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Ukraine bans Moscow-linked Orthodox Church in ‘historic’ law
Ukraine has passed legislation prohibiting religious groups linked to Moscow, aimed at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which the government accuses of complicity in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. On Tuesday, the parliament passed the measure by a vote of 265 to 29. Lawmaker Iryna Herashchenko stated that it was a matter of national security.
Ukraine hopes that their push into Russia influences the fate of the war
"Every war ends with diplomacy. It is not the warriors in the trenches that determine when." Arni joined the Ukrainian army in 2022 to ensure his country's survival. When we meet again 30 months later, he describes a new motivation. "Peace." "No one likes war, and we want to end it," he says, leaning against his camouflaged pick-up truck.
Ukrainian troops in Russia incursion said they entered easily
While the letter "Z" may signify Russia's invasion, a triangle signifies Ukraine's most ambitious attempt to fight it. They are taped or painted on the sides of every supply vehicle, tank, or personnel carrier travelling to the Sumy region's Russian border. It is an attack that has gained hundreds of square kilometers of Russian land while also significantly restoring momentum and morale to Ukraine's military effort.
Ukraine receives F-16 fighter jets to defend against Russia
According to Lithuania's foreign minister and a US official, the first batch of long-awaited F-16 planes has arrived in Ukraine as part of an effort to rebuild the country's decimated air force. Due to their devastating capacity and global availability, Ukraine is eager to buy Lockheed Martin F-16s. These fighter jets are armed with a 20mm gun and can transport bombs, rockets, and missiles. "F-16s are in Ukraine." "Another impossible thing turned out to be completely possible," Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis posted on X on Wednesday.
Russian wrath grows as Greece seeks a military agreement with Ukraine
On March 6, Russia launched a missile into the Ukrainian port of Odesa, which exploded around 400 meters (1,300 feet) from where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was prepared to tour the city with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Mitsotakis subsequently told reporters that as we were getting into our automobiles, we heard a loud explosion. We were all anxious, especially given that we were in an open area with little cover. It was fierce.
The first F-16s are coming to Ukraine after months of training and discussions
The first F-16 fighter jets are on their way to Ukraine and will fly sorties this summer, according to a statement from the Dutch and Danish governments given by the White House at the NATO meeting. Dick Schoof, the Dutch prime minister, and Mette Frederiksen, his Danish counterpart, said that the "transfer process" of F-16s to Kyiv had begun following months of pilot training and political talks. The two presidents stated that "Ukraine will be flying operational F-16s this summer" - the first of around 85 combat aircraft pledged to Kyiv to improve the country's military fortunes.
At least 20 dead in Russian bombardment on Ukraine cities
Officials say at least 20 people were killed when Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukrainian cities. An unusual daytime attack in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, killed at least seven people. The city's mayor stated that the missile strike had struck a children's hospital and was being evacuated. The director of the military administration in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih reported at least ten people were killed there, with three more slain in the eastern town of Pokrovsk.
US and Ukraine’s EU allies speed Russian asset deal before G7
To secure the support of European allies for a proposal that will be presented at the G7 leaders summit later this week, US officials are attempting to leverage the interest from Russian suspended assets to assist war-torn Ukraine. However, discussions are still in progress as the meeting in southern Italy commences on Thursday. Certain European countries are not yet entirely persuaded of the United States-led proposal.
Estonia has no backup plan if Ukraine falls
Estonia is a NATO member that regards itself as a front-line state. Its border soldiers gaze across the Narva River at the Russian fortress of Ivangorod. This diminutive Baltic nation, which was previously a component of the Soviet Union, is confident that President Vladimir Putin will redirect his attention to the Baltics once the conflict in Ukraine concludes, with the intention of regaining Moscow's control over countries such as Estonia.
NATO’s senior diplomats meet as Ukraine seeks arms liberalisation
In response to the increasing demand from prominent allies to remove the restrictions that prevent Kyiv from employing Western weapons to conduct strikes within Russia, NATO foreign ministers are scheduled to convene in Prague. The two-day event, which commences on Thursday in the Czech capital, is intended to concentrate on the development of a support package for Ukraine in advance of NATO's summit in Washington in July.
New $2bn US aid for Ukraine as Russian soldiers advance
During a visit to Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken proclaimed an additional $2 billion in military aid for the conflict. Russia has claimed to have seized three more settlements and is advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory, both of which are critical developments in the conflict. Blinken stated on Wednesday, alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, at a joint news conference in Kyiv that the additional $61 billion in US aid authorized by Congress last month would be invested in Ukraine's industrial base.
US vows Ukraine military help to make ‘real difference’
Secretary of State of the United States Antony Blinken has assured Ukraine that "substantial" military assistance is en route. Blinken unexpectedly arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday for a diplomatic visit to emphasize U.S. support. Political wrangling in Washington led to the ultimate approval of a military aid package in April. Russia, meanwhile, has endeavored to capitalize on the situation by establishing a new front line in the northeastern Kharkiv region and launching massive missile barrages.