President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will visit Ukraine this month, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishina said. During her visit, von der Leyen would hold talks with Ukrainian President ahead of the European Union (EU) announcement…
US rejects Putin claim that West organised anti-Jewish airport mob
The US has dismissed as “absurd” claims by Russia that an anti-Israel riot at a Dagestan airport on Sunday was organised by Ukraine and the West. In a televised meeting on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the incident had…
The Israeli-Gaza tragedy and parallel wars around the world — Magnus Onyibe
Throughout history and in the contemporary era, conflicts have frequently arisen due to disputes over territory. Therefore, it is unsurprising that the current conflict between Israel and Hamas can also be primarily attributed to a territorial struggle. On one side,…
Ukraine’s Zelensky in Spain for European leaders’ summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday announced that he would be taking part in a gathering of European leaders in the Spanish city of Granada. The gathering would focus on improving cooperation on the continent. “Ukraine has substantial proposals in…
Zelenskyy culminates Washington visit with a White House pledge of $128m
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made his second visit to Washington, DC, since Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of his country. But unlike in his first trip to the United States Capitol, Zelenskyy faced a congress less inclined to…
China says Russia praised country’s position on war in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, has praised China’s position paper to end hostilities in Ukraine and return to negotiations, China’s Foreign Office has said. Lavrov met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Moscow where he emphasised that the paper…
Volodymyr Zelenskiy sacks defence minister and lines up replacement
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced his intention to replace his defence minister, setting the stage for the biggest shake-up of Ukraine’s defence establishment since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. In his nightly video address to the nation, the…
1st ship to use Ukraine’s Black Sea corridor arrives in Istanbul
The first ship to use a temporary corridor to and from Ukraine’s seaports entered Turkey’s Bosphorus Strait early Friday, local media reported. The Hong Kong-flagged container ship operated by a German firm entered the Bosphorus at 6:10 a.m. (0310 GMT),…
Putin claims Russia has signed military deals with 40 African countries
Russia has signed agreements for military cooperation with over 40 African countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday in St Petersburg. “For the purposes of bolstering the defence capability of the continent’s countries, we are developing partnerships in the…
Ukraine war: Russia strikes Ukraine grain after ending sea deal
Russian missile attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea coast have destroyed 60,000 tonnes of grain and damaged storage infrastructure, officials say. Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi said a “considerable amount” of export infrastructure was out of operation. Russia has pulled out of…