Zelensky hails Ukraine’s soldiers from a symbolic Black Sea island to mark 500 days of war
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelensky hails Ukraine’s soldiers from a symbolic Black Sea island to mark 500 days of war

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, center left, stands next to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians, at the Patriarchal Church of St. George in Istanbul on Saturday. Zelensky attended a memorial ceremony for the victims of the war in Ukraine led by Patriarch Bartholomew I. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the 500th day of the war Saturday by hailing the country’s soldiers in a video from a Black Sea island that became the symbol of Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the Russian invasion. “We will definitely win!” Intense battles continued to rage Saturday in the country’s east and south as Ukrainian forces pressed their attacks against multilayered Russian defenses in the initial stages of their counteroffensive. It said that Ukrainian forces have made steady gains to the north and south of Bakhmut, noting that “Russian defenders are highly likely struggling with poor morale, a mix of disparate units and a limited ability to find and strike Ukrainian artillery.” Amid the fighting, Russia and Ukraine accused each other of planning to sabotage the Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is Europe’s largest, fueling fears of a radiation catastrophe. Ahead of the NATO summit, the U.S. has announced that it will provide Ukraine with cluster munitions, a move that President Biden described as a “difficult decision.” Two-thirds of NATO members have banned the munitions, which have a track record of causing many civilian casualties, but the U.S. sees their delivery as a way to help bolster Ukraine’s offensive and push through Russian front lines.

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Ukraine struggles to rebuild a navy destroyed by Russia
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine struggles to rebuild a navy destroyed by Russia

NPR  

Ukraine struggles to rebuild a navy destroyed by Russia toggle caption Greg Myre/NPR First, Russia wiped out Ukraine's navy. Enlarge this image toggle caption Greg Myre/NPR Greg Myre/NPR Russia pulls out of a grain deal Russia's dominance of the northern Black Sea means Moscow can keep Ukraine from exporting its abundant grain — and that's exactly what it's been doing …

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky brings home Azovstal commanders in prisoner swap deal
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky brings home Azovstal commanders in prisoner swap deal

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy brought back five former commanders of Ukraine's garrison in Mariupol from Turkey, violating a prisoner exchange deal with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky brought home from Turkey on Saturday five former commanders of Ukraine's garrison in Mariupol, a highly symbolic achievement that Russia said violated a prisoner exchange deal engineered last year. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The five commanders have …

Ukraine’s Zelensky brings home Azovstal commanders in prisoner swap deal
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky brings home Azovstal commanders in prisoner swap deal

Live Mint  

President Volodymyr Zelensky brought home from Turkey on Saturday five former commanders of Ukraine's garrison in Mariupol, a highly symbolic achievement that Russia said violated a prisoner exchange deal engineered last year. The five commanders have been lionised in Ukraine after leading a fierce three-month defence of Mariupol from the Azovstal steel plant last year, the biggest city Russia has …

Zelenskyy hails Ukraine's soldiers from Black Sea island to mark 500 days of war
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelenskyy hails Ukraine's soldiers from Black Sea island to mark 500 days of war

Deccan Chronicle  

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the 500th day of the war Saturday by hailing the country's soldiers in a video from a Black Sea island that became the symbol of Ukraine's resilience in the face of the Russian invasion. Russian forces took control of Snake Island on Feb. 24, 2022, the day Moscow launched its invasion, in the apparent …

Zelenskyy marks 500 days of war with Snake Island visit, honours soldiers
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelenskyy marks 500 days of war with Snake Island visit, honours soldiers

India Today  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the 500th day of the war Saturday by hailing the country’s soldiers in a video from a Black Sea island that became the symbol of Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the Russian invasion. Speaking from Snake Island, Zelenskyy honored the Ukrainian soldiers who fought for the island and all other defenders of the country, …

Zelenskyy hails Ukraine’s soldiers from a symbolic Black Sea island to mark 500 days of war
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelenskyy hails Ukraine’s soldiers from a symbolic Black Sea island to mark 500 days of war

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the 500th day of the war Saturday by hailing the country’s soldiers in a video from a Black Sea island that became the symbol of Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the Russian invasion. “We will definitely win!” Intense battles continued to rage Saturday in the country’s east and south as Ukrainian …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy brings home Azovstal commanders from Turkey
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy brings home Azovstal commanders from Turkey

Al Jazeera  

Russia denounces the soldiers’ return, accusing Kyiv and Ankara of violating a prisoner exchange deal under which the men were to remain in Turkey until the end of the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned home, from a visit to Turkey, with five commanders of Ukraine’s former garrison in Mariupol, a move Russia said violated the terms of a …

