The calculus of war: Tallying Ukraine toll an elusive task
1 year, 10 months ago

The calculus of war: Tallying Ukraine toll an elusive task

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Quantifying the toll of Russia’s war in Ukraine remains an elusive goal a year into the conflict. THE CASUALTIES 8,006: Confirmed civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion, through Feb. 15, according to the U.N. human rights office. 13,287: Civilians injured in the conflict over the last year, according to the U.N. 5,937: Russia’s most recent count, from September, of its troops killed in Ukraine since February 2022. 9,000 : Ukraine’s most recent count, of its troops losses since the invasion provided in August by Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces. ECONOMIC COST $138 billion: The total damage caused to Ukraine’s infrastructure due to the war, according to the latest Kyiv School of Economics figure from Jan. 24.

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Ukraine says North Korean soldiers killed fighting alongside Russian troops
1 week ago

Ukraine says North Korean soldiers killed fighting alongside Russian troops

Al Jazeera  

Russia and North Korea have not commented on Ukraine’s claim that some 30 North Korean troops have been killed or injured in fighting. Ukraine’s military intelligence and the Pentagon have said that Ukrainian troops have killed and injured a number of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region. Speaking to journalists in Washington, DC, Pentagon …

Ukrainian war death toll reaches 43,000, Zelensky says in rare update
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukrainian war death toll reaches 43,000, Zelensky says in rare update

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have …

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019

Al Jazeera  

Here is the situation on Monday, December 9: We discussed important issues on the battlefield and in the global situation, from our frontlines to North Korea. I stated that we need a just and enduring… United States President-elect Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end “the madness”, prompting Zelenskyy and the …

Ukraine seeks to ensure weapons supply as Russia hammers its defences
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ukraine seeks to ensure weapons supply as Russia hammers its defences

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv’s forces claim Russia is losing troops at a record rate in its push to advance in eastern Ukraine. Another group enters after it.” According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence, Russia lost 45,720 soldiers in November, setting a monthly casualty record for the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Sky News on Sunday: “In just one …

Putin earmarks 32% of Budget 2025 for Russia’s defence. Is he preparing for 4th year of Ukraine war?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Putin earmarks 32% of Budget 2025 for Russia’s defence. Is he preparing for 4th year of Ukraine war?

Firstpost  

At a time when the Russian military is making continuous gains in the war on Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has approved the largest-ever defence budget with a 22% annual hike As the war on Ukraine has entered a decisive phase, Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the highest-ever defence budget for the next three years. The record budget with a …

Ukraine war: Russia suffers ‘record 2,000 casualties in day’ as Kyiv military chief vows to reinforce eastern front
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ukraine war: Russia suffers ‘record 2,000 casualties in day’ as Kyiv military chief vows to reinforce eastern front

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia has suffered more than …

Russia-Ukraine war: EU pledges $19 bn for outgunned and outspent Kyiv
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: EU pledges $19 bn for outgunned and outspent Kyiv

Firstpost  

The aid comes at a critical time for Ukraine as questions grow about the future of US assistance when Donald Trump returns to power The European Union on Thursday confirmed it will provide Ukraine with €18.1 billion as part of a larger $50 billion Group of Seven loan aimed at supporting Kyiv amid its fight against Russia’s invasion. Uncertainty over …

1,000 days of Russia-Ukraine war: The human and economic cost of the conflict
1 month ago

1,000 days of Russia-Ukraine war: The human and economic cost of the conflict

Firstpost  

Death and devastation — these two words encapsulate the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which has now entered its 1000th day. Human cost of Russia-Ukraine war The war between Russia and Ukraine has left a devastating mark on both nations, turning into a human catastrophe. A woman reacts during the All-National minute of silence in commemoration of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the …

Russia-Ukraine war: What invasion has cost Kyiv as war reaches 1,000th day
1 month ago

Russia-Ukraine war: What invasion has cost Kyiv as war reaches 1,000th day

India TV News  

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine reaches its 1,000th day on Tuesday, a grim milestone in Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two. Human toll As of August 31, 2024 the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine had documented at least 11,743 civilians killed and 24,614 wounded in Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. Soldiers bloody death toll …

Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war with Russia, braces for shift in US leadership
1 month ago

Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war with Russia, braces for shift in US leadership

India Today  

Ukraine marked 1,000 days on Tuesday since Russia's full-scale invasion, with weary troops battling on numerous fronts, Kyiv besieged by frequent drone and missile strikes, and officials preparing for Donald Trump to reclaim the White House in January. Thousands of Ukrainian citizens have died, over 6 million live as refugees abroad and the population has fallen by a quarter since …

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine in February 2022, the conventional wisdom was that the capital, Kyiv, would soon fall and the rest of the country wouldn’t last long against a much larger enemy. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The fall of Avdiivka created a major breach in Ukraine’s …

Ukraine dreams of reclaiming 2014 borders in war but energy crisis, displacement could crush its fight
1 month, 1 week ago

Ukraine dreams of reclaiming 2014 borders in war but energy crisis, displacement could crush its fight

Firstpost  

“Our priority is still to protect people, protect the nation, to liberate people from almost 10 years of temporary occupation, so Crimea and Donbas are part of Ukraine,” Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov recently said. Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov recently spoke of Kyiv’s commitment to restoring its territorial integrity, dismissing reports suggesting a shift in focus to prioritising security …

Russia paying 'extraordinary price' in Ukraine as British admiral says Putin is losing 1,500 soldiers every day
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia paying 'extraordinary price' in Ukraine as British admiral says Putin is losing 1,500 soldiers every day

Daily Mail  

Russian forces suffered an average of around 1,500 dead and injured per day in Ukraine during October, according to the UK's chief of defence staff. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin told the BBC that the Russian people were paying an 'extraordinary price' for Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion, saying that October was the worst month for losses since the conflict began …

As Russia celebrates, Trump's win leaves Ukraine and the rest Europe unsure of what's next
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As Russia celebrates, Trump's win leaves Ukraine and the rest Europe unsure of what's next

Salon  

After being elected as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump promised to “end wars” in his victory speech Tuesday night, leaving Europe apprehensive about the conflict in Ukraine and the future of NATO. But many fear Trump's ceasefire talks will be on Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s terms, which include rejecting any future attempts by Ukraine to …

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover

Associated Press  

The outcome of the US election will determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian leaders hope that the new administration will make decisions that will benefit their country, but there is no guarantee that this will happen. The war is one of the most divisive issues of the Nov. 5 election, and the results could have a significant …

Russia suffers its worst month of front line losses in Ukraine war
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia suffers its worst month of front line losses in Ukraine war

Daily Mail  

Russia suffered its bloodiest month in September since the start of the war with Ukraine, as its front line casualties grew to 1,271 per day. It comes as South Korea's defence minister Kim Yong-hyun today said that North Korean soldiers are likely fighting alongside Russian troops, with some believed already killed and more expected to be deployed. 'We assess that …

Russian strike kills six as Ukraine marks defenders day
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian strike kills six as Ukraine marks defenders day

The Hindu  

A Russian strike on a southern Ukraine market killed six people on Tuesday as the nation held a moment of silence to mark a major public holiday honouring troops, authorities said. ‘Work with both’ As Moscow pressed ahead in the east, Russia announced plans on Monday to boost its defence budget by almost 30% next year as it drives resources …

Russia hikes 2025 defence spending by 25% to a new post-Soviet high
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia hikes 2025 defence spending by 25% to a new post-Soviet high

Hindustan Times  

* Russia hikes 2025 defence spending by 25% to a new post-Soviet high {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Russia to spend 6.3% of GDP on national defence {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} * Highest level since the Cold War * Defence spending at $145 billion, budget shows * Defence spending a third of all spending * Defence and security spending even higher By Darya …

I’ve witnessed first-hand the horrific cost of Putin’s war – as casualties hit 1 million
3 months ago

I’ve witnessed first-hand the horrific cost of Putin’s war – as casualties hit 1 million

The Independent  

The combined number of casualties on both sides in Russia’s war against Ukraine has reached the ghastly 1 million mark, according to a media report. However, Ukraine and Russia do not give out information about their respective military casualties, although each country has regularly floated purported numbers of dead and wounded on the enemy side; both Kyiv and Moscow have …

