Tag: Kiev
The new drone war in the middle of Moscow
On May 30, several drones attack Moscow. Many are shot down by Russian air defenses, but images on social media also show explosions on the ground. Russia is now increasingly exposed to attacks from the air, even deep inside the country. Several of the drones that reach Moscow seem to have targeted a nicer area, […]
This is how the war is being changed by Europe’s heaviest weapon
From Germany’s helmets to Poland’s fighter jets. A year ago, Europe began seriously discussing heavy weapons for Ukraine. The giant Russian convoy had stalled on its way to the capital, Kiev, and Ukraine’s incredible defense capabilities stunned the world. These days both German and British modern tanks have rolled into Ukraine and since a couple […]
Sweden sends Leopard tanks to Ukraine
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The Swedish government said Friday that the country will supply Ukraine with “about 10” Leopard 2 tanks as well as air defense systems. “At Germany’s initiative and after discussions in what we call the ‘leopard family’, we have decided to deliver Swedish Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in close coordination, […]
PODDEN IN UKRAINE: This is how Ukraine stands against Putin
There are air raids and shelling during the recording, when the pod is on location in Ukraine. Our two deployed teams are partly close to the front and partly in the capital, Kiev. Hear about the reactions to the US president’s visit to Kiev, about everyday life in the war and about the struggle to […]
Russia protested against the US ambassador for arming Ukraine during Biden’s visit to Kiev
It accused the United States of “pumping the Ukrainian military with weapons and informing on attacks on Russian military and civilian infrastructure,” adding that such policies prove that the United States’ claims that it is not a party to the conflict are “inadequate and false.” Moscow also reminded Tracy that both Western-supplied weapons and the […]
Many displaced Ukrainians want to stay in Denmark
Most from northern or eastern UkraineFrom a gender perspective, it is clear that men want to stay in Denmark more than women. About half of adult men in Denmark want to stay, while only about a third of women said they would stay. It is interesting considering that 80 percent of displaced Ukrainians in Denmark […]
Ulf Kristersson in Kiev – meets Volodymyr Zelenskyi
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is in Kiev to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This is Kristersson’s first visit to Ukraine as prime minister. His representative Magdalena Andersson visited the country this summer. Listen to the joint press conference here.
Live: Water, power supply in Kyiv restored after missile attack
Kiev’s mayor said water and electricity had been restored to residents after “massive” missile strikes on the capital by Russian forces. Meanwhile, Russian-installed officials in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region announced the extension of an evacuation zone further from the Dnipro River, saying Ukraine may prepare to attack the Kakhovka dam and flood the region. Follow […]
PM: Ukraine’s EU candidate sends a message of hope
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said that granting Ukraine and Moldova EU candidate status was a historic decision that would take it on the path to membership of the Union. "It is a message of hope for these regions and shows that they belong to the European family. In the future, they will be part […]
The Embassy of Finland returns to Kiev
The Finnish Embassy in Kiev will be reopened, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release about the improved security situation in the Ukrainian capital. The ministry added that Finland’s ambassador to Ukraine Päivi Laine will also return to office. "The Finnish mission in Kiev will continue to operate under exceptional arrangements," the opinion said. […]
Denmark reopens the Kiev embassy as the first Nordic nation
Conversations with KulebaInitially, the embassy will be staffed with a limited staff with a view to gradually returning to normal capacity in the future. As part of his trip, Kofod will also meet with his Ukrainian colleague Dmytro Kuleba to discuss Danish military and humanitarian support for Ukraine. Another aspect of the negotiations will be […]
Finland joins the defense negotiations with Ukraine
Finnish Ministry of Defense official represents Finland in negotiations hosted by the US Secretary of Defense in Ukraine Lloyd Austin In Ramstein, Germany on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of Defense, the talks will focus on the overall situation in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and on the aid to the war-torn country. The discussion […]
The Danish Prime Minister visits Zelenskyy in Ukraine
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Mette Frederiksen is in Ukraine today to meet the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Together with the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SánchezFrederiksen will discuss a number of topics with Zelenskyy, including how Denmark can be able to assist in prosecuting war crimes – such as those committed in Bucha. “I […]
Presidential election in France, change of party leader in L and on the bombed-out suburbs of Kiev
Time 1: Report from today’s presidential election in France Verdun – after over a hundred years, the wounds of war have not yet healed Change of party leader in the Liberals, hears new party leader Johan Pehrson Consensus or debate, what is most important when the NATO issue is to be decided? Chronicle by Göran […]
Integration or not, is Åland an easy prey? And the forgotten election issues
One hour Horrible pictures in the Kiev suburb of Bucha. How civilians are used in war. Conversation with Russia correspondent Maria Persson Lövgren and military historian Fredrik Eriksson. The Ukrainian refugees want to return home as soon as possible – how does it go together with integration? Darja in Siberia has criticized the war – […]
Right now: Latest news about the war in Ukraine
Russia’s offensive against Ukrainian cities continues. Here the Swede Per-Olov Karlsson who is in Kharkiev in Ekot’s live broadcast. Also hear Ekot’s reporter David Carlqvist about the latest from the war.
