of explosives and hit targets up to 30 miles behind enemy lines
Ukrainian negotiator says Russia realising ‘real cost of war’
Russia are beginning to be “constructive,” a Ukrainian negotiator said yesterday, describing what he perceived as an apparent shift in Moscow’
New York protest, thousands call for Western intervention in Ukraine
Times Square in New York in support of Ukraine, demanding the United States, NATO or the European Union intervene to stop the unfolding war.
Neutral Switzerland’s economy shaken by sanctions on Russia
Switzerland’s newly adopted tough stance on Russia has forced the Swiss economy to readjust to sanctions, blowing a wind of panic
Russia, Ukraine To Hold Third Round Of Talks On Monday
Moscow and Kyiv to seek a way to end the bloody conflict triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine will resume
PayPal shuts down services in protest of war
Online payment platform PayPal on Saturday suspended its services in Russia, citing the war in Ukraine.
Which countries are sending weapons and aid to forces fighting the Russian invasion?
Ukraine continues to rage, countries across the globe have offered their military support to the Ukrainian government to fight off Russia
More Than 350 Civilians Killed In Ukraine So Far, Says UN
The mission said hundreds of civilian casualties alleged in the town of Volnovakha - where attempts were underway to open a safe evacuation
Putin blows up Brexit
While the EU-UK relationship has been acrimonious since the latter left the bloc, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has seen a rapprochement.
Mariupol Evacuation Delayed As Russian Forces Continued Shelling: Ukraine
The evacuation process for civilians in Ukraine's Mariupol has been delayed due to continuous shelling from Russian forces, city officials said
British journalist shot and wounded in Ukraine
British television crew was ambushed outside Kyiv earlier this week, leaving one journalist wounded, their employer Sky News
Why A No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Probably Won’t Fly
NATO foreign ministers Brussels, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said planes should not fly in Ukraine's airspace during the conflict Russia
Explained: The role of Belarus in the Russia-Ukraine war
The Belarusian border serves as the site for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine to possibly end the war. yielded no significant breakthrough
Explained: what we know on day 10 of the Russian invasion
Volodymyr Zelensky criticises Nato for refusing to introduce a no-fly zone over Ukraine; UN security council condemns Russia's nuclear
840 children wounded in Russia-Ukraine conflict
Ukrainian officials announced Friday that 840 children were wounded as a result of the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The fighting is in Ukraine, but risk of World War III is real
Conflict could easily escalate into a direct confrontation between Russia and the West, officials and analysts warn.
Russia-Ukraine War: Air raid alerts in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy
Russia and Ukraine, air raid alerts were issued on Saturday morning in the capital city Kyiv along with other key cities of Chernihiv and Sumy
Ukrainian port city Mariupol under ‘blockade’ by Russian forces
Mariupol is under a "blockade" by Russian forces, said Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko on Saturday, according to a media report.
Sanctions, No-Fly Zone: 4 Steps West Is Taking To Help Ukraine
WASHINGTON
Despite unprecedented sanctions and strong support for Ukraine, Western states have failed to stop the Russian onslaught and are even expecting things to get worse. But their options for intensifying pressure on President…
Ukraine President Slams NATO For Rejecting No-Fly Zone Over His Country
the leadership of the alliance gave the green light for further bombing of Ukrainian cities and villages, refusing
Ukraine can win war against Russia – Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told he is convinced Ukraine can win its war with Russia.
4 Facts: Russia, Ukraine May Hold Third Round Of Ceasefire Talks
Ukraine and its allies expressed fury on Friday after Europe's largest atomic power plant was attacked and seized by invading Russian forces
‘Cyberattack’ knocks thousands offline in Europe
‘Cyberattack’ knocks thousands offline in Europe; across Europe thrown offline cyberattacks at the beginning of Russia’s offensive in Ukraine.
North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectile’, says South’s military
North Korea fired at least one “unidentified projectile” today, South Korea’s military said, the nuclear-armed country’s ninth
US, Russian militaries set up ‘deconfliction line’, says Pentagon
US and Russian armed forces have set up a direct phone line to reduce the risks of “miscalculation” amid the war in Ukraine
Russia blocks Facebook, curbs Twitter as it backs jail time for ‘fake news’
Russia blocked Facebook, curbed Twitter and moved to impose harsh jail terms over “fake news” about its army as Moscow seeks to squelch
First unit of Belgium volunteer fighters depart to Ukraine
the first batch of Belgian volunteer fighters left for Ukraine to counter Russian troops, the EUobserver newspaper reported,
Microsoft suspends new sales in Russia amid invasion
Microsoft Corp. is suspending new sales of its products and services in Russia, the software giant announced
NATO ‘ready’ if conflict comes, says Anthony Blinken
NATO would prefer to avoid confrontation with Russia but stands ready if "the conflict comes to us," US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken
NATO chief slams Russia ‘recklessness’ in Ukraine nuclear plant shelling
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Friday decried Russia’s “recklessness” over the shelling of a nuclear power plant in Ukraine
Russian forces seize Ukraine nuclear plant
Russian forces seized control of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant today after a battle with Ukrainian troops that caused a fire
Ukraine’s Zelensky accuses Russia of ‘nuclear terror’ after plant attack
Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow Friday of resorting to “nuclear terror” and wanting to “repeat” the Chernobyl disaster
Russia inflames political war over gas prices
Ukraine to attack President Biden’s energy policies, arguing that the administration has failed to improve U.S. energy
Will Putin Lose Russia?
