Ukraine
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells Putin Ukraine ‘war must be settled’
Jun 18, 2023The fighting must end, South Africa’s president told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Saturday while traveling in Russia as part of a team promoting peace between Kiev and Moscow. A day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr... -
NATO allies must arm Ukraine for offensive: Stoltenberg
Jun 15, 2023In light of Kyiv suffering setbacks in its much anticipated attack, NATO Security Chief Jens Stoltenberg said alliance countries must make sure Ukraine continues to get sufficient armaments to pursue its counteroffensive against Russia. The Western... -
Dam flood death toll rises to 10, with 41 missing: Kyiv
Jun 13, 2023On Monday, Ukraine said that 41 people were remained unaccounted for following floods brought on by a dam breach that it blamed on Russia and which resulted in the deaths of 10 people in the southern... -
Putin visits Russian troops wounded in Ukraine
Jun 13, 2023In a rare face-to-face encounter with regular soldiers, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited wounded Russian servicemen in Ukraine on Monday as Kyiv advanced its counteroffensive against Moscow’s forces and violence heated up over the weekend. On... -
US announces $2.1 billion arms package for Ukraine
Jun 12, 2023As Ukraine appeared to be launching its long-awaited counter-offensive to drive Russia out of the nation, the United States on Friday unveiled a $2.1 billion military aid package for the country. The cargo contained drones, laser-guided... -
NATO chief to chair emergency Ukraine meeting over dam
Jun 8, 2023The “outrageous destruction” of a frontline dam will be discussed at a meeting of an emergency coordination panel with Ukraine on Thursday, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. He claimed in a tweet on Wednesday... -
Zelensky denies Ukraine behind Nord Stream blasts
Jun 8, 2023President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Wednesday that Kyiv had no knowledge of a plan to blow up the Nord Stream gas pipelines, despite mounting rumors that Ukraine was responsible for the explosion. Zelensky stated in an... -
NATO chief says Russia cannot block Ukraine’s membership
Jun 7, 2023Russia does not have a veto on Ukraine’s eventual membership of the Western defensive group NATO, its chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday. “All allies agree that NATO’s door remains open, that Ukraine will become a... -
EU restrictions on Ukraine grain imports extended to September 15
Jun 7, 2023Restrictions on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products imposed by five member states in an effort to defend local farmers will be extended by the European Union until September 15, the commission announced on Monday. major... -
Ukraine evacuates thousands after key dam destroyed
Jun 7, 2023Tuesday’s strike on a significant Russian-controlled dam in southern Ukraine released a torrent of water that swamped two dozen communities and drove 17,000 people to flee, raising concerns of a humanitarian catastrophe. Washington issued a “likely...