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Ukraine’s troops have made a tactical retreat westwards from the villages of Berdychi, Semenivka and Novomykhailivka on the war’s eastern front, according to Col Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine’s military commander in chief. “The most difficult situation is in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions, where fierce battles continue,” Syrskyi said, referencing two Ukrainian-held cities in the Donetsk region. “The enemy has engaged up to four brigades in these directions, is trying to develop an offensive west of Avdiivka and Marinka, making its way to Pokrovsk and Kurakhove,” Syrskyi said, adding the ...

Poland's Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski delivers a speech to the parliament in Warsaw, Poland, on Thursday April 25, 2024. Sikorski told the parliament that the government wants to return to the group of countries which sets the agenda of the European Union, laying out the government's vision at a historically crucial moment with war across the border in Ukraine.

April 29 (Reuters) - An appliance maker in southern China is finding it hard to ship its products to Russia, not because of any problems with the gadgets but because China's big banks are throttling payments for such transactions out of concern over U.S. sanctions.To settle payments for its electrical goods, the Guangdong-based company is considering using currency brokers active along China's border with Russia, said the company's founder, Wang, who asked to be identified only by his family name.The U.S. has imposed an array of sanctions on Russia and ...

1/1 Swipe or click to see more ALEXANDER ERMOCHENKO / REUTERS / APRIL 26 Resident Sergei Khopta, 45, clears debris inside the destroyed house of his mother, who was taken to an intensive care unit of a hospital after she was seriously wounded by shelling, which local Russian-installed authorities called a Ukrainian military strike, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in Donetsk, Russian-controlled Ukraine. Fighting has become more heated along the front line in eastern Ukraine, with Russia exploiting its advantage over Kyiv’s forces along several axes, Ukraine’s top soldier ...

Ukrainian troops, outnumbered by Russian ground forces, are retreating from positions in eastern Ukraine as Russian troops advance westward, Ukrainian Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi said Sunday.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also made fresh pleas to allies to send more Patriot air defense systems “as soon as possible.” Syrskyi said that Kyiv's outnumbered troops had fallen back to new positions west of three villages on the eastern front where Russia has concentrated significant forces in several locations. "The situation at the front has worsened," the top general wrote on the Telegram messaging ...

When asked how likely is Russia’s attack on Poland, Radosław Sikorski noted the Moscow has attacked Poland multiple times over the last 500 years, so “we would not be surprised at all.” However, he believes, this time Russia would lose because the West is far more powerful now.“Today, Ukraine is not fighting alone. Unlike so often in the past, we would not fight alone,” Sikorski added.“We have a choice: either we have a defeated Russian army outside the borders of Ukraine or a victorious Russian army on the border with ...

Ukraine’s troops have been forced to make a tactical retreat from three villages in the embattled east, the country’s army chief said Sunday, warning of a worsening battlefield situation as Ukrainian forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge U.S. aid package to reach combat zones.Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Russian forces continue to attack “along the entire front line” of more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), with pitched battles raging west of Avdiivka, the eastern city they took in February after a grueling, monthslong fight.“The most difficult situation is in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove ...

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Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member [1] Support us just once [2] Editor’s Note: This article was published by the twice-weekly newsletter “The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak” on April 29, 2024, and has been re-published by the Kyiv Independent with permission. To subscribe to "The Counteroffensive," click here[3].While most Ukrainians take shelter during Russian attacks, Ukrainian soldier Kostiantyn Chernyshov heads toward the drones. In a war of advanced technology, Kostiantyn's tools would be more at home in World War II: he shoots down ...

Captured British armoured cars have been put on display in Moscow[1] alongside weapons and tanks seized from Ukrainian forces.A Saxon armoured personnel carrier, part of a consignment donated to Ukraine in 2015, was pictured alongside a German Leopard tank in Moscow's Victory Park.The open-air museum, which commemorates Germany[2]'s defeat in the Second World War[3], has been transformed into a glorification of Russia's invasion of Ukraine[4].Described as a celebration of Russia's success 'against Ukrainian militants and their Western supporters', the captured vehicles were displayed beneath red banners reading 'Our victory is ...

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member [1] Support us just once [2] Key developments on April 27-28:Syrskyi: Ukrainian forces retreat from 3 villages in Donetsk OblastMilitary: Russia gains foothold in Ocheretyne in Donetsk OblastPolitico: Zelensky told Johnson Ukraine could only hold on until 'March or April' without US aid Ukraine strikes oil refineries, airfield in RussiaRussia attacks Ukraine's gas infrastructureJapan, Norway, Belgium, Spain pledge aid to UkraineUkrainian troops have retreated west[3] from Berdychi, Semenivka, and Novomykhailivka villages in Donetsk Oblast, the Commander-in-Chief of ...

