Ukraine: News

08 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

Zelenskyy says talks with Trump were 'good and productive'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US president-elect Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron face-to-face for the first time in Paris on Saturday.

08 Dec 2024

Iran

'Assad is gone, Russia...': Trump blames Putin for Syria collapse 

United States President-elect Donald Trump has weighed in on the recent exit of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from Syria.

08 Dec 2024

Moscow

'Any better deal?': Jaishankar defends India's Russian oil purchase

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has defended India's decision to buy oil from Russia in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

04 Dec 2024

Children

Putin's planes took Ukrainian children into 'coerced' Russian adoption: Report

At least 314 Ukrainian children have been forcibly placed into foster care and adopted in Russia since 2022, according to a recent investigation by Yale University's Humanitarian Research Lab.

01 Dec 2024

Russia

Ukrainian men subjected to sexual torture in Russian lockups: UN 

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has expressed concern over the underreporting of sexual violence against Ukrainian men in Russian detention centers.

29 Nov 2024

Europe

UK secret service uncovers 'staggeringly reckless' Russian sabotage in Europe

Britain's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) head Richard Moore has revealed that British security services have discovered a "staggeringly reckless campaign" of Russian sabotage in Europe.

29 Nov 2024

Czech Republic

Global financial crisis looming? Poland buys 100 tons of gold 

Poland's central bank has set a new record by becoming the world's largest buyer of gold, purchasing 100 tons of the precious metal.

29 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

'Not safe...': Putin expresses concern over US President-elect Trump's safety

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed concerns over the safety of United States President-elect Donald Trump, after several assassination attempts.

27 Nov 2024

Russia

#RussianBankCollapse trends as rouble hits lifetime low against US dollar

The Russian rouble has plunged to its lowest against the US dollar since Russia invaded Ukraine.

24 Nov 2024

New Jersey

Mystery drones spotted over US airbases amid Russia-UK tensions

A fleet of unidentified drones was spotted over three United States airbases in the United Kingdom between November 20 and 22.

23 Nov 2024

Pentagon

Russia launches new ballistic missile, Oreshnik: What we know

Russia has launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile, Oreshnik, at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

21 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes 

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif.

21 Nov 2024

Joe Biden

Russia launches 1st intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine 

In a first, Russia has reportedly fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Ukraine.

20 Nov 2024

Moscow

US embassy in Kyiv shuts down as airstrike threat looms 

The United States Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, has temporarily suspended operations amid a possible major air attack.

20 Nov 2024

Joe Biden

Biden administration approves supplying Ukraine with anti-personnel landmines: Report

The United States government under President Joe Biden has approved the supply of anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine, a US official told Reuters.

19 Nov 2024

Drones

1,000 days of Russia-Ukraine conflict: How robots are changing battleground

Tuesday was the 1,000th day since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

19 Nov 2024

Narendra Modi

Russian President Putin to visit India soon, says Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India soon, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov announced.

19 Nov 2024

Argentina

G20 leaders call for ending Ukraine war, aid to Gaza

The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro has released a joint declaration tackling global challenges like hunger and conflict.

18 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

How long-range missiles striking Russia could reshape Ukraine war dynamics

United States President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine's use of American-supplied long-range missiles to strike deep inside Russia.

17 Nov 2024

Brazil

Brazil's First Lady swears at Elon Musk at G20 event

Brazil's First Lady, Rosangela 'Janja' Lula da Silva swore at billionaire Elon Musk during a G20 social event in Rio de Janeiro.

16 Nov 2024

Boeing

Biden jokes about rescuing stranded astronauts, Sunita, Wilmore, from space

United States President Joe Biden recently joked about going to space to bring back astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.

16 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine war could end 'sooner' under Trump administration

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is hopeful the ongoing conflict with Russia will end sooner under United States President-elect Donald Trump.

14 Nov 2024

Russia

Ukraine can't trademark 'Russian warship, go f-k yourself' slogan: Court

The European Union's General Court has denied Ukraine's bid to trademark the phrase "Russian warship, go f**k yourself."

11 Nov 2024

Moscow

Why Russia is mulling a 'Ministry of Sex'

Faced with a steep drop in its birth rate, Russia is considering the creation of a "Ministry of Sex."

11 Nov 2024

Dmitry Peskov

Trump calls Putin, urges him not to escalate Ukraine conflict

United States President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

10 Nov 2024

Moscow

Ukraine launches 22 drones at Moscow, 2 airports shut

Ukraine launched at least 22 drones at Moscow early on Sunday, temporarily shutting down two of the capital's airports.

