Multiple explosions rocked Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on Monday morning local media reported citing the city’s mayor. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing out from several areas in Kyiv. Explosions also reported in the cities of Lviv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytsky, Dnipro and, Ternopil. Multiple explosions are being reported in cities all across […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces ‘cabinet reshuffle’ for post-war planning
As Ukraine’s deputy prime minister has urged civilians in the Russian-occupied southern region of Kherson to urgently evacuate as Ukraine’s armed forces are preparing a counter-attack there, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced to re-shuffle his cabinet to cut down on corruption and secure global confidence subsequently for post-war planning. In […]
Russian diplomat refutes reports about Moscow transporting Ukrainian grain to Syria
Recent reports claiming that Russia has allegedly been supplying Syria with Ukrainian grain are nothing but misinformation and fake news, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev told Sputnik. On June 2, Reuters reported, citing Ukrainian Embassy in Lebanon, that Russia had allegedly exported 100,000 tonnes of wheat from […]
Ukrainian commander makes ‘last appeal of life’ to Elon Musk from besieged Azovstal
While he has stepped in to support war-torn Ukraine with his satellite communication services, the billionaire Elon Musk has received an SOS from the Ukrainian commander Serhiy Volyna and other defenders of the besieged city, who are trapped inside the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, for immediate rescue. This […]
Over 470 Ukrainian drones destroyed during special operation: Russian Defense Ministry
The Russian forces have eliminated more than 470 Ukrainian drones since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said. “In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, the following have been destroyed: 136 aircraft, 471 unmanned aerial vehicles, 249 anti-aircraft missile systems, […]
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister says 9 humanitarian corridors approved for Thursday
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk announced that nine humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of citizens had been approved for Thursday. “Nine humanitarian corridors have been approved for today,” Vereshchuk said in a video address. The humanitarian corridors will be opened from the Donetsk region and several settlements in the Kiev […]
Ukrainian foreign minister to meet Russian counterpart on Thursday
Amid the escalating Ukraine-Russia conflict, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed his plans to meet with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on March 10. Kuleba said if Lavrov is ready for a serious substantive conversation, then he is ready as well. Kuleba also said that he would talk to anyone so that […]
Ukrainian FM Kuleba urges European nations to close all their ports for Russian ships
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Saturday called on the European countries to close all their ports for the Russian ships amid the heightened tensions in Ukraine. Taking to Twitter, Kuleba said, “Help us stop Putin. Close all European ports for Russian ships. The time to act is now.” In a […]
30 km long Russian convoy advancing on Kyiv delayed by staunch Ukrainian resistance
A large Russian military convoy stretching over 30 km, advancing on Kyiv, was delayed on Thursday due to staunch Ukrainian resistance, mechanical breakdown and congestion, said the latest UK defence intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine. “The main body of the large Russian column advancing on Kyiv remains over […]
Full-scale invasion launched, Ukrainian cities under strikes, says Ukraine Foreign Minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, announced the country’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Thursday and added that Ukrainian cities are under strikes. “Putin has just launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Peaceful Ukrainian cities are under strikes. This is a war of aggression. Ukraine […]
Ukrainian Interior Minister Comes Under Fire in Donbas – Advisor
Ukrainian Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky came under fire in southeastern Ukraine (Donbas) alongside Ukrainian lawmakers and foreign journalists during their visit to the frontlines on Saturday, Interior Minister’s Advisor Anton Gerashchenko said. On Saturday, the Ukrainian party Servant of the People said that during their visit to Donbas, members of […]
Biden holds first call with Ukrainian president amid Russian buildup
President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on Friday morning for the first time since Biden took office, amid reports of a Russian military buildup in eastern Ukraine that has alarmed U.S. and Ukrainian officials. The leaders spoke for 30 to 40 minutes, according to a person with […]