One million are now dead or injured in the Russia-Ukraine war
3 months, 1 week ago

One million are now dead or injured in the Russia-Ukraine war

Live Mint  

KYIV, UKRAINE : The number of Ukrainians and Russians killed or wounded in the grinding 2½-year war has reached roughly one million, a staggering toll that two countries struggling with shrinking prewar populations will pay far into the future. Russia’s invasions and capture of Ukrainian territory over the past decade have caused Ukraine to lose at least 10 million people …

Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues
3 months, 1 week ago

Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks with Anna Popova, the Head of the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare, during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the country’s military to increase its number of troops by 180,000 to a total of 1.5 million, as Moscow’s military …

Why Russia-Ukraine War Is So Hard to Win, and How It Might End
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Russia-Ukraine War Is So Hard to Win, and How It Might End

Bloomberg  

Russia’s war in Ukraine, which President Vladimir Putin once hoped to conclude in a few weeks, is grinding through its third year, with neither side able to gain a decisive upper hand. Bringing an end to the conflict — whether through one side’s clear victory, a messy compromise or simply a cessation of hostilities without a final deal — may …

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine
6 months ago

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

LA Times  

President Biden meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in the Oval Office at the White House on Monday. A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said, as Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe. Biden spoke …

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, as Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe. Biden spoke affectionately of Stoltenberg, calling him “pal” and saying he wished that Stoltenberg, who has been NATO’s secretary …

The war between Russia and Ukraine is set to grind on as a diplomatic conference packs little punch
6 months, 1 week ago

The war between Russia and Ukraine is set to grind on as a diplomatic conference packs little punch

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine are set to remain locked in battle for the foreseeable future after an international gathering billed as a first step toward peace delivered no eye-catching diplomatic breakthrough that might suggest a coming end to Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday that the conference’s outcome was “close to …

Europe preparing for war as Ukraine conflict looms large, report finds
6 months, 1 week ago

Europe preparing for war as Ukraine conflict looms large, report finds

Al Jazeera  

Global Peace Index finds Europe’s military spending is rising amid fears the war in Ukraine will expand. More than three-fourths of European countries spent more on their militaries in 2023, a report has found, as the world’s most peaceful region fears a possible expansion of Russia’s war on Ukraine. The Russia-Ukraine war has led Europe to reassess military spending levels …

The deadly costs of Russia’s war on Ukraine’s people and economy - Ukraine: The Latest
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The deadly costs of Russia’s war on Ukraine’s people and economy - Ukraine: The Latest

The Telegraph  

Listen to Ukraine: the Latest, The Telegraph’s daily podcast, using the audio player at the top of this article or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app. Every weekday The Telegraph’s top journalists analyse the invasion from all angles - military, humanitarian, political, economic, historical - and tell you what you need to know to stay updated. With …

Russia sees window of opportunity to expand attacks as Ukraine awaits further US aid, officials say
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia sees window of opportunity to expand attacks as Ukraine awaits further US aid, officials say

CNN  

CNN — Western intelligence believes Russia is seeking to exploit what it sees as a “window of opportunity” to further step up air and ground attacks on Ukraine to take advantage of the time it will take new weapons and ammunition from the newly passed US military aid package to arrive in significant quantities, three officials with direct knowledge of …

More than 450,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded since Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine two years ago, Britain's armed forces minister reveals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

More than 450,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded since Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine two years ago, Britain's armed forces minister reveals

Daily Mail  

More than 450,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded since Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine just over two years ago, Britain's armed forces minister has revealed. Tory minister Leo Docherty added in response to a question posed by Labour MP John Healey that 'tens of thousand more have already deserted since the start of the conflict', though …

Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Even as Ukraine works to get much-needed arms from a huge U.S. aid package to the front line, its government is seeking to reverse the drain of its potential soldiers, announcing that men of conscription age will no longer be able to renew passports from outside Ukraine. Opposition lawmaker Ivanna Klympush-Tsyntsadze, who heads the Parliamentary Committee for …

