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Highlights from Ukraine
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22 May: Ukrainian Army units consisting of Russian citizens entered Russia, captured several settlements in Belgorod region, training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s already started
5 mins; May 22, 2023
20 May: Russia claims to fully capture Bakhmut, Ramstein Ukraine Support group to meet next week, Zelenskyy in Japan at G7 meeting
4 mins; May 21, 2023
19 May: US, Denmark and Portugal to join coalition on training of Ukrainian pilots and provision of F-16s to Kyiv, Zelenskyy to meet Biden in Japan, new drone attack on Kyiv
5 mins; May 20, 2023
18 May: US to allow other countries to send F-16s to Ukraine, Ukrainian forces advance in Bakhmut, Norway to provide Kyiv with radars and rocket launchers
6 mins; May 19, 2023
17 May: Agreement on export of Ukrainian grain via Black Sea extended, Patriot air defence system received minor damages in Ukraine, Germany won't join "fighter jet coalition" for Ukraine
4 mins; May 17, 2023
16 May: Russian losses in Ukraine reach 200,000, Ukraine downed more Russian hypersonic missiles, the Netherlands, France and Belgium to join the UK in training Ukrainian pilots
5 mins; May 17, 2023
15 May: Zelenskyy visited UK, London to provide Kyiv with long-range drones and start training pilots on modern jets, Supreme Court Head caught on taking a bribe
4 mins; May 16, 2023
14 May: Ukraine captured 10 Russian positions near Bakhmut, 5 Russian helicopters and jets downed near Ukraine's border, Zelenskyy visited Germany and France
5 mins; May 14, 2023
13 May: Zelenskyy visited Italy, met Pope, Zelenskyy expects Putin's support in Russia to shrink as Ukraine's counter-offensive progresses, Ukrainian forces move forward in Bakhmut
4 mins; May 14, 2023
12 May: Commander-in-Chief believes ensuring no new invasion from Russia possible to be measure of Ukraine's victory, Germany to announce its largest military support package ever
5 mins; May 13, 2023
11 May: Ukraine needs more time to launch counter-offensive, as it waits for promised equipment, UK confirmed delivery of long-range missiles to Kyiv, Abrams to arrive to Ukraine early autumn
5 mins; May 11, 2023
10 May: Ukraine forces advanced in Bakhmut, Czech Republic to hand over air defence systems to Kyiv, Trump refused to call Putin war criminal
6 mins; May 10, 2023
09 May: UK considers providing Ukraine with 300 km-range missiles, US confirmed downing of the most modern Russian missile by Ukraine, counter-offensive plans not yet approved by Zelenskyy
6 mins; May 09, 2023
08 May: 23 out of 25 Russian missiles downed over Ukraine, Kyiv to move WWII Victory Day to 8 May from Soviet/Russian 9 May, US to announce $1.2 bln support for Ukraine
5 mins; May 09, 2023
07 May: Russia attacked Ukraine with drones, Kyiv expects Russia to panic when counter-offensive starts, Czech President warns against hurried counter-offensive
5 mins; May 08, 2023
06 May: Ukraine downed Russian hypersonic missile for the first time ever, 45 Ukrainian POW liberated, 6 emergency service workers killed in Russian attack
5 mins; May 07, 2023
05 May: Russian Wagner PMC plans to withdraw from Bakhmut on 10 May, Denmark and Germany plan to transfer 80 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine by summer, EU plans to supply more ammunition to Ukraine
5 mins; May 06, 2023
04 May: In the Netherlands Zelenskyy called for creation of tribunal on Russian aggression, US doesn't expect Russia to launch any offensive in 2023, Ukraine downed its own Bayraktar drone
6 mins; May 04, 2023
03 May: Drones attacked Kremlin, Russia blames Ukraine, experts suspect it was staged, Zelenskyy expects decision on jets after offensive, 21 killed in massive shelling of Kherson
6 mins; May 03, 2023
02 May: US believes Ukraine ready for counter-offensive, Kyiv expects successful counter-offensive to help persuade partners to provide more aid, 478 children killed in war
7 mins; May 03, 2023
01 May: Russia lost 100,000 military over 5 months of battle for Bakhmut, 2 Canadian volunteers killed in action in Ukraine, Germany to start supply ammunition for Gepard anti-aircraft gun in August
5 mins; May 01, 2023
30 Apr: Ukraine Military Intelligence Chief promises to find and eliminate Russian war criminals anywhere they go, volunteers develop cruise missile with 140 km range
4 mins; May 01, 2023
29 Apr: Ukraine won't wait for F-16 fighters and will soon start counter-offensive, rescue operation completed in Uman, Ukrainian special forces undergo training in Germany
4 mins; April 30, 2023
28 Apr: 23 people killed by Russian missile in Uman, Czech and Slovak Presidents visited Kyiv, Ukraine asks partners to drop any taboos on weapons provision in preparation for counter-offensive
6 mins; April 30, 2023
27 Apr: Ukraine received from NATO 98% of promised tanks and armoured vehicles, PACE recognised Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children to have evidence of genocide