09 Nov 2024

Moscow

Russia considers 'ministry of sex' to address falling birth rate

In a bid to address its declining birth rate, which has been exacerbated by wartime casualties in Ukraine, Russia is mulling the creation of a "ministry of sex."

09 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Musk joined Trump's call with Zelenskyy; what did they discuss 

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was reportedly on the line during a phone call between United States President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

07 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

What Trump's win could mean for Ukraine, Middle East, China

Donald Trump's re-election as President of the United States is bound to drastically alter the country's foreign policy.

07 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Who could be on Donald Trump's top team 

After defeating Kamala Harris in the elections, Donald Trump, the 47th president-elect of the United States, is preparing to assemble his second-term administration.

02 Nov 2024

Moscow

'Indian companies sanctioned by US not violating law,' says MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India said that the companies sanctioned by the United States have not violated any national laws.

02 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Trump or Harris: Who do world leaders prefer for president

As the United States gears up for its presidential election, world leaders are keenly observing the contest between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

02 Nov 2024

Moscow

US gives Ukraine $425M as North Korean soldiers reach Russia

The United States has announced a new $425 million military aid package to Ukraine, the 69th tranche of equipment provided by the Biden administration since August 2021.

31 Oct 2024

North Korea

North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile designed to threaten US

North Korea test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday.

28 Oct 2024

Diwali

Gold rush: Investments doubled in just 5 years

A study by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL) has revealed that gold investments made during Diwali in 2019, have yielded returns exceeding 103% as of today.

26 Oct 2024

Canada

G7 leaders agree to loan $50 billion to Ukraine

The Group of Seven (G7) leaders have agreed to lend Ukraine around $50 billion.

25 Oct 2024

Dmitry Peskov

Musk in 'secret contact' with Putin, claims bombshell report

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has allegedly been in regular touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, a report by The Wall Street Journal has said.

23 Oct 2024

Istanbul

Gunfire, explosions outside Turkey aviation firm, many 'dead, injured'

A gunfire and massive explosion were reported outside the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters in Kahramankazan, a town located around 40km north of Ankara, on Wednesday.

23 Oct 2024

BRICS

'India supports dialogue, diplomacy...not war': PM Modi at BRICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated India's commitment to dialogue and diplomacy over war at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.

22 Oct 2024

BRICS

Ukraine's population dropped by 10 million since Russian invasion: UN

Ukraine's population has dropped by more than 10 million since Russia's invasion in 2022—triggering mass migration and a sharp decline in birth rates, the United Nations reported on Tuesday.

20 Oct 2024

Iran

'Top secret' Pentagon documents leaked; show Israel's plans for Iran 

The United States is probing a leak of highly classified intelligence related to Israel's possible retaliation plans against Iran.

19 Oct 2024

Dmitry Peskov

North Korean soldiers enter Russia to fight Ukraine; video surfaces 

In its first military involvement in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, North Korea has sent 1,500 special forces soldiers to Russia.

19 Oct 2024

Bollywood

'Indian films are most popular...': Vladmir Putin praises Bollywood

Russia has long been an admirer of Bollywood, and now President Vladimir Putin has revealed just how much it is loved.

18 Oct 2024

Brussels

10,000 North Korean troops headed to Ukraine, claims Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has alleged that North Korea is preparing 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russia in its war against Ukraine.

12 Oct 2024

Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson felt Modi's 'astral energy' during 1st meeting

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has written in his memoir that he felt Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "curious astral energy" when they first met in London.

10 Oct 2024

World

Ukraine parliament approves 1st wartime tax hikes

Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has approved the country's first major wartime tax hikes.

09 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump-Putin phone call, Biden's outburst: Bob Woodward's book reveals all

Veteran reporter and The Washington Post Associate Editor Bob Woodward will release his new book War next week.

04 Oct 2024

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' locks premiere day, 3 years after tragedy

The Western film Rust is set for its world premiere in Poland at the end of November, three years after the tragic on-set shooting that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

27 Sep 2024

Donald Trump

After calling Zelenskyy 'greatest salesman,' Trump to meet Ukrainian president

United States presidential candidate Donald Trump has confirmed that he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday in New York.

26 Sep 2024

Belarus

Putin issues strongest-ever warning to West over Ukraine striking Russia

In the latest changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine, Vladimir Putin has warned that the country would consider deploying nuclear weapons if attacked by any state using conventional weapons.

24 Sep 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi meets Ukraine's Zelensky in New York, reaffirms peace support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York on Monday.

22 Sep 2024

Elon Musk

Chechen leader claims Musk remotely disabled his armed Cybertruck

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of remotely disabling his Cybertruck, which was deployed at the Ukraine frontline.

