Ukraine dam collapse makes humanitarian crisis ‘hugely worse’: UN official
Undersecretary-General Martin Griffiths said an “extraordinary” 700,000 people are in need of drinking water and warned of global impacts on food security.
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Ukraine says its GDP fell 10.5% in 1st quarter of 2023
Ukraine’s economy shrank by about one-third last year following the full-scale Russian invasion. This year a slight growth is expected by the government and analysts.
Ukraine says it could lose millions of crops after dam collapse
Ukraine said the flooded land would require a full agro-ecological assessment of the soil condition and in most cases special soil restoration methods would need to be applied.
Ukraine could lose 20% of winter grain crops if hot, dry weather persists
Winter wheat dominates the Ukrainian winter grain harvest and accounts for 95 per cent of the European country’s overall wheat production.
Ukraine seeks to defend Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks on capital city
Tuesday’s strikes were Russia’s 17th air assault on the capital this month and came after the city was attacked twice on Monday, including an unusual daytime strike.
Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine capital, killing at least 1
Ukraine’s capital was subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia’s war, as Kyiv prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding on Sunday.
Russia signs deal to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Since invading Ukraine last year, Vladimir Putin has said repeatedly that Russia would be ready to use nuclear weapons if needed to defend its “territorial integrity.”
Russia could face ‘revolution’ if Moscow loses Ukraine war, Wagner boss claims
Russia’s most powerful mercenary said his political outlook was dominated by love for Russia and serving Vladimir Putin, but cautioned that Moscow was in danger of turmoil.
Wagner Group claims Russia now has control of Bakhmut, Ukraine denies
Russia’s private army claimed Saturday that his forces have taken control of the city of Bakhmut after the longest and most grinding battle of the Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine secures pledge of long range drones as Zelenskyy visits U.K.
Ukraine’s president also on Monday issued a new appeal for NATO membership, calling for a political decision at the western alliance’s summit in July in Vilnius.