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Zelensky hails 'security victory' after G7 vow support

by Dave Clark - July 13, 2023 - 11:05am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday welcomed a commitment by G7 nations to support Ukraine for as long it takes to defeat Russia, insisting it was a step on the road to Kyiv eventually joining N...

Missiles hit apartments in Ukraine city, as Putin mobilises

by Dave Clark - September 22, 2022 - 7:55am

Residents of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv found themselves under bombardment again Wednesday as Russian missiles struck apartment blocks and a railway yard.

EU readies for end of Russia gas, warns won't pay in rubles

by Dave Clark - May 3, 2022 - 8:09am

The European Commission will on Tuesday propose to member states a new package of sanctions to punish President Vladimir Putin's Kremlin for its invasion of Ukraine, including an embargo on Russian oil, officials...

Deadly strikes rock Ukraine despite talks with Russia

by Dave Clark - March 15, 2022 - 8:51am

With Russian forces threatening to take "full control" of several major cities, the fourth round of talks failed to deliver a breakthrough on the 19th day of the invasion, with negotiations to resume on Tuesday...

Russia squeezes Kyiv as 'unimaginable' tragedy looms in Ukraine

by Dave Clark - March 12, 2022 - 3:30pm

Russian forces inched towards Kyiv and pounded civilian areas in other Ukrainian cities Friday, drawing warnings of "unimaginable tragedy" as the United States and the EU moved to tighten the economic noose around...

Russian forces edge closer to Kyiv as city becomes 'fortress'

by Dave Clark - March 11, 2022 - 1:37pm

The Ukrainian military in a statement warned "the enemy is trying to eliminate the defences of the Ukrainian forces around" regions to the west and northwest of the capital "to block Kyiv."

Hopes hinge on Ukraine escape routes as war rages

by Dave Clark - March 8, 2022 - 8:55am

Russia's defense ministry said it would open the corridors from 0700 GMT Tuesday, subject to Ukraine's approval, listing routes from Kyiv as well as the cities of Mariupol, Kharkiv and Sumy — all of which have...

Ukrainian and Russian forces fight over capital Kyiv

by Dave Clark - February 26, 2022 - 12:22pm

Ukrainian soldiers repulsed a Russian attack in the capital, the military said early Saturday, only hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow would attempt to take Kyiv before dawn.

Ukraine warns Russia to 'storm' Kyiv as West sanctions Putin

by Dave Clark - February 26, 2022 - 9:11am

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday that Russian troops would attempt to take the capital Kyiv before dawn, as Western nations announced personal sanctions targeting Vladimir Putin.

At least 137 dead after first day of Russian invasion in Ukraine

by Dave Clark - February 25, 2022 - 10:39am

Invading Russian forces pressed deep into Ukraine as deadly battles reached the outskirts of Kyiv and the West responded with punishing sanctions.

Ukraine urges 'tough sanctions' after Putin orders troops into rebel regions

by Dave Clark - February 22, 2022 - 5:52pm

Russian troops were meanwhile believed to be deploying into Donetsk and Lugansk in eastern Ukraine, after Putin issued decrees ordering his army to assume "peacekeeping" functions in the separatist territo...

Moscow, Kyiv call for talks amid intense shellfire

by Dave Clark - February 21, 2022 - 8:53am

Ukraine and Russia called for intensified diplomatic efforts Sunday to avert all-out war, each blaming the other for a sharp escalation in shelling on the front line separating Kyiv's forces from Moscow-backed ...

Ukraine urges West to back 'shield' against Russia after invasion warning

by Dave Clark - February 20, 2022 - 9:02am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday his country deserved more support in the face of a feared invasion, as NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned that everything indicated Russia was preparing a "fully-fledged...

No sign of Russia pullback, say US, NATO and Ukraine

by Dave Clark - February 17, 2022 - 9:11am

The United States and NATO joined Ukraine on Wednesday saying there was no sign of Russian troops withdrawing, after military movements in occupied Crimea fuelled reports that the crisis could be abating.

Vaccine deliveries for poor nations delayed, as EU tackles shortfall

by Dave Clark - March 25, 2021 - 9:29pm

The Gavi alliance, a Covax co-founder, said deliveries of vaccines to lower-income economies will face delays because of a "setback" in obtaining export licences from the Indian government.

EU confident of hitting jab target as global death toll tops 2.5 million

by Dave Clark - February 26, 2021 - 8:42am

After a video summit of EU leaders focused on the bloc's vaccination roll-out against Covid-19, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said fully vaccinating just under three-quarters of adults by late summer...

EU and Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal

by Dave Clark - December 25, 2020 - 2:43pm

When the UK leaves the EU single market at the New Year it will not now face tariffs on cross-Channel commerce, despite breaking off half a century of close partnership.

Europe reopens borders but China battles new virus outbreak

by Dave Clark - June 16, 2020 - 7:55am

As caseloads have declined in recent weeks across many parts of Europe, governments have been keen to ease punishing lockdowns that have saved lives but devastated economies and wearied confined populations.

EU leaders to sign off historic Brexit deal

by Dave Clark - November 25, 2018 - 12:12pm

European Union leaders meet Sunday to approve a historic Brexit deal, which British Prime Minister Theresa May said would deliver her country a "brighter future".

Days from summit, May takes Brexit battle to Brussels

by Dave Clark - November 22, 2018 - 2:00am

Theresa May briefly escaped the Westminster bear pit to bring her Brexit battle to Brussels on yesterday, just four days before the divorce deal is to be signed.

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