Russian troops occupy the city of Bucha for 33 days Mass graves were found after the reconquest by Ukraine Ukraine accuses Russian troops of committing atrocities Russia denies the allegations BUCHA, Ukraine, March 31 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday Ukraine would never forgive Russian forces responsible for the atrocities in Bucha as … Read more
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said on Friday its board of directors approved a four-year, $15.6 billion loan program for Ukraine, part of a broader $115 billion international support package to help the country meet the urgent financing needs in its struggle The 13-month-old invasion of Russia. The decision paves the … Read more
ANKARA, March 30 (Reuters) – The Turkish parliament on Thursday approved a bill to allow Finland to join NATO, paving the way for the country to become part of the Western defense alliance as the war continues raging in Ukraine. Turkey’s parliament was the last of the alliance’s 30 members to ratify Finland’s membership after … Read more
March 30 (Reuters) – A Russian man sentenced to two years in prison for discrediting the military and whose daughter was taken from him has been detained in Belarus after fleeing house arrest, a lawyer said Thursday. Lawyer Dmitry Zakhvatov said Alexei Moskalyov, 54, had been arrested in the capital Minsk, most likely as a … Read more
The UN suspends the plan for the safety zone of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant Ukraine attacks behind the frontline in Russian-occupied Melitopol March 30 (Reuters) – Russian troops have had some success in the eastern frontline town of Bakhmut, Ukrainian military officials said Wednesday evening, adding that their fighters were still holding out in … Read more
Military activity increased around factory: Grossi Russia occupies the largest nuclear power plant in Europe Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of shelling complex IAEA wants to avert the risk of a nuclear accident KYIV, March 29 (Reuters) – The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog visited Ukraine’s controversial Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Wednesday … Read more
Russian-installed official claims progress in eastern cities The chief of the UN nuclear watchdog will visit the factory in Zaporizhia on Wednesday Russian participation in Olympic Games under discussion March 29 (Reuters) – Russian troops have been relentless in their attempts to capture the bombed eastern Ukrainian cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, making no progress, … Read more
Belarus justifies its decision to house Russian nuclear weapons Says it needs to strengthen its own security Blames West for years of pressure aimed at government change Says moving doesn’t violate non-proliferation rules LONDON, March 28 (Reuters) – Belarus confirmed on Tuesday that it will host Russian tactical nuclear weapons. boundaries. The statement from the … Read more
Zelenskiy denounces ‘radiation blackmail’ Ukraine closes frontline city of Avdiivka to civilians Zelenskiy visits the southeastern region of Zaporizhzhia Minsk defends decision to house Russian nuclear weapons KYIV, March 28 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s president said Russian troops “held hostage” the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and its safety could not be guaranteed until they left the … Read more
NATO denounces Putin for ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ rhetoric The EU urges Belarus not to harbor Russian nuclear weapons Avdiivka becomes ‘post-apocalyptic’, city officially closes Russia downs Ukrainian drone south of Moscow, 3 ministry hurt KYIV, March 27 (Reuters) – The commander of Ukraine’s ground forces said on Monday Kiev was planning its next move after … Read more