Ukrainian mother given Canada work visa still awaiting approval for 6-year-old son
Iryna Mishyna was granted a temporary visa to work in Canada while she seeks refuge from the war, but her son Nikita is still waiting for a response.
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Canada’s Joly wraps Ukraine visit with pledge for sexual violence supports
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly wrapped up a two-day visit to Ukraine on Thursday, where she met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials.
NATO nations boost munitions output, promise 48 Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine
Even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 last year, many NATO countries had fallen short of meeting the alliance’s munitions-stockpiling targets.
Russian forces struggling to punch through Ukraine’s defences in the east
Some analysts had doubted the wisdom of Ukraine holding out in Bakhmut because it could hurt the chances of its expected spring offensive.
Ukraine in urgent need of more arms, U.S and NATO say
NATO plans to increase targets for stockpiling ammunition as Kyiv is burning through shells much faster than western countries can produce them, leaving stocks badly depleted.
Russian troops claim gains along Ukraine frontline as war anniversary nears
The Donetsk region is partially occupied by Russia and Moscow wants to occupy it fully. However, neither side has made a decisive gain for weeks.
Ukraine holds defense in Donetsk region as battles rage: top commander
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other military officials have been on a diplomatic marathon in recent months trying to secure more Western weapons and fighter aircraft.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy closes European tour with visit to EU summit
Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived to the European Parliament to rapturous applause, cheering and hoots from legislators, insisting Ukraine’s fight was one fought for Europe’s freedom.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in U.K. seeking more weapons to battle Russia
Britain has trained 10,000 Ukrainian troops brought to battle readiness in the last six months and will train a further 20,000 soldiers this year, the government said.
Russian losses mounting, Ukraine says as Moscow continues eastern push
In his Monday evening address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said personnel changes on the border and frontline would bolster Ukraine’s military efforts.