Tag: Ukraine
Zelenskiy leaves Russia-besieged Kiev: Reports
Russian State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin claimed Saturday that Zelensky departed the Ukrainian capital yesterday. "Zelensky hastily left Kiev. He…
Ukraine-based Pastor Adelaja on Putin’s hit list escapes from Kiev
Adelaja in a video posted on Facebook said he has been in Putin's black book since 2005 and was banned…
Ukraine invasion: Syrian president Assad backs Putin
Syria on Tuesday recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine that Putin has said he was seeking to protect via…
Ukraine says 198 killed, awaits weapons from France, 2 others
As Russian forces continue to pound the Capital Kiev, the Ukrainian government is set to receive more defensive weapons from…
Biden approves $350 million in military aid for Ukraine
In a memorandum to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden directed that $350 million allocated through the Foreign Assistance Act…
Ukraine not surrendering to Russia: Zelenskiy
"I am here. We are not putting down arms. We will be defending our country, because our weapon is truth,…
Ukraine invasion: Russia says it has captured city of Melitopol
Russian forces captured the southeastern Ukrainian city of Melitopol on Saturday, Russia's Interfax news agency reported
Lewandowski stands in solidarity with Ukraine
“Everything beautiful in sports is against what war brings,” Lewandowski who is from Poland posted on his official social media…
British couple stuck in Kyiv speak of ‘living nightmare’
Manisha and Metaish Parmar arrived in the country three weeks ago as the surrogate mother gave birth to the babies…
Zelenskiy expects Russian forces storm Kiev overnight
“The enemy will use all its forces to break our resistance,” Zelenskiy said, adding: “Tonight, they are setting out to…
Nigeria hits at Russia, condemns aggression in Ukraine
Onyeama said that the Federal Government had stated that Nigeria does not condone the approach of aggression by Russia, calling…
Venezuela blames U.S., NATO for Ukraine conflict
Venezuela's foreign ministry said late on Thursday that NATO and the United States had violated the Minsk agreements, a 2014…
Russia ready for negotiations with Ukraine: Kremlin
According to the Kremlin, Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko is ready to create the conditions for a meeting between Russian and…
Putin calls for coup in Ukraine against Zelenskiy
"Take power into your own hands, it will be easier for us to reach agreement," Putin told Ukrainian military
Manchester United dump Aeroflot after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Manchester United have had a partnership with the Russian airline since 2013, and have regularly flown to European matches on…
15,000 refugees arrive Moldova from Ukraine in last 12 hours
Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine after the breakaway republics of Donetsk and Luhansk requested assistance in defending themselves…
Ukraine: Pope Francis meets Russian ambassador in Vatican
Pope Francis expressed great concern about the situation of the entire (Ukrainian) population, both in the breakaway region of Donbas…
Putin has gone full tonto: UK defence secretary Wallace
"I certainly think he has gone full tonto," Wallace said of Putin, using the Spanish word which means crazy or…
Russians coming for me, Zelenskiy cries for help
Zelenskiy said he understood Russian troops were coming for him but vowed to stay in Kyiv.
Russian forces suffer 800 casualties: Ukrainian defence ministry
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday and Kyiv has reported 137 soldiers dead and 316 wounded.
Zelenskiy: 137 Ukrainian soldiers dead, we are left alone to fight Russia
In a video message posted on his Facebook account, Zelenskiy said his country has been left alone to fight Russia.…
57 dead, hundreds injured as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine
No fewer than 57 people have been killed and 169 others injured following attacks by Russia forces on Ukraine. Those…
Biden: Sanctions on Putin on the table, explains why Russia left on SWIFT
Biden also said he has no plans to talk to Putin after outlining the steps the US is taking to…
US Forces won’t engage in conflict with Russia in Ukraine – Biden
Biden, in an address said "Our forces are not going to Europe to fight in Ukraine, but to defend our NATO…
Nigeria to evacuate citizens from Ukraine: Foreign Ministry
The government also assured Nigerians of its commitment to ensuring the safety of the lives of citizens living in Ukraine.
Thousands flee Ukrainian capital Kyiv
Heavy traffic appears to be all moving west, away from where explosions were heard this morning, with few cars going…
Ukraine shoots down 6 Russian planes, 40 soldiers, 10 civilians dead
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said it has shot down a sixth Russian plane, this time in…
House of Reps moves to evacuate Nigerians from Ukraine
The House of Representatives has offered to shoulder the immediate evacuation of Nigerians from Ukraine.
Russia gives bizarre reason for Ukraine’s invasion
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia started the military operation in Ukraine in order to clear the country of Nazis.
Ukraine’s army outnumbered by Russia’s: Reuters explainer
Ukraine's forces have gained combat experience in the Donbass region in the east of the country, where they have been…