Tag: Donbas
Wanting Putin changes the playing field
No one expects a trial in the foreseeable future. But Vladimir Putin can no longer travel internationally as he likes and all countries must adapt to a new political game plan. Also hear why it is seen as an act of defiance that Vladimir Putin, the day after the arrest warrant, is visiting occupied areas […]
Pål Jonson (M): That is why we are sending Leopard to Ukraine
The government will send Leopard tanks and air defense systems to Ukraine in a new arms package. It includes about ten Leopard tanks that will work together with the fifty combat vehicles 90 that Sweden has already decided to donate. The weapons are to be coordinated with contributions from other countries, including Leopard tanks, which […]
Live: Spain’s prime minister arrives in Kiev for talks with Zelensky
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Kiev on Thursday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. US President Joe Biden on Wednesday criticized Russia’s decision to suspend a key nuclear treaty, but said there was no evidence Moscow was moving closer to actually using a […]
Putin warns against expanding the operation in Ukraine and suspends the nuclear agreement with the United States
Western countries, including the United States and Britain, have already supplied Ukraine with heavy weapons, including US-made HIMARS rocket launchers and M777 howitzers. Putin also announced that Moscow would temporarily withdraw from the last remaining nuclear deal between Russia and the United States, the New START Treaty. He stated that the agreement was originally drawn […]
Tiotusentals dör i Ukraina medan väst ser på
I en nyligen kolumnskrev militäranalytiker William Astore, “[Congressman] George Santos är ett symptom på en mycket större sjukdom: en brist på heder, en brist på skam, i Amerika. Heder, sanning och integritet verkar helt enkelt inte spela någon roll, eller spela någon större roll, i Amerika idag. Men hur har man en demokrati där det […]
The military that started the war is condemning Russia
Russia has been unanimous about the invasion of Ukraine. Now comes several critical statements from Russian former military personnel about the slim chances of the Russian army to win. Among other things, hear about Igor Girkin, who led the first armed groups that started the war in Donbass and was a key player in 2014 […]
Putin claims Ukraine is not a country history begs to differ
Vladimir Putin’s misguided views of Ukraine’s independence are inaccurate, as history reveals, writes Susan Bothmann. RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin claims that “Ukraine is not a real country” and that Ukrainians are really Russians. His invasion is to protect Russian speakers in Donbas from “Nazification”. Like much misinformation, there is sometimes a kernel of truth that […]
Live: First shipment of Ukrainian grain reaches Turkish waters
The first shipment of Ukrainian grain since Russia’s invasion reached Turkish territorial waters on Tuesday near the entrance to the Bosphorus. The number of border crossings from Ukraine has exceeded 10 million, the UN refugee agency reported. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 21:30: Fighting in […]
US general reveals Ukraine’s fighter jet proposal
Top US Air Force officials expect Ukraine to switch to Western military aircraft The United States and its allies are constantly looking for ways to strengthen the Ukrainian air force, including possible pilot training before potentially supplying Western warplanes with Kyiv, two senior U.S. military officials announced at the annual Aspen Security Forum in Colorado […]
Ukraine: Russian shelling kills 2 in Kharkiv
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday that Moscow wants to seize territory in southern Ukraine beyond the eastern Donbas region as the United States and its allies committed more military aid to Ukraine. Russia failed in the early stages of its five-month offensive to topple the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy or capture […]
Russia’s Lavrov: Moscow wants more territory than Donbas
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow wants to conquer territory in southern Ukraine beyond the eastern Donbas region, where Ukrainian forces are currently fighting for control. Russia failed in the early stages of its five-month offensive to overthrow the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky or to capture the capital, Kyiv, […]
Ukraine sets new defensive lines in Donetsk after losing Luhansk
Ukrainian forces on Tuesday took up new defensive lines in Donetsk a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed victory in neighbouring Luhansk province, which a senior Ukrainian official vowed would be a “last victory for Russia on Ukrainian soil”. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog. All times are Paris […]
Russia warns Finland of NATO’s border base
If Lappeenranta hosts a military base, it would make itself a target if a conflict should ever break out, said the President of the State Duma The mayor of the Finnish border town of Lappeenranta would put the city at the crossroads of Russia by hosting a NATO military base, Russian Speaker of the Russian […]
