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Jaishankar slams F-16 deal, teases Ukraine mediation
Jaishankar's response to a question about a possible role for India in mediating an end to the Ukraine-Russia war expertly framed. He did not rule it out. But he also made it clear India is not campaigning for it.
Putin willing to end war in Ukraine, claims Erdogan
Erdogan has repeatedly sought to mediate during the war, promoting a "balanced" stance for Nato member Turkey, while opposing Western sanctions on Russia.
Ukraine admits killing civilians
Zelensky aide says civilian officials in Russian-controlled territory are “legitimate targets”
Ukraine suffers massive blackout after ‘Russian strikes’
President Vladimir Zelensky has confirmed energy shortages across multiple regions of the country
US Treasury official to visit India amid Ukraine tensions
United States wants the meetings to focus on how to deepen ties with the South Asian nation
UN denies hampering Zaporizhzhya nuclear checks as battle rages
The UN has "the security, the logistics capacity" in Ukraine to support the visit by IAEA inspectors to Zaporizhzhya, Dujarric said.
Ukraine is bankrupt: Moscow
In a recent interview with RBC Ukraine, Finance Minister Sergey Marchenko said that next year's budget will be "extremely tight" due to "war conditions."
Russia’s plans to hold referendum in Donetsk ‘at advanced stage’
Kiev, Aug 16 : As Russia seeks to consolidate its hold on parts of the country seized by…
Is the world sliding into a Chernobyl-plus nuclear disaster in Ukraine?
In connection with the missile attack at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, there was a voltage surge that caused smoke in the open distribution facility of the station.
Russian President Putin talks about nuclear war
There can be “no winners” in a nuclear war and it must never be fought, Russian president warns
Putin preparing to flee Russia should he be defeated in Ukraine, claims report
Following on from that report, they claim that "Putin himself and his entourage are preparing plans for evacuation from Russia."
Russia, Ukraine sign deal to resume grain exports
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also attended the ceremony.
Russia warns of ‘tougher’ terms for talks with Ukraine
Moscow will demand more concessions from Kiev on demilitarization and “denazification,” a negotiator has said
Ukraine gets its first US-made M270 missile system
The delivery of rocket launchers was announced by Ukraine’s defense minister
Putin, Erdogan discuss bilateral relations, situation in Ukraine over phone
Moscow, July 12 : Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the development of bilateral economic cooperation and the situation…
Russia destroys more foreign weapons in Ukraine – military
Two British-supplied Harpoon anti-ship missile systems were reportedly hit by Russian forces near Odessa
‘Russian forces hit ammunition depots, Ukrainian troops in Donetsk’
There is no information available form the Ukrainian side for the time being to confirm the casualties and damage.
346 children killed in Ukraine since beginning of war
Almost two out of every three children have been displaced by fighting, according to the UN agency.
Russia will reach its goals in Ukraine despite Western weapons – top security official
Increased arms shipments to Kiev will not stop Russia from achieving its aims, the National Security Council secretary said
Ukraine lost 5,500 troops in just two weeks including over 2,000 killed
Ukrainian troops abandoned some of the weapons in Lisichansk, including almost 40 vehicles, he said.
Ukraine earns 22.2 bln USD from grain, oilseeds exports in 2021-2022
Kiev, July 3 : Ukraine has earned $22.2 billion from exporting grain and oilseeds in the 2021-2022 marketing…
Ukraine Russia War: Every bridge leading to Severodonetsk destroyed
Citing reports, the BBC said that 70 per cent of Severodonetsk is now under Russian control.
Ukraine gives update on combat losses
Kiev is losing up to 200 troops every day in the battle for the Donbass, a presidential aide says
Ukraine keeps US in the dark on Military Operations: New York Times reports
Kiev is refusing to share details of its operations with Washington, possibly manipulating info to maintain US arms flow
Russia Ukraine War completes 100 days
Since the war began, 4,149 people have been killed in Ukraine and 4,945 injured, according to the UN.
Weapons sent to Ukraine could get into wrong hands: Interpol
Arms the West delivers to Ukraine could end up in the hands of criminals, the head of Interpol has warned
Biden administration split over Russia sanctions: Bloomberg
Some officials reportedly worry that new restrictions could backfire
Ukrainian army says Russia lost about 30,700 troops in Ukraine
Over the past day, Russian troops have suffered the "highest losses" in the Kryvyi Rih and Bakhmut direction. The data are yet to be updated.
Putin warns Macron, Scholz about danger of pumping Ukraine with Western weapons
Putin also announced Moscow's readiness to facilitate the search for options for the unhindered export of grain.
Russia has captured most of Lymanin in the Donetsk region
If the city falls into Russian hands, Moscow will then control the Luhansk region, BBC reported.
Boris Johnson wants heavier weapons for Ukraine
The US and UK say MLRS rocket systems could turn the tide for Ukraine, but Johnson admits that Russia is making “palpable” progress
Despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, US remains focussed on China, says Blinken
"The United States remains committed to our 'one China' policy, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the three Joint Communiques, the Six Assurances,"
Russia to continue military operation in Ukraine until ‘all goals met’
Russia started its special military operation in Ukraine on February 24.
