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U.S. announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package

April 27, 2024 admin

The U.S.’ announcement to send more Patriot missiles to Ukraine came after the country’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Kyiv needs these missiles to create an air shield against further Russian missile attacks. | Photo Credit: AP The U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defence systems as part of a massive…

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U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

April 24, 2024 admin

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. The bill passed the Senate on an overwhelming 79-18 vote late on April 23 after the…

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Ukraine warns situation on front will worsen in May

April 22, 2024 admin

People look at fragments of the television tower which was broken in half after it was hit by a Russian missile in Kharkiv, Ukraine on April 22, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP The situation for Ukraine on its front line is likely to steadily deteriorate in coming weeks, Ukraine’s head of military intelligence said in…

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Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India, a historical ally of Russia

March 28, 2024 admin

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. File | Photo Credit: AP Ukraine’s Foreign Minister arrived in New Delhi on March 28 for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties and cooperation with India, which considers Russia a time-tested ally from the Cold War-era. Dmytro Kuleba will meet with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on March 29,…

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Putin, Zelenskyy Invite PM Modi After Elections: “See India As Peacemaker”

March 20, 2024 admin

In May last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Ukrainian President. (File Photo) New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hours after speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Prime Minister’s conversation with the two leaders comes in the backdrop of Putin’s reelection as President and no sign of…

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Ukraine’s ex-military commander Zaluzhny appointed envoy to U.K.

March 8, 2024 admin

Former Ukraine Army chief Valery Zaluzhny. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved the candidacy of former Army chief Valery Zaluzhny as Ambassador to Great Britain, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine sent a request to the British side for an agreement,” the…

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A blast rocks the Ukrainian city of Odesa during a visit by Zelensky and Greece’s prime minister

March 6, 2024 admin

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, centre left, and Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, centre, walk in Odesa, Ukraine, Wednesday, March 6, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP The sound of a large explosion reverberated around the Ukrainian port of Odesa as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greece’s Prime…

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Trudeau apologises for recognition of Nazi unit war veteran in Canadian Parliament

September 28, 2023 admin

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologises for the events surrounding Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelenskyy’s visit at a media availability in Ottawa, Ontario, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologised Wednesday, September 27, 2023, for Parliament’s recognition of a man who fought alongside the Nazis during last week’s…

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Thwarted another attempt to fly drone to Moscow: Mayor

September 1, 2023 admin

Russian Defence Ministry headquarters is seen in Moscow on August 31, 2023. Russian air defences destroyed a drone approaching Moscow in the Voskresensky district, about 60 km from the capital, the city’s Mayor said. | Photo Credit: AFP Russian air defences destroyed a drone approaching Moscow, the city’s Mayor said on Friday, September 1, 2023,…

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