Russian tanks, troops, planes full-scale assault on Ukraine, the Kremlin restricted access to Facebook. Twitter was disabled by Russian users.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Where things stand after 1 week of war
Russia-Ukraine conflict began early last week when Russia formally recognized the breakaway Donetsk and Luhansk regions
Queen Elizabeth shows support for Ukraine, makes ‘generous donation’ to aid victims
Queen for continuing to support the Disasters Emergency Committee and for making a generous donation to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
Putin digs in as evacuation corridors agreed in Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is “going to plan”, President Vladimir Putin said despite fierce resistance and deepening international isolation
Johnson, Bolsonaro call for Ukraine ceasefire
Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have called for a ceasefire in Ukraine, a Johnson spokesperson said following talks
Finns warm to NATO in alarmed reaction to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing a rapidly growing number of Finns to support membership of NATO, suggesting the country
White House asks Congress for $10 billion in aid for Ukraine
$10 billion in US aid Thursday to help Ukraine with humanitarian efforts. ‘I urge the Congress to address these critical and urgent needs,
At least 22 reported dead after Russian forces strike Ukraine’s Chernihiv region
22 bodies have been recovered from rubble in the wake of Russian air strikes in Ukraine's Chernihiv region, the Ukrainian emergency services
2nd round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks begins in Brest, Belarus
Cease-fire to be among top agenda items at meeting as the war continues on 8th day. Ukrainian delegation had arrived earlier
“Sit Down With Me”: Ukraine President Calls For Direct Talks With Putin
"If you do not have the power to close the skies, then give me planes!" Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a press conference.
Putin vows ‘uncompromising fight’ as Ukraine war enters second week
“Russia intends to continue the uncompromising fight against militants of nationalist armed groups,” Putin said, according to a Kremlin
Ukrainian power stations are stable, says energy minister
Ukraine’s power stations are operating in a stable manner despite widespread insecurity in the country since Russia’s invasion
Daily cost of Ukraine war likely to exceed $20B for Russia: Study
Centre for Economic Recovery, CIVITA and EasyBusiness, said that direct losses in the first four days of the war were about $7 billion
Ukrainian cities in danger of Russian siege, French foreign minister warns
Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian warned during an interview on France 2 television channel, adding that he feared "a logic of siege
Spotify closes office in Russia, removes state-sponsored content
Service will continue to be available to Russian users to allow the global flow of information, the firm says. Russia removed Russian
ASEAN diplomats call for cease-fire between Russia, Ukraine
Southeast Asian bloc says it is ‘ready to facilitate, in any possible way, peaceful dialogue among parties concerned’
Bangladesh cargo ship hit in Ukraine, crew member killed
Ukrainian Black Sea port of Olvia, killing one of its crew members, and efforts were underway to rescue the others from the vessel
Ukraine to unveil NFTs to support military as crypto funding push continues
NFTs to support Ukrainian Armed Forces soon," Mykhailo Fedorov said in a tweet, without giving any further details of the project.
Kremlin hails Russian troops in Ukraine as heroes
Kremlin Russian troops fighting in Ukraine as heroes who would go down in history and described the deaths of soldiers there as a tragedy.
7 Developments: Russia Will Pay, Will Rebuild Everything, Says Ukraine President
Ukraine War: "We will restore every house, every street, every city and we say to Russia: learn the word of reparations and contributions
China evacuates 3,000 nationals from war-hit Ukraine
3,000 Chinese citizens have been safely moved from Ukraine to neighbouring countries," the Foreign Ministry said
People fleeing Ukraine worry for loved ones back home as war escalates
Ukrainian civilians exhausted after their journey to the border in southeastern Poland. Ukraine since Russia launched its war against
Russia wants to demilitarize Ukraine, let Ukrainians decide their future: foreign minister
Possible that Russia was deliberately pushed into conflict with Ukraine, says Russian foreign minister
At least 227 civilians killed, 525 injured in Ukraine: UN
227 civilians have been killed and 525 injured since the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine, the UN’s human rights body
1 million people fled Ukraine in a week: UNHCR
Ukraine since Russia launched its war on the country a week ago, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Ukraine’s president says nearly 9,000 Russian soldiers killed within a week
9,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the full-scale war on the country began a week ago.
UK intelligence says Russian advance on Kyiv has made little progress
past three days and the cities of Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Mariupol remain in Ukrainian hands, according to British military intelligence.
Ukraine says 34 civilians killed in Kharkiv region, no water or power in Mariupol city
Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region in the past 24 hours between March 2-3, the emergency services
“Can We Ask Putin To Stop War?”
Approximately 8,000 Indians, mainly students, are still stranded in Ukraine, according to the government.
Spain to send grenade launchers and machine guns to Ukraine, says minister
Spain will send a shipment of offensive weapons and ammunition including grenade launchers and machine guns to Ukraine
War crimes court prosecutor opens Ukraine investigation
war crimes committed in Ukraine, following requests to do so by an unprecedented number of the court's member states.
Ukraine’s second city heavily bombed as UN assembly denounces Russia
Ukraine's second-biggest city, Kharkiv, suffered heavy bombardment Russia's week-long invasion denounced United Nations
OSCE says member of its Ukraine mission died in Kharkiv bombing
OSCE Europe's monitoring mission was killed in a bombing while collecting supplies for her family, the international body
UN General Assembly demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution that “demands” Russia “immediately” withdraw from Ukraine, in a powerful rebuke of Moscow'
Ukraine has thwarted Russia’s ‘sneaky’ plans, says president Zelensky
Zelensky said yesterday that his country had thwarted Russia's “sneaky” plans, saying he was proud of the “heroic” resistance to Moscow's invasion.
Ukraine’s tech ministry urges gaming, cloud companies to drop Russia
Ukraine plans to urge about 50 more tech companies, including in gaming, esports and internet infrastructure
10 Developments: Ukraine Says 2,000 Civilians Dead, Fierce Fighting In Cities
Ukraine Russia War: Western countries worry that bogged-down Russian forces are now trying to blast their way into the cities.
Trump calls Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘holocaust’
Donald Trump described Russia's war on Ukraine as a "holocaust" and said Moscow has to stop killing Ukrainians.
FactCheck: Viral footage is spreading alongside the real horror in Ukraine
Fake viral footage is spreading alongside the real horror in Ukraine. Here are 5 ways to spot it.