Ukraine putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces

LA Times  

A Ukrainian serviceman attaches a bomb to a drone in the trenches at the front line, a few miles from Bakhmut, Donetsk region, on Tuesday. Opposition lawmaker Ivanna Klympush-Tsyntsadze, who heads the Parliamentary Committee for Ukraine’s European Integration, said denying military-age men access to consular services could lead to “well-founded” legal challenges at the European Court of Human Rights. “This …

More US aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning is another matter
8 months ago

More US aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning is another matter

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A big, new package of U.S. military aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. “Ultimately it offers Ukraine the prospect of staying in the war this year,” said Michael Clarke, visiting professor in war studies at King’s College London. The difference could be felt within days on the front line in eastern and …

UK puts its defense industry on ‘war footing’ and gives Ukraine $620 million in new military aid
8 months ago

UK puts its defense industry on ‘war footing’ and gives Ukraine $620 million in new military aid

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — The U.K. prime minister said Tuesday the country is putting its defense industry on a “war footing” by increasing defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, and pledged to send arms worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine. “We will put the U.K.’s own defense industry on a war footing,” Sunak told British …

The true toll of the war in Ukraine is measured in bodies. This man brings them home, one at a time
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The true toll of the war in Ukraine is measured in bodies. This man brings them home, one at a time

Associated Press  

DOVHENKE, Ukraine — The smell in the car is sick and sweet, the overpowering scent of corpses that have lain too long in muck and ruin, the ones the dogs didn’t devour. Oleksii Yukov and his team members wait for colleagues to offload the bodies of Russian soldiers they’ve collected from the frontline in the Sloviansk region, Ukraine, Oct. 24, …

What hope does Ukraine have to hold out against Russia if the US keeps struggling to send weapons?
9 months ago

What hope does Ukraine have to hold out against Russia if the US keeps struggling to send weapons?

ABC  

Starved of ammunition and losing ground, Ukraine has gone months without receiving weapons from the United States. Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov has said troops are in a state of "shell hunger" and reports have emerged of forces rationing as few as 15 artillery shells per day. Matthew Sussex from the ANU'S Strategic and Defence Studies Centre says there is …

Two years of the Ukraine conflict: Time for the US to adopt a different worldview
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Two years of the Ukraine conflict: Time for the US to adopt a different worldview

China Daily  

A man looks at a crater formed by recent shelling in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict near a restaurant building in Donetsk, Feb 25, 2024. Buoyed by huge ammunition flows to Kyiv, Washington racked up $80.9 billion in 2023 from selling defense articles and services and conducting security cooperation under the Foreign Military Sales system. US Secretary of State Antony …

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russia invaded
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russia invaded

ABC  

In short: Ukraine's president has given the first casualty update for more than a year, saying 31,000 of the country's soldiers have been killed since Russia invaded. Ukraine's president has given the first casualty update for more than a year, saying 31,000 of the country's soldiers have been killed since Russia invaded. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers …

31,000 Ukrainian troops killed since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy says
9 months, 4 weeks ago

31,000 Ukrainian troops killed since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action in the two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. It’s the first time that Kyiv has confirmed the number of its losses since the start of Russia’s full-scale war on Feb. 24, 2022. Independent Russian news outlet Mediazona said Saturday that …

Zelensky warns ‘millions will be killed’ without US aid to Kyiv, as Ukrainian troop deaths reach at least 31,000
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Zelensky warns ‘millions will be killed’ without US aid to Kyiv, as Ukrainian troop deaths reach at least 31,000

CNN  

CNN — “Millions” could die in Ukraine’s war with Russia if US lawmakers don’t approve President Joe Biden’s $60 billion aid request for Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN on Sunday. Vance that the outcome of the war would not change even if Ukraine receives the money, Zelensky said he wasn’t sure Vance “understands what is going on here.” …

Two years on, the cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine
10 months ago

Two years on, the cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Firstpost  

Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Two years later, there’s still no end in sight to the conflict A Ukrainian serviceman of 93rd brigade camouflages a 2S1 Gvozdika self propelled howitzer at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine, 22 February 2024. As per Ukraine’s count, Russia has …

