Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned a US decision to extend the period during which Russia is allowed to sell oil despite Western sanctions. The move means countries can purchase Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels at sea until 16 May. The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the […]
President Volodymyr Zelensky
Zelensky confirms arrival of F-16s, dismisses Russian propaganda
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine has received a fresh batch of F-16 fighter jets, strengthening its defense against Russia. He dismissed Russian claims of shooting down an F-16, calling them false. Ukraine’s Air Force also refuted these reports, labeling them as propaganda. The fighter jets arrived after months of international negotiations, with contributions from […]
Ukraine restricts electricity use after Russian strikes
KYIV: Ukraine restricts electricity use after Russian strikes. Ukraine has urged residents to drastically restrict their electricity consumption starting Thursday to cope with the destruction of power stations by the Russian army as winter approaches. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a meeting with energy companies that they were preparing “for all possible scenarios with […]
Ukraine has ‘derailed’ Russian attack plan: Zelensky
Kyiv: President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said Ukraine’s force had halted the Kremlin’s push to capture Kyiv and oust him and urged Russians to pressure leader Vladimir Putin to stop the invasion. Speaking in a new video address, Zelensky accused Moscow of seeking to overthrow him and establish a puppet state in Ukraine. “We’ve derailed […]