Russia announced Friday that it will cut oil production by 500,000 barrels per day next month after western countries capped the price of its crude over its action in Ukraine. “As of today, we fully sell all our crude output,…
Zelensky visits Britain as PM Sunak promises extra military aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will on Wednesday make his first visit to Britain since the Russian invasion of his country, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promising extra military support. Sunak announced plans to train Ukrainian pilots, paving way for them…
Norway proposes $7b in aid for Ukraine
Norway’s prime minister proposed Monday a $7.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, the latest show of support from Ukraine’s European allies as it fights off a Russian invasion. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told reporters after meeting with opposition leaders…
Biden rejects F-16s for Ukraine as Russia claims gains
Ukraine’s defence minister is expected in Paris today to meet President Emmanuel Macron amid a debate among Kyiv’s allies over whether to provide fighter jets for its war against Russia, after US President Joe Biden ruled out giving F-16s. Ukraine…
Ukraine: Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike
Boris Johnson has said Vladimir Putin threatened him with a missile strike in an “extraordinary” phone call in the run-up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The then British prime minister said Mr Putin told him it “would only take a…
British Army ‘no longer’ top-tier fighting force and ‘unable to protect the UK and our allies’ according to US general
The UK is no longer considered a leading global fighting force, following comments reportedly made over the British Army’s defensive and allied powers. The comments are said to have come after Defence Secretary Ben Wallace was briefed by a senior…
Ukraine war: Zelensky urges speedy delivery of Western tanks
Ukraine’s president has thanked Western leaders for sending tanks to support the fight against Russia, but said they needed to be delivered quickly. In his nightly address, Volodymyr Zelensky also urged the West to send long-range missiles and fighter jets.…
Russia orders Estonian ambassador to leave country
The Estonian ambassador in Russia has been ordered to leave the country by 7 February after the Kremlin accused the country of “Russophobia”. In a statement, the Russian foreign ministry said Estonia had “purposefully destroyed” relations with Moscow. Margus Laidre…
Top Ukrainian officials quit in anti-corruption drive
Several senior Ukrainian officials have resigned as President Volodymyr Zelensky begins a shake-up of personnel across his government. A top adviser, four deputy ministers and five regional governors left their posts on Tuesday. Their departures come as Ukraine launches a…
Russia’s Lavrov defends naval drills with South Africa during visit
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Moscow did not want any “scandals” regarding joint naval drills between Russia, China and South Africa scheduled for next month. He was responding to criticism surrounding the drills, at a news conference on…