Germany slams reports of racism against non-Europeans fleeing Ukraine
Germany non-Europeans fleeing Ukraine in the wake of its war with Russia are witnessing racism and discrimination.
More than 874,000 people have fled Ukraine: UN
874,000 people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries since Russia launched a war on its neighbor last Thursday, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
Russia-Ukraine War: Surfacing of discrimination
Politicians and public figures must recognize that wars have a long future ahead unless all people are treated equally, regardless of ethnicity, color, age, gender, or religion
South Korea presidential race overshadowed by Ukraine
South Korea Campaign dominated by Ukraine and by gaffes that critics say highlight both contenders’ lack of foreign policy experience.
Russian channel RT to be taken off UK broadcast
RT, the Russian state-owned news channel, will no longer have a platform in the UK.
Iran’s Khamenei calls for ending Ukraine war
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says countries relying on US help must know ‘it’s a mirage’
Russian troops land in Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv
Russian forces landed in Ukraine's second-biggest city on Wednesday (Mar 2) and triggered immediate clashes in the streets
Putin’s Army Expected A Welcome In This City. What It Got
Putin's reception in two predominantly Russophone cities that have benefited from Russian trade and tourists captures how the invasion of Ukraine appears
70 Japanese have volunteered to fight for Ukraine: Report
70 Japanese Ukrainian call for foreign volunteers to fight Russia's invasion, according to a media report
Ukraine’s besieged cities brace for more Russian attacks
Russian commanders facing fierce Ukrainian resistance intensify their bombardment of urban areas in a push
Putin will pay ‘over the long run’ for Ukraine invasion in State of the Union speech,…
Putin will pay over the long run even if he makes gains on the battlefield in Ukraine
Four dead in Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Zhytomyr, says adviser to interior minister
Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, as Russian commanders intensified their bombardment
Russia warns Kyiv as Ukraine’s cities shelled, armed convoy stalls
Russian commanders intensified their bombardment of Ukrainian urban areas in a shift of tactics after their six-day assault stalled
Ukraine’s besieged cities brace for more Russian attacks
Ukraine, Russia has shown no sign of stopping an assault that has included strikes on Kyiv and rocket attacks
UN court to hold Ukraine war hearings on March 7, 8
International Court of Justice said yesterday it would hold genocide hearings on March 7 and 8 over the war in Ukraine
Belarus moving more troops to Ukraine border, says President
Belarus, a close ally of Russia, would not be taking part in the attack on Ukraine, he added.
Ukrainians face long journeys to borders as fighting escalates
Ukrainian capital Kyiv, the United Nations said more than 660,000 refugees had fled to neighbouring countries
UK’s Johnson says we will not fight Russian forces in Ukraine
Boris Johnson said British troops would not fight Russian forces in Ukraine, and that recent reinforcements were firmly within the borders of NATO members.
Ukraine asks China to make Russia stop war, says Ukrainian foreign ministry
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba asked his Chinese counterpart in a phone call today to use Beijing’s ties with Moscow to stop Russia
France to offer €100m in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
France will offer €100 million (RM468 million) in financial aid to populations hit by conflict in Ukraine
10 Developments: Deadly Shelling In Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Round 2 Of Talks Tomorrow
second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine will be held tomorrow, two days after the first round of negotiations produced
Poland show solidarity with Ukrainian refugees
Poland's 500-kilometre border with Ukraine where citizens are keen to show their solidarity with the refugees.
Missiles hit centre of Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv
Russian missile hits Kharkiv's administrative building in Freedom Square, causing a huge explosion.
Greece backs EU sanctions against Russia, PM says
Greece backs European Union sanctions against Russia after its unlawful invasion of Ukraine and stands ready to host Ukraine refugees
Swedish govt to work for EU expansion of sanctions on Russians
Sweden European Union to extend sanctions to more individuals connected to the Russian leadership
Nuclear war outbreak: What type of nukes does Russia have?
Putin's war on Ukraine has raised fears of nuclear conflict or even World War III. Three experts weigh in on nuclear risk.
Ukraine war spills beyond Earth
Ukraine war spills beyond Earth: Europe suspends space operations with Russia, Mars mission hit. The break in space ties comes in the background .
What is Vacuum and cluster bomb that Ukraine claims accused Russia?
Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Used A Vacuum Bomb During Invasion, Claims Ukraine.
9 Facts: 70 Ukraine Soldiers Killed In Latest Attack As Russia Nears Kyiv
70 Ukrainian soldiers were killed after Russian artillery hit a military base in Okhtyrka, a city between Kharkiv
5 Developments: Over 70 Ukrainian Troops Killed In Military Base Shelling
Russia has launched an artillery attack on residential areas in Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv.
Ukraine-Russia War: Russia Shells Ukraine City, No Breakthrough In Talks
Ukraine-Russia War: After their first talks since the war started failed to secure a breakthrough Monday, Russia continued to target residential areas
Russian isolation intensifies as Ukraine fighting rages
Russia's invasion, launched last week, appears not to have achieved the decisive early gains that Putin would have hoped for. Ceasefire talks held
Satellite Images Show Russian army convoy masses near Ukraine capital
Satellite images showed a long build-up of armoured vehicles and artillery starting 29km north of the city, as Moscow defied mounting global
US expels 12 Russian UN staff for ‘espionage activities’
US said that it was expelling 12 members of Russia’s UN mission from America for being “intelligence operatives,” prompting a furious response
Twitter, Facebook clamp down on Russia state-linked news
witter and Facebook parent Meta moved yesterday to curb the presence on their platforms of Russian state-linked news outlets
Russia says US expulsion of UN staff a ‘hostile’ act
Russia’s ambassador described the US expulsion of 12 UN staff as a “hostile move”.
Ukraine calls for no-fly zone to stop Russian bombardment
Russian aircraft over Ukraine yesterday after Moscow bombarded the country’s second-largest city, drawing new sanctions by the United States and its allies.
