insert_link World Ukraine seeks EU and NATO support for Victory plan Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented his victory plan to European leaders and NATO allies in Brussels. Zelenskyy announced his plan to Ukrainian lawmakers on Wednesday which includes an unconditional invite to join the military alliance. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital. today18 October, 2024
insert_link World Russia targets Kyiv in drone attack Russia launched multiple waves of drones targeting Ukraine's capital on Monday morning. Air raid alerts lasted for over five hours as air defense units worked to intercept attacks. Reuters further reports that all the drones that Russia launched at Kyiv were either destroyed by defence systems or neutralised by electronic warfare, Serhiy Popko, the head of Kyiv's military administration said on the Telegram messaging app. today30 September, 2024
insert_link World Zelenskyy thanks Ramaphosa for support amid war Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa for supporting his country's territorial integrity amid the war with Russia. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York. Zelenskyy has emphasized that only the unity of world leaders can force Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war. today26 September, 2024
insert_link World Ukraine’s Zelensky holds bilateral meetings in the U.S. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues his US visit and is working to shore up more support for Kyiv. One of his aims is to convince Western leaders that lifting restrictions on long-range weapons is crucial for Ukraine's victory. Megumi Lim reports. The BBC further reports that Zelensky's visit to the US coincides with efforts from the White House to prepare a new $375m military aid package for Ukraine. Ukraine […] today24 September, 2024
insert_link World EU pledges 35 billion Euro loan to Ukraine The European Union has announced a roughly 39 billion dollar loan to Ukraine funded by profits from Russia's frozen assets. This payment is the EU's contribution to a 50 billion dollar plan agreed upon by G7 nations over the summer. William Denselow reports from Brussels. today23 September, 2024
insert_link World German Chancellor calls for peace talks with Russia German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for renewed peace talks to settle the conflict in Ukraine, saying the next round of discussions should include representatives from Russia. Trent Murray reports. Euronews reports that some members of his Social Democratic Party have also called for more emphasis on diplomacy toward Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he's thankful for the support he received at the Ukraine Defence […] today9 September, 2024
World Pro-Putin movement expands across the former Soviet bloc – here’s why By Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham As Russia keeps pounding Ukrainian cities with airstrikes and advances along the frontline in Donbas, regional elections in two states in eastern Germany have seen a surge of support for parties on the extreme right and extreme left. What is particularly concerning is that both parties oppose support for Ukraine and back a more Kremlin-aligned view of the Russian aggression against […] today5 September, 2024
insert_link World UK’s Starmer in France for post-Brexit trade talks United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in France for talks with President Emmanuel Macron on issues such as migration, the Middle East, and Ukraine. Catherine Barnard - Professor of EU law at the University of Cambridge - says any improvements to the UK's post-Brexit trading relationship with Brussels will be a challenge. today29 August, 2024
insert_link World Modi becomes first Indian leader to visit Ukraine India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Ukraine, a month after he visited Russia for talks with President Putin. The trip to Kyiv is the first by an Indian leader in three decades, and it comes as the war in Ukraine continues. New Delhi has not publicly condemned Russia's invasion but Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern over the conflict. He said India is ready to extend 'all possible cooperation' […] today23 August, 2024
