Ukraine

Putin issues dire warning to…

June 6, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to countries assisting Ukraine, signaling severe consequences for those who continue to support Kyiv in its ongoing conflict with Moscow. In a public address on Friday, Putin cautioned, “Anyone who tries…

Western arms deliveries to Ukraine…

June 6, 2024

SAINT PETERSBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that Western arms deliveries to Ukraine were “a very dangerous step“, especially if donors are “controlling” use of the weapons.“Delivering arms to a warzone is always bad. Even more so if…

Ukraine’s divisive mobilization law comes…

May 18, 2024

KYIV: A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine came into force on Saturday, as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine’s second-largest city.The legislation, which was watered down…

Ukraine fights Russian forces in…

May 16, 2024

KYIV: Ukraine said its forces were fighting Russian troops in northern districts of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region on Thursday but said the invaders had been unable to break through deeper into the border town.The capture of Vovchansk, 5 km…

US accuses Russia of using…

May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON: The US State Department accused Russia Wednesday of having used a chemical weapon against Ukrainian forces in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, while also announcing fresh sanctions against Moscow.In addition to the chemical agent chloropicrin, Russia also used…