ukraine
Lithuania summons Russian diplomat over deadly Sumy attack
The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned a representative of the Russian Embassy in Vilnius following Russia’s deadly missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. In a statement published on the social media platform X, Lithuania cond...
Macron condemns Russian airstrike on Sumy, urges stronger action to enforce ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Saturday morning, which left 31 civilians dead and at least 83 wounded, including children. In a post on social media platform X, Macron bla...
Zelenskyy on Sumy airstrike: “Only scoundrel can do this”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a strong international response after a deadly Russian missile strike on the city of Sumy. The attack, which involved ballistic missiles, has so far claimed the lives of 31 people, including two ...
Deadly Russian Airstrike hits central Sumy, over 20 killed
A devastating Russian airstrike on the central district of Sumy has left over 20 people dead and several others injured, according to local officials. The attack occurred early Saturday morning and targeted civilian infrastructure, including resident...
Germany’s next Chancellor backs Ukraine’s EU and NATO aspirations — but only after war
Germany’s incoming Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has voiced his support for Ukraine’s future membership in both the European Union and NATO, while underscoring that such steps can only take place once the ongoing war ends. “A country at war cannot bec...
US demands control of Gazprom pipeline in Ukraine, Reuters
Reuters reports that the United States is demanding that Ukraine hand over control of a Gazprom-owned gas pipeline that runs through Ukrainian territory into the European Union. The controversial clause is part of a draft agreement discussed during t...
Russian forces suffer record losses since beginning of year, Ukrainian commander says
Russian invaders have suffered record losses since the start of the year, according to a statement by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, shared on social media. Syrskyi reported that the total number of Russian per...
Russian drone attacks spark fires, injure two in Kyiv overnight
Russian forces launched drone attacks on Kyiv during the night of April 12, sparking multiple fires and injuring at least two people, according to the city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko. Air defense systems were active throughout the night, Klitschko sa...
Bridget Brink resigns as US Ambassador to Ukraine
Bridget Brink, the US Ambassador to Ukraine, has announced her resignation after nearly three years in the role, the State Department confirmed on Thursday. Appointed by President Joe Biden in April 2022, Brink’s tenure encompassed a critical period...
Germany pledges major boost in military aid to Ukraine
Germany has announced a new package of military support for Ukraine, including additional air defense systems, drones, armored vehicles, and ammunition, as the war with Russia continues into its third year. Speaking in Brussels, German Defence Minis...
