3 nonnegotiables in the quest for peace in Ukraine
President-elect Trump has vowed to end the war in Ukraine.within a dayEither back in the White House or even before that. Early signs suggest he may be able to make it through, or at least peace may be on the horizon. For the first time since Russia confiscated Ukrainian territory in 2014, followed by a […]
Injured North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine forces, says South Korea | Ukraine
South Korean intelligence confirmed reports in Ukraine that a wounded North Korean soldier had been captured by Ukrainian forces, the latest since North Korea sent combat troops to support Russian forces in the Ukraine war. This may be the first capture of this kind. “Through real-time information sharing with allied intelligence agencies, we have confirmed […]
Biden Orders Pentagon to Continue Ukraine Weapons Delivery
Outgoing President Joe Biden has only a few weeks left in his term, but that didn't stop him Wednesday from ordering additional arms deliveries to Ukraine. His directive to the Pentagon came on the same day Russia launched missile attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in multiple cities, even though more Americans oppose such a move. […]
Biden condemns Russia's 'outrageous' Christmas attack on Ukraine
President Biden on Wednesday condemned Russia's recent attack on Ukraine, declaring the wave of missile and drone strikes “outrageous.” “The goal of this egregious attack was to cut off access to winter heat and electricity for the Ukrainian people and to jeopardize the security of our power grid,” Biden said in a statement. “Let me […]
Russia Launches Massive Christmas Day Air Raids Against Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned Russia's decision to launch a massive airstrike on electricity infrastructure on Christmas morning, accusing Russia of trying to cause a Christmas power and heat cutoff. Early on Christmas morning, Russian airstrikes and artillery bombardment forced parts of Ukraine into underground air raid shelters, killing at least five people and […]
Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Urbi et Orbi message
Pope Francis delivered his annual “Urbi e Orbi” (City and World) Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican on Wednesday, calling for peace around the world and an end to ongoing conflicts. In a speech summarizing the hardships facing the world this year, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church made direct reference to the […]
Ukraine war briefing: North Korean troops yet to make major impact on fighting, says Ukraine military intelligence | Russia
A ballistic missile struck an apartment complex in Kryvyi Ri, central Ukraine, on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring 15 others.Four of them were serious, officials said. Ukrainian authorities condemned the Christmas Eve attack on the city, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. “While the rest of the world is celebrating Christmas, Ukrainians continue to […]
Ukraine war briefing: more than 3,000 North Korean military casualties in Russia’s Kursk, claims Zelenskyy | Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk region. Ukraine's president warns that North Korea may send more personnel and equipment to Moscow's military, accusing world leaders of doing “almost nothing” to counter Russia's military cooperation with North Korea criticized the person. “There is a risk […]
National Bank of Ukraine: Russian cyberattack reduced banks' ability to open accounts and issue loans – Euromaidan Press
In response to a request from Interfax Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine announced that its operations were disrupted by a Russian cyber attack that affected government registers. The Department of Justice announced on December 19 a major network infrastructure outage affecting the state's registry. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Olha Stefanishna later […]
Ukraine war briefing: Putin meets Slovak PM in rare Moscow visit to secure energy deal | Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Slovakian Prime Minister Roberto Fico at the Kremlin on Sunday, making an unusual visit to Moscow for a European Union leader. As the deadline for the contract allowing Russian gas to pass through Ukraine approaches. Slovakia, which relies on gas transiting through neighboring Ukraine, has stepped up efforts to […]