Pass this on to Putin: Zelenskyy 'positive' about Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Pass this on to Putin: Zelenskyy 'positive' about Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia

India Today  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that counteroffensive and defensive actions are underway against Russian forces, asserting that his top commanders are in a “positive” mindset as their troops engaged in intense fighting along the front line. The Ukrainian leader, at a Kyiv news conference alongside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, responded to a question about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s …

Zelensky signaled Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia is underway. Here’s what to expect
1 year, 7 months ago

Zelensky signaled Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia is underway. Here’s what to expect

CNN  

CNN — With a few words, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky gave his strongest signal yet that his forces have begun their much-anticipated campaign to regain swathes of territory taken by Russian forces. Russia has dug in – but is vulnerable Ukraine’s counteroffensive has long been expected by Russia, giving Putin’s army several months to prepare the ground and build an …

A timeline of Putin’s invasion – and the fight to save Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

A timeline of Putin’s invasion – and the fight to save Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Russian servicemen patrol the destroyed …

Horror in Bucha, battle for Mariupol: The Ukraine war in five chapters
1 year, 10 months ago

Horror in Bucha, battle for Mariupol: The Ukraine war in five chapters

Firstpost  

One year ago, after repeatedly denying plans to invade Ukraine, Russian president Vladimir Putin launched the largest attack on Ukraine since World War II. Here is a timeline of the major developments Paris: Russian president Vladimir Putin launched the biggest attack on a European country since World War II when he ordered the invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. …

Ukraine war, heatwave, Iran protest and more: Why 2022 is a year of living dangerously
2 years ago

Ukraine war, heatwave, Iran protest and more: Why 2022 is a year of living dangerously

Firstpost  

The year 2022 has been dubbed as the year of ‘living dangerously’. Russian president Vladimir Putin launched Europe’s largest invasion since World War II, while the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Iran sparked the largest protests in years Paris: From the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the overturning of abortion laws in the United States, here is a roundup …

‘Without gas or without you? Without you’: Zelensky’s words for Russia as Ukraine sweeps through northeast
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Without gas or without you? Without you’: Zelensky’s words for Russia as Ukraine sweeps through northeast

CNN  

CNN — President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning to Moscow, declaring that “history will put everything in its place” as Ukrainian troops swept through the northeastern region of Kharkiv. Metin Aktas/Anadolu/Getty Images Zelensky’s message came after a week of stunning transformation on the battlefield of eastern Ukraine, as the country’s forces punctured Russian defenses and recaptured more than …

Zelenskyy says 6,000sq km of territory retaken in Ukraine blitz
2 years, 4 months ago

Zelenskyy says 6,000sq km of territory retaken in Ukraine blitz

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian troops have made major gains in the country’s northeast this month in counteroffensive against Russians. “Since the start of September, our soldiers have already liberated 6,000 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory in the east and south, and we are moving further,” Zelenskyy said in his daily address on Monday. A spokesperson for Ukrainian military intelligence said Russian troops were …

Zelenskyy warns Russian forces amid southern Ukraine offensive
2 years, 4 months ago

Zelenskyy warns Russian forces amid southern Ukraine offensive

Al Jazeera  

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine offensive under way to retake southern region, urges Russians to leave. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Russian soldiers to flee for their lives after his forces launched an offensive to retake southern Ukraine, but Moscow said it had repulsed the attack and inflicted heavy losses on Kyiv’s troops. In response, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said …

Ukraine's Navy claims it struck Russian boat carrying ammunition, personnel in Black Sea
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine's Navy claims it struck Russian boat carrying ammunition, personnel in Black Sea

India TV News  

Highlights Russians began to install an anti-aircraft missile system called TOR on the decks of their ships Kyiv also asked for increased political support as well as a fast track to membership in the EU Russia's Black Sea fleet, used in the seizure of Snake Island, was sunk in April by Ukraine Ukraine has claimed that a Russian boat was …

Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War
2 years, 7 months ago

Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War

Associated Press  

The Russian Defense Ministry is promising to open a safe corridor to allow foreign ships to leave Black Sea ports. _ KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR: — Scars of war seem to be everywhere in Ukraine after 3 months — Saving the children: War closes in on eastern Ukrainian town — Sweden, Finland delegations go to Turkey for NATO …

Russia declares final victory at steel plant in Mariupol and fights for more territory in eastern Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

Russia declares final victory at steel plant in Mariupol and fights for more territory in eastern Ukraine

