Ukraine

The risks at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after the latest drone attack

Russia said Ukraine struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station controlled by Russian forces three times on Sunday and demanded the West respond, though Kyiv said it had nothing to do…

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Estonian military suspects Russia preparing to launch major offensive in Ukraine

Russia may be preparing for a major offensive in Ukraine at the start of summer, indicated by troop reorganization and the mass bombing campaign, said Col. Ants Kiviselg, commander of…

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Russia’s Lavrov says Chinese peace plan on Ukraine is most reasonable so far

China has proposed the most reasonable peace plan so far for resolving the Ukraine conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying. Beijing put forward a 12-point paper…

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Ukraine lowers army draft age to 25

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a bill to lower the mobilisation age for combat duty from 27 to 25, a move that should help Ukraine generate more fighting power in its…

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Russia pounded Ukraine with 3,000 bombs in March

Russia fired over 3,000 guided aerial bombs, 600 drones and 400 missiles at Ukraine in March alone, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday. Russia has stepped up its long-range air…

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NATO ministers mull 100 billion euro military fund for Ukraine

By Andrew Gray and John Irish BRUSSELS, April 3 (Reuters) - NATO foreign ministers meet on Wednesday to discuss how to put military support for Ukraine on a long-term footing,…

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Kyiv’s senior general says Ukraine needs fewer troops than anticipated

KYIV, March 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military will need to mobilise fewer people than initially expected to fend off Russia's two-year-old invasion, Kyiv's top general said on Friday. President Volodymyr…

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Russia may have used new guided bomb to attack Ukraine’s Kharkiv

By Vitalii Hnidyi and Yuliia Dysa Russia may have used a new type of guided bomb in airstrikes on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv that killed at least one…

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Ukrainian missile attack hits Russian warship and reconnaissance vessel, navy says

A Ukrainian missile attack struck a Russian naval reconnaissance vessel and a large landing warship that Moscow captured from Kyiv during the annexation of the Crimean peninsula in 2014, Ukraine's…

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One missile from Russia’s massive airstrike on Ukraine enters Polish airspace

Russia struck critical infrastructure in Ukraine's western region of Lviv with missiles early on Sunday, Kyiv said, in a major airstrike that saw one Russian cruise missile briefly fly into…

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Ukraine says Russia preparing 100,000 troops, possibly for summer offensive push

Russia is preparing 100,000 troops who could be used for a possible new offensive push in Ukraine this summer or to replenish depleted units, the commander of Ukraine's ground forces…

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Ukraine hopes to start installing nuclear reactors from Bulgaria in June

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine hopes to sign a deal in June to buy two nuclear reactors from Bulgaria as it seeks to compensate for the loss of…

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Russia pounds Ukrainian power facilities; Zelenskiy seeks air defences, ‘political will’

Over 150 missiles and drones fired in attack Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs air defences, political will Kyiv says Russia targeted energy facilities Over a million people cut off from power…

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Kremlin says it would prefer US told Kyiv to halt strikes on residential buildings not refineries

MOSCOW, March 22 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Friday commented on a media report that Washington had told Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries, saying it was a matter…

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Russia stages largest air strike of war on Ukraine’s energy facilities, Kyiv says

Over 150 missiles and drones fired in attack Kyiv says Russia targeted energy facilities Over a million people cut off from power in Ukraine Ukraine's largest dam hit but no…

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UPDATED: Russia launches largest missile attack on Kyiv in weeks

Russia fired more than 31 missiles at Ukraine overnight Damage caused even though all missiles were downed- Kyiv Zelenskiy urges allies to keep up air defences supplies By Olena Harmash…

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Ukraine’s survival in danger, Pentagon chief warns

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that Ukraine's survival was in danger and sought to convince allies that…

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Ukraine downs 17 out of 22 Russia-launched drones, air force says

KYIV, March 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian air defence systems shot down 17 out of 22 Russian drones over nine Ukrainian regions in an attackthat caused a fire in a residential…

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UPDATED: Ukrainian drones have hit 12 Russian oil refineries, Kyiv source says

