War in Ukraine
News and analysis of the war in Ukraine — military actions, political responses, consequences, and the humanitarian crisis.
Tragic consequences of Russian shelling in Kharkiv
The night Russian missile strikes in the Kharkiv region of Kyiv on June 7 led to the discovery of a woman's body under the rubble of an industrial enterprise. Additionally, the mayor of Kharkiv reported the death of another woman who was injured in the same bombardment, whose husband had previously died in the hospital.
The Bulgarian Prime Minister sharply criticized Russia for the lack of will for peace in Ukraine.
The Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rosen Zhelezkov, strongly condemned the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, stating that the conditions set by Moscow are reminiscent of the "dark era of Soviet domination." He emphasized the lack of will for a genuine ceasefire on the part of Russia.
The Russian diplomat denies the claims of demanding the withdrawal of NATO from the Baltic region.
The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov denies claims that he called for the withdrawal of NATO from the Baltic states. Instead, he repeats the broader Russian demands for guarantees against the expansion of the Alliance and the non-deployment of offensive weapons near the Russian borders.
Slovakia warns of energy crisis and refuses support for new sanctions against Russia
The Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, announced that the country will not support the proposed new EU sanctions against Russia, unless the European Commission proposes a solution for the potential energy crisis that Slovakia may face.
The Russian ambassador to the USA announces a new round of negotiations in Moscow
According to information from Reuters, the Russian ambassador to the US reports that the next meeting between the delegations of the two countries will take place in Moscow in the near future. The diplomat commented that the process of normalizing relations is severely delayed, accusing the "deep state" in the US and "anti-Russian hawks" in Congress for the lack of progress.
Russian missile and drone attacks against Ukraine claim the lives of civilians
The Russian Federation is carrying out massive missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian cities, causing significant damage and casualties among the civilian population. President Zelenskyy calls for more decisive action from the West to force Russia to peace.
The Russian aggression in Ukraine poses a serious challenge for NATO.
The massive Russian attacks against Ukrainian cities, including the destruction of the Sofiyskyi Sobor in Kyiv, expose the hypocritical propaganda of the Kremlin. However, the reaction of the democratic world remains inadequate, questioning NATO's readiness to defend its members.
Air strikes are shaking the Ukrainian capital, causing serious damage
The night attacks with enemy drones on Kyiv led to destruction and fires in various areas of the city. The authorities report partial destruction in residential buildings, warehouses, and vehicles, and heavy smoke is worsening air quality.
The Russian strikes on Odesa take lives and cause damage to civilian facilities.
The Prosecutor's Office in Odesa region has initiated a pre-trial investigation into war crimes that led to the death of civilians, following a Russian drone attack in the night of June 10. Two men were killed, and nine other civilians were injured as a result of the damage to residential buildings, a maternity hospital, an emergency care facility, and other objects.
The Ukrainian president calls for decisive action against Russia after the latest missile attacks.
Vladimir Zelensky strongly condemns the nighttime Russian missile strikes against Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and the Chernihiv region. He calls on the international community, led by America and Europe, to take concrete steps to force Russia to end the war.
The Ukrainian air defense repels Russia's largest air attack since the start of the war.
On June 9, Russia carried out one of the largest air attacks against Ukraine since the start of the conflict, using over 499 strike assets. The Ukrainian defense forces managed to neutralize 479 of them, demonstrating the effectiveness of their air defense.
Freed Ukrainian prisoners of war are returning after three years of captivity.
The first group of released Ukrainian servicemen, including defenders of Mariupol, have returned to Ukraine. This is the result of the targeted efforts of the President, the negotiation team, and the coordination headquarters.
Diplomacy - the key to peace in Ukraine according to the US
The US government emphasizes the importance of diplomatic dialogue between Russia and Ukraine to achieve a sustainable peace in the region. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed efforts to end the war with the French Foreign Minister.
Ukraine's president: Russia has no chance of victory under current conditions
The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, states that Russia can only achieve victory on the condition of a "very, very prolonged" war, the lifting of international sanctions, and the cessation of aid for Ukraine. However, he believes that under the current circumstances, Vladimir Putin will not succeed in achieving victory.
The Ukrainian drones are forcing Russia to strengthen its military air infrastructure
According to OSINT analyst Def Mon, Russia is intensifying the construction of aviation shelters at least 14 military airfields in response to successful Ukrainian drone attacks that have caused serious damage to Russian military infrastructure.