US downplays Putin’s nuclear mobilisation
US officials played down the threat of Russia’s “dangerous” nuclear mobilisation yesterday as the war in Ukraine
Isolated Russia defends Ukraine war at UN General Assembly
UN General Assembly’s 193 members held an extraordinary debate on the invasion of the ex-Soviet state.
Ukraine foreign minister says US promises more help to resist Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said today that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had offered his country
Americans, Canadians answer Ukraine call for foreign fighters
Americans and Canadians answering Ukraine’s call for foreign volunteers to fight Russia’s invasion.
Macron demands Russia stop offensive, says Putin agrees to halt strikes on civilians
Macron reiterated the international community’s demands to halt Russia’s offensive in Ukraine in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Chelsea owner Abramovich helping Ukraine negotiate for peace, says spokeswoman
Roman Abramovich was contacted by the Ukrainian side for support in achieving a peaceful resolution, and that he has been trying to help ever since
Russia will ride out Western sanctions, says Kremlin
Western sanctions over its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin huddled with officials to discuss the economic turmoil of the five-day-old war.
Russia’s missiles see mixed results in Ukraine war as world watches
Ukraine attack, but analysts and US officials say many Ukrainian defences remain intact
Ukraine president asks for fast-track EU membership
Volodymyr Zelenskiy today asked the European Union to allow Ukraine to gain membership under a special procedure immediately
EU plans to grant Ukrainians right to stay for up to three years
European Union is preparing to grant Ukrainians who flee the war the right to stay and work in the 27-nation
Putin’s Nuclear Threat Is Terrifying Even If He’s Bluffing
Putin staged nuclear weapons drills around Russia's border with Ukraine. In case anyone missed the point
Vladimir Putin’s doppelganger fears for safety following war on Ukraine
Putin gave the order for a “special military operation” in Ukraine and fears the Ukrainians in his hometown Wroclaw
UN court, Kyiv accuses Moscow of ‘planning genocide’
International Court of Justice accusing Russia of “planning acts of genocide in Ukraine”, the Hague-based court
UN Security Council calls rare General Assembly session on Ukraine
United Nations General Assembly session was adopted with 11 yes votes. Russia voted no, while China, India and the United Arab Emirates abstained.
Trump favourite for president- at US conservative confab
rump does not run, 61 per cent of respondents said they would back DeSantis in the party’s presidential primary, far ahead of ex-secretary of state Mike Pompeo
Bolsonaro won’t condemn Putin, says Brazil will remain neutral over invasion
US entreaties not to visit Putin in Moscow ahead of the invasion, and angered Western allies by saying he was “in solidarity with Russia
EU scrambles for Ukrainian refugee response
EU interior ministers raised the possibility of giving Ukrainians status under an as-yet unused 2001 Temporary Protection Directive that would allow them to live and work in the European Union
Russian forces appear to shift to siege warfare in Ukraine, says US official
Vladimir Putin raises the risk of a catastrophic miscalculation by putting nuclear forces on heightened alert
Ukraine vows no ‘capitulation’ at talks, Putin orders nuclear alert
KYIV
Ukraine vowed not to give ground at talks with Moscow on Sunday as Ukrainian forces resisted a Russian invasion four days in and Moscow put its nuclear forces on high alert.
Fighting has claimed dozens of civilian lives, forced…
10 Developments: Ukraine Agrees To Talks As Putin Puts Nukes On Alert
Russia Ukraine Crisis: The talks between the countries are set to take place near Chernobyl - the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster.
Denmark says its doors are open for refugees fleeing Ukraine
COPENHAGEN
Denmark is ready to give shelter to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of their country, Immigration Minister Mattias Tesfaye said today.
“We have 13,000 Ukrainian citizens already living in Denmark. I know that some…
Ukraine agrees to hold talks with Russia at Belarus border
Ukraine presidency as saying the country has agreed to hold talks with Russia at Belarus border.
Fighting in Kyiv as Ukrainian Resistance Stalls Russian Invasion
There was intense street fighting across the capital on Saturday, Sunday more than 200,000 people had fled the violence in Ukraine.
Egypt calls for an emergency Arab League meeting on Ukraine, says ministry
Arab League meeting at delegate level to discuss developments in Ukraine, according to a statement from the Egyptian foreign ministry.
10 Points: Ukraine Takes Russia to the International Court of Justice
Ukraine has rejected Russian suggestions that it was refusing to negotiate a ceasefire but said it was not ready to accept unacceptable conditions
Putin faces sanctions, but his assets remain an enigma
Officially, Putin earns about $140,000 a year and owns a small apartment, according to his public financial disclosures.
Putin thanks Russian special forces for fulfilling their ‘heroic’ duty in Ukraine
Putin today thanked Russia’s special forces, singling out those who are “heroically fulfilling their military duty” in Ukraine,
Russian troops enter Ukraine’s second city, fighting under way, says regional chief
Kyiv, 400 kilometres (250 miles) to the west, said the capital remained completely under the control of Ukrainian forces despite clashes
Finland to shut down airspace to Russian planes
Russian air traffic, according to Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka, the latest European country to take the step in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Google blocks Russia’s RT app downloads on Ukrainian territory, says RT
Russian state-owned media outlet RT’s mobile app on Ukrainian territory at the request of the government in Kyiv
9 Facts: Ukraine Rejects Russia’s Offer For Talks In Belarus
Russia Ukraine Crisis: Ukraine has rejected Russian suggestions that it was refusing to negotiate a ceasefire but said it was not ready to accept unacceptable conditions
Ukraine invasion dilemma for US Big Tech
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have a unique power because of their global reach and ubiquity, but they are profit-motivated companies so a stridently principled stand can be bad for business.
10 Points: Kyiv is under full control of army amid, says Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday rejected a US offer to evacuate, saying he needs ammunition, not a ride.
