Ukraine strikes Black Sea navy HQ with missile, Russian official says
Crimea, which Russia seized and annexed from Ukraine in 2014, has been a frequent target of Ukrainian attacks in the course of the 19-month war.
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Poland, a top Ukraine ally, to stop sending military aid amid grain spat
The freeze comes as Poland’s ruling party faces far-right pressure ahead of next month’s elections and a ban on Ukrainian grain imports to protect Polish farmers.
Ukraine strikes Russian air base in Crimea, Kyiv says
The intelligence source told Reuters the attack had inflicted “serious damage” on equipment at the base. Russia has not commented on the reports.
Zelenskyy calls Russia ‘terrorist state’ at tense UN Security Council meeting
Before the meeting started, there was intense speculation about whether Zelenskyy and Russia’s top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, would clash, speak or totally avoid each other.
Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly deteriorated’ since Ukraine war: UN expert
The expert alleges Russian authorities have carried out mass arbitrary and says those detained risk death due to the “persistent use of torture and ill-treatment.”
Ukraine retakes village south of Russian-held Bakhmut
Kyiv’s troops were securing their foothold in the area, while Russian forces suffered significant casualties and lost equipment, the Ukrainian General Staff said.
Zelenskyy set to visit Washington as U.S. debates continuing Ukraine aid
Zelenskyy’s trip comes as Congress is debating Joe Biden’s request to provide at least US$21 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion.
Putin accepts Kim’s invitation to visit North Korea as ‘comrades’ strengthen ties
The U.S. State Department said the Biden administration “won’t hesitate” to impose additional sanctions on Russia and North Korea if they conclude any new arms deals.
Ukraine strikes Russian naval targets in Crimean city of Sevastopol
The attack highlighted Kyiv’s growing missile capabilities as Russia continues to bombard Ukraine from afar with long-range missiles and assault drones.
Kim Jong Un vows full support for Russia’s ‘just fight’ in Ukraine
Despite the recent frequency of North Korean missile firings, Wednesday’s launches on the eve of the summit came as a surprise. South Korea’s Unification Ministry.