Ukraine
‘Slower burn.’ Russia dodges economic collapse but the decline has started
World
August 28, 2022
‘Slower burn.’ Russia dodges economic collapse but the decline has started
London (CNN Business)Six months after invading Ukraine, Russia is bogged down in a war of attrition it didn’t anticipate but…
Russia blocks final draft of nuclear disarmament treaty at UN
World
August 27, 2022
Russia blocks final draft of nuclear disarmament treaty at UN
(CNN) – A month-long meeting on nuclear disarmament ended in failure at the United Nations Friday night when Russia refused…
Ukraine summons Holy See diplomat over Pope Francis’ Dugina comment
World
August 26, 2022
Ukraine summons Holy See diplomat over Pope Francis’ Dugina comment
Ukraine has invited the Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, to the country to address Pope Francis’ recent comments…
Reports of rocket attack near Kyiv
World
August 25, 2022
Reports of rocket attack near Kyiv
Two Russian rockets hit communities near Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight into Thursday, according to Oleksiy Kuleba, head of Kyiv’s regional…
Spain to send anti-aircraft battery and other weapons to Ukraine
World
August 25, 2022
Spain to send anti-aircraft battery and other weapons to Ukraine
Spain will send Ukraine an anti-aircraft battery and missiles for the first time since Russia’s invasion began in February, Spain’s…
Analysis: Europe supplied weapons to Ukraine for 6 months — but recession fears could test that support
World
August 24, 2022
Analysis: Europe supplied weapons to Ukraine for 6 months — but recession fears could test that support
As Russia’s war in Ukraine reaches the six-month mark, officials across Europe are worried that the Western consensus to supply arms to…
New Zealand’s military has received reports of a soldier killed
World
August 24, 2022
New Zealand’s military has received reports of a soldier killed
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) said it has received reports that a soldier on leave has been killed in…
Americans urged to leave Ukraine immediately as new Russian attacks feared
World
August 23, 2022
Americans urged to leave Ukraine immediately as new Russian attacks feared
The US government is urging Americans in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, warning that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch…
Europe’s largest nuclear plant is under threat. But experts say a Chernobyl-sized disaster is unlikely
World
August 21, 2022
Europe’s largest nuclear plant is under threat. But experts say a Chernobyl-sized disaster is unlikely
(CNN) – The threat of nuclear calamity has hung for months over Russia’s war in Ukraine. Those fears were renewed…
Ukrainian grain deal ‘lays groundwork for permanent peace environment,’ says Turkey
World
August 21, 2022
Ukrainian grain deal ‘lays groundwork for permanent peace environment,’ says Turkey
(CNN) – Some 27 ships loaded with grain have left Ukraine’s Black Sea ports since August 1 under an export…