Putin talks about Ukraine during his first trip abroad since February
The Russian president shared his thoughts on the recent NATO summit and Moscow’s goals Russia’s goals in Ukraine have not changed, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday during a press conference in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. “Nothing has changed,” Putin confirmed and said that the ultimate goal is “to liberate the Donbass, to protect these people […]
NATO tells Ukraine to continue fighting
The military alliance encourages Ukrainian President Zelensky to continue the war with Russia, said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. “Fighting Russia with Western aid is the only way forward for Ukraine,” NATO members told President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Belgian prime minister said on Wednesday. “We make it very clear that this war can only […]
NATO tells Ukraine to fight Belgian prime minister
The military bloc wants Ukrainian President Zelensky to continue the conflict with Russia, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said Fighting Russia with Western aid is the only way forward for Ukraine, NATO members have told President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. “We make it very clear that this war […]
The week in Russia: Behind the facade
At an annual economic forum in St. Petersburg, President Vladimir Putin sought to justify the invasion of Ukraine and portray Russia as a constructive force in the world. But the destruction and death continued, Moscow faced accusations of exacerbating world hunger and Ukraine took a step towards joining the European Union. Here are some of […]
European leaders discuss Ukraine’s EU membership
European leaders gathered in Brussels are formally expected to give Ukraine “candidate status” to join the bloc on Thursday – a symbolic move in a process that could take decades. Ukraine’s offer to join the European Union is the highest order of leaders, which is generally expected to be agreed as early as Thursday, the […]
Microsoft: Russian cyber espionage targets 42 allies in Ukraine
Cleveland, Ohio – At the same time as relentless cyberattacks on Ukraine, state-backed Russian hackers have engaged in “strategic espionage” against governments, think tanks, companies and aid groups in 42 countries that support Kyiv, Microsoft said in a report on Wednesday. “Since the beginning of the war, the Russian orientation [of Ukraine’s allies] has been […]
Putin’s grandiose plan to become a historical hero
On June 9, Russian President Putin gave a speech in which he directly compared the Russian invasion of Ukraine with Tsar Peter the Great’s war in the 18th century. The Great Nordic War was against Sweden and Putin indicated that, just as then, it is his task today to take back lands he considers “Russian”. […]
NATO promises more heavy weapons to Ukraine
The bloc is reluctant to fight Russia directly and treats Kyiv as a proxy, the Dutch prime minister admits Ukraine must acquire more NATO-heavy weapons, the head of the military bloc said on Tuesday, ahead of a meeting with the US-led “contact group” to discuss the logistics of that company. NATO is trying to adapt […]
NATO comments on Russia’s nuclear guarantees
Hosting nuclear weapons is a “sovereign” issue to be decided by NATO members, says the deputy head of the US-led alliance The US-led NATO alliance is not inclined to give Russia any security guarantees for the deployment of nuclear weapons on the territory of its two future members, Finland and Sweden, Deputy Secretary General Camille […]
Live: Zelensky links Donba’s fate to battle over Severodonetsk
The fight for the Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk is brutal and will determine the fate of the Donbas region, said President Volodymyr Zelensky, as Russian troops devastated the city in an attack aimed at controlling eastern Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24’s live coverage of the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). […]
The US Senate panel approves NATO expansion
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously supports Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to join the military alliance The panel adopted the resolution on Thursday without a single objection, indicating bipartisan support for the move in Washington, and urges other NATO members to follow suit and show similar agreement as they welcome Stockholm and Helsinki into the US-led […]
Germany sends Ukraine one of its most modern weapons Scholz
Kyiv will receive anti-aircraft missiles, the chancellor told parliament Germany will send more advanced weapons to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz told parliament on Wednesday. Among other things, the government has decided to deliver IRIS-T air defense systems to the country, he said. The missiles were originally an air-launched European replacement for the US-made AIM-9 Sidewinder. […]
Live: Ryssland beskjuter Charkiv, kriget i Donbas når maximal intensitet
