Authorities order emergency imports of electricity as people struggle in subzero temperatures. Ukraine’s energy minister has sounded an alarm over the energy situation as Russian strikes on the country’s infrastructure leave people shivering in subzero temperatures without heating or power. Denys Shmyhal, who took office earlier this week, told parliament on Friday that there was…
Videos shared on Ukrainian social media since the weekend claim to show African nationals fighting in the ranks of the Russian army – raising fresh questions about Moscow’s overseas recruitment practices. The footage, widely circulated online, shows black men in Russian military uniforms being humiliated, threatened or described as expendable. The language used has drawn…
The United States has accused Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of its nearly four-year war in Ukraine, at a time when US President Donald Trump is trying to advance negotiations towards peace. The US issued its latest warning on Monday, during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. Recommended Stories list…
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Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a new hypersonic ballistic missile, a rare use of the advanced weapon in what appeared to be its latest attempt to send a threatening message to Kyiv and the West. Though capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, the Oreshnik missile can also carry conventional warheads, as in this attack. The…
EPA President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied allegations by Russia that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, and accused Moscow of trying to derail peace talks. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Kyiv had launched an attack over Sunday night using 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Putin’s state…
Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one person and wounding 27 others, a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said. Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city. The attack began in the early morning hours Saturday and was…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he’ll meet with President Trump over the weekend in Florida. Zelenskyy told reporters that the two leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during Sunday’s talks. He said the 20-point plan under discussion “is about 90% ready.” Earlier Friday, the Ukrainian leader said he and Mr. Trump had…
Pope Leo has urged Ukraine and Russia to find the “courage” to hold direct talks to end the war during his first Christmas remarks to crowds in St Peter’s square. He called for an end to conflicts around the world during his Urbi et Orbi address, which is traditionally delivered by the pontiff on Christmas…
Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a U.S.-led draft plan to end the Russian invasion revealed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though key questions remain over territory and whether Moscow could accept the new terms. The 20-point plan, agreed on by U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators, was being reviewed by Moscow, but the Kremlin has…
