Russia warns of World War III ahead of Western summit on arms to Ukraine By: AFP on April 26, 2022Russia has warned of the “real” threat of World War III breaking out, ahead of a Tuesday meeting between the United States and allies over sending further arms to war-torn Ukraine. Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour has triggered an outburst of support from Western nations that has seen weapons pour into the country to help it wage war against Russian troops. But Western powers have […]
US steps up military aid for Ukarine By: Reuters on April 25, 2022KYIV: Making the first official US visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded two months ago, Washington’s top diplomat and its defense secretary pledged additional military aid, including advanced weapons, and a return of US envoys to Kyiv. In a visit designed to show Western support, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd […]
Ukraine says Russia planning sham independence vote in occupied regions By: AFP on April 22, 2022Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of planning to “falsify” an independence referendum in the partly occupied southern regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. In a video message, Zelensky urged residents of areas under occupation to not provide any personal information, like their passport numbers, to the Russian forces. “This is not to help you… […]
Ukraine vows to fight to the end in Mariupol as ultimatum expires By: AFP on April 18, 2022Ukraine on Sunday vowed to fight to the end in Mariupol after a Russian ultimatum expired for remaining forces to surrender in the Black Sea port city where Moscow is pushing for a major strategic victory. “The city still has not fallen,” Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said hours after Moscow’s deadline had passed for fighters […]
Russia warns of bigger attacks on Kyiv By: AFP/APP on April 15, 2022Moscow: Russia’s defence ministry warned Friday it will intensify attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in response to strikes on Russian soil, after accusing Ukraine of targeting Russian border towns. “The number and scale of missile strikes against targets in Kyiv will increase in response to any terrorist attacks or sabotage committed by the Kyiv […]
Russia hiding ‘thousands’ killed in Ukraine’s Mariupol By: AFP on April 7, 2022Russia is blocking humanitarian access to the besieged port city of Mariupol because it wants to hide evidence of “thousands” of people killed there, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday. “The reason why we cannot get into Mariupol with the humanitarian cargo is precisely because they are afraid… that the world will see what is going on there,” Zelensky […]
Russian, Ukrainian negotiators begin talks in Istanbul By: AFP on March 29, 2022Russian and Ukrainian negotiators began face-to-face talks in Istanbul on Tuesday, the official Turkish news agency said, with host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urging them to “put an end to this tragedy”. The face-to-face talks at the Dolmabahce palace in Istanbul are aimed at trying to end the war that has killed an estimated […]
Biden says NATO summit called to prolong Russia sanctions By: AFP on March 25, 2022US President Joe Biden said Thursday he had called an emergency NATO summit to ensure international sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine are kept in place over the long term. “The maintenance of sanctions… (is) increasing the pain…. Why I asked for this NATO meeting today, is to be sure that after a month we will sustain what we’re doing — not just next […]
Zelensky calls for worldwide protests against Russia’s war By: APP on March 24, 2022Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an impassioned plea Thursday for citizens worldwide to pour into streets and squares in global protest against Russia’s invasion. In a late-night television address from the emptied streets of his nation’s besieged capital Kyiv, a defiant but visibly tired Zelensky appealed in English for worldwide solidarity. “The world must […]
US steps up aid to Ukraine By: APP on March 16, 2022Kyiv :The United States will unveil a new round of security assistance to Ukraine Wednesday. A White House official said President Joe Biden will unveil another $800 million worth of military aid, expected to include more of the anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles that have helped slow Russia’s three-week-old invasion to a crawl. The package will […]