US to send anti-ship missiles to Ukraine – Reuters
Washington is reportedly looking to provide powerful missiles to help break a Russian naval blockade of Ukrainian ports
US Senate passes $40 billion Ukraine bill
Only a handful of Republicans opposed the document that calls for mammoth spending on a foreign country
Twitter to enhance censorship over Ukraine
Posts about Ukraine conflict will be labeled or removed if “experts” designate them as “misinformation”
Ukraine returnee students seek course completion in India
The students carried placards and shouted slogans in support of their demand.
India exploring ways to aid students affected by Ukraine war
According to the Ukrainian Education Ministry, there had been 18,095 Indian students studying there before the Russian invasion.
Ukraine’s biochemical efforts targeted children and mentally ill, Russia says
Moscow claims Kiev handed out counterfeit money infected with tuberculosis to children in a village in the Lugansk People’s Republic in 2020
Putin could use nuclear weapon if he feels Ukraine war being lost
The Russian leader would not use a nuclear weapon until he sees an existential threat to Russia or his regime, Haines argued.
US Democrats use Ukraine biolab profits for campaign funding: Russia
Big Pharma, the Pentagon and leading Democrats are implicated in a secret research scheme
Russia launches high-precision missile strikes on Ukrainian military, destroys ammunition received from US and allies
Russia also said that it has rescued 80 civilians, including women and children, who were held by Ukrainian nationalists, at the Azovstal plant in Mariupol.
Putin set to declare ‘all-out war’ on Ukraine ‘within days’
Earlier this week, the Russian military was said to be furious that Putin had downsized the invasion of Ukraine and called for a new escalation of the conflict.
Turkey to boycott NATO wargames: media
‘Tiger Meet’ exercises are taking place in Greece
Angelina Jolie visits western Ukraine
The Hollywood actress and UN goodwill ambassador met fans and refugees in the city of Lviv
Another mass grave with 900 bodies found in Kiev region: Zelensky
Investigators have so far found some 1,100 bodies in mass graves across the Kiev region.
NATO ready to support Ukraine for years to come in war against Russia
Several countries have been sending military assistance and financial aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion on February 24.
US Congress approves World War II-like weapons program for Ukraine
Senate-approved “Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act” clears the House, waives restrictions of arms deliveries
Putin tells UN chief Kosovo set Donbass precedent
Russia’s president and the UN boss met in Moscow to discuss the Ukraine crisis
Putin, UN chief meet to discuss Ukraine
Before his trip to Moscow, the UN chief met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday in the capital Ankara. Guterres will travel to Ukraine following talks with Putin.
Ukraine could dissolve into several states: Moscow
Kiev's Western backers could oversee the implosion of Ukraine, Nikolay Patrushev has warned
UN chief pushes for truce in Ukraine despite Russian envoy’s negative response
The UN chief then will travel to Ukraine and have a working meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, and will be received by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday.
Five Ukraine railway stations come under attack
Ukrainian railways have cancelled or diverted trains in the west and centre after the attacks.
Europe faces non-energy challenges amid Ukraine crisis, experts say
Rome, April 26 : The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine is likely to have long-term implications for…
UK will provide Ukraine with more military equipment: Johnson tells Zelensky
He also updated the President on new UK sanctions against members of the Russian military.
Putin announces fearsome ‘Satan II’ missile will be deployed by this autumn
Western military experts said the Sarmat is capable of carrying 10 or more nuclear warheads and decoys -- easily enough to wipe out territories the size of Britain or France in a single strike.
Russia says it destroyed weapons delivered by US and EU to Ukraine
Ukraine claims that residential buildings were also hit, cites civilian casualties
Russia aiming to take full control of south Ukraine: Commander
Transnistria, which borders Ukraine from the west, claimed independence after the fall of the Soviet Union, but it is yet to be recognised internationally and officially remains part of Moldova.
Russian ‘victory’ in Ukraine ‘possible’: Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson admits that Western support may not lead to success for Kiev
Ukraine’s Parliament votes to extend martial law until May 25
On March 15, the Ukrainian parliament voted to extend the special regime till April 25.
Zelensky urges people around the world to join ‘Arm Ukraine Now’ campaign
Kiev, April 21 : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on to join the #ArmUkraineNow campaign on social…
UN chief calls for 4-day pause in fighting in Ukraine during Easter
Due to the intensifying Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine as Easter approaches, the UN chief said a humanitarian pause is all the more important.
Russia hit over 1,200 Ukrainian targets with missiles, airstrikes and artillery
Russia claimed it has struck 1,260 Ukrainian military assets in the overnight bombardment and a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet has been shot down near Malinovka, Donetsk Region
Ukraine receives aircraft support from US allies
Pentagon says countries have helped boost Kiev’s air power ahead of new Russian offensive in Donbass region
Ukraine can fight Russia ‘for 10 years’: President Volodymyr Zelensky
President declares that Kiev is not prepared to give up territory
Russian armed forces destroy ammunition plant in Kiev
Moscow, April 18 : Russia’s forces have destroyed an ammunition plant in Ukraine’s Kiev region, the Russian Defence…
Russia claims full control of Mariupol urban area
The Russian military claimed on Saturday that the entire urban area of the city of Mariupol in eastern…
Kiev govt asks residents to postpone returning home
The Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday that Russia will expand the scale of its missile strikes on Kiev in response to any Ukrainian forces' attacks or sabotage on Russian territory.