7 Developments: West sends arms to Ukraine amid explosive Russian invasion, Is it too late?
Russian forces closing in on the capital city Kyiv and the civilian toll rising in Ukraine since Putin declared war on Thursday, the US and European allies announced that they would send more arms to aid the war-hit nation.
Russian troops ordered to advance in Ukraine
Ukraine had “derailed” Moscow’s plan to overthrow him and urged Russians to pressure President Vladimir Putin into stopping the conflict.
Musk activates Starlink internet service in Ukraine
Mars -Russia try to occupy Ukraine! While your rockets successfully land from space - Russian rockets attack Ukrainian civil people! We ask you to provide Ukraine with Starlink stations,” Fedorov tweeted at Musk.
Asean foreign ministers deeply concerned over situation in Ukraine
United Nations Charter, and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia to prevent the situation from getting out of control.
Biden approves US$350 million in military aid for Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden directed that US$350 million allocated through the Foreign Assistance Act be designated for Ukraine’s defense.
Trump condemns Russia invasion, says he prays for Ukrainian people
Trump irked some Republican party members by describing Putin’s actions in Ukraine, where cities have been pounded by Russian artillery and cruise missiles, as “genius” and “pretty savvy.”
Russian invaders ‘frustrated’ by stiff Ukraine resistance, says Pentagon
United States and Western allies are still able to deliver arms into the country to bolster the Ukraine military, and Washington plans to send more in the coming days to help them fight both Russian armour on the ground and assaults from…
10 Points: Russian Army To Broaden Ukraine Assault “All Directions”
Ukraine Russia Crisis: Russia said President Vladimir Putin had ordered the suspension of the advance of the main forces in Ukraine.
Kyiv civilians huddle in cellars as Russian forces attack
Russian forces raged overhead, Kyiv resident Yulia Snitko spent the night cowering in the basement of her apartment block praying for her unborn baby.
Netherlands, Norway move Ukraine embassies to Poland
Netherlands and Norway said today they were moving their embassies in Ukraine to Poland after Russia’s invasion
10 Developments: Russians beaten back in Kyiv
Russian forces push deeper into Ukraine in the largest ground war ... in an effort to beat back one of the world's most powerful armies.
100,000 Ukrainians cross border into Poland
100,000 people have crossed the border into Poland from Ukraine since Russia’s invasion this week.
Ukrainian, Russian troops fight in streets of Kyiv
Ukraine said has killed 198 civilians including three children, Russia also brushed off the barrage of Western sanctions
First Ukrainian refugees arrive in Germany
75 Ukrainian refugees we're expecting far more in the coming days," Sascha Langenbach, spokesman for Berlin city's refugee affairs office
10 Facts: Derailed Russia’s Attack Plan, 198 Civilians Dead in Ukraine
Ukraine Russia Crisis: The Russian offensive continues as the country vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution that would have deplored Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Prague to give arms worth millions of dollars to Kyiv
Czech Republic will donate machine guns, automatic and sniper rifles, pistols and ammunition valued at €7.6 million (RM36 million) to Ukraine, the defence minister
14 Russian planes, 8 helicopters, 102 tanks, 3,500 soldiers shot down, says Ukraine
Russia starts to deploy additional military units at border with Ukraine, says Ukrainian military
Newborn Babies in Bomb Shelter in Ukraine
baby girl was born to a young woman taking refuge in an air-raid shelter in Kyiv, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said
Defiant Zelensky vows ‘I’m here’ after Russian attack
I am here. We will not lay down any weapons. We will defend our state, because our weapons are our truth
8 Developments: Ukrainian army says it repels attack on Kyiv base
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Russia vetoed a UN resolution condemning its invasion and Western nations
Belarus sovereignty also at risk as Russia attacks Ukraine
Ukraine, concerns are growing that neighbouring Belarus is also at risk of gradually losing its sovereignty without being the direct target of a military operation by Moscow.
10 Facts: War Reaches Ukraine Capital’s Streets As Russia Vetoes UN Vote
Russia-Ukraine crisis: US and Ukrainian officials say Russia aims to capture Kyiv and topple the government
10 Facts: Ukraine, Russia Signal Interest In Talks As Kyiv Reports Attack
Russia-Ukraine crisis: US and Ukrainian officials say Russia aims to capture Kyiv and topple the government
Ukraine’s forces no match for Russia in manpower, gear and experience
Ukrainian cities on Thursday, and Ukraine reported columns of troops pouring across its borders from Russia and Belarus and landing on its Black Sea and Azov Sea coasts.
Russia vetoes UN resolution deploring ‘aggression’ in Ukraine
UN Security Council resolution yesterday that deplored “in the strongest terms” the country’s “aggression” against Ukraine
‘Punish Russia’: Sanctions imposed on Moscow over Ukraine invasion
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted a wave of sanctions as global leaders seek to ramp up pressure on the Kremlin.
Ukraine says its military is being targeted by Belarusian hackers
Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) said the hackers were using password-stealing emails to break into Ukrainian soldiers
Ukraine resists Russian troops in Kyiv as West sanctions Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a stronger response from the West, and several nations rushed to ramp up sanctions including on Putin himself as well as his Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Council of Europe suspends Russia over Ukraine invasion
Council of Europe said yesterday it is suspending all representatives of Russia from participation in the pan-European rights body over Moscow
Nato sending response forces to allies after Ukraine invasion
Ukraine they are moving towards Kyiv and the stated goal is to change the government of Ukraine.
Moscow residents brace for Western sanctions
European penalties against major Russian banks and the technology sector promise to be brutal, Russians have felt the sting of sanctions since Moscow annexed Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula
Russia to restrict Facebook access for ‘censoring’ its media
Facebook, accusing it of “censoring” Russian media, announcing the measure a day after Russia invaded Ukraine and the latest in a series of steps against US social media giants.
EU will have to match Ukraine’s massive financing needs, says EU Commission
European Union finance ministers and central bank governors, Dombrovskis said Ukraine was suffering from investor flight and its access to financial markets has been very problematic.