Ryska styrkor beskjuter Charkiv och dödade fyra personer på torsdagen efter att Moskvas försök att erövra Ukrainas andra stad avvisades tidigt i kriget. Längre söderut nådde striderna i Donbas-regionen “maximal intensitet”, enligt en hög ukrainsk försvarstjänsteman. Följ FRANCE 24:s liveblogg för den senaste utvecklingen. Alla tider är Paris-tid (GMT+2). 18:03: Mariupols hamn mineras, öppen för […]
Ukraine demands faster arms deliveries
Pentagon – Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday called on other governments to send more weapons faster to help Ukraine’s fight against Russian forces. FIL – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is sitting at EU headquarters in Brussels on May 16, 2022. On Tuesday, he called on other governments to send weapons to help […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 20 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 05:38: CNN reports that Vadim Shishimarin, 21, the Russian soldier charged with war crimes in Ukraine, was in court in Kyiv on Friday. During the third day of interrogation, his lawyer […]
The EU promises Ukraine the flow of military aid will not stop
BRUSSELS, Belgium: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said the bloc would reassure Ukraine that it has adequate military equipment during the ongoing war against Russia. “The European Union will not let Ukraine run out of equipment,” he told reporters in Brussels after a meeting with the bloc’s defense ministers this week. His comments […]
Poland ready to build permanent NATO bases
The installations would accommodate? Light infantry units? in the bloc, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said Warsaw is ready to build permanent military installations to house “light infantry units” from the US-led NATO bloc, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Thursday. The Prime Minister called for further military build-up of NATO in Eastern Europe […]
Live Briefing: Russia invades Ukraine
RFE / RL: s Ukraine Live Briefing gives you the latest on Russia’s invasion, how Kyiv strikes back, the plight of the civilian population and the Western reaction. Live Briefing presents the latest developments and analysis, updated during the day. For all RFE / RL’s coverage of the war, click here. Here are the latest […]
Russia on the way to control Mariupol
The fall of the Ukrainian port of Mariupol to Russia seemed imminent on Tuesday as Ukraine moved to abandon the city’s vast steelworks, and hundreds of Kyiv warriors held there surrendered to Russian forces in an agreement reached by the warring parties. The conquest of Mariupol, a pre-war city of 430,000 people along the north […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 17 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 01:50: Retired Russian Colonel Mikhail Khodaryonok said on state television on Monday that the Ukrainian armed forces “can arm one million people”, and that Ukrainians “intend to fight to the last […]
Ukraine evacuates some fighter jets from Mariupol’s steelworks
More than 260 Ukrainian fighter jets were evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks in the besieged port city of Mariupol on Monday, Ukrainian officials said. Fifty-three seriously injured fighters were taken to a hospital in Novoazovsk, east of Mariupol, said Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar. Novoazovsk is under the control of Russian troops and Russian-backed separatists. […]
Ukraine can defeat Russia NATO
The Secretary-General considers that the Russian military operation in Ukraine is not going as planned Ukraine can take a victory in its fight against Russian forces, as the situation on the battlefield does not develop according to Moscow’s plans, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg claimed on Sunday. Stoltenberg spoke to reporters after informal meetings with […]
Ukraine can win this war, says NATO
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that the Russian military operation in Ukraine is not going as planned Ukraine can take a victory in its fight against Russian forces, as the situation on the battlefield does not develop according to Moscow’s plans, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg claimed on Sunday. Speaking to reporters after informal meetings […]
NATO discusses membership in Finland, Sweden in Berlin
Berlin [Germany]May 15 (ANI): NATO Foreign Ministers met in Berlin on Sunday to discuss Finland’s and Sweden’s possible membership application and to confirm NATO’s support for Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion. To the media via video link together with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Stoltenberg said that Sweden and Finland are NATO’s closest […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 15 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:04: In his latest intelligence update, Britain’s defense minister says Russia’s attack on the Donbas has “lost momentum”. “Despite small-scale initial progress, Russia has failed to achieve significant territorial gains,” the […]
Finland formally announces that it is seeking NATO membership
Finland has formally announced its intention to apply for NATO membership. President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin announced the move on Sunday at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki. “This is a historic day,” Niinisto said. “A new era begins.” Finland’s announcement that it is seeking membership of the Western military alliance with 30 […]
