Ukraine
2d ago
Ukrainian forces have in recent weeks escalated aerial attacks on Russian border regions but have also been able to strike targets deep inside Russian territory.
War in Ukraine
2d ago
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Europe
May. 14, 17:58
The so-called “trade visa-free” regime was voted with restrictions for Ukraine’s agricultural exports after hard-nosed negotiations with the Polish farmers who blockaded Ukraine’s western border.
War in Ukraine
May. 14, 16:50
Kyiv says it’s throwing thousands of veteran reserve troops led by a top general into battle in a bid to contain the most successful Russian land grab since the early days of the war.
May. 14, 16:03
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War in Ukraine
May. 14, 13:26
Blinken's trip comes just weeks after the US Congress finally approved a $61 billion financial aid package for Ukraine after months of political wrangling.
War in Ukraine
May. 14, 12:58
Ukraine’s Military Intel Chief warns from his Kharkiv bunker that the Russian forces will launch an offensive in the Sumy region in the coming days.
Drones
May. 14, 12:08
Russia’s railway authorities reported that freight train cars had been derailed due to an “intervention by unauthorized persons,” in the Volgograd region.
War in Ukraine
May. 14, 11:41
Current US policy prohibiting Ukraine from using US-provided weapons in the territory of Russia is compromising Kyiv's ability to defend itself against the cross-border invasion near Kharkiv.
War in Ukraine
May. 14, 08:45
Germany announced it would send a third Patriot air defence system to Ukraine in April - a decision Scholz said was difficult because they do not have many of the systems.
War in Ukraine
May. 14, 08:40
The Ukrainian army acknowledged Russia was "achieving tactical success" after launching a ground assault on Friday that has sparked the evacuation of almost 6,000 people.
War in Ukraine
May. 14, 08:28
Lytvynenko noted that while Russian forces made small advances into the Kharkiv region on Friday, capturing several villages, they had not posed a direct threat to Kharkiv itself.
War in Ukraine
May. 14, 08:16
Marking his fourth visit to Kyiv since the start of the Russian invasion, Blinken arrived by overnight train from Poland and was due to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.