War in Ukraine
May. 15, 16:05
The Kremlin said all the US-made long-range missiles were shot down, but the claim was debunked by big fires burning for hours at Belbek airfield and official warnings of cluster munitions.
F-16
May. 15, 15:58
The US House of Representatives Armed Services Committee has said that it wants to rationalize its future aircraft numbers by retiring some types that Kyiv would love to get its hands on.
War in Ukraine
May. 15, 15:07
Alyona Alyona, one of Ukraine’s singers in Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest said organizers have fined the Ukrainian team for wearing “Free Azovstal Defenders” T-shirts.
US
May. 15, 14:54
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv, where he praised Ukraine’s courage and urged continued reforms to “root out the scourge of corruption.”
War in Ukraine
May. 15, 14:51
Blinken is on a surprise trip to Kyiv weeks after Washington approved a $61 billion package of aid for the country following months of delays in Congress.
Crimea
May. 15, 13:59
As President Vladimir Putin’s cabinet reshuffle took shape and the war in Ukraine rages on, sacking Sergei Shoigu seemed momentous, but the removal of Patrushev has potentially greater significance.
Budanov
May. 15, 13:51
In an evening report, the General Staff stated that this move was made “to save the lives of military personnel and avoid unit losses.”
War in Ukraine
May. 15, 13:43
The Biden administration's transfer of long-range weaponry to Ukraine came with the stipulation that these arms not be used against targets within Russia.
May. 15, 13:08
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Drones
May. 15, 12:25
A Ukrainian intelligence source confirmed a successful attack on a fuel depot in Russia. Eyewitnesses say an oil depot was in flame. Russian officials deny any fire.
Zelensky
May. 15, 12:20
Diplomatic sources say the Ukrainian president’s trip, which was also to include Portugal, was cancelled due to his country's complex situation in the face of the Russian offensive.
War in Ukraine
May. 15, 11:20
Kremlin watchers and security experts consider Putin’s cabinet shake-up as signaling that Putin’s gaze has passed from Ukraine to a long, protracted war, against the West.
War in Ukraine
May. 15, 08:56
Blinken's visit came just weeks after the US Congress finally approved a $61-billion financial aid package for Ukraine following months of political wrangling.
War in Ukraine
May. 15, 08:53
Recent Russian strikes have heavily damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure, forcing the country to import electricity from neighbouring EU nations to meet demand.
War in Ukraine
May. 15, 08:18
Obviously $100-150 billion annually to support Ukraine sound like big numbers. But these have to be set against the costs of not supporting Ukraine and the costs of a Russian victory.
War in Ukraine
May. 15, 08:15
Among the priorities listed by Russia’s new defense minister were arms procurement for frontline troops, modern technology development, staffing issues and resource optimizations.
Russia
May. 15, 08:07
In a newly intercepted conversation, a Russian commander threatens the soldier that the barrier troops will kill him and his comrades if they refuse to go on assault in the Kharkiv region.
War in Ukraine
May. 15, 03:53
At least 20 injured in Russian assault on Kharkiv; Moscow’s new MoD chief calls for “minimal” casualties; Ukrenergo announces blackouts; UN Security Council worries about power supply for Ukrainians.
May. 15, 01:00
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