At least 17 injured after Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s Kharkiv | Russia-Ukraine war News

At least 17 injured after Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s Kharkiv | Russia-Ukraine war News

Rescuers search rubble after two S-300 missiles hit the centre of Ukraine’s second-biggest city. At least 17 people have been injured, two of them seriously, after Russian missiles hit residential buildings in the city of Kharkiv. Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said that two S-300 missiles hit buildings in the centre…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 693 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 693 | Russia-Ukraine war News

These are the main developments as the war enters if 693rd day. Here is the situation on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Fighting At least 17 people were injured, two of them seriously, after two Russian missiles struck a residential area in the centre of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest city. Rescue teams…

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges Western allies to step up pressure on Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges Western allies to step up pressure on Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News

The Ukrainian leader says Western hesitation in backing Kyiv is costing time and lives and could prolong the fighting for years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the West to tighten sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin and step up its support for Kyiv to ensure that Moscow does not…

It is time to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war

It is time to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war

An estimated $350bn in Russian government assets have been frozen in Western accounts since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. These are not idle funds. In 2023, Belgium-based financial services company Euroclear, whose settling and clearance role mean that it holds 197…

Polish truckers agree to suspend border protest until March | Russia-Ukraine war News

Polish truckers agree to suspend border protest until March | Russia-Ukraine war News

Truck drivers had blocked border since November, demanding restrictions be reintroduced for Ukrainian hauliers. Polish truckers have agreed to suspend a protest that had blocked some border crossings with Ukraine since November, the infrastructure minister says. The hauliers confirmed the suspension until March but warned they would return to the…

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…