21 developments: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Russian troops have reached the outskirts of Kyiv after launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine from three main directions.
9 Points: Ukraine under full-scale Russian attack
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is the biggest in Europe since World War II. With the full-scale assault entering its second day
Ukraine crisis: Ukrainian soldiers battle Russian troops in capital Kyiv
Russia shrugs off sanctions, says talks with Ukraine will only happen once army surrenders
South Korea says no plan to join any military move in Ukraine
Seoul will soon announce measures against Russia in line with international community, says foreign minister
Taliban assert neutrality, call for restraint between Russia, Ukraine
Interim Afghan government urges Moscow, Kyiv to 'resolve crisis through dialogue, peaceful means'
Putin ‘ready’ to send delegation to Minsk for talks with Ukraine: Kremlin
Russia is ready to send a delegation to the Belarusian capital Minsk for talks with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday
Ukraine soldiers battle Russian troops in capital
fighting continues between the Ukrainian military and the Russian troops in the Kharkiv region, near the border with Russia
Ukraine accuses Russia of attacking kindergarten, orphanage
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has accused Russian forces of committing war crimes by attacking a kindergarten and an orphanage
Xi Jinping Speaks To Putin, Calls For “Negotiation” With Ukraine
China's President Xi Jinping said he supported solving the Ukraine crisis through talks in a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin
5 Facts: Ready To Talk If Ukraine Army “Lays Down Arms” Says Russia
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Russia invaded Ukraine in a widely condemned move after President Vladimir Putin declared war in the biggest attack
Russian forces heading towards Kyiv center: Ukrainian Defense Ministry
Russian military units in 2 Ukrainian army vehicles advancing from northern Obolon district towards Kyiv center, says deputy defense minister.
Invading Russian forces press deep into Ukraine
Ukrainian capital Kyiv set off a second day of violence after Putin defied Western warnings to unleash a full-scale invasion.
“Enemys (Russia) No. 1 Target, Family Is No. 2”: Ukraine President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to stay in Kyiv as his troops battled Russian invaders who are advancing toward
FactCheck: Ukraine Says “Two Deadly Gifts” In Russia Firing
Ukraine Crisis: Russian missiles and shelling rained down on Ukrainian cities on Thursday after President Vladimir Putin unleashed a full-scale ground invasion and air assault.
10 Facts: Missiles Rain Down On Ukraine Capital
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: US and Ukrainian officials say Russia aims to capture Kyiv and topple the government.
10 Points: Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine?
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military operation in Ukraine on Thursday with explosions heard across the country and its foreign minister warning a "full-scale invasion" was underway.
Ukraine battles Russian invasion, thousands flee fighting
Ukrainian forces battled Russian invaders on three sides on Thursday after Moscow unleashed the biggest attack on a European state since
‘Today I think everybody is Ukrainian’ – anti-war protests take place across the…
Demonstrators in several major U.S. cities protested the invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, calling on Russian
Russia plans to ‘decapitate’ Ukraine government, says US defence official
United States believes Russia's invasion of Ukraine is designed to decapitate Ukraine's government and one of the three main axes
Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia
government of Ukraine is asking for volunteers from the country's hacker underground to help protect critical infrastructure and conduct.
Ukraine’s president stays put as Russian invaders advance
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed on Friday to stay in Kyiv as his troops battled Russian invaders who are advancing toward
UN Security Council to vote today on condemning Russia
UN General Assembly within days, a senior US administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said earlier yesterday.
Biden takes veiled swipe at China in condemning Russia backers on Ukraine
Biden said Putin's action “betrays a sinister vision for a future of our world; one where nations take what they want by force.
Facebook, Twitter highlight security steps for users in Ukraine
Facebook has launched a feature that will help users lock their accounts in Ukraine. Twitter posted tips on how users can secure
Biden hits Russia with tough export curbs, slashing access to global tech
Biden administration announced sweeping export restrictions against Russia on Thursday, hammering its access to global exports
‘Devastating’ consequences to Ukraine invasion, says UN refugee chief
UN refugee chief warned today Russia's invasion of Ukraine would have “devastating” humanitarian consequences
Nato activating ‘defence plans’ for allies as Russia invades Ukraine
Nato is activating its “defence plans” for allied countries as Russia attacks non-Nato member Ukraine, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg told a media conference today.
UK warns of unprecedented sanctions against Russia’s ‘dictator’
Boris Johnson today said Russian President Vladimir Putin was a “dictator” who now faced “massive” Western sanctions for invading Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: No ordinary geopolitical issue
No ordinary geopolitical issue. Ukrainian crisis is a symptom of a new reality, the formation of new international relations
Ukraine says 50 Russian elements killed, 7 planes shot down
4 Russian tanks destroyed as well, says Ukrainian Defense Ministry after Russia announces military intervention
NATO leaders to hold emergency videoconference
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday called for an emergency virtual meeting of NATO leaders as he condemned Russia's military intervention
Vladimir Putin’s long obsession with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who launched an invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, has long been obsessed with returning the country
Ukraine cuts diplomatic ties with Russia after invasion
resident Zelenskyy announced Ukraine would break diplomatic relations with Moscow in response to Russia's invasion.
Timeline: Putin attacks Ukraine and What Happens Next
Explosions thundered in Ukrainian cities shortly after President Vladimir V. Putin declared the start of a “special military operation.”.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: What we know so far
Vladimir Putin has declared war on Ukraine and there are reports of Russia attacking several locations across the country.
Ukraine’s leader urges civilians to fight, promises to arm all
resident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the government will issue weapons to every citizen who wants to defend Ukraine.
Russia intervention hitting cities all across Ukraine
Russian invasion stirs international condemnation, roils global markets and a promise by Ukraine's president to defend the country.