The Polish Air Force is flying its fighters to shoot down Russian missilesPoland is experiencing one of the most tense moments in defense matters since the Cold War, especially regarding its Air Force.The Polish Air Force has already completed its fleet of new FA-50GF Golden Eagle fighters[1]The huge arms purchases that Poland prepares to defend itself from Russia[2]The Polish Air Force has begun to undertake scramble missions to carry out possible shootdowns of Russian missiles that enter Polish airspace, due to attacks by invading forces against Ukraine. For days now, ...

Ukraine's army leader admitted Sunday that Kyiv's position on the battlefield has worsened after Russian forces captured another village in the east, pressing their advantage in manpower and ammunition.Russia's troops are advancing in the eastern Donetsk region as Kyiv awaits the arrival of much-needed US weapons that it hopes will stabilise the fragile front lines."The situation at the front has worsened," Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky said in a Facebook post Sunday.Ukrainian troops had "retreated" westwards to new defensive lines in a section of the front that runs past the city ...

The US threat of secondary sanctions against enablers of Russian sanctions-busting, especially China, is showing signs of crimping the Russian economy. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a three-day visit to China on April 24 with a stern warning for Beijing: the United States is ready to play hardball to prevent the continuing supply[1] of equipment to Russia that aids the Kremlin’s war effort. China has denied accusations that it is supplying arms to Russia. Nevertheless, Beijing appears to be taking preventative steps to assuage US concerns. The Russian media outlet Izvestia reported[2] earlier ...

Ukraine's pilots are using iPads for combat missions, said a US undersecretary.The iPads or similar tablets could assist in what are called "Wild Weasel" missions.It is an example of adapted Ukrainian weapons built by stitching Western and Soviet parts together. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app A video released by Ukraine's Air Force appears to show its pilots using a tablet to help it conduct combat missions against Russian air defense systems. It could be more evidence ...

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's troops have been forced to make a tactical retreat from three villages in the embattled east, the country's army chief said Sunday, warning of a worsening battlefield situation as Ukrainian forces wait for much-needed arms[1] from a huge U.S. aid package[2] to reach combat zones.Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Russian forces continue to attack “along the entire front line” of more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), with pitched battles raging west of Avdiivka, the eastern city they took in February[3] after a grueling, monthslong ...

American intelligence agencies have found that the death of Russian opposition leader and dissident Alexei Navalny was likely not ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin, The Wall Street Journal reported. Navalny’s February death in a prison camp in Russia’s Arctic regions prompted the United States and other countries to levy additional sanctions on the Russian economy, and derailed negotiations on prisoner exchanges. However, multiple American intelligence agencies, including the State Department and the Central Intelligence Agency, have assessed that Putin did not directly order the death of Navalny, according to ...

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jan Lipavský has stated that it is very naive to believe that Russian leader Vladimir Putin will stop at Ukraine in his imperial ambitions. Therefore, the EU countries should continue supporting Ukraine as the country fights against Russian occupiers not only for itself but for all the European states and their future, according to UkrInform.Jan Lipavský made the statement last week in the presence of his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó at a press conference in Budapest, where the Czech[1] minister came with ...

KYIV, April 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy issued a fresh plea to the international community to hurry up and deliver more air defences, start formal talks for his country to enter the European Union, and invite Ukraine to join NATO.Ukrainian forces face a worsening position[1] in the east and await delivery of U.S. weapons following the April 23 approval by Congress of a $61 billion aid package after months of delay. Zelenskiy has repeatedly pleaded for further air defence systems, particularly the Patriot system.Zelenskiy said he had just ...

The US has purchased 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan, the Kyiv Post reports.Kazakhstan, a historic ally of Russia, is engaging more with Western nations.The planes may be used for spare parts or deployed as decoys in conflict regions.The US has acquired 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan, the Kyiv Post[1] reported.Kazakhstan, which is upgrading its air fleet, auctioned off 117 Soviet-era fighter and bomber aircraft, including MiG-31 interceptors, MiG-27 fighter bombers, MiG-29 fighters, and Su-24 bombers from the 1970s and 1980s.The declared sale value was one billion Kazakhstani tenge, ...

