World - War in Ukraine

US warns of sanctions over Iran drone ties after Kyiv strikes

The United States warned Monday it would take action against companies and nations working with Iran's drone program after Russia used the imports for deadly kamikaze strikes in Kyiv.

EU approves Ukraine training mission, arms funds

The European Union on Monday approved a military training mission in Europe for thousands of Ukrainian troops and to provide around 500 million euros ($486 million) in extra funds to help buy weapons for the war-torn country.

Explosions rock Kyiv, struck by waves of drones

Waves of explosive-laden suicide drones struck Ukraine's capital as families were preparing to start their week early Monday, the blasts echoing across Kyiv, setting buildings ablaze and sending people scurrying to shelters.

SpaceX might keep funding satellite service in Ukraine: Elon Musk

Billionaire Elon Musk suggested in a Saturday tweet that his rocket company SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Ukraine. But Musk's tone and wording also raised the possibility that the irascible Tesla CEO was just being sarcastic.

Russia says 11 killed in 'terrorist' attack at military site

Russia said two gunmen from an ex-Soviet state on Saturday attacked a military training ground killing 11 people who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine and wounding 15 others.

Rockets strike mayor's office in separatist Donetsk: Ukraine

The mayor's office in a key eastern Ukrainian city controlled by pro-Kremlin separatists was struck by rockets Sunday morning, Russian state agencies reported. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Russia-Germany oil pipeline leak repaired: Operator

Poland's PERN pipeline operator on Saturday said it had fixed a leak that had caused part of the Druzhba oil pipeline between Russia and Germany to be shut.

Ukraine and Russia work to gain advantage in annexed regions

Regions of southern Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally annexed saw more heavy fighting Saturday as Ukrainian soldiers pressed a ground campaign to recapture one, and Russian forces exploded long-range missiles and Iranian-made drones in another.

Saudi Arabia announces $400 mn humanitarian aid for Ukraine: SPA news agency

Saudi Arabia on Saturday announced $400 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the official SPA news agency said, adding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had made a phone call to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russia hits power site by Kyiv, guards seized land: Ukraine

A missile strike seriously damaged a key energy facility in Ukraine's capital region, the country's power system operator said Saturday as the Russian military strove to cut water and electricity in populated areas.

First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for joint force: Ministry

The first Russian soldiers to take part in a new joint force with Belarusian troops have arrived in Belarus, Minsk's defence ministry said on Saturday.

Ukrainian deminers remove deadly threats to civilians

Beside an abandoned Russian military camp in eastern Ukraine, the body of a man lay decomposing in the grass _ a civilian who had fallen victim to a tripwire land mine set by retreating Russian forces.

Putin says more 'massive' strikes against Ukraine not necessary 'for now'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that he does not plan more "massive" strikes against Ukraine "for now" and that the Kremlin's aim was not to "destroy" the pro-Western country.

Russia to evacuate Kherson residents as Ukraine advances

Russia has promised free accommodation to residents of Ukraine's partially occupied Kherson region who want to evacuate to Russia, a sign that Ukrainian military gains along the war's southern front are worrying the Kremlin.

NATO chief warns Russia not to cross 'very important line'

Russian President Vladimir Putin would be crossing a ``very important line'' if he were to order the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday, as both the military alliance and Russia are due to hold nuclear exercises in the next few days.

Ukraine's Kyiv area hit by Iranian-made kamikaze drones

Russian forces attacked Ukraine's Kyiv and Odesa regions with Iranian-made drones and used missiles to strike other areas Thursday, Ukrainian officials said as Moscow punished the country for a fourth day after a truck bomb damaged a bridge to the annexed Crimean Peninsula.

NATO holds nuclear talks amid war tensions, Putin threats

NATO's secretive Nuclear Planning Group met Thursday as the military alliance presses ahead with plans to hold a nuclear exercise next week as concerns deepen over President Vladimir Putin's insistence that he will use any means necessary to defend Russian territory.

Ukraine grain ships stuck in Istanbul traffic jam

A cargo ship traffic jam stretched as far as the eye could see off Istanbul, where a key deal to get Ukraine grain to market has translated into major hold-ups.

Analysis: Belarus army would likely have little impact in Ukraine war

Statements made this week by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko have reignited fears that his army could join Russian forces in Moscow's war against Ukraine, but the authoritarian leader appears reluctant to lend his troops to the effort, despite perceived pressure from Moscow.

NATO cautious to avoid war, struggles with dual challenges

NATO defense ministers met Wednesday as the alliance's member countries face the twin challenges of struggling to make and supply weapons to Ukraine while protecting vital European infrastructure like pipelines or cables that Russia might want to sabotage in retaliation.

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