Russian troops to ban movement in Mariupol for ‘infiltration’ operation
The conflict in Mariupol is getting worse as the Russian occupiers are deploying all available resources to storm the city.
Russians missiles hit airfield in Ukraine’s Oleksandriia
Kiev, April 17 : A Russian missile has struck an airfield in Oleksandriia of Kirovohrad region in Ukraine,…
145 helicopters, 2,000 armoured vehicles of Russia destroyed in war
Kiev, April 17 : According to Ukraine’s Armed Forces, it has destroyed 1,982 armoured combat vehicles, 163 planes,…
Wife of Putin ally held in Ukraine accuses Kyiv authorities of beating her husband: Reuters
The wife of one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top allies in Ukraine said on Friday that he…
Russia to increase missile strikes on Kiev targets
Moscow, April 16 : Russia will expand the scale of its missile strikes on Kiev in response to…
Ukraine preparing another rocket attack on civilians, Russia warns
Moscow gives details of Kiev’s plan to massacre civilians and blame Russia
‘Sunken Russian cruiser Moskva could have nuclear warheads’
In the evening of 13 April, it was reported that Ukrainian anti-ship Neptune missile hit the missile cruiser of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. After that, the cruiser with 16 cruise missiles was disabled.
Russia vows more strikes on Kiev after hit a plant making missiles
Kiev residents say they did hear explosions, and social media users wrote that electricity had gone out in some places,
Russia Ukraine War: NATO warships arrive to Baltic Sea
A group of NATO vessels are set to carry out exercises in the region
Ukraine shells another Russian village, governor claims
A third village in the Belgorod region has now been shelled by Kiev’s forces, regional governor claims, declaring emergency
Russian warship ‘seriously damaged’ by explosion: Military
Missile cruiser ‘Moskva’ was evacuated after fire caused an ammunition explosion, the Russian Defense Ministry said
US President Joe Biden announces additional $800mn in aid to Ukraine
The US has committed $1.7 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia began its "special military operation" on February 24.
191 children killed in Ukraine since Russian invasion
Most affected children have been found in regions like: Donetsk - 113, Kiev - 102, Kharkiv - 79, Chernihiv - 54, Mykolaiv - 40, Kherson - 38, Luhansk - 36, Zaporizhzhia - 23, Sumy - 16, Zhytomyr - 15, the report said.
Russia warns Ukraine it might strike Kiev
The Russian military said it could target decision-makers in Kiev if Ukraine continues attempting attacks on Russian soil
Ukraine’s position at talks with Russia unchanged: chief negotiator
The negotiations regarding the security guarantees for Ukraine continue in an online regime, Arakhamia said.
Talks with Ukraine have reached a dead end: Russian President Putin
The Russian President said talks with Ukraine had derailed because the Ukrainian side had made "fake claims" about war crimes and extra demands for security guarantees.
Unverified reports say a chemical agent was dropped on Mariupol from Russian drone
This morning, the Azov Battalion showed footage purporting to show victims of the apparent attack, who said they have since suffered respiratory problems, high temperatures and tinnitus.
The clash within the civilization
It seems as if the Russia-Ukraine war has rendered the seminal work by Samuel Huntington “The Clash of…
Russia seeks to end US-dominated world order: Lavrov
"This domination is built on gross violations of international law and under some rules, which they are now hyping so much and which they make up on a case-by-case basis," he added.
UK PM Boris Johnson meeting Ukraine’s president in Kiev
"They will discuss the UK's long term support to Ukraine and the PM Boris Johnson will set out a new package of financial and military aid."
Death toll in Ukraine Kramatorsk railway station attack rises to 52
The US, European Union (EU) and UK have condemned the incident and have since announced additional military support for Ukraine.
Russians hit train station in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk with Iskander ballistic missiles
He stressed that the Russian forces "knew very well where they were aiming and what they wanted: they wanted to sow panic and fear, they wanted to take as many civilians as possible hostage".
US imposes sanctions on Russia’s major financial institutions, Putin’s daughters
As a result, these individuals will be cut off from the US financial system and the Biden administration will freeze the assets they hold in the US
Russia accuses Ukraine of staging murders to generate Western headlines
Defense Ministry accuses Kiev of trying to frame its soldiers
In likely strongest statement, India ‘unequivocally’ condemns civilian killings in Bucha
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council, "I will never forget the horrifying images of civilians killed in Bucha."
130,000 people still remain in Mariupol: Mayor
Around 70,000 Mariupol residents are now housed in villages around Zaporizhzhia, Boichenko added.
Huge scale of sexual violence endured in Ukraine emerges
Gang-rapes, assaults taking place at gunpoint, and rapes committed in front of children are among the grim testimonies collected by the investigators, the report said.
Russian troops may have committed worse atrocities: Ukraine adviser
Bodies of civilians, their hands bound and bullet wounds in the back of their heads, littered the streets of the small commuter town north of Kiev.
Russian soldiers being poisoned by pastries and alcohol in Ukraine
"As a result, two occupiers died at once, another 28 were taken to the intensive care unit. Their current state is being clarified."