Live: The fighting rages in the Donbas, Russian forces seem to have stopped
Russian forces appeared to have stayed in Ukraine’s eastern Donbass region despite “significant efforts” in the Izium and Severodonetsk areas to make a breakthrough to Kramatorsk, the large city in the Ukrainian-controlled part of the coal basin. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). 07:43: […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 13 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:04: The latest intelligence update from the British Ministry of Defense says that Russia is trying to get a breakthrough against Slovenian and Kramatorsk. Its goal is to isolate Ukrainian forces […]
Russia expels Danish diplomats
Moscow has retaliated against the deportation of Russian envoys from Denmark last month, the Foreign Ministry said Russia has shown seven Danish embassy staff working in Moscow the door in retaliation for the expulsion of its own diplomats last month. In a statement released on Thursday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it had called on Danish […]
Rocket attacks in Kramatorsk – hear the latest on developments in eastern Ukraine
Several places in eastern Ukraine were bombed on Tuesday, as Russia continued to try to advance its positions in the area. Hear about the development in the Donbas region and rocket attacks against, among others, Kramatorsk. Ekot broadcasts live on the latest from Ukraine with Ekot’s foreign reporter David Carlqvist and Antti Kuronen, correspondent for […]
Civilians attempt evacuation from Ukraine’s besieged Mariupol
Ukrainian authorities attempted further evacuations from Mariupol on Monday, following an initial operation to remove around 100 civilians from the besieged Azovstal steel plant. Meanwhile, in Brussels, EU energy ministers held emergency talks as the bloc considers a phasing out of Russian oil imports. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog. […]
Russian orchestra protests against balalaika ban
Musicians played songs by the pop group ABBA on balalaikor in front of the Swedish consulate in St. Petersburg A Russian youth music orchestra arranged an impromptu “protest concert” in front of the Swedish consulate in St. Petersburg. Petersburg this Monday. This comes after Swedish authorities previously banned a music performance in Sweden due to […]
Russian orchestra protests against “balalaika ban” (VIDEO)
The musicians played songs by the pop group ABBA on balalaikes in front of the Swedish consulate in St. Petersburg A Russian youth orchestra with national instruments staged an improvisation “protest concert” before the Swedish consulate in St. Petersburg on Monday. This comes after Swedish authorities previously banned a music performance in Sweden due to […]
Finland wants stronger border fences against Russia
The improvements are planned for critical areas, says a senior border official Finland wants a stronger fence at the border with Russia, says Colonel Marko Turunen, commander of the North Karelian border guard, to the media. The news comes in the middle of the conflict between Moscow and the west over Russia’s military campaign in […]
The Kremlin accuses Britain of threatening European security
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has condemned the British Foreign Secretary’s calls for allies to send “heavy weapons, tanks, aircraft”. to Ukraine Moscow has warned London that Britain, by “pumping” Ukraine with weapons, is undermining European security. The remark came after the British Foreign Secretary called on the Allies to provide Ukraine with “heavy weapons, tanks, […]
That is why Donbas is important to Putin
Hear Kristian Gerner, professor emeritus at Lund University with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe, talk about the importance of land for the war. The clip comes from P1-Morgon 20 April 2022.Host: Elias WahlbergResponsible publisher for P1-Morgon: Klas Wolf-Watz
NATO unveils new European nuclear plans
US nuclear bombs “shared” with European allies will be dropped on Lockheed Martin jets, NATO declares NATO planners are updating the United States “nuclear power sharing” programs to take into account most European allies planning to buy F-35 fighter jets, the military bloc’s head of nuclear power policy said this week. Lockheed Martin’s fifth generation […]
Russia warns Finland, Sweden to join NATO
Moscow [Russia]April 15 (ANI): Russia on Thursday warned Sweden and Finland to join NATO and said they would “more than double” their troops in Russia’s western flank. Vice President of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev issued the warning and wrote in a statement on Telegram on Thursday that the ground and air defense forces […]
Zelensky says scenes in Borodianka much more horrific than in Bucha
The destruction left by Russian troops in the town of Borodianka outside of Kyiv is “much more horrific” than the situation uncovered in the nearby town of Bucha, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. Earlier Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia had sustained “significant losses” in Ukraine since its troops entered on February […]
