European leaders have decided to open EU membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova and to grant candidate status to Georgia. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the decision, made at a summit in Brussels, as “a victory” for his country and…
Zelensky: “Nobody wants Europe to be seen as untrustworthy’’
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Thursday pleaded in favour of starting EU accession talks with Kiev in a video address to European Union leaders gathered in Brussels. “Today is a day for a political decision in response to what we’ve…
Ukraine’s Zelensky visits Argentina in a bid to win support from developing nations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Buenos Aires to witness the swearing-in on Sunday of Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei. It is the Ukrainian leader’s first-ever trip to Latin America as Kyiv continues to court support among developing nations for…
Ukraine aid from US in doubt after failed Senate vote
Senate Republicans have blocked a move to pass an aid bill for Ukraine after failing to secure border compromises they sought in exchange. The $110bn (£87.3bn) package included $61bn for Ukraine, as well as funds for Israel and aid for…
Zelensky abruptly cancels US Senate briefing amid funding row
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called off a high-profile briefing with US lawmakers amid an impasse over future US funding for the country. Virtual appearances in the Senate and House had been scheduled for Tuesday, but were cancelled at the…
Ukraine reports another 50 overnight drone attacks
Russia has showered Ukraine with a new wave of drone attacks overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Wednesday morning. Forty-one of the 48 combat drones launched by the Russian army have been repelled, the air force said on Telegram.…
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘‘war crimes’’ after ‘‘execution’’ of captured troops
Ukraine has launched an investigation into the “execution” of its unarmed soldiers by Russian forces despite the soldiers signalling their intention to surrender. Kyiv accused Russia on Sunday of committing a “war crime” after a short video posted on Telegram…
Russia intensely attacking Avdiivka, Robotyne, says Ukraine
Russia was intensely attacking the eastern town of Avdiivka and southern village of Robotyne, where fighting has centred in recent weeks, Ukraine said on Monday. Neither side has made significant breakthroughs on the battlefield for weeks, as Moscow’s invasion drags…
Zelenskyy says he survived no fewer than 5 Russian assassination attempts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he has lost count of assassination attempts he’s survived, comparing them to bouts of Covid. In an interview with the British tabloid The Sun, he said that he’s survived “no fewer” than five or six…
Don’t get involved in Ukraine crisis, Russia tells Britain
Moscow urged Britain to stop its involvement in the Ukraine crisis, local media reported on Monday. “The British leadership continues to demonstrate its focus on comprehensive support for Ukraine. “The British have a thesis about the need to inflict ‘defeat…