Russia-Ukraine war

NATO member states ‘considering’ sending troops to Ukraine: Report

Several US allies within NATO are “inching closer” to sending military forces into Ukraine to train its armed forces, the New York Times has reported. Some American military contractors are already on the ground to repair Washington-supplied weapons systems.

Ukraine calls on US to help locate targets in Russia

Kiev has urged Washington to provide intelligence on targets on Russian soil, as the Ukrainian Armed Forces lose ground on the battlefield, the Wall Street Journal has reported, saying US administration officials have begun to review the request.

Official: Some 12% of US aid to Ukraine ‘delinquent or unaccounted for’

Some 12 percent of US security aid provided to Ukraine from January 1 through March 31 was delinquent or unaccounted for, the US Defense Department Inspector General has announced in a quarterly oversight report of US support for Ukraine.

Putin says Russia has no plan to seize Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Moscow has no intention of capturing the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, which is close to the Russian border, President Vladimir Putin has claimed. The remarks came as the Russian armed forces have been making notable gains in the area in recent days.

Iran UN envoy stresses Tehran still a neutral party in Ukraine war

Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani says his country’s impartial position since the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict has remained unchanged.

Zelensky says military situation in Kharkiv ‘extremely difficult’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has admitted the military condition in the northeastern Kharkiv region was "extremely difficult", but still "under control", after a meeting with his military chiefs near the front line.

Blinken’s visit to Kiev shows US concerned over Ukrainian failures on frontline: Russia

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Kiev is a sign that the Biden administration is concerned about the situation on the frontlines in Ukraine conflict, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said at a briefing.

Putin says Russian army making gains on all Ukraine fronts daily

The Russian armed forces are improving their tactical positions in all directions every day in the Ukraine conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated.

Zelensky cancels visit to Spain, Portugal due to difficult condition in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has postponed foreign visits scheduled for this week, his press secretary announced. The cancellation comes amid the Russian offensive in the Kharkov border Region.

Putin says Russia wants comprehensive, sustainable settlement of Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated he is open to resolving the conflict in Ukraine through dialogue but seeks a settlement that will be comprehensive and sustainable.

Ukraine urges Washington to lift ban on using US-made weapons to attack Russian territory

Kiev is pressing Washington to lift the ban on using the US-supplied weapons to strike inside Russian territory amid the advance of the Russian armed forces in the Kharkov region, Politico reported, citing undisclosed officials.

UK says Ukraine can use British weapons to strike Crimea

Ukraine can use any arms supplied by the UK to launch strikes on the Crimean Peninsula, British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has stated. London considers the region, which joined Russia in 2014 following a referendum, to be an “integral part of Ukraine”, he added.

US promises Ukraine military assistance to make ‘real difference’ on battlefield

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has promised Ukraine the military aid that will make “a real difference” on the battlefield is on the way. It came as Moscow launched a new offensive in the Kharkiv region on Friday, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.

Ukraine dispatches reserves to Kharkov amid Russia advances

The Ukrainian Army has announced the deployment of additional reserve units to the northeastern city of Kharkov, where the Russian Army is closing in on.

Russia ready If West wants to fight for Ukraine: Top diplomat

If Western countries want to solve the Ukrainian conflict on the battlefield, Moscow is ready for it, acting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stressed.

Half of Americans consider Ukraine aid spending too much: Survey

Fifty percent of Americans believe that their government is spending excessive amounts of money on military and financial assistance to Ukraine in its war with Russia, a poll conducted by the Financial Times and University of Michigan's Ross School of Business found.

Putin sacks Shoigu as Russian defense chief

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has proposed replacing Sergei Shoigu as defense minister and appointed him as secretary of Russia’s national security council.

EU agrees on Ukraine security guarantees draft: Report

All 27 EU member states have agreed on security commitments for Ukraine, the German weekly Welt am Sonntag has reported. The alleged arrangements, which include long-term defense and financial aid for Kiev, are expected to be finalized by July.

Ukraine warns citizens of possible full mobilization

The whole of Ukrainian society will need to make sacrifices and forget about their peaceful lives to defeat Russia, Defense Ministry spokesman Dmitry Lazutkin argued.

Russia claims Ukraine using British weapons for attacks

Ukrainian forces are actively using arms supplied by Britain to carry out terrorist attacks against Russian regions, Foreign Ministry official Sergey Belyaev has claimed.

US announces $400m military aid package for Ukraine

Washington has announced a $400 million military aid package for Kyiv, the third slated for the embattled country after the passage last month of a national security supplemental that included $61 billion for Ukraine.

Russian army launches major offensive in Kharkiv region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Russian forces launched a new large-scale offensive on Ukraine's Kharkiv Region on Friday.

French forces to be targeted if deployed to Ukraine: Moscow

If French soldiers are deployed to the conflict zone in Ukraine, they will inevitably become a target for the Russian army, Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned at a briefing.

American support for NATO, Ukraine declining: Poll

American support is dropping for NATO and for backing Ukraine in its war against Russia, a survey by the Pew Research Center has showed.

US says paused shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over Rafah offensive

Washington has paused a shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over their potential use by Tel Aviv in the Rafah incursion in southetn Gaza, according to a US official.

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