As Moscow steps up its hybrid onslaught against the Baltic states, local Russian-speaking populations present a potential weak spot to exploit. Russian is the mother tongue of roughly one-quarter and one-third of the populations of Estonia and Latvia, respectively, two small nations at NATO’s eastern frontier. Adopting a – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the […]
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Ukraine claims strike on key Russian facility supplying fuel to Moscow’s army
The pumping station near the village of Naytopovichi in Bryansk Oblast, a Russian region bordering Ukraine and Belarus, was hit overnight on Aug. 29, the Ukrainian military reported. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can […]
Moscow’s 2022 ‘Teacher of the Year’ killed while fighting in Ukraine, Meduza reports
Gennady Starunov, a physical education teacher who was named Moscow’s “Teacher of the Year” in 2022, was killed while serving in the Russian military during its invasion of Ukraine, school officials confirmed on July 21. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News […]
‘Absolutely insane’ — Zelensky condemns Russian offensive in Sumy Oblast amid Moscow’s maximalist demands
President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 20 condemned Russia’s attempts to advance in Sumy Oblast, as Moscow intensifies its rhetoric of maximalist demands toward Ukraine. “The Russians had various plans and intentions there — absolutely insane, as usual. We are holding them back and eliminating these killers, defending our Sumy Oblast,” Zelensky said in his evening […]
Ukraine must accept Moscow’s demands or ‘surrender,’ Russia’s ambassador to UK says
Ukraine must accept Moscow’s terms for ending the war or face further military advances and eventual “surrender,” Russia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrei Kelin, said in a June 18 interview with CNN. Talking to CNN host Christiane Amanpour, Kelin said Russia is continuing its offensive and sees no need to stop hostilities, publicly acknowledging […]
Amid Moscow’s war in Ukraine, Trump wonders why ‘everybody hates’ Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump on June 12 praised Russia’s role in World War II, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin is “confused” why everyone “hates” Moscow. Speaking at a White House press conference, Trump recounted a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron about World War II commemorations. “I said, ‘You’re celebrating our victory?’ He said, ‘Yes.’ […]
Kremlin calls proposed 3-day ceasefire ‘test of Kyiv’s readiness’ for peace, despite Moscow’s rejection of 30-day ceasefire
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on May 3 that Moscow is awaiting Kyiv’s “final” response to a three-day ceasefire from May 7–9 proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian state news agency TASS reported. Peskov claimed that Ukraine’s acceptance of the agreement would amount to “a test of Kyiv’s readiness for long-term peace.” Peskov’s comments […]
EU’s Kallas urges leaders to boycott Moscow’s May 9 celebrations, show support for Ukraine
The European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas warned European leaders on April 15 against attending Russia’s May 9 military celebrations in Moscow and urged them to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine instead. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government has reportedly invited leaders from China, India, and Brazil, as well as from EU member Slovakia and EU candidate […]
Higher-level ceasefire talks with Russia premature, Rubio says, as US reviews Moscow’s stance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 27 that it was premature to expect higher-level talks with Russia as the U.S. reviews Moscow’s response to efforts to end the war in Ukraine, AFP reported. Asked if the time was right after U.S. negotiations with Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia, Rubio said: “I think […]