- 14 May, 2024
Geopolitics & National SecurityRussian Ukrainian War
Ukraine’s Odesa accuses Russia of attacking city outskirts for the first time
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Authorities in Odesa accused Russian forces of carrying out a strike on residential buildings in the outskirts of the Ukrainian city early on Monday, the first…
Russia says it hit military facility in Ukraine’s Rivne region with cruise missiles
(Reuters) - Russian air forces hit a Ukrainian army military facility in Rivne Region with cruise missiles, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Monday. "High-precision air-launched cruise missiles have struck a…
UK says bulk of Russian forces more than 25 kms from centre of Kyiv
(Reuters) - Russian forces advancing on Kyiv from the north-east have stalled and the bulk of its forces remain more than 25 kilometres from the centre of the city, British…
Russia strikes Ukraine with cruise missiles from Black Sea and Caspian Sea
(Reuters) - Russia struck Ukraine on Sunday with cruise missiles from ships in the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, the Interfax news agency reported. Russia sent tens of thousands of…
Ukraine conflict opens diplomatic and energy opportunities for Qatar
By Andrew Mills DOHA (Reuters) - Russia's invasion of Ukraine has opened up diplomatic and commercial opportunities for gas exporter Qatar to expand energy sales to the West and bolster…
Foreign minister accuses Russian soldiers of rape in Ukrainian cities
LONDON (Reuters) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Friday that Russian soldiers had committed rape in Ukrainian cities. Kuleba did not give any evidence for his claim. Reuters…
Mariupol under Ukrainian control but subject to intense strikes, UK says
LONDON (Reuters) - The southeastern port city of Mariupol remains under Ukrainian control but it has been encircled by Russian forces and subjected to intense strikes, Britain said in an…
Resolution does not create an environment conducive for diplomacy, dialogue and mediation: South Africa explains why it abstained from voting in UN to reprimand Russia
Johannesburg, Mar 4 (PTI): The South African government on Thursday explained why it had abstained from a UN General Assembly vote to reprimand Russia for the belligerent military operation in…
Biden had ‘constructive conversation’ with Quad leaders: White House
Washington, Mar 4 (PTI): US President Joe Biden had a “constructive conversation” with Quad leaders amid the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday. The Quad…
IAEA says ‘essential’ parts of Ukraine nuclear plant not affected
LONDON (Reuters) - Essential equipment at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was unaffected after a fire there, with no change in radiation levels, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said…
Ukraine nuclear reactors being safely shut down – U.S. energy official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on Thursday the reactors at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station "are protected by robust containment structures and reactors are being safely…
PM Modi calls for return to path of dialogue, diplomacy on Ukraine crisis
New Delhi, Mar 3 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy to defuse the crisis in Ukraine as he…