No way NATO will deploy troops to Ukraine – Germany
Eberhard Zorn, Inspector General of the German military, has predicted more guerilla-style warfare in Ukraine
Lavrov bats for actively developing Russia-India-China trilateral mechanism
Lavrov left for Moscow on Friday after his two-day visit to India.
Germany approves supply of 1960s military hardware to Ukraine – media
Berlin has reportedly okayed the potential shipment of dozens of Czech-owned Soviet-era armored vehicles to Kiev
Russia tells OSCE to leave Ukraine
Moscow accused the organization’s monitoring mission of a “selective approach to facts”
Russia creates working groups to probe ‘US-controlled’ biolabs in Ukraine
The four working groups will conduct a detailed analysis of all documents and facts, including at the expert level, the senior lawmaker noted.
Ukraine says its defense industry has been destroyed
Kiev's official accused Moscow of trying to reduce Ukraine to a “destroyed territory” in which “no one would be interested”
Ukraine confirms partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Kiev, Chernihiv directions
Motuzyanyk suggested that Russian forces may renew their offensive against Kiev and Chernihiv after replenishing the units that suffered the biggest losses in the battles.
Moscow announces Mariupol ceasefire Thursday to evacuate civilians, AFP reports.
Moscow also asked the Ukrainian army to commit to ensure the security of the bus convoys along the designated corridor.
Ukraine considered use of biological weapons against Russia and Donbass
The Russian armed forces are carrying out a planned regrouping of troops in the Kiev and Chernigov directions
Peace talks did not offer any breakthrough: Russia
The status of Crimea is settled for Russia, and Moscow will not discuss the issue with Ukraine or any other party, Peskov told journalists on Wednesday.
Putin, Macron discuss situation in Ukraine over phone
Putin stressed that in order to resolve the difficult humanitarian situation in Mariupol, "Ukrainian nationalist militants must stop resistance and lay down their arms," the statement said.
Ukraine in talks with international partners over fuel supplies: Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal
On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Russian media that Russian forces carried out attacks on fuel depots in Ukraine amid the sowing campaign.
Special operation in Ukraine will continue until set goals are achieved: Russia
Russian Defence Minister announced the fulfilment of the main tasks of the first stage of the special operation in Ukraine.
Ukrainian sources claim missile strike on Russia – media
Ballistic missile reportedly struck ammunition depot in Russia’s Belgorod, north of Ukraine’s Kharkov
Rocket strikes oil depot in Ukraine’s northwestern Rivne region, says governor
LVIV, Ukraine: The governor of Ukraine‘s northwestern Rivne region said Russian forces had carried out a rocket strike…
Ukraine and Russia to hold new negotiations in Turkey
Kiev, March 28 : The next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place next week…
Putin may try to impose a ‘Korean’ scenario on Ukraine
He may be considering a 'Korean' scenario for Ukraine," Budanov said, Ukrayinska Pravda reported.
Twelve Journalists Killed in Ukraine since beginning of war
Of the 15, four are from the UK; two each from the Czech Republic, Denmark, the US, United Arab Emirates; and one from Switzerland.
Combat capabilities of Ukrainian forces substantially reduced: Russia
Ukrainians President Volodymyr Zelensk, said his troops had landed "powerful blows" on Russia and called on Moscow to recognise the need for serious peace talks.
‘Russian budget doesn’t have funds for military in war against Ukraine’
The situation is similar with payment of mercenaries hired by Russia's private military campaigns (PMC) to take part in the war, the agency note.
5 injured in missile attacks in Ukraine’s Lviv
Kiev, March 27 : At least five people were injured in missile attacks on Ukraine‘s western city of…
Russia announces completion of 1st stage of military operation in Ukraine
As for the Russian side, 1,351 servicemen have been killed and 3,825 others injured, he said.
Turkey won’t transfer Russian missile systems to Ukraine: Erdogan
Ankara called use of Russia's S-400s “a done deal”
US clarifies position on use of chemical weapons
White House says it has “no intention” of using banned substances following Biden statement that inferred otherwise
NATO chief extends term over Ukraine war
Jens Stoltenberg will lead the military alliance another year rather than head up Norway’s central bank
NATO set for new troop deployment on ‘eastern flank’
The military bloc said four new battlegroups will be stationed across Eastern Europe
Russia ‘does not care’ about humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: US envoy
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US ambassador to the UN, has slammed Russia for introducing a humanitarian resolution on Ukraine, which…
US says it determined Russian forces committed ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine
The United States has determined that Russian forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony…
Ukraine compares itself to Nazi Germany
The Ukrainian parliament equated its own wartime struggles with those of the Third Reich
First shipment from $800m US arms package to Ukraine to be sent this week
The first shipment from a new $800m US arms package for Ukraine will be shipped in the next…
Russian-drafted proposal on aid to Ukraine fails at UN Security Council
A Russian-drafted UN Security Council proposal calling for humanitarian aid access in Ukraine has been defeated with two…
Serious questions on war crimes in Ukraine: Expert
James Goldston, executive director of the Open Society Foundation’s Justice Initiative, has said there seems to be ample…
Sweden and Germany announced arms shipments to Ukraine
Berlin and Stockholm will send a combined 7,000 anti-tank weapons to Kiev
‘Russian ultimatum can only be met if entire Ukraine is destroyed’
Zelensky cited examples of when Russian troops took over the cities of Melitopol and Berdyansk, "people didn't surrender to them".
