UN Rights Mission Deplores Deadly Russian Strikes in Ukraine

The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) has deplored a deadly wave of Russian missile and drone strikes that reportedly killed at least 13 civilians and injured 65 others. HRMMU, in a statement on Sunday, warned that the attack underscores the grave risks of using powerful explosive weapons in populated areas. According to the … Read more

EU to End duty-free Imports From Ukraine After June 5

  THE European Commission will not extend the duty-free import of goods from Ukraine beyond June 5, spokesperson Olof Gill announced on Wednesday. “The autonomous trade measures with Ukraine expire on June 5. The Commission does not intend to extend them beyond that date,” Gill told reporters. He added that the EU’s current priority was … Read more

US, Ukraine Sign Memorandum on Rare Earth Minerals deal

THE United States and Ukraine have signed a preliminary outline of a rare-earth mineral deal, said a senior Ukrainian official on Friday. The potential agreement between both sides will be signed next week. The announcement was made on Friday by Ukraine’s deputy prime minister, who also serves as Minister of Economy. “We are happy to … Read more

Ukraine Extends Martial Law, Mobilisation Order Until August

Ukraine has extended martial law and the mobilisation order by another 90 days until the beginning of August, as the country continued to fend off the full-scale. Fending off the full-scale Russian invasion launched more than three years ago. The two corresponding motions submitted by President Volodymyr Zelensky received the required two-thirds majority in parliament, … Read more

Ukraine targets Russian Energy Infrastructure in Recent Strikes

  THE Ukrainian armed forces have carried out four attacks on Russian energy infrastructure facilities in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday. “Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian armed forces have carried out four attacks on Russian energy infrastructure,” the ministry said in a statement. As a result of … Read more

Russian Drone Attack on Ukraine Injures Many, Sparks Fires

  RUSSIA’s overnight attack on Kyiv injured no fewer than seven people and sparked fires in high-rise apartment buildings and throughout the city. Mayor Vitali Klitschko, in a post on the Telegram messaging app, described the attack drone attack on Kyiv as a massive enemy. “So far, seven residents of the capital have been injured. … Read more

Trump wants Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Under US control

  DONALD Trump has asked Volodymyr Zelensky that the United States could own and run Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including nuclear power plants, as part of his latest bid to secure a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. The Ukrainian president said following their call that Kiev was “ready” to pause attacks on Russia’s energy network and … Read more

Putin thanks Trump, Modi for Ukraine Ceasefire Efforts

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has expressed gratitude to world leaders, including United States President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, for their endeavours to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking at a joint press conference with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday, Putin remarked that Russia … Read more

Ukraine Accepts Ceasefire Proposal, Russia yet to Respond

UKRAINE has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States following crucial diplomatic negotiations in Saudi Arabia. The development has prompted Washington to reinstate military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv, marking a shift in President Donald Trump’s stance after a period of strained ties. However, the success of the ceasefire now hinges … Read more