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As the conflict in Ukraine enters its second winter, there is a growing number of civilian casualties.

The Monitoring Mission reported that the number of casualties includes confirmed deaths using their procedures, but they warned that the true number may be much higher due to difficulties and the need for time to confirm. Danielle Bell, leader of…

American Secretary of Defense Visits Ukraine to Demonstrate Support

On Monday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Ukraine to assure its leaders that the United States will continue to provide support in their conflict against Russia. This was Austin’s initial trip to the Ukrainian capital since April 2022…

The officials responsible for protecting Ukraine’s cyber space have been dismissed due to corruption.

According to a government official, two top Ukrainian officials in charge of cyber defense were dismissed on Monday due to accusations of embezzlement within the country’s cybersecurity agency. Taras Melnychuk, a senior official in the cabinet, announced on Telegram that…

Russian authorities are being accused by aid organizations of forcefully removing Ukrainian children.

Kyiv officials have alleged that Moscow forcibly expelled or relocated around 20,000 Ukrainian minors to Russia or territories in Ukraine occupied by Russia. In honor of World Children’s Day on November 20, advocates for human rights are highlighting Russia’s disregard…

The United Kingdom advocates for technological solutions to address worldwide hunger, while some argue that inequality is the root cause.

London —  According to British officials, advancements in food production have the potential to reduce hunger for millions of individuals. This was discussed at a global summit on food insecurity on Monday. However, some critics argue that the emphasis on…

The Ukrainian victor of the Eurovision Song Contest has been added to Russia’s list of wanted individuals.

Moscow —  According to state news agencies, Russia has added a Ukrainian singer, who was the winner of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, to their wanted list on Monday. According to reports, the Interior Ministry database stated that singer Susana…

The US Secretary of Defense unexpectedly travels to Kyiv for a visit.

KYIV, Ukraine —  During a surprise trip to Kyiv on Monday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin declared an additional $100 million in military assistance for Ukraine. This is aimed at reassuring Ukrainian officials that the United States remains committed to…

A teenager who was left without parents and sent to Russia during the early stages of the Ukraine conflict has been reunited with family members in their home country.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  A Ukrainian teenager who lost his parents and was brought to Russia during the war in his country has finally returned to his homeland after being reunited with family in Belarus on his 18th birthday. Bohdan Yermokhin…

Approximately 3,000 trucks are currently stranded at the Ukrainian border due to a blockade by Polish drivers.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  As of Sunday morning, Ukrainian authorities reported that approximately 3,000 trucks, mostly from Ukraine, were stranded on the Polish side of the border due to a blockade by Polish truck drivers that has been ongoing for over…

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy demands swift changes in military operations and removes commander from position.

On Sunday, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for swift improvements in the functioning of Ukraine’s military and declared the removal of the leader of the military’s medical division. Zelenskyy’s decision was made public during his meeting with Defense Minister Rustem…