China says ‘closely watching’ Ukraine situation after Russian attack
China on Thursday said it was monitoring the situation in Ukraine and called for "restraint" on all sides after Russian
All eyes turn to Russia, Ukraine military capacities
Russian army has 850,000 active military personnel, 250,000 reservist officers, and 200,000 paramilitary forces, whereas the Ukrainian army
Gold nears $1,950 per ounce after start of Russian attack on Ukraine
Price rises in morning from around $1890 per ounce on Wednesday due to Russia's offensive into Ukraine
Brent oil hits 8-year high, reaching $100
The start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine pushed the per barrel price of Brent oil to the $100 level for the first time since 2014.
Russia suspends trading in markets after depreciation
Moscow Exchange announced on Thursday that it has suspended trading on all of its markets until further notice.
Top 9 Developments: Putin starts ‘military operation’; Ukraine calls it ‘full-scale invasion’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a “special military operation” in eastern Ukraine, telling the West not to intervene
Biden says ‘world will hold Russia accountable’ for attack on Ukraine
US President Joe Biden said the "world will hold Russia accountable" over its attack against Ukraine that he warned will cause
UN secretary general asks Putin to ‘stop your troops from attacking Ukraine’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a direct plea late Wednesday to Russian President Vladimir Putin to not attack Ukraine
US believes Russia could invade Ukraine before night is over
Ukraine latest as US says Russia could invade today; military convoys seen heading to Ukrainian city from border; Biden-Putin meeting called
Russian president announces special military operation in eastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a special military operation early Thursday in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region.
Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine seek Russia’s help to repel Ukrainian army: Kremlin
Leaders of Ukraine's breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk write letter to Vladimir Putin asking for assistance, says Kremlin
Russian military convoy seen heading to Ukraine’s Donbas region
convoy with the Russian military vehicles was seen near the ... while advancing towards the border with the Donbas region of Ukraine
UN warns of dire global impact of a Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia continues down this path, it could – according to our estimates – create a new refugee crisis, one of the largest facing the world
Ukraine imposes state of emergency to face down Russia threat
Ukraine's parliament imposed a national state of emergency on Wednesday aimed at helping to forge a response to the threat of a Russian
Conflict zone monitor advises airlines to stop flying over all of Ukraine’s airspace
Airlines advised stopping flying over all of Ukraine. Conflict zone monitor highlights risk of unintended shootdown or cyber attack
Russia says US sanctions will meet ‘strong response’, says ministry
Russia said Wednesday that new US sanctions will meet a "strong response" after US President Joe Biden announced fresh penalties against
War fears mount as Ukraine mobilises, Russia evacuates diplomats
: Russia and Ukraine Edge Closer to War ... follows an announcement by Russia that it would evacuate its diplomatic staff from Ukraine.
Ukraine demands security guarantees from West, Russia
"Ukraine needs security guarantees. Clear, specific, and immediate, said Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
EU calls snap summit on Russia-Ukraine crisis
The summit follows the EU's adoption of sanctions against Russia for declaring pro-Moscow separatist regions of Ukraine to be independent
Ukraine’s security council to declare state of emergency amid rising tensions
State of emergency to last 30 days, can be extended up to 60 days if necessary: Ukraine’s national security council chief
Israel Says It Supports Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity, Sovereignty
The statement, however, did not explicitly mention Russia by name, reflecting the complicated position Israel has found itself over the Ukraine crisis erupting 3,000 kilometers away
China accuses US of raising tensions on Ukraine issue
China lashed out at Washington over the sanctions on Wednesday and said it was raising tensions by sending weapons to Ukraine.
Ukraine MPs vote to give permission for civilians to carry firearms
Russia Ukraine Conflict Live News, Russia Ukraine War Crisis News : Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country was always open to diplomacy.
War of words: Are Putin’s moves an act of war or a peacekeeping deployment?
Is Putin's decision to send "peacekeeping" troops into separatist-held areas in Ukraine an act of war? Experts explain.
Top 5 Developments: Russia-Ukraine Crisis
As a retaliatory measure, the US deployed one of their most powerful sanctioning tools, placing Russian elites and two banks on the Specially Designated Nationals list
Civilians from Donetsk, Luhansk settled in 15 regions of Russia
90,000 people evacuated from region since Feb. 18
Ukraine urges its citizens to leave Russia ‘immediately’
Kyiv fears possible Russian invasion of Ukraine could reduce its ability to provide consular services to its citizens in Russia
Russia-Ukraine crisis: What you need to know
Armed conflict between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian army has taken nearly 15,000 lives since 2014
‘Speak plainly’: Putin snaps at Russian spy chief during Ukraine discussion
Putin's move to recognise the two regions and deploy Russian troops on a "peace-keeping" mission to Donetsk and Luhansk has been condemned by the international community.
Why Have Southeast Asian Governments Stayed Silent Over Ukraine?
The region should be concerned about the baneful precedent set by the Russian invasion of the Donbass.
Biden’s full plate: Ukraine, inflation, low public approval
US President Joe Biden finds himself in a splitscreen presidency as Russia starts to invade Ukraine
Punishing Putin: How Biden could cut Russia off from world tech
The Biden administration has been vowing to hit Moscow with a potent cocktail of banking sanctions and export controls for weeks, in response to a massing of hundreds of thousands of Russian troops along Ukraine's borders.
Putin insulated Russia’s economy: Will Biden’s sanctions hold him back in Ukraine?
Some of the officials argue today that the sanctions prevented Putin from ordering Russian forces beyond where they had halted on the Crimean Peninsula and in the eastern Donbas region.
Beginning of Russian invasion, says US Secretary of State Blinken; cancels meeting with Lavrov
Putin ordered Russian troops into eastern Ukraine in what the Kremlin called a "peacekeeping" mission in the Moscow-backed regions.
