Ukraine says shot down two Russian command aircraft in blow to Moscow | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukraine says shot down two Russian command aircraft in blow to Moscow | Russia-Ukraine war News

The A-50 and IL-22 play a central role in orchestrating Russian battlefield movements in Ukraine. Ukraine has said it shot down an A-50 Russian reconnaissance plane and an Il-22 airborne command post in a potentially significant blow to the Kremlin’s forces. Ukrainian army chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi announced the aircraft had…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 689 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 689 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 689th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Fighting Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched some 40 drones and missiles, including hypersonic missiles. Ukraine’s ground forces commander told the Reuters news agency that Kyiv needed more military…

Portuguese FM: Ukraine can prevail, Russia a ‘Paper Tiger’ | Politics

Portuguese FM: Ukraine can prevail, Russia a ‘Paper Tiger’ | Politics

Joao Gomes Cravinho discusses Portugal’s stance on Gaza and Ukraine and EU’s need for a US-Independent security strategy. Once a 15th-century maritime power, Portugal sparked the Age of Discovery and established a global empire. But, as the winds of change swept around the world in the 19th century, Portugal entered…

Ukraine says Russia launched barrage of missile attacks nationwide | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukraine says Russia launched barrage of missile attacks nationwide | Russia-Ukraine war News

Mass onslaught took place before France’s new foreign minister’s visit to Kyiv. Russia launched dozens of attacks across Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian air force said, as Kyiv continued its diplomatic efforts to ratchet up support and military aid. “A total of 40 means of enemy air attack were recorded,” the…

Putin waged a trade war long before bombing Ukraine. Which side is winning? | Russia-Ukraine war News

Putin waged a trade war long before bombing Ukraine. Which side is winning? | Russia-Ukraine war News

Last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he was shutting down the Black Sea to Ukrainian agricultural exports. The reason, ostensibly, was Ukraine’s second attempt to cripple the Kerch Bridge, Russia’s main artery to the Crimean Peninsula and key to its ammunition logistics. A massive explosion caught on camera in…

Russia doubles down on fast, cheap, unguided bombs to attack Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia doubles down on fast, cheap, unguided bombs to attack Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia appears to be doubling down on glide bombs and ballistic missiles – unsophisticated, inexpensive bombs difficult to intercept – as well as drones, as its strategy for inflicting a new wave of destruction on Ukraine’s cities and infrastructure. Since December 29, Russia has launched almost daily barrages of drones…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 687 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 687 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 687th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Fighting Two Russian S-300 missiles struck a hotel in the centre of northeastern Kharkiv injuring 11 people, including journalists, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. Several other buildings, including two…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 686 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 686 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 686th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Fighting Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow would do everything it could to halt Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod as Russia’s Defence Ministry said it had brought down 10 rockets…