Spotify announces Russia’s exit day
The Swedish audio streaming service will not be available from next Monday Russians will not be able to use Spotify from next Monday, the Swedish audio streaming service announced on Thursday. The impending withdrawal was not revealed until the end of March, with a new law on fake news cited as the cause. Users from […]
Spotify sets a deadline for Russia
The Swedish audio streaming service will not be available from next Monday Russians will not be able to use Spotify from next Monday, the Swedish audio streaming service announced on Thursday. The impending withdrawal from the nation was first announced by Spotify at the end of March, with Russia’s law on fake news cited as […]
Director of Amnesty Finland: "Horrible" The murders of Ukrainian civilians are most likely a matter of war crimes
Images of dozens of bodies scattered on the streets of Buchan, Ukraine, sparked rage around the world over the weekend and further raised suspicions that Russia had committed war crimes during its deadly attack, now in its fifth week. Director of the human rights organization Amnesty Finland Frank Johanssontold Svenska Yle that Buchan ‘s horrific […]
Germany approves delivery of 1960s military hardware to Ukrainian media
Berlin has reportedly approved the potential transport of dozens of Czech-owned Soviet-era armored vehicles to Kyiv Germany has given the green light to supply 58 armored vehicles from the Cold War to Ukraine, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense told the newspaper Welt this Friday. While infantry combat vehicles (IVFs) are currently owned by […]
Britain promises more explosive weapons to Kyiv
NATO members will discuss further military assistance a month into the conflict between Ukraine and Russia Britain said it would send more anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, as NATO member states would discuss further support for Kyiv in the midst of Russia’s military campaign, which began exactly one month ago. London will supply 6,000 anti-tank missiles […]
Ukraine requests 1,000 missiles a day from US media
The reported move comes when Russia’s military offensive enters its second month Ukraine has told the United States it urgently needs 500 Javelin anti-tank missiles and 500 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles a day, CNN reported on Thursday, citing a document presented to U.S. lawmakers. Western countries have sent weapons and military equipment to Kyiv, but President […]
The Kremlin comments on reported draft peace plan with Ukraine
Russia denies that “significant progress” has been made in talks with Kyiv The Kremlin has said that a report in the Financial Times on a supposed 15-point draft peace plan with Ukraine was false. The pages held several rounds of talks after Russia attacked Ukraine on February 24, and later switched to regular discussions via […]
Niinistö stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire in his talks with Putin
Niinistö estimates that the catastrophe caused by the war and the deep human suffering will escalate after the third week of war, noting that this will affect opinions in the West. He also drew attention to the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants. Russian forces have fired and taken control of two nuclear facilities during […]
This week’s editorial: More stories about the unexpected
‘Expect the unexpected’ was the slogan when the pandemic came. We had not, or at least during the Queen’s reign, seen anything like it. Two years and more mutations later, we are still living with it, but we are not worried anymore – more annoyed than anything else. But normal life is back and the […]
UN aid chief outlines immediate humanitarian priorities for Ukraine
UN Aid Manager Martin Griffiths briefed ambassadors on how the UN and partners are responding to growing needs since Russia launched a “military operation” 11 days ago. “People are watching how this unnecessary conflict is taking over cities and civilians. In addition to what is happening in Ukraine, they have an extra fear of the […]
One million refugees have left Ukraine since the Russian invasion: UNHCR
For many millions of others within Ukraine, it is time to fall silent in order to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance. “ It should be noted that eight days have passed since the President of Russia Vladimir Putin ordered military operations in the Donbas region of Ukraine after recognizing the independence of the breakaway regions of […]
The majority leaders of the US Senate say that Sweden and Finland should join NATO tomorrow if they are ready
Washington [US]March 2 (ANI / Sputnik): Sweden and Finland should join NATO tomorrow if they are ready and willing, said US Senate Republican minority leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday. “Sweden and Finland, two countries that have never belonged to NATO, are considering joining, and I think we should announce them tomorrow if they are ready […]
FIFA’s sanctions are about politics and big money Russian official
