Ukraine: News
2023 Pulitzer Prize: NYT, AP win for Ukraine war coverage
The New York Times on Monday won the Pulitzer Prize in the international reporting category for its coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while the Associated Press earned two awards for its coverage of Ukraine.
Texas: SUV runs over bystanders, 8 killed; hate crime suspected
At least eight people were killed and several others were injured after an SUV crashed into a group outside a migrant aid center in south Texas, United States, AP reported.
Wagner boss Prigozhin threatens to withdraw troops from Ukraine's Bakhmut
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, threatened to pull out his troops from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut after Wednesday, citing a lack of ammunition.
On camera: Ukrainian MP punches Russian official at Turkey conference
In a shocking incident, a Ukrainian Member of Parliament allegedly punched a Russian representative at a conference in Turkey's Ankara on Thursday.
Ex-Russian president calls for Zelenskyy's 'elimination,' Ukraine reacts
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday said that Russia has no option left but to "eliminate" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted drone attack on Putin's residence
Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of attempting an overnight drone strike on the Kremlin to assassinate President Vladimir Putin, Al Jazeera reported, quoting Russian news agencies.
Ukraine apologizes, deletes controversial tweet on Goddess Kali
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Emine Dzheppar on Monday issued an apology over the country's defense ministry's now-deleted controversial tweet on Hindu Goddess Kali.
Russia could face mutiny from Wagner Group: Former Russian commander
Russia could face mutiny from the Wagner Group, a private military company reportedly with close ties to President Vladimir Putin, in its ongoing war against Ukraine, former Russian commander Igor Girkin has claimed.
Ukraine: 26 people, including 5 children, killed in Russian strikes
At least 26 people, including five children, were killed in Ukraine on Friday after Russian forces resumed air strikes on its capital Kyiv and other cities, AFP reported.
Russia's war jet 'accidentally' bombs its own city, damages buildings
A Russian warplane "accidentally" dropped a bomb on its own city of Belgorod, just 40 km from the border with Ukraine, on Thursday.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: India promises enhanced humanitarian aid to Ukraine
India has promised Ukraine enhanced humanitarian aid after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the same.
Zelenskyy writes to PM Modi, requests more humanitarian aid
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking additional humanitarian aid, including medicines and medical equipment, the External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.
Ukraine's deputy foreign minister to visit India on Sunday
The first deputy foreign minister of war-torn Ukraine, Emine Dzhaparova, is set to commence her four-day visit to India on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations as well as global issues of mutual interest, as per PTI.
Austria: Over 20 far-right MPs leave Parliament during Zelenskyy's speech
Over 20 far-right Austrian lawmakers left the Parliament on Thursday during a virtual speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russia to recruit 400,000 soldiers amid Ukraine's 'major counteroffensive' plans
Russia's Ministry of Defence is planning to recruit 400,000 additional contract soldiers from April, with a focus on thwarting a "major counteroffensive" being planned by Ukraine, Bloomberg reported.
Russia will 'bomb' country that arrests President Putin, warns ally
Dmitry Medvedev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's close ally, warned that Russia will launch a war and bomb any country that arrests Putin. The threatening message was made by him in a video posted on Telegram.
Putin's replacement in offing, dissatisfaction growing within Russia: Ukraine official
Vladimir Putin might soon be replaced as Russia's president as dissatisfaction against him is allegedly growing within the country amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis, claimed a Ukrainian intelligence official.
Biden to host Modi for state dinner; China on 'menu'
United States (US) President Joe Biden will likely host PM Narendra Modi for a state dinner this summer amid deepening Indo-US ties in various sectors, reported Bloomberg.
Arrest warrant issued against Putin, but can he be apprehended
An arrest warrant was issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday against Russian President Vladimir Putin over war crime allegations of illegally deporting children from Ukraine.
Ukraine starts withdrawing troops from Bakhmut as Russia inches closer
Ukraine has begun withdrawing its troops from the Bakhmut area as Russia inches closer to the city, according to Sky News.
