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2026-08-26 14:50:03

Musk Receives Ukraine Honor, Urged to Expand Starlink

Elon Musk received Ukraine's Order of Freedom from Zelensky for Starlink's vital wartime role, yet he restricts use over Russia. Zelensky urges expanded access for drone strikes, highlighting Kyiv's dependence on Musk's decisions. read more

2026-08-25 06:10:03

UK Shares Missile Tech to Boost Ukraine Defense Production

UK shares classified tech with Ukraine to build SCALP missiles, aiding domestic production. Operational impact likely delayed until next year; experts urge focus on air defense. Russia criticizes move, Burnham dismisses claims. read more

2026-08-22 10:40:06

Zelensky Vows Response After Deadly Double-Tap Strike

Zelensky vows retaliation after Russian double-tap drone strikes on a Kryvyi Rih mall killed 16, wounding 130, with nine missing. He condemns the second strike targeting rescuers as barbaric, urging global air defense support. read more

2026-08-21 12:10:03

Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect arrested on film set in Croatia

Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect Volodymyr Zhuravlev was arrested in Croatia while consulting on a Hollywood film about the pipeline attack. Germany seeks extradition for alleged sabotage; Poland refuses, calling it a wartime act. read more

2026-08-19 11:10:09

Ukraine probes Zelenskyy office amid political crisis

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies probe senior officials in Zelenskyy's office amid a criminal organization investigation. Fired defense minister Fedorov demands elections despite martial law, adding political pressure as Ukraine's war with Russia enters its fifth year. read more

2026-08-19 07:10:03

Exiled Ukrainian Minister Demands Wartime Presidential Elections

Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov challenges President Zelensky, urging wartime elections amid a "systemic crisis of governance." Fedorov claims democracy can't be held hostage by Russia, while Zelensky insists votes wait for ceasefire and security guarantees. read more

2026-08-16 13:30:03

Odesa Grandmothers Risk All to Save Stray Animals

In Odesa, elderly women like Olga and Nataliia brave shelling and blackouts to feed abandoned cats and strays, spending meager pensions on food. They refuse to evacuate, fearing animals won't survive without them amid war's cruelty. read more

2026-08-11 09:10:03

Ukraine Details Torture, Sexual Abuse of Prisoners at UN

Ukrainian POWs report systematic Russian torture including beatings, electric shocks, and sexual abuse; UN documents 95% ill-treatment rates, while Russia denies claims. Thousands remain captive. read more

2026-08-08 18:10:33

Ukraine mourns collector of souls killed by landmine

Ukraine mourns Oleksiy Yukov, 40, the "collector of souls" killed by a landmine recovering war dead in Donetsk. He founded Platsdarm, returning names to fallen soldiers despite injuries, believing unburied souls wander until mourned. read more

2026-08-05 18:10:03

Zelensky Pleads for Missile Defences After Kyiv Strike Kills 17

Zelensky pleads for more missile defenses after Russian strikes kill 17 in Kyiv, citing only a third of last year's interceptor supplies. He urges allies to expedite deliveries, warning delays cause horrific casualties. read more

2026-08-05 07:10:07

Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime in drone attack

Ukraine accuses Russia of a war crime after video shows a drone "hunting" a Kherson vendor, leaving him injured. The foreign minister calls the pilot a "sadist," citing rising civilian casualties. read more

2026-08-04 13:20:08

Ukraine Accuses Russia of War Crime in Drone Attack

Ukraine accuses Russia of a war crime after drone footage shows a pilot targeting a Kherson street vendor, who survived with injuries. Foreign Minister Sybiha calls the pilot a "sadist" amid rising civilian casualties. read more

2026-08-02 13:30:38

Italian Camp Offers Ukrainian Children War-Free Summer

Ukrainian teens find refuge at Italy's No Sirens camp, escaping war trauma to restore childhood joy. They sleep peacefully, hear only passenger planes, and reconnect with friends, though they know wartime reality awaits. read more