Russians kidnap 3 Israelis in Melitopol: Ukraine Deputy PM
Kiev, March 23 : Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk has said that Russian forces have kidnapped three…
Putin weighing up use of chemical weapons in Ukraine: Biden
Washington, March 23 : Russias false accusation that Ukraine has biological and chemical weapons is a “clear sign”…
Putin, Macron discuss Ukraine issue over phone
The phone conversation was held at the initiative of the French side.
Belarus could soon join Russia in its war against Ukraine
US and European sanctions in response to the war have targeted Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko as well.
Chernobyl workers finally go home
The radioactive waste facility in Ukraine was operated by a single shift, without rest, for four weeks
Russian will not put on pause its military action against Ukraine while conducting peace talks
Russia said it believed the Ukrainian government not to be in full control of its units, which count radical nationalists in their ranks.
Israel’s parliament speaker expresses support to Zelenskyy
Mickey Levy, speaker of the Knesset, has expressed support for Ukraine following Zelenskyy’s virtual address to the Israeli…
Russia fires Kalibr cruise missiles to destroy Ukraine facility
Moscow, March 21 : The Russian Defence Ministry said that the Russian armed forces with Kalibr cruise missiles…
Russia says hits training base of foreign mercenaries in missile attack
Moscow, March 21 : The Russian military said it delivered a precision strike on the training base of…
Kiev unveils number of captured Russian soldiers
Prosecutor General of Ukraine said earlier that camps for captured Russian soldiers were set up in her country
Russia uses hypersonic missiles used to destroy Ukraine ammunition warehouse
Moscow : The Russian military destroyed an underground warehouse with ammunition belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine…
If Ukraine doesn’t agree with Russia now, it will eventually sign an act of surrender: Lukashenko
In an interview with the Japanese TV channel TBS, Lukashenko also said that Ukrainian President Zelensky currently has little control over the processes taking place in the country.
US does not allow Kiev to agree to Russia’s terms: Lavrov
Lavrov also noted that statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he does not support neo-Nazis are at odds with his real actions.
Putin criticises ‘US military-biological research’ in Ukraine
Bettel briefed Putin on contacts with leaders of Ukraine and other countries, and Putin outlined his assessments of the Russian-Ukrainian peace talks, the statement added.
Russia fires hypersonic missiles in Ukraine
Kinzhal, which means ‘dagger’ in English, was used by the Russian military for the first time since the start of the Ukrainian conflict on February 24.
Ukraine could be Pentagon’s largest bio-labs project: Russia
Moscow, March 19 : Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said his country does not rule out the possibility…
Ukraine humiliating Russia on battlefield: UK military expert
"The Ukrainians are stalling the Russian advance in all areas and even operating now quite effective counter attacks. The Russians are losing a lot of equipment and troops."
Zelensky says war against Ukraine will set Russia back by decades
Kiev, March 19 : Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has predicted that the war against Ukraine will set Russia…
Zelensky warns Russia of ‘high price’ of conflict with Ukraine
Kiev, March 19 : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia will pay a “high price” for…
Moscow and Kiev get closer on Ukraine’s neutral status : Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky
The two sides are ‘halfway’ on the ‘demilitarization’ issue, though situation around ‘denazification’ of Ukraine remains ‘strange’
China urges US answer on Ukraine biolabs
Beijing’s ambassador to the UN said evidence provided by Russia deserves a response without double standards
UK to deploy air defense missiles to Poland
London says the move will protect Warsaw against “Russian aggression”
‘India ready to engage in diplomacy to end Ukraine war’
Tirumurti said, "We reiterate our call for immediate cessation of hostilities across Ukraine."
Russia demands US to disclose information on ‘biolabs’ in Ukraine
Last week, US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland testified before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Ukraine, admitting "Ukraine has biological research facilities."
Ukrainian Actress Oksana Shvets Killed in Russian Attack
Shvets received the Merited Artist of Ukraine award for her work in theater. The award is presented by the government to loved and respected artists. It is considered one of Ukraine's highest civilian honors.
US working with Ukraine to produce biological weapons: Russia
In addition, according to the ministry, the Kharkiv Institute of Veterinary Medicine studied wild birds as carriers of highly pathogenic avian influenza, RT reported.
Ukraine hints at when Putin and Zelensky could meet
The two presidents would meet only when a “peace treaty” is signed, Volodymyr Zelensky’s aide has said
Putin reveals how Ukraine bloodshed could’ve been avoided
Kiev was asked to pull out of Donbass but refused, the Russian president said for the first time
UN Security Council to vote Friday on Russian proposal
The UN Security Council will vote on Friday on a Russian-drafted call for aid access and civilian protection…
Russia sends message to foreign mercenaries in Ukraine
The military says it knows the location of all foreign fighters in Ukraine and vows to continue targeting them
Ukraine suspends recruitment of foreign mercenaries after strike on Yavoriv
According to the Ministry of Defence, up to 180 foreign mercenaries were destroyed.
Missile shot down in Kiev, wreckage destroys residential building
An airstrike on the town of Okhtyrka in the northeast of Ukraine in Sumy region on Monday has killed at least 3 civilians.