White House calls Russian moves on Ukraine an invasion
Western leaders said Tuesday that Russian troops have moved into rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin's recognized their independence — but some indicated it was not yet the long-feared full-fledged invasion as…
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Biden, Putin signal bigger confrontation ahead over Ukraine
Russia Ukraine Conflict Live News, Russia Ukraine War Crisis News Today: The White House is now referring to Russian troop deployments in eastern Ukraine as an “invasion” after initially hesitating to use the term.
Ukraine Crisis: Russian Lawmakers Allow Putin To Use Force Abroad
Russian parliament's upper house on Tuesday voted to allow President Vladimir Putin to use the Russian army outside the country to support separatists in Ukraine.
Munich front in Ukrainian crisis
Almost full squad arrived in Munich to show US administration's support for Ukraine
Ukraine says will consider breaking ties with Russia
Ukrainian president urges Western leaders to impose sanctions on Russia
Germany halts Nord Stream 2 pipeline after Russia’s move against Ukraine
Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Moscow’s recognition of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine is clear violation of international law
EU proposes Russia sanctions targeting banks, market access
EU has prepared and stands ready to adopt additional measures at a later stage if needed in the light of further developments
Putin says he does not plan to ‘restore empire’
MOSCOW
Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that he does not plan to restore Russia’s empire, a day after he ordered Russian troops to be sent to eastern Ukraine and questioned Ukraine’s sovereignty.
“We predicted speculation…
Ukraine Crisis: UK To Impose Sanctions On 5 Russian Banks
"The UK and our allies will begin to impose the sanctions on Russia that we have already prepared," said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in parliament.
Russian MPs approve Putin’s deals with Ukraine separatists
lower house of the Russian parliament, the Duma, voted to approve Putin’s friendship deals with the Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR) and Lugansk People’s Republic (LNR).
Explained: Why Ukraine is different
A Russian invasion of Ukraine seems likely to involve one of the world’s largest militaries launching an unprovoked ground invasion of a neighboring country.
Putin, in fiery speech, says he will recognise separatists in Ukraine
By seeking to force Ukraine back into Moscow’s orbit, Putin is attempting to upend the security structure that has helped maintain an uneasy peace on the continent for the past three decades.
Putin calls Ukrainian statehood a fiction. History suggests otherwise
The history and culture of Russia and Ukraine are indeed intertwined -they share the same Orthodox Christian religion, and their languages, customs and national cuisines are related.
Iran urges ‘restraint’ in Ukraine crisis, blames West
Iran calls on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid any action that could aggravate tensions,” a foreign ministry statement said.
10 Points: World leaders condemn Russian decision on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognise the independence of the two self-proclaimed republics in eastern Ukraine, condemning Moscow and calling for sanctions.
US stock futures drop as Putin recognises Ukraine rebel regions
markets are going to react and if Russia pushes to invade then all the threats that have been made, like the sanctions, go into effect.
Oil leaps, global stocks slide as Russia moves on Ukraine
US$97.35 (RM407.35), their highest since September 2014. S&P 500 futures fell 2 per cent and Nasdaq futures fell 2.7 per cent.
9 Points: US Plans “New Sanctions” As Russia Backs Ukraine Rebel Regions
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Tensions spiked in recent days after an outbreak of heavy shellfire on Ukraine's eastern frontline with the separatists.
Russia Destroyed Peace Efforts But We Won’t Give Up Our Land: Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine was committed to peace and diplomacy after Russia formally recognized two Russian-backed separatist regions.
US Orders Sanctions On Russia-Backed Ukraine Regions, Says Open To Talks
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: President Joe Biden imposed sanctions on the two Russian-backed areas in eastern Ukraine's Donbass region.
Russia Says May Recognise Ukraine Separatist Areas As Separate Nations
The rebel leaders of Donetsk and Lugansk made a coordinated appeal to Putin for Moscow to recognise them earlier on Monday.
Russia Says “Saboteurs” Crossed Border, “We Didn’t”, Rebuts Ukraine
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba denied a string of claims issued by Russian officials throughout a tense day that has intensified fears that the Kremlin is paving the way for an invasion of Ukraine.
Explained: Russia-Ukraine crisis: A History
Soviet Union until 1991, and since then has been a less-than-perfect democracy with a very weak economy and foreign policy that wavers between pro-Russian and pro-European.
Blitzkrieg or minor incursion? Putin’s choice could determine world reaction
If Putin strikes to take the whole country in a single blow — the approach that senior US military and intelligence officials and many outside analysts now think is the most likely — it could provoke the largest, most violent battle for…
Ukraine Army Denies Moscow’s Charge Of Shelling Russian Border Facility
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Video released by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) showed a small, apparently one-room building with its roof and walls caved in and a Russian flag leaning against strewn debris.
Ukraine-Russia crisis: Macron and Putin speak in ‘last effort to avoid major conflict’
Ukraine, amid a spike of violence over the weekend that has reinforced fears in the West that Russia may seek a pretext to invade its neighbour.
Ukraine-Russia crisis : What are the Minsk agreements?
Ukraine via video link at the 58th Munich Security Conference, called on relevant parties to sit together with a full discussion and work out a roadmap and timetable for the implementation of the agreement.
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Ukraine president calls on Putin to meet; Kamala Harris says world at…
As the international tensions over Ukraine are on the rise, here's what you need to know about the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Putin oversees nuclear drills, US says Russian forces ‘poised to strike’ Ukraine
With Western fears of war rising, the White House said US President Joe Biden's national security team told him they still believed Russia could launch an attack in Ukraine "at any time".
Blinken meets with Saudi Foreign Minister to discuss Ukraine, Yemen
Munich Security Conference to discuss Russia's military buildup near Ukraine's borders, energy security, and countering threats from and mitigating civilian harm in Yemen
China stresses diplomatic solution to Ukraine crisis
UN Security Council. It is the only way out for the Ukrainian issue. As far as I understand, the Russian side supports the new Minsk agreement.
Russia launches nuclear drills amid Ukraine standoff
The Ukrainian military said a soldier was killed in shelling by pro-Russian separatists on Saturday morning in east Ukraine.