Ukraine has expressed support for a ceasefire during the Winter Olympics, responding to Pope Leo and Italy’s appeal for world leaders to use the Milano Cortina games to promote peace. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized that Kyiv welcomes any pause in fighting and hopes Russia will respond positively. The proposal is tied to a corresponding […]
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Ukraine ramps up drone defences after strikes
Ukraine responded to renewed Russian strikes on energy infrastructure by upgrading its drone defence systems. Russian attacks have left thousands of homes without heat or power. Kyiv warned citizens to prepare for more blackouts as winter temperatures fell below minus 20 Celsius. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said Russia struck energy targets 217 times this year. […]
Kyiv hit by massive Russian drone attack
KYIV – The Ukrainian capital came under a massive Russian drone attack early Saturday, officials said, with air defence systems deployed across the city. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed strikes in multiple districts on both sides of the Dnipro River, warning residents to remain alert. Fires broke out in at least two locations following the strikes. […]
Ukraine drone strike hits Rostov-on-Don industrial site
A Ukrainian drone attack overnight sparked two fires at an industrial facility in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, officials said. Four people, including a four-year-old child, were injured when debris damaged apartment buildings. All victims were hospitalized, regional governor Yuri Slyusar said. Slyusar added that one fire was extinguished by early Wednesday, while the other was contained. He […]
Russia gives US alleged proof of Ukraine strike
A senior Russian military chief handed the US what he claimed was a Ukrainian drone proving an attack on Putin’s residence. Moscow said the drone targeted a presidential complex in Novgorod this week. Russia plans to review its position in US negotiations on ending the Ukraine war. Admiral Igor Kostyukov, head of Russia’s General Staff […]
Putin warns Russia will use force if Ukraine rejects peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow will achieve its objectives in Ukraine by force if Kyiv refuses a peaceful resolution, signaling continued tension after a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack. Putin’s comments, reported by state news agency TASS, came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attacks, stating they demonstrated Russia’s intent to […]
9 killed in Kyiv and Rostov amid Ukraine-Russia truce talks
Nine people were killed in attacks on Kyiv and Rostov as Ukraine and Russia held truce negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv seeks a deal that strengthens, not weakens, Ukraine. Russia reported three deaths and ten injuries in Rostov, while Ukrainian emergency services said six were killed in Kyiv overnight. The Russian Defense Ministry […]
Trump urges peace over weapons in Ukraine-Russia conflict
US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House and called for peace over escalation. During the meeting, Trump said giving Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would be premature. He hoped that the war could end without relying on these powerful weapons. Trump expressed optimism after a recent phone call with Russian […]
US-Ukraine leaders meet in Rome: Productive talks on ending Ukraine-Russia conflict
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held a “very productive” meeting in Rome on Saturday, a White House official confirmed. The meeting took place while both leaders were in Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. This was their first encounter since a heated exchange in the Oval Office earlier this […]