“It’s only Russia that stands in the way of peace,” says Biden at the UN
In a speech at the United Nations, the US president reinforced his support for Ukraine and said that only Moscow has the power to end the war in Ukraine. “Only…
“We must prepare for a long war in Ukraine”
NATO Secretary General says in an interview that peace will only be achieved when Putin stops attacking Ukraine. Jens Stoltenberg also insisted that member countries of the alliance increase their…
Why Crimea is key to the Ukrainian counter-offensive
Kiev has stepped up its attacks on the peninsula annexed by Moscow, bombarding Russian military positions with drones and cruise missiles. Why is the region considered crucial to the war?…
US to send depleted uranium ammunition to troops in Ukraine for the first time
The United States will send depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine to use against tanks and armored vehicles. The announcement was made by the Pentagon on Wednesday (6), the same day…
Ukraine’s Leopard 2 tanks prove their resilience
Small loss of tanks Ukraine has lost a surprisingly small number of Leopard 2 tanks since it launched its long-awaited counter-offensive to retake the territories occupied by Russian troops. Only…
Ukrainian leaders report progress on battlefronts
Zelenski praises the progress of his troops, after having criticized analysts who pointed to the slowness of the counter-offensive. Russia may be forced to divide forces between southern and eastern…
Ukraine celebrates ‘Independence Day’; Norway to donate new series of F-16 fighters to Kiev
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (24) paid tribute to the “free people” of Ukraine on the occasion of Ukrainian Independence Day. Kiev also announced actions in Crimea. After Denmark, Norway…
What are fighters like the F-16 and MiG-29 capable of?
Fighters like the F-16 or MiG-29 can change a war, which is why Ukraine would like to have them. But how do they work and what are the differences between…
In Kiev, German minister reinforces Berlin’s support for Ukraine
German finance chief says he supports sending long-range missiles to the country and signals that discussion of the issue within the governing coalition should be faster. “Ukraine cannot lose this…
Weapons captured from Russians help Ukrainians
In its offensives, the Ukrainian army often manages to seize weapons from the invader. What happens to them? Why is some equipment examined in detail and what does it reveal?…
Lula suggests UN could have prevented war in Ukraine
To foreign journalists, president says Security Council does not take responsibility because its permanent members “are the ones who foment” conflicts. Petista also spoke about BRICS, Amazon and Africa. (DW)…
African Union asks Putin to renew grain deal
African leaders meeting at a summit in St. Petersburg defend Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea and indicate that compensatory Russian grain shipments to the continent will not be…
War in Ukraine edging ever closer to NATO’s borders
Russia bombs Danube River ports 200 meters from Romania, NATO’s outer limit. Attack aims to do more than sabotage Ukrainian grain exports, but Western alliance reacts with reticence. (DW) At…
Corruption and treason in Ukraine will not be tolerated, says Zelenskiy
(Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he will not tolerate corruption or treason in state affairs as his country struggles to find ways to defend itself against…
Moscow targets drone strike in ‘special operation’ organized by Kiev
Russia said on Monday it had neutralized two Ukrainian drones in Moscow overnight, one of which crashed near the defence ministry. The outskirts of the Russian capital have not been…
Russia raises age limit for compulsory military service from 27 to 30
Russia’s lower house of parliament passed a law on Tuesday to raise the age limit for compulsory military service from 27 to 30 after the conflict with Ukraine entered its…
Cluster bombs in Ukrainian hands are already being used on the battlefield, says White House
(Reuters) U.S.-supplied cluster bombs are in Ukrainian hands and being used on the battlefield as part of Kiev’s response to Russia, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on…
Russia bombs Ukraine after leaving grain deal
Putin accused the West of “blackmail” and listed demands for Russian food and fertilizer exports. Ships on the Black Sea route from 0:00 this Thursday will be treated as enemies,…
Russians fleeing the war in Ukraine
In Russia, more and more men are escaping to other countries, fearing that they will have to kill and die on Putin’s orders. Even abroad, however, persecution and imprisonment threaten…
The consequences of Russia’s suspension of the grain deal
Moscow has decided to halt a mechanism allowing the export of grain from Ukraine by sea, signed last year to combat soaring food prices and world hunger. (DW) Russia announced…