KYIV, March 17 (Reuters) - Long-range Ukrainian attack drones launched by the SBU domestic security service have hit 12 Russian oil refineries during the war so far, a Ukrainian intelligence…

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Ukrainian drones attack Russian oil refinery in Kaluga region

March 15 (Reuters) - Ukraine attacked a small oil refinery in Russia's Kaluga region with drones early on Friday, causing damage in an operation that was conducted by the GUR…

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EU’s Borrell says outcome of Ukraine war will be decided this spring and summer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said, after holding meetings in Washington, that securing new support for Ukraine could not wait since the outcome of the…

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Ukraine official: two Russian border regions are now active combat zones

A senior Ukrainian intelligence official said that armed groups he described as Russians opposed to the Kremlin were pressing an incursion into Russian territory and had turned two border regions…

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reports shelling by Ukraine army

MOSCOW, March 14 (Reuters) - The Russian-controlled management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, said on Thursday that the Ukrainian army had shelled a critical infrastructure…

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Ukrainian drones and missiles strike Russian oil refineries, says Moscow

Ukraine pounded targets across Russia on Tuesday with at least 25 drones and seven missiles, Russia's defence ministry said, in a sweeping attack that one local official said had left…

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UPDATED: Pope not asking Ukraine to surrender – Vatican press office

Pope Francis is not asking Ukraine to surrender in an interview to a Swiss TV station that is to be broadcast later this month but a portion of which was…

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Ukraine to receive 6 bln euro from EU in next two months

Ukraine will receive 6 billion euros ($6.6 billion) from the European Union via its four-year Ukraine facility in the next two months, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. The government expects…

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UPDATED: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit Turkey on Friday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit Turkey on Friday and meet Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish Presidency said. Turkey is expected to emphasise its continued strong support for Ukraine's…

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Ukraine aims to conduct counter-offensive actions in 2024

The Ukrainian military will stabilize the battlefield situation shortly and aims to form units for counter-offensive actions later this year, a top military commander said. Ukrainian forces experienced a setback…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: Political will in West required to secure needed supplies

(Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday called for Ukraine's Western partners to summon the political will to provide Kyiv with necessary military supplies or the world will face "one…

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Russia says Ukraine attacked Crimea with 38 drones

March 3 (Reuters) - Russian air defence systems destroyed all 38 drones that Ukraine launched at the Crimean Peninsula early on Sunday, Russia's defence ministry said, after reports on Ukrainian…

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Ukraine expects to get 16 bln euro in 2024 from EU, says PM

KYIV, March 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine expects to get 16 billion euros ($17.30 billion) this year from the European Union under its four-year loan facility, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said…

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Ukraine says it has shot down three more Russian warplanes

KYIV, Feb 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military said on Thursday it had shot down three more Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers, the latest successes it has reported against Moscow's air force. "After…

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Macron’s Ukraine troop talk shakes up NATO allies

By John Irish, Michel Rose and Andrew Gray Macron floats idea of West sending troops to Ukraine His comments spark backlash among allies French officials say Macron wants to stimulate…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy arrives in Albania for southeastern Europe summit

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in the Albanian capital of Tirana, where he will attend a summit with countries of the Western Balkans and hold bilateral…

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NATO allies rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Russia rebukes Macron

By Andreas Rinke and Guy Faulconbridge Macron raises option of sending Western troops to Ukraine Germany, UK, Poland, others say they have no such plans Kremlin says such a move…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy urges ‘fight’ for Crimea after 10 years of occupation

Ukraine and its international partners must continue fighting to restore Ukrainian control over Crimea, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday as Kyiv marked a decade of Russian occupation of the…

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Zelenskiy says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russia invaded

KYIV, (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion two years ago, giving the first official figure for more…

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How life in Ukraine has been shattered by two years of war

Village far from fighting hit hard by war Conflict felt far and wide as enters 3rd year Widows struggle, classrooms are empty Volunteers thrive off spirit of defiance By Charlotte…

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What are the security deals Ukraine is discussing with allies?

By Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) - Denmark and the Netherlands became the latest NATO members to sign a 10-year agreement on security cooperation with Ukraine on Friday, the eve of…

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World leaders offer support to Ukraine on anniversary of Russian invasion

Feb 24 (Reuters) - Western leaders have been voicing their solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. Here are some of the latest comments: U.S. PRESIDENT…

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European leaders in Kyiv pledge to back Ukraine on war anniversary

Four Western leaders in Kyiv to show solidarity Biden to join G7 video conference, Zelenskiy invited Russian drones hit Odesa, Ukraine attacks Russian steel plant Russia launched full-scale invasion of…

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Ukraine’s defences under strain as war enters its third year

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago The war has cost tens of thousands of lives, billions in damage Kyiv badly needs military and other aid from…

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Ukraine says Russia has launched over 8,000 missiles, 4,630 drones during war

KYIV, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Russia has launched more than 8,000 missiles and 4,630 drones at targets in Ukraine since its invasion two years ago, Ukrainian air force spokesperson Yuriy…

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Ukraine leader downplays loss of Avdiivka, seeks faster support

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy downplayed Ukraine's loss of the eastern town of Avdiivka to Russian forces and called for faster support from allies as the war against Russia neared the two-year…

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Denmark gives all of its artillery shells to Ukraine

Denmark’s prime minister said that her country was handing over all of its shells to Ukraine as she urged other European states to provide more weapons. “We decided to donate…

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Russia loses 17,000 troops taking Avdiivka

More than 17,000 Russian soldiers were killed capturing Avdiivka in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, Ukraine’s military has said. The capture of the city on Saturday was the Kremlin’s first major…

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Russian forces in full control of Avdiivka coke plant

Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Russian military has taken full control of the Avdiivka Coke and Chemical Plant, Russian state news agencies reported on Monday, after most of the town…

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Ukrainian foreign minister discusses peace prospects with China’s Wang Yi

BEIJING, (Reuters) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said he had discussed the prospects for peace in Kyiv's nearly two-year-old war against Russia with his Chinese counterpart, part of a…

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Ukraine military says it repelled Russian offensive on southern front

KYIV, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian offensive on the southern front following the withdrawal of Kyiv's troops from the devastated eastern town of Avdiivka, the Ukrainian…

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UPDATED: Russia says Avdiivka under its full control, offensive continues

Ukraine forced to abandon eastern bastion of Avdiivka Russia says Ukrainian units entrenched at Avdiivka coke plant Kyiv facing critical shortages of artillery rounds White House blames congressional inaction Biden…

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Prominent Ukrainian army unit launches own recruitment drive to strengthen ranks

By Dan Peleschuk KYIV, Feb 16 (Reuters) - A year after the founding commander of Ukraine's Da Vinci Wolves Battalion was killed fighting Russian forces, his portrait adorns an airy…

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UPDATED: Germany’s Scholz, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy sign security agreement in Berlin

BERLIN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a security agreement at a ceremony in the German capital on Friday. The details of…

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Ukraine needs $486 bln to recover, rebuild after nearly two years of war – World Bank

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Rebuilding Ukraine's economy after Russia's invasion nearly two years ago is expected to cost $486 billion, 2.8 times its 2023 expected economic…

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UK to supply thousands of drones to Ukraine

LONDON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Britain said on Thursday it would supply thousands of more drones to Ukraine as part of its 200 million pound ($251 million) drone package, in…

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US, EU discuss Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine war’s second anniversary

By Daphne Psaledakis and Gabriela Baczynska The U.S., EU and other partners discussed Russia sanctions at a meeting in Brussels this week ahead of the two year anniversary of the…

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Ukraine’s military intelligence says Russia buying Starlink terminals in ‘Arab countries’

Russian forces are buying Starlink internet terminals in "Arab countries" for use on the battlefield, Ukraine's military intelligence said on Tuesday. It made the statement on the Telegram messaging app,…

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UPDATED: Ukraine says Russian forces obtaining Musk’s Starlink via third countries

KYIV, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Russian forces are obtaining Starlink satellite terminals illicitly from third countries and increasing their use on the front line, the Ukrainian military spy agency's spokesperson…

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