2026-08-01 12:20:08

Zelensky Asks Trump to Expand Starlink for Russia Strikes

Zelensky seeks Trump's help to secure Elon Musk's Starlink access for strikes inside Russia, reducing reliance on Patriot systems amid dwindling interceptors. Trump hasn't committed, citing technology concerns. Ukraine also pushes for Patriot production licensing. read more

2026-08-01 11:40:08

Ukraine Strikes Russias Amazon, Targeting Wartime Economy

Ukraine targets Russia's largest online marketplace Wildberries with drone strikes, disrupting its logistics and economy. Kyiv claims the company supports Moscow's war effort, while attacks also pressure Russia's strained economy, with losses estimated at $2.9 billion. read more

2026-07-31 18:00:39

Trumps Bing Bing Bing Missile Defense Tale Stuns Cabinet

Trump mimicked missile interceptions with childish "bing, bing, bing" sounds at Camp David, downplaying Iran's strikes while hesitating on Patriot licensing for Ukraine, citing technology risks and alliance shifts. read more

2026-07-24 10:40:04

Loomer Pledges Drone Delivery of MAGA Hats to Zelensky

Laura Loomer plans to ask Trump to send signed MAGA hats via drone to Zelensky’s palace, reversing her anti-Ukraine stance after visiting and experiencing an air raid, noting her past comments were unkind. read more

2026-07-24 10:20:03

Ukraine in Talks with Raytheon for Patriot Production

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Raytheon to discuss joint Patriot production in Kyiv, following Trump’s pledge to license production. Ukraine seeks to counter Russian ballistic missiles amid stalled advances and expanded drone attacks. read more

2026-07-21 22:10:03

Zelenskyy Fires Military Chief Amid Protests, Names Replacement

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy fired military chief Syrskyi after mass protests, appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi. Zelenskyy thanked Syrskyi for defending Kyiv and Kharkiv, aiming for victory and peace with Russia. read more

2026-07-21 13:30:45

Ukraines army chief faces dismissal amid protests

Ukraine’s army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi faces dismissal after protests erupted over President Zelensky’s sacking of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Zelensky seeks to quell unrest, with Syrskyi denying irreconcilable differences, as 11 candidates are considered for replacement. read more

2026-07-18 15:50:03

New Video Shows Monaco Parcel Bomb Attack on Tycoon

New video shows Monaco parcel bomb attack on Ukrainian tycoon Vadym Iermolaiev, leaving him critically injured. A suspect was found dead near Kyiv. Ukrainian officials recovered deleted surveillance footage and continue investigating the attempted assassination. read more

2026-07-17 06:20:03

Ukraine sacks tech minister amid rare wartime protests

Mykhailo Fedorov, 35, was Ukraine's tech-savvy defence minister sacked after six months. He boosted drone warfare and Starlink use but faced tensions with military leaders. Protests erupted over his dismissal, with parliament set to vote on his replacement. read more

2026-07-17 05:10:06

Zelensky Faces Protests Over Defence Minister Sacking

President Zelensky faces protests after sacking reformist defense minister Fedorov, who clashed with Ukraine's top general. Fedorov boosted drone warfare and cut Russian Starlink access. Hundreds demand his reinstatement amid wartime political crisis. read more

2026-07-16 14:10:04

Ukraine sacks defence minister, sparking rare protests

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's sacked defence minister, was a tech-savvy reformer key to drone warfare and Starlink access. His dismissal sparked rare wartime protests. He failed to reform conscription, creating tensions with military leaders. read more

2026-07-16 12:10:10

Zelenskyy Fires Defense Minister, Sparking Protests

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy fired popular Defense Minister Fedorov, who revolutionized drone warfare, in a reshuffle. Fedorov clashed with generals over conscription reforms. His dismissal, amid protests, follows EU drone deals and US missile licenses. A traditionalist interior minister is expected to replace him. read more

2026-07-10 06:40:08

Ukrainians View Trump as Enemy, Not Friend, Poll Shows

A survey of Ukrainians shows only 17% see Trump as a friend, 57% lack confidence in his negotiators, and 62% have mixed feelings about U.S. global role. Yet 73% still view Americans as friends. read more

