Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine war live updates: Russia raises conscription age limit; Zelenskyy gives fresh corruption warning

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[ad_1] North Korea and Russia to strengthen cooperation, Defense Minister Shoigu says Russia and North Korea on Wednesday announced plans to strengthen their defense cooperation, Reuters reported Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as saying. “I am convinced that today’s talks will contribute to strengthening cooperation between our defense departments,” Shoigu said after a meeting in Pyongyang … Read more

Ukraine war live updates: 500 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion; Kyiv’s allies to meet in Vilnius this week

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[ad_1] Questions linger over Turkey’s opposition to Sweden’s NATO accession NATO allies will meet in Vilnius, Lithuania, from July 11-12 for discussions set to focus on ongoing Russian hostilities in Ukraine and Sweden’s bid to enter the coalition. Turkey, which provides NATO’s second-largest military force, has opposed the accession, repeatedly citing security concerns over Stockholm’s … Read more

Ukraine war live updates: Zelenskyy warns of ‘dangerous provocations’ at nuclear plant; China’s Xi reportedly warned Putin against nuclear attack

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[ad_1] No news to share on detained WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, White House says US journalist Evan Gershkovich (REAR) arrested on espionage charges looks on as he stands inside a defendants’ cage before a hearing to consider an appeal on his extended detention at The Moscow City Court in Moscow on June 22, 2023. Natalia … Read more

How Wagner’s short-lived revolt could shape the direction of Russia’s war in Ukraine

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[ad_1] A Ukrainian police officer walks past a 24-storey building partially destroyed following a Russian missiles strike in Kyiv early on June 24, 2023. Sergei Supinsky | Afp | Getty Images Ukrainian forces can look to take advantage of the Wagner Group’s short-lived armed rebellion, analysts said, with confusion among Russia’s military leadership expected to … Read more

Ukraine war live updates: Air raids sound over Ukraine amid Russian attacks; Putin open to talking about Ukraine, Kremlin says

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[ad_1] Russia resists counteroffensive, and Ukraine knows it faces a tough challenge A Ukrainian soldier of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade fires at Russian positions at the front line near the town of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, on June 17, 2023. Anatolii Stepanov | Afp | Getty Images It’s becoming clear that Ukraine could … Read more

Ukraine war live updates: Ukraine says it’s recaptured 8 villages during counteroffensive | Denmark increases military support

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[ad_1] Denmark more than doubles funding for Ukrainian military Denmark has pledged to more than double its budget for Ukrainian military support, the Danish Ministry of Defence announced on Monday. The country first established funding of about $1 billion for Ukraine in March, according to Reuters, which would provide resources for Ukraine’s military, as well … Read more

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit

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[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Saturday in Japan for talks with the leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies, a personal appearance meant to galvanize global attention as the nations ratcheted up pressure on Moscow for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine. Bolstering international support is a key priority as Ukraine prepares for what’s seen … Read more

Russia hit with more sanctions from UK and U.S.; G-7 leaders meet in Hiroshima

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[ad_1] Russian forces attempting to regain lost territory in Bakhmut, Ukraine says Ukrainian soldiers are seen at their artillery position on Donetsk frontline as the Russia-Ukraine war continues in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on April 24, 2023. Muhammed Enes Yildirim | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Ukraine’s deputy defense minister Hanna Maliar said during a national … Read more

Where Ukraine’s defense stands after missile attack on Kyiv

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[ad_1] Where Ukraine’s defense stands after missile attack on Kyiv – CBS News Watch CBS News Ukraine was able to defend its capital against an “exceptional” Russian air attack Tuesday morning, Ukrainian officials said. Luke Coffey, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the state of Ukraine’s defense capabilities. Be the … Read more

Ukraine war live updates: Wagner leader says his forces will leave Bakhmut; Bill Clinton says he foreshadowed Russian invasion

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[ad_1] Wagner forces will leave embattled Bakhmut on May 10, leader says Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said his forces would leave the destroyed city of Bakhmut on May 10, announcing the withdrawal in a sudden statement that followed a dramatic video slamming Russia’s top defense officials. “I declare on behalf of the Wagner fighters, … Read more