Putin backs China’s Ukraine peace plan, says Beijing understands the conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an interview published early on Wednesday, said he backed China’s plan for a... Published 15 May, 2024 01:34pm
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World Ukraine withdraws from Avdiivka, Putin hails 'important victory' KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin called the capture of Avdiivka "an important victory" after Ukraine's... Published 18 Feb, 2024 10:36am
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy forms business council after outcry over banker’s arrest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced the creation of a council to “support entrepreneurship” on Tuesday... Published 24 Jan, 2024 12:10pm
World Ukraine foreign minister muses about ‘punching’ Russia’s Lavrov Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, in an interview made public on Monday, said there had been times when he... Published 16 Jan, 2024 11:51am
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World EU leaders tackle Middle East war but aim to keep up Ukraine support BRUSSELS: European Union leaders meet on Thursday to grapple with the conflict between Israel and Hamas while also... Published 26 Oct, 2023 10:57am
World Drones target Moscow, high-rise building hit The Russian military said its anti-aircraft units had thwarted a Ukrainian “terrorist attack” early on Tuesday and... Published 01 Aug, 2023 10:11am
World Kremlin says it needs to understand aims of Ukraine talks reportedly planned in Saudi Arabia MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Monday it needed to find out the purpose of upcoming talks reportedly planned in Saudi... Published 31 Jul, 2023 03:23pm
World Putin says Russia does not reject talks with Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that an African initiative could be a basis for peace in Ukraine... Updated 30 Jul, 2023 11:47am
World Zelenskiy touts personnel changes after inquest into Ukraine bomb shelters KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday there would be personnel changes following an inquest into the... Published 23 Jun, 2023 07:12pm
World Explosions rock Kyiv as African peace mission visits Ukraine KYIV: At least two explosions rocked Kyiv on Friday and air raid sirens blared as African leaders began a peace... Published 16 Jun, 2023 03:08pm
World Ukraine counteroffensive takes shape but main test still to come KYIV: After a week of heavy fighting, the real tests of Kyiv’s counteroffensive lie ahead, with Ukrainian troops... Published 15 Jun, 2023 12:58pm
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy visits flood-hit Kherson region after Kakhovka dam collapse KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he had visited the flooded southern region of Kherson... Published 08 Jun, 2023 01:34pm
World Ukrainians face homelessness, disease risk as floods crest from burst dam KHERSON: Ukrainians abandoned inundated homes on Wednesday as floods crested across the south after the destruction... Published 08 Jun, 2023 09:55am
World One killed, 10 wounded in Russian attack on museum in east Ukraine: Zelenskiy KYIV: Russian forces struck a museum in the centre of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk during an attack on... Published 25 Apr, 2023 02:19pm
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to address Mexican lawmakers on Thursday MEXICO CITY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will address Mexican lawmakers on Thursday by video, the lower... Published 20 Apr, 2023 10:41am
World Zelenskiy aide: Kyiv 'absolutely not involved' in Nord Stream attack KYIV: A senior aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Kyiv was "absolutely not... Published 07 Mar, 2023 11:47pm
World Putin set for major Ukraine war speech after Biden walks streets of Kyiv KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin was due to make a speech on Tuesday setting out aims for the second year of... Published 21 Feb, 2023 11:18am
World Japan PM says to G7 summit with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy on Friday Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday Japan will host an online Group of Seven (G7) summit meeting on Friday... Published 20 Feb, 2023 03:12pm
World Ukraine says Russian losses ‘significant’; Biden to visit Poland SIVERSK/WARSAW: US President Joe Biden is due to visit Poland on Monday to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s... Published 20 Feb, 2023 12:28pm
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy thanks Norway for $7bn in aid over five years OSLO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked Norwegian lawmakers on Thursday for approving a bilateral aid... Published 16 Feb, 2023 02:13pm
World Ukraine calls for faster weapons supplies as Russia presses eastern offensive KYIV: Russian missile strikes killed three people in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson while fighting raged in... Published 30 Jan, 2023 10:22am
World Scholz downplays differences on Ukraine on South America tour SANTIAGO: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sought to drum up support for Ukraine during his first South American tour... Published 30 Jan, 2023 09:24am
World Russia changes commanders again in Ukraine, Wagner says Soledar fully captured KYIV/NEAR BAKHMUT: Moscow named a new commander for its invasion of Ukraine while Russian private military firm... Published 12 Jan, 2023 10:27am
World What is Zelenskiy’s 10-point peace plan? Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been vigorously promoting his 10-point peace plan, discussing it with US... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 12:29pm
World Russia’s Lavrov: West and Ukraine want to destroy Russia The United States and its NATO allies together with Ukraine want to defeat Russia “on the battlefield” in order to... Published 27 Dec, 2022 11:40am
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy seeks India PM Modi’s help with ‘peace formula’ NEW DELHI: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday said he sought India’s help with implementing a “peace... Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:00pm
World US to approve Ukraine aid including arms after Zelenskiy visit WASHINGTON/KYIV: US lawmakers were expected to approve a $45 billion aid package for Ukraine on Friday, as President... Published 23 Dec, 2022 07:07pm
World Zelenskiy appeals to US Republican critics as war with Russia rages WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy faced a critical audience when he addressed a joint session of... Published 22 Dec, 2022 10:03am