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsUkraine's top commander has said Kyiv[1]'s outnumbered troops have fallen back to new positions[2] west of three villages on the eastern front where Russia[3] has concentrated significant forces in several locations.The statement by Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi reflected Ukraine's deteriorating position in the east that Kyiv hopes it can stabilise once it takes delivery of U.S. weapons under a $61 billion (£48bn) aid package approved ...

Ukraine's army chief has warned of a worsening situation as his forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge US aid package to reach the front lines. ADVERTISEMENTRussian drones early on Sunday struck the Black Sea city of Mykolaiv, setting a hotel ablaze and damaging energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said, while the army chief warned of a worsening situation as his forces wait for much-needed arms[1] from a huge US aid package to reach the front lines.Vitaliy Kim, the governor of Ukraine’s southern Mykolaiv province, said that Russian drones “seriously ...

Russia [1]used nine drones in an overnight blitz against a hotel that the Kremlin alleged housed 'English-speaking mercenaries'.These claims of foreign fighters, which the Russians [2]cited from their 'underground troops,' have not been verified.An onslaught of Iranian-made Shahed drones blew up the hotel in Mykolaiv, Ukraine[3]. The region’s governor Vitaly Kim confirmed that the hotel was "heavily damaged" as photos emerged of firefighters attending the scene.Mr Kim said: “The enemy attacked the city with an unmanned aerial vehicle of the ‘Shahed-131/136’ type. As a result, a hotel building was heavily ...

The commander-in-chief of Ukraine[1]'s armed forces on Sunday said that the situation on the frontline had worsened and reported that Russian forces had made battlefield gains."The situation on the front has escalated," Oleksandr Syrsky said in a Facebook post on Sunday."Seeking to seize strategic initiative and break through the frontline, the opponent focused major efforts in multiple directions, creating a significant advantage in forces and resources," Syrsky said.Kyiv's rules for military-age men abroad causes anger, doubtTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that ...

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones early Sunday struck the Black Sea city of Mykolaiv, setting a hotel ablaze and damaging energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said, while the army chief warned of a worsening situation as his forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge U.S. aid package[1] to reach the front lines.Vitaliy Kim, the governor of Ukraine’s southern Mykolaiv province, said that Russian drones “seriously damaged” a hotel in its namesake capital, sparking a fire that was later extinguished. Kim also reported that the strike damaged heat-generating infrastructure in the city. He added that there were ...

KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian marine infantryman endured nine months of physical and psychological torture as a Russian prisoner of war, but was allotted only three months of rest and rehabilitation before being ordered back to his unit.The infantryman, who asked to be identified only by his call sign, Smiley, returned to duty willingly. But it was only when he underwent intensive combat training in the weeks after that the depth and range of his injuries, both psychological and physical, began to surface.“I started having flashbacks, and nightmares,” he said. ...

Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin deny ‘extremism’ charges related to group founded by late anti-Putin dissident.Two Russian journalists have been arrested by their government on “extremism” charges and ordered by courts to remain in custody pending investigation and trial on accusations of working for a group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny[1].Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin both denied the charges for which they will be detained for a minimum of two months before any trials begin. Each faces a minimum of two years in prison and a ...

The exiled leader of the opposition to Belarus’[1] authoritarian government says her country’s struggle for democracy is also one for its sovereignty as Russia[2] continues to draw Belarus into its war on Ukraine.Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who fled to Lithuania in 2020 after President Alexander Lukashenko deployed a severe crackdown on protests against his disputed election win, says Lukashenko’s confirmation last week[3] that “several dozen” Russian nuclear weapons have been positioned inside Belarus is another example of Russia’s subjugation, which has affected “all spheres of Belarusian life.”“For us, it’s a question of ...

The commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces said Sunday Kyiv's position on the frontline had deteriorated and that Russia had made a number of recent battlefield gains. Russia's troops have gone back on the offensive this year, capitalizing on an advantage in manpower and arms to press forward, particularly in the eastern Donetsk region. "The situation at the front has worsened," Oleksandr Syrsky said in a Facebook post Sunday. He said Ukrainian troops had "retreated" to new defensive lines further to the west in some areas, conceding the loss of territory ...

Russsia will "threaten NATO[1]" should Vladimir Putin's troops secure a victory over Ukraine[2] as the president looks to "escalate his campaign", according to a Pentagon insider.Mike Hewitt, a former US Admiral, issued the stark warning, suggesting Putin[3] is poised to intensify his efforts, potentially putting NATO[4] member states at risk.Hewitt emphasized the urgent need for Ukraine[5] to devise a comprehensive strategy to counter Russian aggression.He also pinpointed three specific NATO[6] allies that may be at risk of a Russian attack should Ukraine[7] be defeated and Putin want to tighten his ...

