Ukraine
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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... -
Air strike injures 20 in residential area of Ukraine city: official
Jun 4, 2023On Saturday night, an airstrike struck a residential area of the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, inflicting injuries on 20 people and critically illing three children, according to officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky attributed the strike to Russia... -
NATO looks to bridge gaps on Ukraine membership bid
Jun 1, 2023Ahead of a July summit, NATO foreign ministers meeting in Oslo on Thursday will work to bridge differences over Ukraine’s bid for membership, increasing spending, and selecting a new alliance leader. The Western military alliance formed... -
Ukrainian army lost 16,000 troops, 400 tanks over past month: Shoigu
Jun 1, 2023According to Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, the Ukrainian army has lost more than 16,000 soldiers, 16 aircraft, 400 tanks, and other armored equipment during the previous month. “Russian forces continue to inflict an effective fire...