Mayor of Kiev: Throw out the orcs
Hear Maria Persson Löfgren, Russia correspondent, about the more than 40 million Ukrainian citizens who are still in the country and fighting the Russian invasion. The feature was broadcast on P1 morning on March 11, 2022.
VMA in Fagersta, Västmanland County
Participants: Per Anders RudlingAssociate Professor of History at Lund University, Yuri DrapchukUkrainian musician, Agata Szymanska, administrator of the program for gender equality, Folke Bernadotte Academy Khrystyna Brodych, Kievbo, as well as several fleeing Ukrainians and Polish volunteers. Host: Robin [email protected] Reporter: Firas [email protected] Technician: Stina Fagerberg Producer: David [email protected]
Kiev, not Kiev: Denmark is changing the spelling of Ukrainian capital
Yellow and blue In related news, Denmark may well see a massive increase in Ukrainian flags being hoisted in the coming days. The government has announced that until at least March 16, the public will be allowed to fly the Ukrainian flag. It is normally not allowed to hoist national flags other than the Danish […]
Finland grants Estonia permission to export artillery to Ukraine
Finland intends to grant Estonia permission to export artillery to Ukraine when Germany changed its line of exports to Kiev. Estonia wants to sell artillery pieces to Ukraine for use in the country’s fight against the Russian invasion, but needs the approval of previous owners. Germany had sold them to Finland and had not previously […]
Right now: Latest on the war in Ukraine
Fighting raged and explosions roared in parts of Kiev during the night. Ukraine reports many civilian deaths. About 100,000 people from Ukraine have crossed the border into Poland since the Russian invasion began on Thursday, Poland’s deputy interior minister said at a press conference, according to Reuters. Today alone, 9,000 refugees have come to Poland, […]
This happened during the night in Kiev
Host: Johar Bendjelloul Participants: Louise Callaghan, correspondent for the Sunday Times, Fanny Hedenmo, reporter at Ekot and Niklas Nilsson, associate professor of war science at the Swedish National Defense College. From Ekot’s extra broadcast on P1 on Saturday at 8 on February 26, 2022.