LA Times  

With full control of the steel plant that transfixed the world for months and a tightened grip on Ukraine’s southern coast, Russia redoubled its assault Friday on the eastern industrial heartland known as the Donbas. Russian military authorities also made their biggest victory of the war official on Friday, announcing that their forces in the southern port city of Mariupol …

Interrogation, uncertainty for surrendering Mariupol troops
2 years, 7 months ago

Interrogation, uncertainty for surrendering Mariupol troops

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Nearly 1,000 last-ditch Ukrainian fighters who had held out inside Mariupol’s pulverized steel plant have surrendered, Russia said Wednesday, as the battle that turned the city into a worldwide symbol of defiance and suffering drew toward a close. Denis Krivosheev, Amnesty’s deputy director for the region, cited lawless executions allegedly carried out by Russian forces in Ukraine …

Ruined Mariupol now forever etched in Ukraine’s history
2 years, 7 months ago

Ruined Mariupol now forever etched in Ukraine’s history

Associated Press  

First chaos and anarchy, then despair. The ruined seaside city of Mariupol, whose capture has become a key Russian objective, is now irrevocably etched into Ukrainian history, regardless of the outcome of the war. “The 83 days of the defense of Mariupol will go down in history as Thermopylae of the 21st century,” said Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukraine’s …

EXPLAINER: Who are Mariupol’s last defenders?
2 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: Who are Mariupol’s last defenders?

Associated Press  

The Ukrainian forces who made a determined last stand in a Mariupol steel mill against Russian troops were a mixture of seasoned soldiers, border guards, a controversial national guard regiment and volunteers who took up arms in the weeks before Russia’s invasion. There is the Azov Regiment, which is part of Ukraine’s National Guard; the 36th Special Marine Brigade of …

Ukraine says mission at Mariupol steel mill is complete
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine says mission at Mariupol steel mill is complete

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The regiment that doggedly defended a steel mill as Ukraine’s last stronghold in the port city of Mariupol completed its mission Monday after more than 260 fighters, including some badly wounded, were evacuated and taken to areas under Russia’s control, Ukrainian officials said. “Thanks to the defenders of Mariupol, Ukraine gained critically important time to form reserves …

Live updates | Zelenskyy: No one can predict length of war
2 years, 8 months ago

Live updates | Zelenskyy: No one can predict length of war

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said although Ukrainians are doing everything they can to drive out the Russians, “no one today can predict how long this war will last.” “This will depend, unfortunately, not only on our people, who are already giving their maximum,” he said in his nightly video address to the nation. ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE …

Russia-Ukraine war: All civilians evacuate Mariupol’s Azovstal
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: All civilians evacuate Mariupol’s Azovstal

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says more than 300 civilians have been rescued from the Mariupol steel plant. Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said on Saturday that “all women, children and the elderly” have been brought out from underground bunkers in the vast steel mill, where they had hidden from Russian attacks with little food, water or medicine. Ukraine’s President …

‘Stand to the end’: Can diplomacy rescue Ukrainian defenders?
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Stand to the end’: Can diplomacy rescue Ukrainian defenders?

Al Jazeera  

‘Influential states’ are trying to help remove the last fighters holed up in a Russian-besieged steel plant in the city of Mariupol, Ukraine president says. Ukrainian officials fear Russian troops plan to wipe out the Azov Battalion fighters in the steel plant by Monday in time for Moscow’s commemorations of the former Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World …

New bid to rescue Mariupol civilians as Russia tries to complete takeover of port city
2 years, 8 months ago

New bid to rescue Mariupol civilians as Russia tries to complete takeover of port city

LA Times  

Russian forces continue to strike the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine, where the city’s last fighters are holed up along with a group of civilians. As a furious bid was underway to rescue hundreds of Mariupol residents trapped inside the sprawling Soviet-era complex, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of “torturing to death” those still inside. Meanwhile, a new …

U.S. official says its intelligence helped Ukraine sink Russian warship
2 years, 8 months ago

U.S. official says its intelligence helped Ukraine sink Russian warship

LA Times  

Smoke rises from the besieged Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, Ukraine, where the city’s last fighters continue to try to repel Russian forces. As Russian troops struck across eastern Ukraine on Thursday and mounted a new push to kill or capture the last remaining Ukrainian fighters defending the besieged port city of Mariupol, new evidence emerged that the U.S. provided intelligence …

‘Difficult bloody battles’ underway at Mariupol steelworks, Ukrainian commander says
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Difficult bloody battles’ underway at Mariupol steelworks, Ukrainian commander says

The Independent  

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'Including Crimea': Ukraine's Zelensky seeks full restoration of territory
2 years, 8 months ago