A State Duma deputy has criticized FIFA’s sanctions against Russia FIFA’s decision to force Russia to play football matches in a neutral place and without its flag and anthem is based on political motives, according to State Duma Deputy Dmitry Svishchev. Under pressure to issue a direct ban on Russia from international football, FIFA halted […]
Putin could detonate a nuclear weapon off the coast of Denmark as a show of force, warns Moscow analyst
Four years ago this week, Western Europe was hit by the Beast of the East. Today, it is in the firing line for a ‘Blast from the Past’, according to the BBC. In an article published at approx. 3 CET warns the BBC that Russia could potentially detonate a nuclear weapon off the coast of […]
UEFA decides on Russia and Ukraine
UEFA held a crisis meeting on Friday in the middle of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine UEFA has ordered Russian and Ukrainian football teams to play home matches in neutral arenas in all competitions organized by the European football body “until further notice”. After calling a crisis meeting on Friday, UEFA said its executive […]
The EU has decided to impose additional sanctions on Russia: President of the European Council
“We also discussed supporting the Ukrainian people and state to mobilize funding capacity and humanitarian aid,” he added. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said new EU sanctions against Russia would hit 70 percent of Russia’s banking sector, a major state-owned company, and take away access to modern technology from Russia. “First, […]
UEFA officially takes Russia from the Champions League final
The step was taken after an urgent UEFA meeting last Friday The 2022 Champions League final will no longer take place in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. Petersburg, the organizers UEFA have announced. The move comes in the midst of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The football show on May 28 will […]
Russian forces are trying to take control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, says President Zelensky
Kiev [Ukraine]February 24 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russian occupying forces were trying to take control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. “Russian occupation forces are trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Our defenders are giving their lives so that the tragedy of 1986 will not be repeated. Reported […]
Russia’s attackers post war announcement
Dynamo Moscow forward Fedor Smolov also posted a black square and a Ukrainian flag on his hugely popular Instagram account Russia and Dynamo Moscow star Fedor Smolov has posted a message with the text “no war” on his Instagram account and added a black square instead of a photo, the flag of Ukraine and an […]
The Council of Europe urges Russia to withdraw recognition of the two separatist regions of eastern Ukraine
“We call on the Russian Federation to repeal this decision and to refrain from further aggravating the situation. We urge Member States to resolve their differences through dialogue based on respect for the principles enshrined in the Council of Europe and the EU Charter.” Earlier today, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Ukraine’s reaction, snow chaos
Monday evening Vladimir Putin gave an extensive televised speech announcing the recognition of the separatist republics concentrated in Donetsk and Luhansk, Ukraine, before signing agreements with the leaders of the two breakaway regions. included the transfer of Russian troops to Ukraine. The UN Security Council met shortly afterwards in an emergency session attended by a […]
The World Bank is planning $ 350 million in aid to Ukraine to support reforms
“President Malpass confirmed that the World Bank is preparing quick budget support – to be considered by the government by the end of March – for up to $ 350 million to support ongoing reforms,” the bank said in a post-meeting statement, Sputnik reported. Mr Malpass emphasized that aid would continue to be given to […]
Western allies fear that the Kremlin will extend armed threats
LVIV, UKRAINE – Ukraine’s Western allies warned last week of an “imminent” attack from Russia, and earlier this week that turned into an attack that remained a “distinct possibility”. But now a consensus is being formed that the Kremlin intends to keep NATO and Kiev in suspense and is preparing to continue with a strategy […]
Haavisto: Every day without an attack is a victory for diplomacy
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto (Green) has said that recent meetings between German and Russian leaders show that continuing tensions in Ukraine could continue to be resolved through diplomatic means. The security situation in the region remains tense, and Western countries have expressed concern about the impending attack on Ukraine as Russia […]
Denmark provides support to Ukraine in ongoing conflict with Russia
Calls for more EU actionKofod said Russia’s recent military build – up at the Ukrainian border was a deep concern, as were the escalating reports of violence in the Donbas border area. According to the Foreign Minister, Russia should take responsibility for the conflict – now for seven years – and take steps to alleviate […]