Ukrainian forces have retreated from three settlements in Donetsk Oblast — Berdychi, Semenivka, and Novomykhailivka, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed. However, they have taken control of an island near Kherson, he says.Syrskyi said[1] the retreat was done to preserve the lives of servicemen. He believes that while Russians have achieved tactical successes, they have not yet become an operative advantage.According to the commander-in-chief, the most difficult situation is in the west of Avdiivka and Mariinka, where Russians attempt to develop an offensive with up to four brigades. Their goal is ...

A report by the Wall Street Journal reveals why Germany is hesitant about backing plans to seize Russian frozen assets according to German officials. US Secretary of State Blinken, French FM Sejourne, Canada's FM Joly, Italian FM Tajani, Japan's FM Yoko, German FM Annalena Baerbock, UK's David Cameron, and EU chief Josep Borrell at the G7 of foreign Ministers in Capri, Italy, April 18, 2024 (AP)As US-led efforts have been invested[1] in a plan of confiscating frozen Russian assets due to its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, Germany has become one ...

The US has acquired 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan, the Kyiv Post[1] reported.Kazakhstan, which is upgrading its air fleet, auctioned off 117 Soviet-era fighter and bomber aircraft, including MiG-31 interceptors, MiG-27 fighter bombers, MiG-29 fighters, and Su-24 bombers from the 1970s and 1980s.The declared sale value was one billion Kazakhstani tenge, or $2.26 million, said the Post.The US purchased 81 of the aged warplanes, said the Ukrainian Telegram channel Insider UA, per the PostThe motive behind the US purchase remains undisclosed, said the Post, but it raised the possibility ...

It was last autumn Russia presented an ambitious plan to create a Svalbard science centre[1] in the ghost-town of Pyramiden[2] with participants from countries considered friendly by the Kremlin regime. These plans are now elaborated in a series of articles and conferences at universities and other arenas. In short, the new plans include: Main science centre will be in Pyramiden, with departments to be established in Grumant, Coles Bay and Barentsburg. Both field-research and practical studies for students in summer and winter. Studies include ethno-humanities, cultural-historical, paleography and medical biology.  A consortium ...

Open this photo in gallery:A person walks next to partly destroyed buildings in Russian attacks in Borodyanka, north of Kyiv, Ukraine on April 27.Francisco Seco/The Associated Press[1]Russian drones early Sunday struck the Black Sea city of Mykolaiv, setting a hotel ablaze and damaging energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said, while the army chief warned of a worsening situation as his forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge U.S. aid package to reach the front lines.Vitaliy Kim, the governor of Ukraine’s southern Mykolaiv province, said that Russian [2]drones “seriously damaged” a ...

ToplineFormer President Donald Trump attacked[1] independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Sunday as a “Radical Left Lunatic” who is “far more LIBERAL than anyone running as a Democrat,” as both candidates hope to align Kennedy with the other ahead of the November elections.Former President Donald Trump’s attack on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. comes as CNN released a new poll ... [+] showing the third-party candidate drew support from 13% of both Biden’s and Trump’s supporters.Getty Images Key Facts In a post[2] on his social media platform Truth Social ...

Russia plans to introduce drone training sessions in schools in occupied parts of Ukraine, reports say.The courses will cover UAV design features and assembly.Drones have played a crucial role for both Russian and Ukrainian forces in the war. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Russia will introduce drone training sessions to schools in occupied areas of Ukraine from September, Ivan Fedorov, the Head of Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, has said."On September 1, 2024, a new subject ...

Russia will introduce drone training sessions to schools in occupied areas of Ukraine from September, Ivan Fedorov, the Head of Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, has said."On September 1, 2024, a new subject will be introduced in schools in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine — a course on the management of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)," he wrote on Telegram[1]."Officially, they may call it 'training,' but in reality, they are preparing young people for murder," he continued, adding that it was "a blatant violation of international law." It follows a February ...

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member [1] Support us just once [2] Ukrainian troops have retreated west from the villages of Berdychi, Semenivka, and Novomykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast, the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said on April 28.Berdychi, Semenivka, and Novomykhailivka villages are located in the Pokrovsk District in the western part of Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast[3], which remains one of the hottest sectors of the front line as Russia continues its offensive.The Khortytsia Group of Ukraine's Ground Forces reported on April ...