Politician who watched Putin's speech with noodles to face court
Russian politician Mikhail Abdalkin will appear in court on Tuesday for allegedly discrediting the army in a viral video, Reuters reported. On February 21, Abdalkin posted a video of himself listening to President Vladimir Putin's speech with noodles hanging over his ear.
Putin living secretly in $120M palace with girlfriend, kids: Report
Russian President Vladimir Putin is rumored to be living with his alleged girlfriend, Alina Kabaeva, in a vast countryside estate that reportedly features numerous grand mansions and a playground for their kids.
India tops internet shutdown list for 5th straight year
For the fifth year in a row, India has topped the list of countries that cut access to the internet.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: India, China abstain from UN vote on 'peace'
On the eve of the first anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called for a resolution demanding Russia's immediate withdrawal from Ukraine and "lasting peace" in the country.
Host India doesn't want G20 to discuss Russia sanctions: Reports
India, which is hosting the G20 this year, reportedly does not want the forum's member nations to discuss additional sanctions by Western countries on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Impossible to defeat Russia, will continue Ukraine offensive 'systematically': Putin
In his annual state of the nation address on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to "systematically" continue its offensive against Ukraine.
US President Joe Biden to meet NATO allies in Poland
United States President Joe Biden is all set to meet the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies in Poland to reinforce American and NATO support for Ukraine in the war against Russia.
How did US keep Biden's surprise Ukraine visit a secret
United States President Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine on Monday amid the war surprised everyone, including the political establishment in Washington.
Biden makes surprise Kyiv visit ahead of Russia-Ukraine war anniversary
United States President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday as the ongoing war in the country is closing in on its one-year anniversary.
US fostering Islamic terrorists for attack: Russian spy service
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has claimed it received inputs that the United States (US) is grooming Islamic terrorists to attack targets in Russia and the former Soviet Union, Reuters reported.
Leave Russia immediately: US tells its citizens fearing arbitrary arrests
The United States (US) has asked all its citizens in Russia to leave the country immediately in view of the Russia-Ukraine war and the risk of arbitrary arrest by law enforcement agencies and forced military enlistment.
Turkey: 2 more earthquakes of magnitudes 7.6, 6 hit country
Two more earthquakes of magnitudes 7.6 and 6.0 on the Richter scale rocked Turkey on Monday, merely hours after a powerful 7.8-magnitude quake struck the country, said reports.
Putin threatened with missile strike before Russia-Ukraine war: Boris Johnson
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed in a new BBC documentary that Russian President Vladimir Putin once threatened him with a missile strike during a lengthy phone call before Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year.
Ukraine: Minister, 17 others die in Helicopter crash near Kyiv
At least 18 persons died including a Ukraine minister after a helicopter crashed near a Kindergarten in the city of Brovary outside Kyiv city on Wednesday, AFP reported.
Ukraine's rocket strike killed 63 Russian troops, Kremlin confirms
Ukraine fired rockets at a building where Russian forces were stationed in Makiivka, eastern Donetsk region—currently under Russia's control—killing 63 of them, the Kremlin's Defence Ministry confirmed on Monday.
Russia fires over 120 missiles into Ukraine, 3 injured
An air raid alert was issued across Ukraine on Thursday morning as Russia fired over 120 missiles from air and sea, targeting the former's population and civilian infrastructure in major cities.
Vladimir Putin says Russia wants to end war in Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia wants to end the war in Ukraine, and suggested that the only way to achieve a peaceful outcome will involve a diplomatic resolution.
Ukraine 'alive and kicking': President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells US Congress
Ukraine would "never surrender" to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday told the US Congress as he asserted that the country is "alive and kicking."
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms traveling to US, meeting Biden
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms that he is on his way to the United States (US).
Russia fires more than 70 missiles on Ukraine, kills civilians
Ukrainian officials confirmed that Russia fired over 70 missiles during the rush hour of Friday morning.