Right now: Direct report from inside the Ukrainian capital Kiev
“Fighting and explosions were heard all night,” said Louise Callaghan, a Sunday Times correspondent Hear her in Ekot’s extra broadcast on P1
Latest developments in Ukraine: 25 February
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, all the time EST: 01:22: Inside a bomb shelter in Kiev, Ukraine: People hide in a bomb shelter in Kiev, Ukraine, in early February 25, 2022. 01:05: Thousands of Indian nationals are trapped in […]
Norwegian professor: Putin’s rhetoric reminds Hitler
Russian invasion of Ukraine is underway. Explosions have been heard in Kiev, among other places. Several cities have been attacked. Russia’s attacks have killed more than 100 people, according to Reuters. Some Ukrainians are fleeing the cities, while others are seeking refuge in shelters and where they can find shelter. Russian President Vladimir Putin continues […]
Denmark blows up Russia when invasion is launched
Russia: It’s self-defense The attack, which reportedly also included missile attacks in a number of regions and cities in Ukraine, has led to massive car and public transport queues in Kiev as people seek to flee the capital. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it has closed its embassy in Kiev and called Danish […]
“Several I know have left eastern Ukraine”
Listen to 20-year-old students Ivan Glutjak and Olha Prechepa. – Several I know from eastern and central Ukraine have already left and moved here, says Olha.– It’s scary because over there also live Ukrainians, who love their country and do not want to leave, it’s uncomfortable. Ivan Glutjak says the message comes after a time […]
Right now: Hear Ekot’s correspondents about the situation in Ukraine
It is a very tense situation between Ukraine and Russia after Russia recognized Donetsk and Luhansk as independent regions. Hear experts in Ekot’s live broadcast about when a war can be considered to have broken out and what happens next. Also hear the Swede Anders Östlund who lives in Kiev and has not chosen to […]
Sweden withdraws most of diplomatic staff from the embassy in Kiev: Foreign Minister
Stockholm [Sweden]February 21 (ANI / Sputnik): Sweden has decided to withdraw most of the diplomatic staff from its embassy in Kiev in the middle of a high risk of full-scale conflict, considering closing the embassy, said Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde on Monday. “Sweden decided to return home most of the staff at its embassy […]
The Swedish Ukraine Warriors
In 2014, 19-year-old Anton lives a lonely life in a million program area in a city in southern Sweden. At school he feels left out and in the area where he lives he has been attacked by a bunch of guys who called him racist and white. Both Anton and his brother Jonas have joined […]
Sweden’s ambassador to Kiev on the risk of an armed attack on Ukraine
Hundreds of thousands of Russian troops are on the border with Ukraine – but no one except Vladimir Putin knows how it will develop. At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged all Swedes to leave Ukraine. Hear Tobias Thyberg, Swedish Ambassador to Kiev, Anders Åslund, Atlantic Council in Washington, Maria Persson […]
The situation around Ukraine does not change Sweden’s attitude towards joining NATO
Stockholm [Sweden]February 12 (ANI / Sputnik): The situation around Ukraine did not affect Sweden’s position when it comes to joining NATO, and Stockholm does not want to become a member of the alliance, the Swedish state secretary told Prime Minister Karin Wallensteen. “In a situation like this, more than ever, stability and predictability are important […]
I think they’ll be Japanese! Copenhagen among the most sushi-crazy cities in the world
Arigatōgozaimasu Japan! For cities outside Japan, Copenhagen also scored high, coming in sixth place after leaders Vancouver, Novosibirsk and a hat-trick of the Ukrainian cities of Odessa, Kharkiv and Kiev. “Copenhagen has gained a fantastic reputation for its food culture and worldwide cuisine, and hosts the best rated restaurant in the world (Noma) and a […]
EU spokesman Von Der Leyen told Russia of more sanctions after Ukraine’s border tightened
He answered the question of whether Brussels could make Moscow appreciate itself after it passed the EU and opted instead for dialogue with Washington. “European countries are united, they work side by side with the United States and NATO. We want to get along well with Russia,” the commissioner said, adding that Russia must end […]
Markus Rosenberg then to the farewell party
Markus Rosenberg took his first staggering football steps as a boy in Malmö FF’s football school. When he, as a 37-year-old, now has to end his career, it is like one of the traditional club’s biggest profiles of all time. The supporters have planned a grand farewell in the last match against Dynamo Kiev. But […]
Putin’s friend in Ukraine is suspected of treason
In Ukraine, pro-Russian politician and businessman Viktor Medvedchuk is now accused of treason, and a search of his home in Kiev was carried out yesterday. According to the Ukrainian public prosecutor, he is said to have helped Russia continue to extract gas in Crimea, which according to international law belongs to Ukraine. In a written […]
Blinken promises continued support to Ukraine
In Kiev, the new administration’s Foreign Minister Antony Blinken has met the President of Ukraine. Blinken promised continued security cooperation, but not the military support or NATO membership that was President Volodymyr Zelensky’s desire. But Foreign Minister Blinken sees a continued threat from Russia for Ukraine, even after the Russian troops left the border area.
