Fighting continued in several localities in the Russian border region of Belgorod near Ukraine, Russian authorities said Tuesday. “The clearing of the territory by the Ministry of Defence and other security structures continues,’’ Belgorod Governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Telegram.…
G7 becomes incubator of destructive initiatives – Russian Foreign Ministry alleges
The Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima showed that the alliance has irreversibly deteriorated and turned into an alleged “incubator of destructive initiatives” in the world. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the outcome of the…
Ukraine crisis should be solved under UN framework, says Brazilian president
Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called for settling the Ukraine crisis under a framework of the United Nations. Lula made the remarks at the just-concluded Group of Seven (G7) summit working session as an invited state leader.…
Ukraine war: Bakhmut ‘not occupied’ by Russia, says defiant Zelensky
A defiant Volodymyr Zelensky has insisted Bakhmut “is not occupied” by Russia after a Moscow-backed mercenary group had claimed control. Ukraine’s president was speaking during a scene-stealing visit to Hiroshima, Japan, for the G7 summit. Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin had…
Zelensky to attend G7 summit in person after suggestion US will lift F-16 jet ban
Volodymyr Zelensky is set to fly to Japan to meet Western leaders amid rumours the US is willing to lift its ban on European allies to export jets to Ukraine. The Ukrainian president was only due to address the G7…
G7 countries plan to limit Russian diamond exports
G7 countries are planning to limit exports of diamonds from Russia as punishment for the invasion of Ukraine, several diplomats at the G7 summit said on Thursday. A declaration on the diamonds is to be adopted at the G7 summit…
China’s special envoy met Zelensky during 2-day Ukraine visit, Beijing says
Beijing’s newly appointed special envoy for the Ukraine war has met with President Volodymyr Zelensky, China confirmed Thursday as its attempts to fashion itself as a potential peacemaker in the grinding conflict, despite close ties with Russia. Li Hui a…
Putin, Zelenskyy agree to separately meet for ‘‘an African leaders peace mission,’’ says Ramaphosa
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to separate meetings with a delegation of leaders from six African countries to discuss a possible plan to end the war in Ukraine, South Africa’s president said Tuesday. South…
Military honours for Ukrainian president as he visits Germany
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been welcomed with military honours by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as he made his first visit to Germany since Russia invaded Ukraine. Mr Zelenskyy is visiting allies in search of further arms deliveries to help…
Zelensky due in Rome Saturday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be welcomed in Rome by Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella on Saturday, Italy’s presidential palace said. Zelensky is also expected to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Francis during his visit. Ever since she…