'Including Crimea': Ukraine's Zelensky seeks full restoration of territory

Hindustan Times  

As Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that they are seeking full restoration of territory - including Crimea. Speaking at the Wall Street Journal's CEO council summit, Zelensky mentioned three top goals: to halt Russia's advance, reclaim territory and restore Ukraine's entire territory through diplomacy, reported Ukrainian media - the Kyiv Independent. Russian forces on Tuesday …

Civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant head for safety
2 years, 8 months ago

Civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant head for safety

Associated Press  

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — Russia resumed pulverizing the Mariupol steel mill that has become the last stronghold of resistance in the bombed-out city, Ukrainian fighters said Monday, after a brief cease-fire over the weekend allowed the first evacuation of civilians from the plant. The Russian bombardment of the sprawling plant by air, tank and ship picked up again after the partial …

Russia deploys some forces from Ukraine's Mariupol
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia deploys some forces from Ukraine's Mariupol

India TV News  

The Ukrainian military says that Russia has redeployed some of its forces from the port of Mariupol to join its offensive in the east. Still, he added that “other countries aren't so far yet and I think that needs to be respected.” COPENHAGEN: Denmark has summoned Russia's Ambassador in Copenhagen on Monday to explain the violation by a Russian military …

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 2)
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 2)

NPR  

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris McGrath/Getty Images Chris McGrath/Getty Images As Monday draws to a close in Kyiv and in Moscow, here are the key developments of the day: Evacuees from Mariupol and its besieged steel plant made their way toward safety. The Pentagon, meanwhile, has confirmed reports that Russia's top-ranking military officer, Gen. …

New satellite images reveal ‘mass graves’ near Mariupol as Russia ‘attempts to storm’ steel plant
2 years, 8 months ago

New satellite images reveal ‘mass graves’ near Mariupol as Russia ‘attempts to storm’ steel plant

The Independent  

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Some civilians leave as Russians tighten noose on Mariupol
2 years, 8 months ago

Some civilians leave as Russians tighten noose on Mariupol

Deccan Chronicle  

KYIV: Only four buses with civilians managed to escape from Mariupol after several unsuccessful attempts, Ukrainian officials said Thursday, as thousands more remained trapped under relentless Russian attacks against the last pockets of Ukrainian resistance in the devastated southern port city. Head of the Kyiv regional police, Andriy Nebytov, said two women and a teenager were among the “civilians killed …

We only have hours left, warns Mariupol commander
2 years, 8 months ago

We only have hours left, warns Mariupol commander

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We ask them to use …

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 20)
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 20)

NPR  

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today Enlarge this image toggle caption Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters As Wednesday draws to a close in Kyiv and in Moscow, here are the key developments of the day: Fighting intensified in Ukraine's east, including the Donbas region, where Russian troops have built up in recent weeks. Russia test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile, which President …

April 19, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
2 years, 8 months ago

April 19, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement Tuesday claiming that Russian forces had opened an evacuation corridor around the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, a claim dismissed by a Ukrainian police official on the scene. “Given the catastrophic situation that has developed at the Azovstal metallurgical plant in the city of Mariupol, and also guided by purely humane …

Zelenskyy: Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has begun
2 years, 8 months ago

Zelenskyy: Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has begun

Associated Press  

LVIV, Ukraine — Russia launched its long-feared, full-scale ground offensive to take control of Ukraine’s east on Monday, attacking along a broad front over 300 miles long, Ukrainian officials said in what marked the opening of a new and potentially climactic phase of the war. He said a “significant part of the entire Russian army is now concentrated on this …

Live Update | Zelenskyy: Troops inflict ‘deliberate terror’
2 years, 8 months ago

Live Update | Zelenskyy: Troops inflict ‘deliberate terror’

Associated Press  

LVIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian troops in southern Ukraine have been carrying out torture and kidnappings, and he called on the world Sunday to respond. The Russian Defense Ministry gave the Ukrainians at Mariupol’s giant Azovstal steel mill until 1 p.m. Sunday to surrender, saying that those who put down their weapons will be “guaranteed to …

Ukraine war day 54| Zelensky plans reconstruction as Mariupol fights Russia
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine war day 54| Zelensky plans reconstruction as Mariupol fights Russia

Hindustan Times  

Russia may have failed to capture Kyiv with the Ukraine war set to enter the eighth week but the relentless offensive continues in other parts of the war-hit nation on the 54th day of the raging conflict. Ukraine war: Service members of pro-Russian troops gather in a street during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the southern port city of Mariupol, Here are …

