Ukrainian Prez Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes peace talks offer by Turkey and Azerbaijan
Feb 27, 2022, at 07:41 am
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted proposals by Turkey and Azerbaijan to hold peace talks with Russia, media reports said.
Social media praises 80-yr-old Ukrainian man who tries to enlist himself in the army
Feb 27, 2022, at 06:53 am
An 80-year-old Ukrainian man tried to enlist himself in the army to defend his country against Russian invasion. The man was photographed when he approached a Ukrainian soldier with a bag in his hand.
Ukrainian soldier Vitaly Skakun Volodymyrovych blows himself up to stop Russian tanks
Feb 27, 2022, at 06:00 am
A Ukrainian soldier blew himself up to destroy a bridge in the southern province of Kherson to halt the progress of invading Russian tanks.
Putin's official website down after reports of cyber attack amid Ukraine war
Feb 27, 2022, at 04:06 am
The official website of the Kremlin, the office of Russian President Vladimir Putin, kremlin.ru , was down on Saturday, media reports said.
Russia accuses Ukraine of refusing negotiations, prolonging conflict
Feb 27, 2022, at 03:18 am
Russia on Saturday accused Ukraine of prolonging the conflict by refusing negotiations as its forces approached Kyiv even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Kremlin's attempt to capture the country and throw him out of power had been thwarted.
Prince William and Kate Middleton extend support to Zelensky
Feb 27, 2022, at 01:34 am
London: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton have extended their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russian Embassy in France confirms interception of Russian vessel in English Channel
Feb 27, 2022, at 12:15 am
Paris/UNI/Sputnik: The Russian Embassy in France confirmed to Sputnik that a Russian cargo ship was intercepted in the English Channel on Saturday, adding that the consular department requested an explanation from the French authorities.
Russia blocks Security Council action on Ukraine
Feb 27, 2022, at 12:05 am
New York: Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Friday that would have demanded that Moscow immediately stop its aggression against Ukraine and withdraw all troops, a move several Council members said was deplorable, but inevitable.
Ukraine minister claims 195 civilians, including three children, died due to Russian attack
Feb 26, 2022, at 11:54 pm
Kyiv: Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko on Saturday said 198 civilians, including three children were killed in the Russian attack.
Russian forces 30 kms away from Kyiv city centre: UK Ministry of Defence
Feb 26, 2022, at 11:54 pm
London: British Ministry of Defence officials on Saturday said Russian troops are now 30 kms away from the city centre of the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv.
Ukraine crisis: Fresh curfew imposed in Kyiv
Feb 26, 2022, at 11:12 pm
Kyiv: Authorities in Ukraine's capital Kyiv imposed curfew in the city from between 17:00 and 08:00 local time.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy accepts Vladimir Putin's offer of peace talks
Feb 26, 2022, at 10:09 pm
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal and is ready to negotiate peace and a ceasefire, Zelenskyy's press secretary Sergey Nikiforov said on Saturday.
‘Hot conflict’ pushes 12 million Syrians into food insecurity
Feb 26, 2022, at 05:53 pm
New York: As the Syrian war has driven poverty and hunger to levels higher than at any previous point, UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen told the Security Council on Friday that he would continue to focus on engaging the parties to bring an end to the protracted conflict.
Without climate action, extreme weather will trigger global humanitarian needs
Feb 26, 2022, at 05:41 pm
New York: The impact of extreme weather on Madagascar is an example of the “runaway humanitarian needs” the world will face, unless it takes action to tackle the climate crisis, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday.
Ready to negotiate with Russia, says Ukraine
Feb 26, 2022, at 02:35 pm
Kyiv: The Ukrainian leadership is open to talks with Russia and the sides are discussing the format of the talks, Ukraine President's spokesman has said.
We are all here defending our independence: Ukraine Prez Volodymyr Zelensky vows in self-shot video
Feb 26, 2022, at 06:40 am
Kyiv/IBNS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released a self-shot video from central Kyiv on Friday vowing to remain in the war-torn capital and defend it against the Russian invasion.
Ukraine crisis: Terrified families seek shelter underground in capital
Feb 26, 2022, at 04:44 am
New York: Amid reported deadly missile attacks from Russia’s so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine, including the capital Kiev and other cities, terrified families have been forced to seek shelter underground, the UN said on Friday, adding that at least 100,000 people have likely been displaced by the violence.
Poland's President urges West to deliver more arms to Ukraine
Feb 26, 2022, at 02:51 am
Warsaw/UNI/Sputnik: Polish President Andrzej Duda on Friday urged Western countries to increase deliveries of weapons to Ukraine as the Russian operation continues.
Ukraine claims over 1000 Russian soldiers killed on Day 2 as Putin calls to remove Kyiv leadership
Feb 26, 2022, at 02:27 am
Kyiv/IBNS: As Ukrainian forces fought off Russian troops on Friday after the latter invaded the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting civilians and called for more international sanctions battling the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two.
Zelenskyy suggests negotiations to Russian Prez Vladimir Putin
Feb 26, 2022, at 12:32 am
Kyiv/UNI/Sputnik: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested to Russian President Vladimir Putin that they sit down at the negotiation table.
Ukraine invasion: Russian forces enter Kyiv
Feb 25, 2022, at 10:53 pm
Kyiv: Russian troops on Friday entered the northern districts of the Ukrainian capital in a desperate bid to capture Kyiv as the besieged government of Ukraine urged citizens to make Molotov cocktails and defend the city.
Ukraine: 25 civilians die due to Russian shelling, airstrikes
Feb 25, 2022, at 10:43 pm
Kyiv: The UN human rights office on Friday said it has reports that at least 25 civilians died in Ukraine and 102 others were injured due to "shelling and airstrikes" amid the Russian military offensive, UNI news agency reported.
Protection of civilians must be priority number one: Antonio Guterres on Ukraine crisis
Feb 25, 2022, at 10:15 pm
New York: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Friday said protecting civilians in Ukraine should be the priority of the world.
France violated rights of French children detained in Syrian camps
Feb 25, 2022, at 09:41 pm
New York: France has violated the rights of French children detained for years in camps in northeast Syria by failing to repatriate them, the UN Child Rights Committee said in findings issued on Thursday.
‘Political impasse’ hampering change and reform in Iraq
Feb 25, 2022, at 09:22 pm
New York: Political leaders in Iraq must urgently overcome their divisions and work for the good of the people, the top UN official in the country told the Security Council on Thursday.
Thousands of Russians protest against Ukrainian invasion, give 'no war' call
Feb 25, 2022, at 07:37 pm
Moscow/IBNS: Thousands of Russians took to streets to protest against Moscow's invasion of Kiev giving a call for "no war" in Ukraine, amid the western world's repeated stern words against President Vladimir Putin.
Go F *** Yourself: Ukrainian soldiers tell Russian cruiser, defending Snake Island all got killed
Feb 25, 2022, at 05:57 pm
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
Feb 25, 2022, at 03:39 pm
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.
France to provide Ukraine with Military equipment, financial aid
Feb 25, 2022, at 02:38 pm
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.
Russian forces capture Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Feb 25, 2022, at 06:09 am
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.