Keywords: War


Ukraine journalists join protests after Zelensky government reshuffle sparks backlash

A decision by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to restructure his government has triggered public protests in Ukraine, with journalists from a media outlet considered close to the authorities joining demonstrations against the move. The protests were sparked by Zelensky’s announcement of......

IAEA condemns deadly attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant employee amid Ukraine war

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has described as “unacceptable” the reported death of an engineer working at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, warning that the incident represents a serious threat to nuclear safety amid the ongoing war. IAEA Director General......

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan remains suspended after losing appeal with UK legal regulator

International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan has failed in his attempt to overturn an interim suspension imposed by the United Kingdom’s legal regulator, prolonging uncertainty around the leadership of the world’s main permanent court for war crimes. The Bar Standards Board......

Russian missile attacks hit Kyiv as European allies reinforce support for Ukraine

Russia launched another wave of missile attacks on Kyiv overnight, triggering explosions across the Ukrainian capital as air defence systems were activated to intercept incoming ballistic missiles. The renewed assault came only hours after European leaders gathered in Paris alongside Ukrainian President......

Russian opposition figure Boris Nadezhdin detained in Moscow after foreign agent designation

Russian opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin, who gained national attention after attempting to run in the 2024 presidential election, was detained in Moscow on Monday over allegations linked to the display of “extremist symbols,” according to statements from the politician and Russian authorities. The......

Ukrainian drone strike sparks industrial fire in Russia’s Stavropol region

A Ukrainian attack triggered a fire at an industrial site near the Russian city of Stavropol on Monday, according to regional authorities, marking the latest cross-border strike as Kyiv continues to target infrastructure inside Russia. Officials said there were no immediate reports of casualties, while......

Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine in major military support deal

Germany is financing the purchase of 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, according to a source familiar with the matter, in one of the largest known drone acquisition programmes backed by a Western government since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The agreement highlights the growing importance......

Russian missile strike injures eleven in Kyiv as Ukraine faces escalating air attacks

At least 11 people, including a child, were injured after a fresh Russian missile strike targeted Kyiv overnight, intensifying pressure on Ukraine's air defence network as Moscow continues to deploy increasingly sophisticated long-range weapons. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the......

Poland plans memorial wall for victims of World War II massacres amid tensions with Ukraine

Poland is set to build a memorial wall in Warsaw dedicated to victims of World War II-era massacres attributed by Polish authorities to Ukrainian nationalist groups, a decision expected to intensify an ongoing dispute over historical memory between Warsaw and Kyiv. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced......