Kyiv mayor says big battles being fought near Ukrainian capital

(Reuters) - "Huge" battles are being fought to the north and east of Kyiv, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital said on Friday. "The risk of dying (in Kyiv) is…

Defence of Kyiv has started, mayor says

(Reuters) - Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Friday the Ukrainian capital "has entered into a defensive phase" as Russian troops brought the sounds of war to the city. "The…

From cyber attacks to bomb shelters, boxer-turned-mayor Klitschko readies Kyiv’s defences

By Felix Hoske KYIV (Reuters) - In his mayoral office, former heavyweight boxing champion Vitaly Klitschko waves a stylus pen at a screen on the wall - allowing him to…

Jerusalem mayor says he won’t shun U.S. consulate if it reopens

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Jerusalem's mayor dismissed media speculation on Tuesday that a U.S. consulate for Palestinians in the city would be denied municipal services if the Biden administration reopens it…