Disposal of mines right under Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
On March 11, Russian civilians were brought to ZNPP. On March 12, it became known that there were 11 of them and that they were all Rosatom employees, Ukrayinska Pravda reported.
NATO entering conflict in Ukraine would mean Third World War: European Council head
Brussels: The EU “is not at war with Russia“, European Council President Charles Michel told El Pais in…
Turkey reveals Putin’s stance on meeting Zelensky
Ankara is doing its best to stage face-to-face talks between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders, the country’s FM said
US reacts to death of American Journalist Brent Renaud in Ukraine
Despite the White House promising consequences for Russia, circumstances surrounding Brent Renaud’s shooting are still unclear
Award-winning journalist Brent Renaud killed in Ukraine
Another US journalist, Juan Arredondo, was taken to hospital after the incident. He told an Italian reporter that he was with Renaud when they came under fire.
Indian Student fighting Russians in Ukraine wants to return, says family
New Delhi, March 14 : A 21-year-old Indian aerospace engineering student R. Sainikesh Ravichandran in Ukraine, reportedly fighting…
Russia threatens to destroy convoys carrying foreign weapons for Ukraine
New Delhi, March 13 : Russia has said that convoys carrying foreign weapons to Ukraine will become “legitimate…
Disruption of food supply from Ukraine could spark conflict
Dwindling supplies and spiking prices, he said, "could jeopardise global food security and heighten geopolitical tensions".
US Rushing $200 Million in Weapons for Ukraine’s Defense
The United States on Saturday said it would rush up to $200 million in additional small arms, anti-tank…
Russia says to publish retaliatory sanctions against West soon
Moscow, March 13 : Russia will publish individual sanctions against the West in the near future, Deputy Foreign…
Israeli PM advises Zelensky to accept Putin’s demands – media
Ukrainian and Israeli officials have denied that Volodymyr Zelensky was urged to ‘surrender’ to Moscow’s proposals
Russia claims militia backed by it took control Valerianovka, other cities
Operational-tactical and army aviation hit 145 military assets of the Ukrainian armed forces, Russia claimed.
Russia’s Rosatom takes over Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
Addressing the situation with Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which was also seized by Russian forces, Kotin noted that there were many facilities on its territory, which contain radioactive waste and used nuclear fuel.
Indian students look for newer destinations to chase medical education dreams
New Delhi, March 12 : The Russia-Ukraine war is likely to push Indian students to explore the options…
Air raid sirens heard across most Ukraine: Media
March 12 : Air raid sirens were heard across most Ukrainian cities early on Saturday morning urging people…
Russian planes struck Belarus, claims Ukraine
Ukraine's Minister of Defence, Oleksiy Reznikov, warned that the Russian Federation is planning to fire on Belarus from the territory of Ukraine to involve the country in the war.
White House explains why planes won’t be sent to Ukraine
Press sec says fighter jets withheld to ‘prevent a world war here’
US-funded labs in Ukraine dealt with bat coronavirus, Moscow claims
Russia’s Ministry of Defense cited documents it claims it captured at the facilities, while the US denies developing bioweapons
Hospital in Ukraine hit by Russian shelling
Mariupol has been surrounded by Russian forces for several days, and repeated attempts at a ceasefire to allow civilians to leave have broken down.
Ukrainian nationalists cut power to Chernobyl, Russia says
Moscow accuses Ukrainian forces of staging an “extremely dangerous provocation”
Chernobyl workers ‘constantly on duty’: IAEA
Russian soldiers entered the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster in 1986 on February 24, just hours after Moscow began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
UK can now detain Russian aircraft: Foreign Secretary Liz Truss
London, March 9 : The UK has announced a raft of new sanctions affecting Russian aircraft and exports…
US Biological Laboratories in Ukraine a direct threat: Russia
The presence of biological laboratories in Ukraine under the leadership of the US completely changes the role of Washington, it is an instrument of a direct threat to Russia, said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.
India’s Ukraine Tightrope: Shashi Tharoor
The conflict in Ukraine, by seemingly dividing the world into two mutually hostile camps, poses a fundamental challenge to India’s traditional strategy of non-alignment. The country now finds itself between a rock and a hard place, potentially antagonizing the West while still losing Russia to China's embrace.
Russian Armored Military Train spotted in Ukraine from Crimea, Video shows
Russia has moved an armored military train into Ukraine from Crimea, video shows
US spy chief warns of ‘ugly next few weeks’ in Ukraine
US spy chief predicts ‘uglier’ urban fighting as Russian offensive presses ahead with ‘scant regard for civilian casualties’
Russia says Ukraine battalions holding more than 4.5 mn civilians as human shields
More than 2.5 million citizens of Ukraine and foreigners have asked to be evacuated to the territory of Russia, he said, RT reported.
