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…
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaches Billboard charts with Brad Paisley charity single
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears on Billboard’s charts, thanks to his feature on Brad Paisley‘s new single. “Same Here” enters the all-genre Digital Song Sales chart (dated March 11) at No. 7 with 5,000 downloads sold Feb. 24-March 2, according…
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…
3 Russian servicemen dead after Ukrainian drone attack, Moscow says
Three Russian servicemen have died after a Ukrainian drone attack on a crucial airbase deep inside Russian territory, Moscow has said. According to the defence ministry, a Ukrainian drone was shot down on the approach to Engels base early on…
Zelenskyy named Time magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’
Time magazine has named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 2022’s “Person of the Year” for his courage in the face of Russia’s invasion and for inspiring Ukrainians to remain steadfast and resist Russia’s full-scale invasion, which it launched in late February.…
Power outages in Ukrainian cities, Moldova after new strikes
A punishing new barrage of Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure on Wednesday caused power outages across large parts of the country as well as neighbouring Moldova, adding to damage to Ukraine’s power network and misery for civilians as winter begins.…
Kiev revokes accreditation of several western journalists
The accreditation of several western journalists have been revoked by the Ukrainian military following their reporting from the recently recaptured region of Kherson, officials said on Monday. Recently, some media representatives ignored the existing bans and warnings and started reporting…
US estimates 40,000 Ukraine civilians killed or wounded in Russia’s invasion
As many as 40,000 Ukrainian civilians are thought to have been killed or wounded by the Russian invasion, according to the US military. Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told a press conference on Wednesday…
Sean Penn gives one of his Oscars to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky
Sean Penn has given one of his Oscars to Ukrainian president Volodymr Zelensky as a “symbol of faith” in the country’s victory in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The statue, one of two best actor trophies won by Penn in…