Ukraine latest: Deaths as Kharkiv apartment blocks hit by shelling; Mariupol defenders refuse Russia's surrender-or-die ultimatum
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine latest: Deaths as Kharkiv apartment blocks hit by shelling; Mariupol defenders refuse Russia's surrender-or-die ultimatum

ABC  

At least 18 people have now been killed and more than 100 wounded after shelling in the centre of Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as the south-eastern port city of Mariupol looked on the brink of falling to Russia. Key points: Russian bombardments against Ukrainian cities continue into Monday morning Despite orders by Russia to surrender, Ukrainian soldiers …

'Surrender... your lives will be spared': Russia to Mariupol defenders
2 years, 8 months ago

'Surrender... your lives will be spared': Russia to Mariupol defenders

Hindustan Times  

Russia has warned Ukrainian forces fighting to defend Mariupol to surrender starting 3 am GMT to save their lives. "Taking into account the catastrophic situation that has developed at the Azovstal metallurgical plant, as well as being guided by purely humane principles, the Russian Armed Forces offer the militants of nationalist battalions and foreign mercenaries from 06:00 on April 17, …

Russian ultimatum to Ukraine forces in Mariupol expires, evacuations stall
2 years, 8 months ago

Russian ultimatum to Ukraine forces in Mariupol expires, evacuations stall

Hindustan Times  

A Russian military convoy moves on a highway in an area controlled by Russian-backed separatist forces near Mariupol, Ukraine. Smoke rose from the Darnyrsky district in the southeast of the capital after what Moscow said were "high-precision long-range" strikes on an armaments plant, killing one person and wounding several others. Meanwhile, in Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv, in the northeast of …

Ukraine-Russia war updates: Zelenskyy accuses Russia of trying to wipe out civilians in Mariupol as Moscow claims city cleared of Ukrainian forces
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine-Russia war updates: Zelenskyy accuses Russia of trying to wipe out civilians in Mariupol as Moscow claims city cleared of Ukrainian forces

ABC  

It's approaching 7am in Ukraine, but Ukrainian authorities have given no sign that they will accept Russia's request for Ukrainian forces still fighting in Mariupol surrender their weapons in exchange for a "guarantee that their lives will be spared". Earlier, Russia's state-owned news agency TASS reported that Russia's defence ministry told Ukrainian forces who are reportedly blockaded in the Azovstal …

Ukraine’s port of Mariupol holding out against all odds
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine’s port of Mariupol holding out against all odds

Associated Press  

LVIV, Ukraine — Under relentless bombardment and a Russian blockade, the key port of Mariupol is holding out, but weapons and supplies shortages could weaken the resistance that has thwarted the Kremlin’s invasion plans. Oleksandr Motuzyanyk, a spokesman for Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, described the situation in Mariupol as “complicated,” saying fighting is continuing in industrial areas and the port, …

Ukraine survived 50 days when Russia 'gave us a maximum of five': Zelensky
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine survived 50 days when Russia 'gave us a maximum of five': Zelensky

The Hindu  

President Volodymyr Zelensky told Ukrainians on Thursday they should be proud of having survived 50 days under Russian attack when the Russians “gave us a maximum of five.” In his late-night video address, Mr. Zelensky called it “an achievement of millions of Ukrainians, of everyone who on Feb. 24 made the most important decision of their life – to fight.” …

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Mariupol ‘completely cleared’
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Mariupol ‘completely cleared’

Al Jazeera  

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Entire urban area of Mariupol cleared of Ukrainian forces and only a few fighters remain on its outskirts, Russia says. 16 Apr 2022 - 21:05 GMT Zelensky repeats warning over Russian nuclear weapons The world should prepare for the possible use by Russia of nuclear weapons, Ukraine’s president said, repeating an earlier warning. Johnson also assured Zelenskyy …

Zelenskyy: Tens of thousands killed in besieged Mariupol
2 years, 9 months ago

Zelenskyy: Tens of thousands killed in besieged Mariupol

Al Jazeera  

If confirmed, the horrific toll would be by far the largest number of dead so far reported in one place in Ukraine. Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have likely been killed in Russia’s assault on Mariupol, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video address to South Korean lawmakers, as he appealed to the Asian nation for weapons. “You have it …

Zelenskyy: Russians create ‘complete disaster’ with mines
2 years, 9 months ago

Zelenskyy: Russians create ‘complete disaster’ with mines

Deccan Chronicle  

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his people early Saturday that retreating Russian forces were creating “a complete disaster” outside the capital as they leave mines across “the whole territory,” including around homes and corpses. “Certainly, this is not something that can be perceived as creating comfortable conditions for the continuation of the talks,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, …

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