Zelenskyy: Russia launches ‘Nazi’ attack on Ukraine
In his daily address, Ukraine’s president thanked everyone who has been “eliminating the consequences” of what he described as “the Russian Nazis’ attack” Wednesday in regions across Ukraine. “This is how the Kremlin marks the end of World War II…
EU reaches tentative deal on Ukraine aid coming from profits of frozen Russian assets
BRUSSELS — European Union nations reached a tentative breakthrough deal to provide Ukraine with billions in additional funds for arms and ammunition coming from the profits raised from frozen Russian central bank assets held in the bloc. The agreement among…
Croatian dive instructors bring solace to Ukrainian veterans
Three decades ago, the breakup of the country of Yugoslavia led to 10 years of conflict involving Serbian nationals fighting against the former Yugoslav republics of Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Millions of people were displaced, and hundreds of…
Japan-Russia tensions flare over Ukraine war amid decades-long land disputes
Sapporo, Japan — Friction between Japan and Russia will likely escalate amidst the burgeoning Ukraine war, with the decades-long land conflicts showing no sign of thawing. The Kremlin recently banned non-Russian vessels from waters near the Kuril Islands – known…
Russian missile attack damaged Ukrainian energy facilities
Ukrainian officials said Wednesday a massive Russian aerial attack that included 55 missiles and 21 drones damaged a power generation facility in the Lviv region of western Ukraine. DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private electricity company, said Russian missiles inflicted “serious damage”…
Xi, in France, offers few concessions on trade, support for Russia
LONDON — Chinese President Xi Jinping offered few concessions to his counterpart and host Emmanuel Macron as he wrapped up a two-day visit to France on Tuesday evening. Both presidents are seeking to mend ties on Xi’s first trip to…
Former British carpenter works as combat medic in Ukraine
British citizen Peter Fouche has been volunteering with Ukraine’s Armed Forces since March 2022. Before Russia’s invasion, he was working as a carpenter in London, but after the start of the war he made the decision to travel to Ukraine…
Ukraine thwarts Zelenskyy assassination plot by Russia, says Kyiv counterintelligence
Ukrainian counterintelligence investigators said Tuesday that they thwarted a plan by Russian agents to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other high-level officials. Two colonels in the State Guard of Ukraine, which protects top officials, were arrested on suspicion of treason…
Moscow threatens UK with strikes if Ukraine hits Russia with British weapons
Moscow threatened Monday to strike at British military targets inside Ukraine and elsewhere if Kyiv’s forces struck Russia with British-supplied long-range missiles — a move British Foreign Secretary David Cameron greenlighted Kyiv to take in self-defense. During a visit in…
Russia announces nuclear drills in response to perceived Western threats
Russia plans to perform drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, in response to what it called “provocative statements and threats from France, Britain and the United States regarding the Russian Federation,” the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement, a warning…