Russia has consolidated recent battlefield gains in the east of Ukraine[1], and is attempting to break through Ukrainian defensive lines before a long-awaited package of US military assistance arrives at the frontline.On Sunday Russian troops advanced near the city of Avdiivka. They seized two villages and expanded a narrow corridor around the rural settlement of Ocheretyne, which the Russians entered a week ago. Ukrainian security officials described the situation in the Donbas region where Russia[2] is attacking on multiple fronts as “very difficult”. It was “not critical or catastrophic”, they ...

Ukraine said Russia had launched a massive attack overnight targeting energy installations, while a Russian oil refinery said it had suspended operations following a drone strike.Live Briefing: Russia's Invasion Of UkraineRFE/RL's Live Briefing[1] gives you all of the latest developments on Russia's full-scale invasion, Kyiv's counteroffensive, Western military aid, global reaction, and the plight of civilians. For all of RFE/RL's coverage of the war in Ukraine, click here[2]. DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company, said[3] its four thermal power stations had been hit."The enemy again massively shelled the Ukrainian energy ...

Nurses clean up in the room after a Russian attack on mental hospital №3 in Kharkiv, Ukraine on Saturday. Andrii Marienko/Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones early Sunday struck the Black Sea city of Mykolaiv, setting a hotel ablaze and damaging energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said, while the army chief warned of a worsening situation as his forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge U.S. aid package to reach the front lines.Vitaliy Kim, the governor of Ukraine’s southern Mykolaiv province, said that Russian drones “seriously damaged” a hotel ...

Open this photo in gallery:Members of the company tactical group 'Steppe Wolves' prepare a handmade small MLRS for firing toward Russian troops near a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine on April 27.Stringer/Reuters[1]Oleksandr Taran’s mobile artillery unit isn’t officially part of Ukraine[2]’s military, but that hasn’t stopped his men from destroying Russian[3] targets on their own dime.“We … get by thanks to the pension fund,” the 68-year-old commander – whose call sign is “Grandpa” – said with a chuckle.Taran’s all-volunteer unit, the Steppe Wolves, comprises ...

China should ramp up the pressure to dissuade the Philippines from seeking a second arbitration on the disputed South China Sea[1], an observer said, warning that it might encourage other rival claimants to follow suit.Wu Shicun, the founding president of China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies, referred to a 2016 Hague tribunal ruling in Manila’s favour. “The 2016 arbitration ruling has already had a negative impact that can hardly be fully erased, but it’s very important for China to stop the Philippines from going to a second arbitration,” ...

Robert F Kennedy Jr[1] has dismissed Donald Trump as “unhinged” after a social media tirade from the former Republican president accused the independent White House hopeful of being a “Democrat plant” and “wasted protest vote”.“When frightened men take to social media they risk descending into vitriol, which makes them sound unhinged,” Kennedy wrote[2] Saturday on X in a post that doubled as a debate challenge. “President Trump’s rant against me is a barely coherent barrage of wild and inaccurate claims that should best be resolved in the American tradition of ...

Text size The commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces said Sunday Kyiv's position on the frontline had deteriorated and that Russia had made a number of recent battlefield gains. Russia's troops have gone back on the offensive this year, capitalising on an advantage in manpower and arms to press forward, particularly in the eastern Donetsk region. "The situation at the front has worsened," Oleksandr Syrsky said in a Facebook post Sunday. He said Ukrainian troops had "retreated" to new defensive lines further to the west in some areas, conceding the loss ...

THE IDEA was madness, opening a bar in the throes of war. Russian warships[1] dominated Odessa’s horizon and the streets were barricaded with tank traps. Normal people were preserving whatever they had. But for a group of former philosophy students, it was the moment dreams were made and they poured everything into the project. By early summer 2022 they had refashioned a beauty salon into a new cultural hotspot, selling erotic photography and moonshine vodka. They mused about becoming partisans to fight the Russians should they ever appear.No one remembers ...

KYIV, Ukraine —  Russian drones early Sunday struck the Black Sea city of Mykolaiv, setting a hotel ablaze and damaging energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said, while the army chief warned of a worsening situation as his forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge U.S. aid package to reach the front lines. Vitaliy Kim, the governor of Ukraine’s southern Mykolaiv province, said that Russian drones “seriously damaged” a hotel in its namesake capital, sparking a fire that was later extinguished. Kim also reported that the strike damaged heat-generating infrastructure in the ...