Trump jokes about false-flagging Russia into war with China – media
Bomb Russia with Chinese-flagged planes, former president reportedly chortled
US gives NATO countries ‘green light’ to provide Fighter Jets to Ukraine
US gives NATO countries ‘green light’ to provide fighter jets to Ukraine
Ukrainian President invites Elon Musk to visit Ukraine
San Francisco, March 7 : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Tesla Founder and CEO Elon Musk to…
Ukraine carried out work on manufacture of “dirty bomb” at Chernobyl nuclear power plant
New Delhi, March 7 : Ukraine used the Chernobyl nuclear power plant zone for work on the manufacture…
Russia has destroyed almost all combat aircraft of Ukraine: Official
New Delhi, March 7 : The Russian Armed Forces have destroyed almost all combat-ready aircraft of the Ukrainian…
Ukraine notifies IAEA that Zaporozhye NPP management obeys orders of Russian forces
New Delhi, March 6 : Ukraine has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that the management of…
Russia will use high-precision weapons to destroy Ukraine defence plants
New Delhi, March 7 : The Russian Ministry of Defence has announced strikes on Ukrainian enterprises in the…
Ukraine claims 10,000 Russians killed since beginning of war
Among the losses are 409 units of motor vehicles, two light speedboats, 60 tanks with fuel, three UAVs of operational and tactical level.
6,222 Indian nationals evacuated from Romania, Moldova: Scindia
"In the last 7 days, a total of 29 flights from Romania alone have flown our students back to India. Jai Hind!" he added in a subsequent tweet.
Russia won’t forget supply of British weapons to Kiev regime
In fact, London has completely subordinated its foreign policy to the task of causing as much damage as possible to Russian national interests, Moscow noted.
‘Kremlin plotted to set up more People’s Republics in Ukrainian territory’
Separatists planned to discredit local security officials and inspire public distrust, as well as physically eliminate local government officials and top security figures in the region.
Russia says buses ready to take out Indians, India says not without ceasefire
New Delhi, March 5 : With Russia state media reporting Russian authorities have arranged 130 buses for evacuation…
Chechen leader seeks Putin’s go ahead to seize major Ukrainian cities
In response to Kadyrov's request, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin is considering all options when it comes to Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, RT reported.
Putin should not be assassinated, Boris Johnson says
Russia’s president should be tried by an international court for his “horrific acts” instead, UK prime minister believes
Germany to ship more weapons to Ukraine – reports
German media claim Berlin will provide Kiev with Soviet-designed ‘Strela’ anti-aircraft missiles
US hopes Russia is bogged down so it can cleanse Middle East, Asia Pacific: Russian intel chief
New Delhi, March 4 : The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service has received data indicating the intention of the…
I will never give up the conviction that Russians, Ukrainians are one people: Putin
The Russian armed forces have provided corridors in all the fighting zones in Ukraine, but the nationalists do not allow civilians to travel to a safe place, Putin said.
UN estimates number of civilian casualties in Ukraine
Almost 250 civilians have died and over 500 were wounded in the first week of the fighting
EU outlines its priority on Ukraine
Earlier this week, Kiev doubled down on its longstanding ambition to join the bloc
Putin comments on Russian offensive in Ukraine
Russia’s president has announced financial support measures for troops and gave an update on current state of military conflict
Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv, Moscow agree to humanitarian corridors
Ukrainian and Russian officials say agree plan for safe corridors, backed by possible ceasefires, to evacuate civilians.
Russian MP says invasion was planned a year ago
He suggested that Russia would have come under attack had it not invaded.
Russia’s secret documents reveal war plans approved on Jan 18, capture Ukraine in 15 days
"Based on the information received, it is known that the planning documents for the war with Ukraine were approved on January 18, and the operation to capture Ukraine itself must take place within 15 days, namely from February 20 till March 6.
ICC prosecutor to start ‘active investigation’ into war crimes in Ukraine: statement
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor to start ‘active investigation’ into war crimes in Ukraine, reported AFP quoting their…
Russia claims it has taken control of major Ukrainian city
Russia claims it has taken control of major Ukrainian city
Russia informs IAEA that its military has taken control of Europe’s largest nuclear plant
Earlier on March 1, Ukraine informed the IAEA that all its nuclear power plants remained under the control of the national operator.
Russian warships preparing for Black Sea landing in Odessa
New Delhi, March 3 : Russian ship groups are deployed in the Black Sea operational area, which includes…
Russia’s largest bank leaves EU citing threat to employees and branches
New Delhi, March 3 : Russia‘s key state bank has revealed that it will pull out of the…
India abstains again on Ukraine vote at UN; resolution censuring Russia passes with 141 votes
The 141 votes were 41 more than the 100 votes that a similar resolution on Russia's takeover of Crimea in 2014.
UN General Assembly votes on Russian offensive in Ukraine
A nonbinding resolution was passed overwhelmingly, condemning Russia for its assault on Ukraine and calling for its immediate exit
Turkey points fingers at Ukraine in fresh push for EU membership
President Erdogan urged the bloc to show the same “sensitivity” it demonstrated for Ukraine
Iran’s supreme leader weighs in on root cause of Ukraine crisis
Ayatollah Khamenei said foreign powers’ influence brought Ukraine to a tragic tipping point
Bihar-origin Russian lawmaker claims Ukrainians ‘mistreating’ Indians
Asked about the nature of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Singh, who hails from Boring Canal road in Patna near the Panchmukhi temple, pointed out that he is a very calm and determined person.
Modi speaks to EU Prez, expresses anguish over humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
Modi also stressed upon the importance of ensuring free and uninterrupted humanitarian access and smooth movement of people.
