Ukraine Repels New Russian Attacks, Leaving a Battlefront Stalemate
Russia controls a fifth of Ukrainian territory on eve of anniversary of its invasion
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Biden official says there’s no evidence that Ukraine is misusing US assistance
China says it wants to prevent Ukraine crisis from getting out of control
China wants to prevent the Russia-Ukraine crisis from getting out of control and said on Friday dialogue and negotiation are the only viable ways to resolve the crisis.
Boris Johnson calls on UK to 'break the ice' by sending fighter jets to Ukraine - and warns China against 'historic mistake'
Mr Johnson, who was prime minister when Russia began its invasion nearly a year ago, also said the world is facing the "decisive moment of the early 21st century".
Moldova warns of Russian psy-ops as tensions rise
Moldova's pro-EU leaders reject Russian claims that Ukraine plans to attack its breakaway territory.
Ukraine suffered more data-wiping malware than anywhere, ever: Russia has greatly accelerated cyberattacks on its neighbor in the wake of its invasion
Russia has greatly accelerated cyberattacks on its neighbor in the wake of its invasion.
Germany's family minister, Lisa Paus, has vowed to introduce legislation to stop anti-abortion activists from blocking access to abortion facilities
The German government is looking to stop protesters blocking access to abortion facilities and counseling centers. It comes amid efforts to decriminalize abortion in Germany.
Moldova ready to blow up Chisinau runway to deter Russia
The authorities of Moldova have been ready to sabotage the runway of Chisinau International Airport since the first days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
China calls for Russia-Ukraine cease-fire, peace talks
BEIJING (AP) — China, a firm Russian ally, has called for a cease-fire between Ukraine and Moscow and the opening of peace talks as part of a 12-point proposal to end the conflict. The plan issued Friday morning by the Foreign Ministry also urges the end of Western sanctions imposed on Russia, measures to ensure the safety of nuclear facilities, the establishment of humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of civilians, and steps to ensure the export of grain after disruptions caused global food prices to spike.
India abstains as UN calls for Russia to leave Ukraine
India abstained in the UN General Assembly on Thursday on a resolution that underscored the need to reach as soon as possible a "comprehensive, just and lasting peace" in Ukraine in line with the principles of the UN Charter. The resolution got 141 votes in favour and 7 against. India was among 32 countries which abstained.
The German foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, clashed with Chinese diplomats on Thursday, passionately rejecting their claim that the west was adding fuel to the fire by arming Ukraine.
Chinese diplomat accuses west of ‘adding fuel to fire’ as Annalena Baerbock calls on China to intervene
Not supporting Ukraine ‘could be devastating’ for the world: Trudeau - National | Globalnews.ca
Justin Trudeau's remarks Thursday come as dozens of communities across Canada plan to host vigils marking one year since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.
Zelensky wants to meet China over its Ukraine peace plan.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had not seen a peace plan promised by China but wanted to meet with Beijing over their proposal before assessing it.
Boris Johnson wants to become NATO Secretary General
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he will run for the post of Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance.
UN to vote on demand for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine
The United Nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to demand Russia immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine, marking the one-year anniversary of the war with a call for a "just and lasting" peace.It also demanded "that the Russian Federation immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders," and called "for a cessation of hostilities."
After death of girl yesterday, 12 more detected with H5N1 bird flu in Cambodia
U.S. Congress approves sale of HIMARS batteries to Poland
As the Polish Defence Minister said, the finalization of the contract will come soon.
A missile system was spotted nearby as Putin spoke for just 4 minutes in Moscow, showing how the Russian city is becoming a wartime capital
The defense systems to protect against aerial attacks have popped up on rooftops all over the Russian capital since the Ukraine war began.
Russians cause almost US$51 billion in environmental damage to Ukraine
During the year of the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, the Russians have caused almost UAH 1.9 trillion (US$51 billion) in damage to Ukraine’s environment.
Huge Ukrainian flag painted on road outside Russian Embassy in London
A group of activists poured hundreds of litres of yellow and blue paint onto the road outside the Russian Embassy in London on Thursday to create an enormous Ukrainian flag ahead of the one year anniversary of Moscow's invasion.