19 Sep 2024

Narendra Modi

India discussing Russia-Ukraine peace with partners, no formal proposal yet

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that India is currently in talks with its partners regarding the Russia-Ukraine crisis, but no formal proposal has been made yet.

19 Sep 2024

Czech Republic

Ammunition from India enters Ukraine despite Russia's reservations: Report

Artillery shells manufactured by Indian arms producers have reportedly been redirected to Ukraine by European clients for over a year, according to 11 Indian and European government and defense industry officials.

17 Sep 2024

Facebook

Meta imposes global ban on Russian state media outlets

Meta has announced a worldwide ban on Russian state media outlets, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya, across its platforms.

16 Sep 2024

Donald Trump

'My dad hates Trump but…': Florida assassination attempt suspect's son

Oran Routh, the son of Ryan Wesley Routh—the man accused of attempting to assassinate former United States President Donald Trump—has come forward to defend his father.

16 Sep 2024

Donald Trump

Who is Ryan Routh, man arrested for shooting at Trump

Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old Democrat supporter from North Carolina, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly attempting to assassinate Republican candidate Donald Trump.

13 Sep 2024

Joe Biden

Russia expels 6 UK diplomats for 'spying, sabotage'

Russia has expelled six British diplomats from Moscow, accusing them of espionage and sabotage.

08 Sep 2024

Ajit Doval

NSA Doval to visit Moscow for Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Reports

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval will reportedly visit Russia this week to discuss peace efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

05 Sep 2024

Brazil

Putin ready for talks with Ukraine, but there's a condition 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his willingness to engage in talks with Ukraine on the condition that these discussions be based on the Istanbul agreement from 2022.

04 Sep 2024

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russian strikes on Ukrainian military center, hospital kill 51

At least 51 people were killed and 219 injured in Russian strikes on a military training center and a hospital in Poltava, central-eastern Ukraine.

03 Sep 2024

Moscow

Russia seized 477 sqkm of Ukrainian territory in August: Report

In August, Russia seized 477 square kilometers (184 square miles) of Ukrainian territory, marking its largest monthly territorial gain since October 2022.

02 Sep 2024

Moscow

Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Russian energy plant

Russia reported on Sunday that it thwarted a large-scale drone attack by Ukraine, shooting down 158 drones across 15 regions.

28 Aug 2024

Joe Biden

Explained: Why US readout on Modi-Biden call omitted Bangladesh crisis

The recent telephonic conversation between United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked speculation due to a notable omission.

24 Aug 2024

Moscow

Zelenskyy flags India-Russia oil trade during meeting with Modi 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt India's crude oil trade with Russia during their meeting on Friday.

23 Aug 2024

Narendra Modi

India, Ukraine ink four pacts in agriculture, medicine, culture

India and Ukraine signed four agreements on Friday to enhance cooperation in agriculture, medicine, culture, and humanitarian aid, according to officials.

23 Aug 2024

Iran

What was discussed during Modi's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to facilitating dialogue and diplomacy in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said during a media briefing.

23 Aug 2024

COVID-19

North Korea reopens after COVID-19 hiatus; will tourists visit? 

North Korea plans to reopen to international tourists by the year's end, according to travel agencies.

23 Aug 2024

Delhi

Watch: Modi reaches Ukraine; greeted with namastes, hug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ukraine on Friday, marking a significant moment in the history of India-Ukraine bilateral relations.

23 Aug 2024

Narendra Modi

Why Modi is taking train to Ukraine instead of flight 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a historic 20-hour overnight train journey from Poland to Ukraine on Thursday (local time).

23 Aug 2024

Narendra Modi

What to expect from PM Modi's historic visit to Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make a historic visit to Ukraine on Friday, marking the first such trip by an Indian prime minister since Ukraine's independence in 1991.

23 Aug 2024

Kamala Harris

'Got to get to business...': Kamala accepts Democratic presidential nomination

United States Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democratic Party's presidential nomination for the 2024 elections.

22 Aug 2024

Narendra Modi

'India's policy was to maintain distance, now...': Modi in Poland

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently in Poland, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister since Morarji Desai's trip in 1979.

21 Aug 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi leaves for historic visit to Poland, Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-nation tour to Poland and Ukraine on Wednesday.

20 Aug 2024

Robots

Ukraine's new robot dogs can dispose bombs on the battlefield

Ukraine has made a groundbreaking move by deploying robotic dogs on the battlefield, marking the first known use of such machines in combat.

20 Aug 2024

Google

Ex-Google CEO's start-up to build AI-powered attack drones for Ukraine

Billionaire Eric Schmidt, the former CEO and Chairman of Google, has revealed that his new start-up, White Stork, will develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered attack drones for Ukraine.