Hillary Clinton compares Ukraine to Afghanistan
Former presidential candidate calls US arming of Mujahideen in 1980s ‘the model’ for helping Ukraine defeat Russia
Mexico declines to join Russia sanctions
President Lopez Obrador says his country won’t take part in trying to punish Moscow over its attack on Ukraine
Ukraine’s crimes are not punished: Russian FM to UN Council
RT published this video item, entitled “Ukraine’s crimes are not punished | Russian FM to UN Council” –…
Ukraine wants its foreign debt written off
Country owes international financial organizations over $57 billion
No plans to occupy Ukraine, Russia tells UN
Moscow seeks to “demilitarize and denazify” Kiev, ambassador tells the UN General Assembly
Canada to send Ukraine anti-tank weapons: PM
Ottawa, March 1 : Canada will send anti-tank weapons and upgraded ammunition to support Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin…
US to expel 12 Russian diplomats from UN mission
The United States has announced plans to expel 12 Russian diplomats from Moscow’s mission to the United Nations…
500,000 people have fled Ukraine conflict: United Nations
More than half a million people have fled Ukraine since Russian forces invaded the country, according to the United Nations.
UN chief Guterres says fighting in Ukraine must stop
"The fighting in Ukraine must stop. It is raging across the country, from air, land and sea. It must stop now," says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Moscow, Kiev found certain points to agree upon in ceasefire talks
Meanwhile, Russia has put its nuclear deterrent forces on highest alert amid NATO moves to send weapons to Kiev.
US Department of State advises its citizens in Russia to depart
Washington, March 1 : The US Department of State on Monday advised US citizens currently in Russia to…
Zelenskyy signs Ukraines European Union membership application
On Monday morning, Zelenskyy addressed the European Union regarding Ukraine's accession under a special procedure. According to Zelenskyy, Ukrainians deserve EU membership.
Putin about to rope in his Belarusian ally in Ukraine war
New Delhi, Feb 28 : As Russia fails to inflict quick defeat upon Ukraine after four days of…
Russia’s invasion kills 352 civilians, 14 children
Ukraine’s health ministry has said 352 civilians, including 14 children, have been killed since the beginning of Russia’s…
Russia-Ukraine: UN Security Council convenes rare emergency meeting
The The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has voted to hold a rare emergency meeting of the General…
Ukraine to send delegation for talks with Russia at Belarus border
Kiev, Feb 28 : Ukraine agreed to hold talks with Russia at the Belarusian-Ukrainian border near the Pripyat…
Ukraine says it will not ‘capitulate’ to Russia
Ukraine agreed to send a delegation to the border "to listen to what Russia wants to say" and to say what Ukraine thinks of "this war and Russia's actions".
Russian forces destroy world’s biggest cargo plane Mriya in Ukraine
The restoration of the plane will cost more than $3 billion and will take a long time, it said.
Putin’s days are numbered if he fails in Ukraine: UK Minister
"Progress to Kyiv has been much slower than they'd expected, they were unable to take key cities early and now must try to bypass them."
Kremlin says Kiev refuses to talk, Ukraine describes conditions as ‘unacceptable’
Putin on Thursday authorised "a special military operation" in Donbas, and Ukraine confirmed that military targets across the country were under attack
Western allies to restrict Russia central bank access to markets: Germany
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU, along with the U.S. and Western partners, plans to impose further sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, including cutting off a number of Russian banks from the SWIFT payments system
Siege of Kiev main aim of Russia’s offensive: Ukrainian Armed Forces
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a "special military operation" in Ukraine, Xinhua news agency reported.
Russian forces adopted four axes to seize Ukraine: US think-tank
New Delhi, Feb 27 : As fighting has reached the streets of Ukraine‘s capital Kiev, the next 24…
Ukrainians asked to confuse Russian forces by removing names of streets, cities from road signs
Russia has lost 14 planes, 8 helicopters, 102 tanks, 536 BBM, 15 heavy machine guns, and 1 BUK missile since February 24, according to Ukraine's military.
Ukraine wants Elon Musk’s help against Russia
Musk's Starlink project is an ambitious attempt to install a grid of satellites in the Earth's orbit to provide internet access across the globe.
United Nations chief tells Ukrainian President World Body will boost aid
“He informed the President that the United Nations would launch on Tuesday an appeal to fund our humanitarian operations in Ukraine,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
Netherlands to supply anti-tank weapons to Ukraine
The Netherlands will send anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, the country’s defence ministry says. The Dutch government will supply…
Ukraine dismisses speculation of preparing to drop ‘dirty bomb’ on Russia
In a tweet, Kuleba ridiculed the suggestion, saying: "Russian propaganda has gone off the rails."
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine not going as per plan due to Kremlin’s ‘overconfidence’
Kiev's Defence Ministry has so far put Russia's losses at around 2,800 troops, 80 tanks, 516 armoured vehicles, 10 airplanes and seven helicopters.
Russia does not plan to occupy Ukraine, ready for talks: Sergei Lavrov
Russia has always been in favour of talks and there is still a chance for dialogue on Russia's security concerns, according to Lavrov.
Ukraine Prez Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned EU leaders, ‘This might be the last time you see me alive’
"This might be the last time you see me alive."
46 MP students stranded in Ukraine safe, but exact numbers not known
As per the home department, so far, 46 students stranded in Ukraine have contacted them or have registered their complaints with the Chief Minister's helpline and they are safe.