Ukraine
Ukraine arrests suspect in murder of former Parliamentary Speaker Andriy Parubiy
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced. Parubiy, 54, was shot dead in the western city of Lviv on Saturday, prompting widespread condemnation and a swift response from law enforcement agencies. According to Zelenskyy, the suspect has provided initial testimony, […]
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv leaves eight dead, dozens wounded
A devastating overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, has resulted in the deaths of at least eight people, including two children, with dozens more wounded. The attack, described by Ukrainian authorities as “massive,” saw multiple areas of the city hit, with powerful explosions rocking the city into the early hours of Thursday […]
Russia opposed to European security guarantees for Ukraine
The Kremlin has expressed its opposition to European proposals on security guarantees for Ukraine, stating that it will not allow the presence of NATO troops on its neighbour’s territory. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Russia welcomes recent efforts by United States President Donald Trump to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. However, […]
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking Kursk Nuclear Plant
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a dangerous turn, with Russia accusing Ukraine of carrying out a drone attack on the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. The attack caused a fire and damage to an auxiliary transformer, forcing a 50% reduction in the operating capacity at reactor number three. Fortunately, the fire was […]
Russia and Ukraine exchange 146 prisoners of war
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 146 prisoners of war each, after mediation by the United Arab Emirates. The exchange is the latest in a series of prisoner swaps that have seen hundreds of POWs released this year. The Russian Ministry of Defence said the freed Russians were in Belarus receiving psychological and medical care. The […]
US blocks Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles on Russia
The Trump administration has blocked Ukraine from using US-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia since late spring, as part of an effort to engage Vladimir Putin in peace talks, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The Pentagon has reportedly blocked Ukraine from using US-made Army Tactical Missile Systems (Atacms), citing […]
NATO working on a robust security guarantee for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss security guarantees aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defenses and strengthening its position in future negotiations with Russia. During their joint press conference, Zelenskyy emphasized that the pair discussed possible security guarantees for Ukraine, which should […]
Ukraine hit by fresh Russian strikes amid push for a ceasefire
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has seen a surge in violence, with Ukraine being hit by multiple fresh strikes from Russia amid a US-led push for a ceasefire. Despite efforts to broker peace, the situation on the ground remains dire, with reports of attacks on civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and residential areas. Ukrainian […]
Ukrainian Politicians Condemn Potential Land Surrender to Russia
A string of Ukrainian politicians and public figures have vehemently condemned the idea of handing over unoccupied land to Russia for peace. This development comes after US President Donald Trump reportedly told European leaders that he believed a peace deal could be negotiated if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to give up areas of the […]
European leaders including Starmer to attend Washington meeting
A high-stakes meeting is set to take place at the White House on Monday, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, for a crucial discussion with US President Donald Trump. The meeting aims to push back against a […]