Washington: Russia and Ukraine agreed separately in talks that concluded Tuesday in Saudi Arabia to avoid military strikes on vessels in the Black Sea, the White House said. In parallel statements, the White House said that each country “agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force and prevent the use of commercial vessels … Read more
The railway said it will sell tickets offline on Monday. Kyiv: The online systems of Ukraine’s state-owned railway company Ukrzaliznytsia have been targeted by a large-scale cyberattack, the railway said on Monday. Train traffic has been stable and running without delays, it said on Telegram. Work to restore the online systems has been going on … Read more
Paris: As more talks on a ceasefire in the Ukraine war are planned for Monday, here are the main developments since US President Donald Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2025. Washington Pressures Moscow On January 20, newly inaugurated Trump said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “should make a deal” with Ukraine. “I think he’s … Read more
Moscow: The Kremlin said on Friday that President Vladimir Putin’s order not to strike energy targets in Ukraine was still in force, despite Kyiv accusing Moscow of breaking it several times. A Russian energy facility near the border with Ukraine that used to pump gas to Europe was set ablaze overnight in an attack both … Read more
Ottawa: Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the G7 summit in June in the western province of Alberta, a government official told AFP on Monday. Carney, who took office last week, spoke to the Ukrainian leader over the weekend, the official said, adding: “President Zelensky has been invited to … Read more
Moscow: At least one person was killed and three others were injured as Ukraine targeted Moscow in a “massive” overnight drone attack on Tuesday. According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, as many as 337 drones were launched by Kyiv over Monday night, with 91 of them targeting the Moscow region. The attack, possibly the largest by … Read more
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an ironic quip on Sunday about his choice not to wear a suit to the White House, where he faced a dressing-down from Donald Trump. In a video released by the presidency, Zelensky, a former actor and comedian, thanked the audience at the end of his speech at an … Read more
Washington, DC: Days after calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “evil” for pushing what he called a “forever war” with Russia, American billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday warned that the entire frontline of Kyiv’s defence system will collapse if he “turned off” his Starlink satellite internet system, which has been vital in maintaining the military communications. … Read more
London: Days after the unprecedented and explosive showdown with US President Donald Trump at the White House, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he believed the relations with the United States could still be salvaged, but the talks needed to continue behind closed doors. Calling for an “equal dialogue”,  Mr Zelensky said he’s willing … Read more
London: After a very public clash with US President Donald Trump at the White House, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky received a royal welcome in Britain, as the United Kingdom and the European Union demonstrate their “unwavering” support to him. The Ukrainian president is in London to attend a summit hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, … Read more
Moscow is working on bringing 16 children to Russia from Ukraine and plans to reunite 10 children with relatives in Ukraine, Russia’s presidential commissioner for children’s rights told RIA agency in remarks published on Wednesday. “We have a clear presidential mandate that we work only with full-fledged legal representatives, that is, relatives, parents who have … Read more
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kyiv: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he was willing to give up his position if it meant peace in Ukraine, quipping that he could exchange his departure for Ukraine’s entry into NATO. Zelensky also said he wanted to see U.S. President Donald Trump as a partner to Ukraine and … Read more