2026-07-08 04:40:05

Monaco Bombing Suspect Found Dead Near Kyiv

Ukrainian suspect Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, in Monaco bombing targeting oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, found shot dead near Kyiv. Two linked to Ukrainian intelligence arrested. Motive remains unclear amid competing claims. read more

2026-07-07 10:20:07

Suspect in Monaco Bombing Found Dead Near Kyiv

A Ukrainian woman suspected of bombing an oligarch in Monaco was found shot dead near Kyiv. Two people, including an intelligence officer, were arrested. The explosion injured three people, with the suspect disguised as a man, motive still unclear. read more

2026-07-01 15:00:12

Parcel bomb attack on Ukrainian oligarch sparks manhunt

A parcel bomb targeting Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Iermolaiev in Monaco injured three. Theories suggest motives range from his alleged collaboration with Russia to involvement in a massive call-centre fraud network. The suspect remains at large. read more

2026-06-22 06:10:04

Crimea Halts Civilian Gas Sales Amid Ukrainian Strikes

Russian-occupied Crimea halts civilian gasoline sales after Ukrainian attacks on fuel supplies kill four and wound 28. Officials restrict fuel to government use only, worsening the region's worst energy crisis since 2014 annexation. read more

2026-06-15 15:00:08

1,000-year-old Ukraine monastery damaged in Russian strike

A 1,000-year-old Ukrainian monastery, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, was damaged in a Russian strike, setting its Dormition Cathedral ablaze. France compared it to bombing Notre Dame. Ten people were killed nationwide. Ukraine vows restoration, while Russia denies responsibility. read more

2026-06-11 15:10:11

Chess Body Suspends Russia Over Ukraine Regions

World chess body FIDE suspended Russia after Ukraine's legal challenge over seized chess federations in occupied regions. Russia failed to comply with a deadline, losing membership but allowing players to compete under neutral flags. A symbolic blow to Russia's chess dominance. read more

2026-06-02 14:50:06

Ukrainian star Kostyuk reaches French Open semifinals

Marta Kostyuk, undefeated on clay this season, defeated Elina Svitolina to reach her first French Open semifinal, dedicating the win to Ukraine amid Russian attacks. She faces Russia's Mirra Andreeva, refusing handshakes per protocol. read more

2026-05-30 09:10:05

Poland moves to revoke Zelenskys top honour

Ukraine's Zelensky renamed a special forces unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, sparking Polish outrage over WWII massacres. Poland's president seeks to revoke Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle, straining bilateral ties amid Russian disinformation fears. read more

2026-05-29 08:40:03

Ukraine secures 20 Gripen jets partly built in UK

Ukraine secures a deal to purchase 20 advanced Gripen E fighter jets, partly built in the UK, and receive 16 older C/D models from Sweden to bolster its air defence, marking a transformative step for Kyiv's military capabilities. read more

2026-05-28 09:50:09

U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Denies Departure Reports

U.S. Embassy in Kyiv denies operational changes amid conflicting reports after Russia warned diplomats to leave. EU official Kallas claimed America left, but embassy says it remains open. Ukrainian adviser confirms some diplomats departed during recent strike. read more

2026-05-21 14:10:06

Germany proposes EU associate membership for Ukraine

German Chancellor Merz urges EU to offer Ukraine "associate membership" without voting rights and revive peace talks with Russia, proposing a "snap-back mechanism" for democratic standards. The plan aims to boost security while EU weighs parallel negotiations. read more

2026-05-21 05:40:07

Ukrainian MP Blasts UK for Loosening Russian Oil Sanctions

Ukrainian MP Goncharenko condemns UK's loosening of Russian oil sanctions, calling it a betrayal that signals "everything can be bought." The policy weakens Western resolve, aids Putin's war effort, and casts doubt on UK-Ukraine friendship. read more

2026-05-20 17:10:44

Ukrainian MP Slams UK for Easing Russian Oil Sanctions

A Ukrainian MP condemned the UK for loosening Russian oil sanctions, calling it a betrayal that signals "everything can be bought." The decision, which allows Russian fuel imports, puts a "question mark" over the UK's friendship with Ukraine. read more