Ukraine marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion as troops face challenges on front line
10 months ago

Ukraine marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion as troops face challenges on front line

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukraine is marking Saturday two …

Ukraine's fate hinges on West as Putin rages war days before second anniversary I EXPLAINED
10 months ago

Ukraine's fate hinges on West as Putin rages war days before second anniversary I EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Kyiv: As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the conflict will be determined not just on the battlefield but also in Western capitals and other places far from the front lines. Here are some of the factors that may influence Western support for Ukraine in the year ahead: US aid package in Congress A bill stuck in the …

Ukraine counts cost of two years of war as aid slows, Russia gains
10 months ago

Ukraine counts cost of two years of war as aid slows, Russia gains

India Today  

Ukraine marks the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Saturday looking more vulnerable than at any time since the early days of Europe's most deadly conflict since World War Two. Looking to the end of 2024, US elections could bring a change in president and in policy towards Ukraine and its war with Russia, clouding the outlook for the …

Bitter but resilient: Ukraine fights on, two years into Russia’s war
10 months ago

Bitter but resilient: Ukraine fights on, two years into Russia’s war

Al Jazeera  

Short of ammunition though not determination, Ukraine faces an uncertain future. “I’d agree for peace if they want to keep the occupied lands,” Konstantin, a resident of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city that sits near the Russian border, told Al Jazeera. “The political acknowledgment of the occupation is impossible, no politician will go for it, and the public won’t accept it, …

Two years after Putin's invasion, Ukraine is 'outgunned' and 'outmanned', but struggles on
10 months ago

Two years after Putin's invasion, Ukraine is 'outgunned' and 'outmanned', but struggles on

ABC  

Ukraine is entering its third year of war "outgunned" and "outmanned", and with no end in sight, leaving battle-hardened soldiers and long-suffering civilians to prepare for their "most complicated" 12 months yet. "You think about your life, about your future, about your past, about your country, your family in Ukraine, it's like you're floating in space, never really grounded," she …

What has Russia achieved during two years of war in Ukraine?
10 months ago

What has Russia achieved during two years of war in Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

The bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II moves into its third year. The cost of the Russia-Ukraine war is already enormous: tens of thousands of soldiers killed on both sides; thousands of civilians dead; and millions of Ukrainians forced from their bombed-out towns and cities. Russian President Vladimir Putin remains defiant – saying there will be no peace …

Death, Destruction, Despair: Ukraine’s two years of trauma and suffering
10 months ago

Death, Destruction, Despair: Ukraine’s two years of trauma and suffering

Firstpost  

It has been two years since Russia began its war against Ukraine. “I can say that the chances of Ukraine defeating Russia are basically close to zero,” Ivan Katchanovski, a Ukrainian political scientist, told the South China Morning Post. The UN children’s fund UNICEF said last August that only about a third of school-aged children across Ukraine attended classes fully …

How Ukraine's fate in the third year of war depends largely on the West
10 months ago

How Ukraine's fate in the third year of war depends largely on the West

Firstpost  

With Ukrainian forces on the back foot, short of ammunition and forced to retreat in some areas, Kyiv’s ability to repel Russia’s invasion depends heavily on Western military, financial and political backing As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the conflict will be determined not just on the battlefield but also in Western capitals and other places far …

Russia's war in Ukraine has inflicted 'horrific human cost': UN
10 months ago

Russia's war in Ukraine has inflicted 'horrific human cost': UN

The Hindu  

Russia's war in Ukraine has exacted a terrible human cost and inflicted suffering on millions, the United Nations rights chief said Thursday, ahead of the second anniversary of the invasion. "The full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation has exacted a horrific human cost, inflicting immense suffering on millions of civilians," Mr. Turk said. "Russia's full-scale armed attack on …

Putin is trying to take advantage of a stalemate in Ukraine but the war is also draining for Russia
10 months ago

Putin is trying to take advantage of a stalemate in Ukraine but the war is also draining for Russia

Associated Press  

When the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, some analysts predicted it might take as few as three days for Russian forces to capture the capital of Kyiv. With the war now entering its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be trying to turn that initial failure to his advantage — by biding his time and waiting …

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