End war via talks or I will end it by force: Putin tells Ukraine

[ad_1] MOSCOW: Russian President Putin told Kyiv on Wednesday that there was a chance to end the war in Ukraine via negotiations “if common sense prevails”, an option he’d prefer, but that he was ready to end it by force if that was the only way.Speaking in China at the end of a visit there, […]

Over 500 drones fired at Ukraine: One killed, dozens injured in Russian attack; 14 regions impacted

[ad_1] Russia’s attack on Ukraine (Images shared by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy) Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight, killing one person, wounding at least 24 others and damaging residential areas and infrastructure, officials said on Saturday, as reported by Reuters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes hit 14 regions and involved more than […]

Watch: Ukrainian Navy ship hit by Russian drone; one killed, several missing

[ad_1] Russia strikes Ukrainian Navy vessel Escalating its attacks on Ukraine, Russia struck the Ukrainian Navy reconnaissance ship Simferopol. The Ukrainian Navy later confirmed the strike and reported the death of a crew member.The vessel was hit by a naval drone in the Danube River delta, part of which lies in Ukraine’s Odesa region, Russia […]

US proposes ‘Nato-style’ security guarantee for Ukraine; Putin signals settlement — what it means

[ad_1] The United States has suggested giving Ukraine Nato-style security guarantees without allowing the country to join the alliance, a diplomatic source told AFP on Saturday.The proposal surfaced after a series of calls between US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. So what’s being proposed? According to the diplomatic source, the […]

Moscow says Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant as Ukraine marks Independence Day

[ad_1] Russia accused Ukraine on Sunday of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since its independence. Russian officials said several power and energy facilities were targeted in the overnight strikes. The fire at the nuclear facility was quickly […]

Trump’s letter of support to Ukraine : Calls for ‘negotiated settlement’; Zelenskyy vows ‘will not lose’ the war

[ad_1] Donald Trump (left), Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP) US President Donald Trump joined global leaders on Sunday in sending messages of support to Ukraine as the country marked its 34th Independence Day amid continued conflict with Russia and little movement on peace talks.In a letter shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on X, Trump praised Ukraine’s […]

Ukraine: Canada’s Carney rules out Russian say on guarantees

[ad_1] Mark Carney (File photo) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv for Independence Day celebrations.“We need a cessation of hostilities. We need a ceasefire. We can call it a ceasefire, a truce, an armistice. That’s necessary to stop the killing,” Carney told reporters Sunday, […]

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow captures 2 villages in Donetsk region; advances towards Ukrainian logistics base

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) Russia on Saturday announced that its forces had captured two villages in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, increasing military pressure as international efforts to end the conflict continue.Moscow’s defence ministry said on Telegram that its troops had taken control of Sredneye and Kleban-Byk. The capture of Kleban-Byk advances Russian forces closer to the […]

Zelenskyy says Russia stopping summit with Putin; ‘agenda not ready’: Moscow

[ad_1] MOSCOW: Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said there is no agenda for a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing Zelenskyy of saying “no to everything”. Speaking to NBC, Lavrov said Putin had made clear he was ready to meet Zelensky to discuss a possible deal to […]

‘Ready to meet Zelenskyy’: Sergey Lavrov sets Putin okay with meeting Ukrainian President – but with this condition

[ad_1] Sergey Lavrov (ANI image) Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday said that President Vladimir Putin is willing to meet Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, provided that all matters related to resolving the conflict between Moscow and Kiev are fully resolved.Speaking to RT, Lavrov stated, “The Russian president repeatedly said that he is ready to […]