Minister: “We are preparing for the worst”
Ukraine’s leadership does not rule out a direct military intervention from Russia, the country’s deputy foreign minister told Ekot’s correspondent. Now they are appealing to the outside world for help. “Russia is ready to go to work at any time,” said Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister. Ukraine’s leadership does not rule out direct military intervention from […]
Ukrainians do not want to believe in war
Yesterday, US President Joe Biden called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and expressed concern about the large Russian troop presence along Ukraine’s borders. But in Kiev, few believe in a real war while the memories are fresh from 2014, when Russia annexed the Ukrainian Crimean peninsula. “We have become accustomed to this situation, I get […]
Melén: Such a large military presence has not been seen since 2014
Today, the NATO defense alliance has called on Russia to reduce its military presence at the border in eastern Ukraine. The situation is more tense than in a long time since Russia in recent days gathered forces at the border. Ekot’s Russia correspondent Johanna Melén reports from Kiev.
Russia warns of war: Gathers forces at border with Ukraine
Russia today warned of a full-scale war in eastern Ukraine. They claim that Ukraine is now so unstable that Russian security is threatened. Russia has gathered unusually much military at the Ukrainian border, which worries Kiev. Ukraine’s growing instability poses a threat to Russia, says Russian state television channel Vesti, which interviews President Vladimir Putin’s […]
Despite the ceasefire in Ukraine – 23 soldiers killed this year
Despite the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, 23 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed this year. There is great concern about an escalation of the war, for which Kiev is blaming Moscow. Analysts claim that the ceasefire has broken down and that it is due to disappointment on the part of Russia.
Important message to the public in Björklinge, Skuttunge, Läby in Uppsala municipality, Uppsala county.
Western Ukraine has closed four regions and today a three-week shutdown is being introduced in the capital Kiev. The country’s Academy of Sciences warns of the third wave of corona, and if no more drastic measures are taken, there could be 1,000 deaths per day within a month, they claim. Vaccination is slow, just over […]
Politician Viktor Medvedtjuk designated as the Kremlin’s extended arm
In Ukraine, politician and businessman Viktor Medvedchuk has been singled out as the Kremlin’s extended arm. In an interview with Ekot, Medvedtjuk denies all allegations. – It is clear that it is insulting to be called a fifth columnist in his own country, says Viktor Medvedtjuk when he receives at his office in Kiev. Viktor […]
Ukraine is without a vaccine
While the rest of Europe has started vaccinating against covid-19, Ukraine is still without a vaccine. Contracts have been signed with a Chinese vaccine manufacturer for two million doses and in March further doses are expected through the covax project, but it will far from be enough for the country’s over 40 million inhabitants. “This […]
McKennie positively sends Juve back to isolation
American midfielder Weston McKennie has tested positive for Coronavirus transmission Juventus back in isolation, the Italian champions announced on Wednesday. McKennie, 22, is the second Juventus player to test positive this week after Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, who failed a test while on national team duty. “During the checks provided for in the current protocol, […]
Ukraine’s corona chaos: 45-year-old coach may be forced to play
Oleksandr Shovkovsky made his last elite football match four years ago. In any case, that was the intention. But today, the 45-year-old signed up for Ukraine’s squad at short notice ahead of tonight’s away match against France. The former goalkeeper’s unexpected comeback has its explanation. Federation captain Andriy Shevchenko took out three goalkeepers for the […]
Ronaldo again against Messi: “The obvious narrative”
Cristiano Ronaldo is again set against Lionel Messi. Now in the Juventus shirt when the team was drawn against Messi Barcelona, as well as Dynamo Kiev and Djurgården’s bosses Ferencváros. Otherwise, Henriksson is mainly looking forward to Danish FC Midtjylland’s group – where they will face Liverpool, Atalanta and Ajax. The expert is also curious […]