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The United Nations Security Council is informed about the enduring impact of war in Ukraine, described as immeasurable.

During the Security Council briefing, Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, stated that 2023 has been just as catastrophic for the citizens of Ukraine as the previous year. The OHCHR, a branch of the United Nations that monitors human rights,…

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledges his errors but stands by his COVID response.

London —  During a public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stood by his actions and acknowledged that his government may have made some mistakes but maintained that they did their utmost. Johnson…

Six children from Ukraine were brought back from Russia as part of an agreement with Qatar.

Doha —  Six children from Ukraine who were taken by Russia during their invasion will be returned to their families after Qatar helped mediate the situation, according to officials from the Gulf nation on Tuesday. Russia has been alleged to…

Zelenskyy Scraps Planned Meeting with American Legislators.

Unfortunately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had to cancel his planned meeting with members of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The purpose of the meeting was to request continued military assistance in light of the ongoing Russian invasion. During a press…

As winter approaches, the power grid in Ukraine is preparing for severe attacks from Russia.

As Ukraine faces its second winter during wartime, efforts are being made to prevent a repeat of last year’s challenges. Russian attacks caused extensive damage to the power grid and heat delivery systems, but the country is determined to avoid…

According to the Budget Office, the United States is facing a shortage of funds to support the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, warned in a letter to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and other congressional leaders that the U.S. is facing a shortage of funds and time in its efforts to support…

Ukraine and Poland will open a crossing for trucks on Monday in order to clear the border.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  On Sunday, Ukrainian authorities announced that an extra border crossing will be opened between Ukraine and Poland on Monday specifically for empty freight trucks. This will help alleviate the current issue in Kyiv where several crossings have…

Production issues are causing difficulties for arms sales, even amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Stockholm —  According to a watchdog group, despite a rise in demand for weapons and military equipment, numerous Western arms companies were unsuccessful in increasing their production in 2022. This was due to various challenges such as labor shortages, rising…

Despite the support of NATO, funding from the United States for Ukraine may be at risk of running out.

Funding from the United States for Ukraine could potentially stop in the near future. The U.S. Congress is currently divided and has not yet passed a budget for the government, let alone allocated additional funds to support allies involved in…

The government of Ukraine is investigating claims that Russian forces have shot Ukrainian soldiers who were surrendering.

On Sunday, Ukrainian authorities initiated an inquiry into claims that Russian military personnel executed Ukrainian soldiers who were surrendering. This came after a blurry video circulated on social media showing two men in uniform being fired upon from a short…