Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Europe to “push Russia harder” during a speech marking 1,000 days since Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “The more time he [Putin] has, the worse the conditions become,” Zelensky told a special session of the European Parliament on Tuesday, urging continued pressure to force Russia toward a “just … Read more
President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use advanced long-range American weapons inside Russia, a senior U.S. official confirmed, as North Korean troops bolster Moscow’s forces on the battlefield. The approval allows Ukraine to deploy the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), a decision that had been debated within the U.S. government for months. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that his military’s ongoing operation in Russia’s Kursk region is now holding down 50,000 Russian troops. In his daily address, Zelensky stated that the incursion is significantly hindering Moscow’s ability to launch attacks within Ukraine, which has been a primary objective of the operation despite skepticism from some Western … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump of the United States and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have agreed to work towards “a return to peace in Europe” during their first call since the US election, according to a German government spokesperson. In a statement on Sunday, Scholz’s spokesperson, Steffen Hebestreit, said, “Both leaders exchanged views on the German-American relationship … Read more
Former President Donald Trump reportedly reminded Russian President Vladimir Putin of the substantial U.S. military presence in Europe during a recent phone call, emphasizing Washington’s strategic position amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This conversation marked the first direct communication between Trump and Putin since Trump’s presidential election victory. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Ukraine announced on Friday that it had received the bodies of 563 soldiers from Russian authorities, primarily troops who died in combat in the eastern Donetsk region. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, the exchange of prisoners and fallen military personnel remains one of the few channels of cooperation between Moscow and … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allies to take decisive action instead of merely observing as North Korean troops deployed in Russia prepare to enter the battlefield. Meanwhile, the country’s army chief has warned that Ukrainian forces are facing “one of the most powerful offensives” from Moscow since the full-scale war began over two … Read more
Ukraine’s military intelligence reported Thursday that a group of North Korean soldiers has been spotted in Russia’s Kursk region, bordering Ukraine and currently hosting active military operations. According to Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, some of the North Korean troops, who were initially trained in Russia’s far east, have now been deployed to the west, where Ukrainian … Read more
Russia has cautioned Israel against even contemplating strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to a statement from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, reported by the state news agency TASS on Thursday. Following Iran’s missile attack on Israel on October 1, speculation has arisen that Israel might carry out its long-standing threats to target Iran’s nuclear … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented his highly anticipated “victory plan” to Ukraine’s parliament on Wednesday, calling for national unity during a critical period leading up to the November 5 presidential election in the United States, Ukraine’s key ally. With Russian forces advancing in the east and the prospect of a harsh winter with power shortages, Zelensky … Read more
Ukraine’s military has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a large oil terminal off the coast of the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula, marking the latest in a series of attacks on energy facilities controlled by Moscow. The target was the Feodosia terminal, Crimea’s largest oil processing facility, in an overnight assault. Although Russian-installed officials in … Read more
North Korea has long accused of covertly supplying weapons to Russia, condemned the U.S.’s $8 billion military aid package to Ukraine on Sunday, calling it “an incredible mistake” and warning it was dangerously provocative against a nuclear-armed Russia. The aid announcement came from U.S. President Joe Biden during a visit by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy … Read more
Russian forces has launched a devastating assault on a medical facility in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, early Saturday morning. The first strike targeted the center while it was operational, and a second attack followed during the evacuation process. According to Ukrainian authorities. In total, eight people were killed in the strikes. At the time of the … Read more
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has announced on Friday his intention to collaborate with both Ukraine and Russia to bring an end to their ongoing conflict. This declaration came during a press event at Trump Tower, where he was joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ahead of their meeting in New York. Zelenskiy expressed his … Read more
A Polish court on Thursday sentenced a Ukrainian and a Belarusian to prison for espionage on behalf of Russia, specifically for gathering intelligence on military equipment deliveries bound for Kyiv. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Warsaw has consistently accused Moscow of conducting espionage operations within its borders. As a key NATO member and a crucial … Read more
Russia launched a barrage of overnight airstrikes on Ukraine, killing at least one and damaging vital infrastructure, according to Ukrainian authorities on Thursday. Ukraine’s military reported that Russian forces fired 78 attack drones and six missiles across various regions during the extended assault. Air defenses managed to intercept 66 drones and four missiles, reducing the … Read more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused Russia of sending its soldiers into a “meat grinder” in Ukraine during his first speech to the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday. Starmer cited the staggering toll of “600,000 Russian soldiers killed or wounded” in the conflict, questioning how Moscow “can show its face” at the UN. EDITOR’S … Read more
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the United Nations of ignoring the actions of Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region. Speaking in an interview with TASS during the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Lavrov claimed that Ukrainian “terrorist groups” were using Western-supplied weapons to carry out attacks in the region. “It is there … Read more
Ukrainian air force have reported early Wednesday that it successfully intercepted 28 out of 32 drones and neutralized four of eight missiles during a night-time Russian offensive. According to the air force, Russia launched a barrage of missiles targeting the southern region of Odesa. Regional governor Oleh Kiper stated that one missile struck an open … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism that the war with Russia could end sooner than anticipated. “I believe we are closer to peace than we think, but we must remain strong,” he told ABC News. Zelensky plans to present a strategy to U.S. President Joe Biden that will focus on strengthening Ukraine’s military, rather than … Read more