Go F *** Yourself: Ukrainian soldiers tell Russian cruiser, defending Snake Island all got killed
Kiev/IBNS: All Ukrainian soldiers who were defending Snake Island were killed, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
World Bank ready to provide immediate support to Ukraine
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The World Bank Group is ready to provide Ukraine with immediate financial support amid the conflict with Russia, President David Malpass said.
White House says in contact with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The Biden administration remains in contact Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensyy amid an ongoing Russian special military operation and is ready to provide support, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said.
France to provide Ukraine with Military equipment, financial aid
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France would provide Ukraine with military equipment and the $330 million package of financial aid.
Ukraine crisis: Joe Biden imposes sanctions on Russia, cuts off high-tech exports
Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced severe new sanctions on Russia in response to Vladimir Putin authorizing military action against Ukraine, including freezing assets of major banks and cutting off high-tech exports to the country.
Russian forces capture Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Kiev/IBNS: The Russian forces have captured the Chernobyl nuclear power plant near the city of Pripyat in northern Ukraine, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office, Mykhailo Podolyak, said on Thursday.
US refused talks with Russia on Ukraine: Maria Zakharova
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: The United States itself refused to engage in dialogue with Russia on Ukraine and global security, Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson, said on Thursday.
Ukraine's Prez Zelenskiy urges citizens to defend country, offers weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday called on all citizens, who were ready to defend the country against the Russian invasion, to come forward and said the government would issue weapons to them, media reports said.
Lithuania and Moldova declare state of emergency over Ukraine crisis
Chisinau/UNI: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda on Thursday signed a decree declaring a state of emergency in the country in connection with the situation around Ukraine and asked the parliament to approve it.
Kiev/UNI/Xinhua: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday declared martial law in the country after Russia started a military operation against Ukraine.
Ukraine will defend itself and will win: Kiev in response to Russian invasion
Kyiv/UNI: As Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday and warned other nations any attempt to interfere saying it would lead to “unforeseen consequences”, Kyiv slammed back, saying "Ukraine will defend itself and will win".
BREAKING: Russian president Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
Defying the Western appeals and outrage, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine urging the Ukrainian soldiers to lay down their arms.
FBI warns of Russia cyber attacks
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The FBI has warned US businessmen and officials of a possible surge in cyber attacks by Russian hackers in the light of new US sanctions against Russia's recognition of breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine, CNN reported on Wednesday.
Ukraine: Senior UN officials decry growing risks of dangerous breaches
New York: Following Russia’s decision to recognize the independence of certain areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday added her voice to the UN’s growing chorus of alarm.
Ukraine crisis: Russian Parliament allows Vladimir Putin to use armed forces outside country
Moscow/IBNS: The Russian Parliament's upper house on Tuesday voted to allow President Vladimir Putin to use the country's army outside the territory to support separatists in Ukraine, reports said.