Ukraine says Kyiv suburb of Irpin ‘liberated’

Kyiv, March 28 (AFP/APP): Ukrainian forces have “liberated” the Kyiv suburb of Irpin, Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky said late Monday in televised remarks. “In fact, this is now happening in parallel: the armed forces are advancing, the police are advancing, and immediately a sweep is […]

UK slaps more sanctions on Russian, Belarus entities

London, March 24 (AFP/APP): Britain on Thursday slapped sanctions on 59 more Russians and entities and six Belarus entities in retaliation to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Targets of the latest asset freeze includes Russian diamond giant Alrosa and shadowy mercenary group Wagner, as well as […]

Zelensky to address Swedish, Danish parliaments

Stockholm, March 23 (AFP/APP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the Swedish and Danish parliaments in the coming days, one month into the Russian invasion of his country, the two assemblies said Wednesday. Zelensky has made multiple appearances by video link before parliaments in other […]

Ukraine war rattles EU green farming plan

  Geneva, March 23 (AFP/APP): Scientists are urging Europe not to delay the transition to greener agriculture in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which threatens global wheat supplies and raises fears over food shortages.   The European Commission is preparing to pass emergency measures […]

Russia accuses US of hindering Ukraine talks

Moscow, March 23 (AFP/APP): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday accused the United States of seeking to hinder Moscow’s talks with Ukraine aimed at ending the almost month-long conflict. “The talks are tough; the Ukrainian side constantly changes its position. It’s hard to avoid […]

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