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.
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.
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, 08:23
Putin arrives in Beijing on Thursday to meet his "dear friend" Xi Jinping, seeking to win greater support from China for his war effort in Ukraine and isolated economy.
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.
Ukraine
May. 14, 18:20
Nova Poshta’s new branches in the UK are part of its plan to expand across Europe to cater to the needs of the Ukrainian diaspora that arose from Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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.
May. 14, 17:38
The Chinese president has just concluded a tour of Europe, where he stopped in France, Serbia and Hungary, looking to shore up China’s position as France’s largest trading partner in Asia.
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.
Russia
May. 14, 16:24
The pro-Russian forces in the Georgian parliament have managed to push through a divisive bill many see as Russian-inspired and anti-Western.