4 mins; April 27, 2023
26 Apr: Zelenskyy talked with Xi Jinping, Russia has 369,000 military in Ukraine, Italian journalist wounded near Kherson
6 mins; April 26, 2023
25 Apr: US expects Ukraine to launch counter-offensive in May, UK delivered thousands of shells for Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, including with depleted uranium, Ukraine minerals worth $15 trillion
6 mins; April 25, 2023
24 Apr: US prevented Ukraine from attacking Moscow, Ukraine doesn't believe Russia will launch a nuclear strike to protect Crimea, Iran supplies ammunition to Russia
5 mins; April 24, 2023
23 Apr: Ukraine to start active counter-offensive in at least a month, drones attacked Russian Fleet, Wagner to stop taking prisoners
5 mins; April 23, 2023
22 Apr: Ukrainian forces crossed Dnipro River in south, Kyiv asks partners to devote 1% of GDP to support of Ukraine, Spain to transfer Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in the coming days
5 mins; April 23, 2023
21 Apr: Ramstein Ukraine Defence Support Group meeting, US to start training Ukrainians on Abrams tanks early summer, 25,000 Ukrainian military undergo training in Germany
7 mins; April 22, 2023
20 Apr: Ukraine expects invitation to join NATO this summer, Denmark and Netherlands to hand over 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Kyiv, Ukraine destroyed 1,500 Russian aerial targets in the last 5 months
6 mins; April 20, 2023
19 Apr: Patriot and more Iris-T air defence systems arrived in Ukraine, Kyiv feels shortage of air defence missiles, Bulgaria banned Ukraine's grain
6 mins; April 19, 2023
18 Apr: 7,000 Ukrainian military considered missing in action, Zelenskyy visited frontline, Putin claims to visit occupied part of Ukraine, Poland to allow transfer of Ukrainian grain
8 mins; April 18, 2023
17 Apr: Wagner mercenaries confessed to killing Ukrainian children, 86% of freed Ukrainian prisoners of war informed about torture, Slovakia transferred all 13 promised MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
6 mins; April 17, 2023
16 Apr: Ukrainians celebrate Easter, Defence Minister compared Ukraine's war losses to number of victims of earthquake in Turkey, 130 Ukrainian military liberated by exchange with Russia
6 mins; April 17, 2023
15 Apr: Fiercest fighting is for Bakhmut and Maryinka, Poland and Hungary banned import of Ukrainian grain, Ukraine introduced sanctions against Russian athletes
3 mins; April 16, 2023
14 Apr: 9 civilians killed in Russian missile attack, Ukrainian PM stresses unity between US and Ukraine in military issues, Ukraine to receive extra $5bln support
5 mins; April 15, 2023
13 Apr: US doesn't expect Ukraine-Russia peace talks when war reaches stalemate, Court obliged Russia to compensate $5bln to Ukraine for property in Crimea, Poland to provide more MiG-29 fighters
8 mins; April 13, 2023
12 Apr: Russians released new video of execution of Ukrainian prisoner, Ukrainian counter-offensive postponed by bad weather and slow supply of weapons, US expects war to continue well beyond 2023
6 mins; April 13, 2023
11 Apr: Prime Minister expects Ukrainian counter-offensive to begin in summer, Ukraine Defence Support Group to meet on 21 Apr, Canada announces new military support for Ukraine
5 mins; April 11, 2023
10 Apr: 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war exchanged, Denmark plans to deliver 100 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine in 6 months, Kyiv to form international coalition to bring Ukrainian children back from Russia
4 mins; April 11, 2023
09 Apr: Ukraine changed its military plans due to US secret documents leak, Macron believes now is not the time for Russia-Ukraine negotiations
4 mins; April 10, 2023
08 Apr: Zelenskyy believes NATO can't guarantee Europe protection without Ukraine, Kyiv disappointed by Vatican's combination of Ukrainian and Russian testimonies of war
5 mins; April 09, 2023
07 Apr: Leaks of US secret documents on Ukraine's counter-offensive, Ukraine to stop exporting grain to Poland, clergy of Russian Church in Ukraine discovered to have Russian passports
6 mins; April 08, 2023
06 Apr: Only 5 people know when Ukraine's counter-offensive will start, US, Germany and Hungary against roadmap for Ukraine to NATO membership, Zelenskyy awarded Polish cities for helping refugees
8 mins; April 07, 2023
05 Apr: Zelenskyy visited Poland, Warsaw sent 4 more MiG-29 jets to Kyiv, Ukraine may be open to diplomatic negotiations with Russia on Crimea
6 mins; April 06, 2023
04 Apr: US announced $2.6bln defence support package for Ukraine, NATO-Ukraine Commission met, new program to help Kyiv on its way to membership to be developed
7 mins; April 05, 2023
03 Apr: Zelenskyy advises Russians to leave Ukraine, while they still can, NYT believes Kyiv ready for counter-offensive, Poland transferred first MiG-29s to Ukraine
7 mins; April 04, 2023
02 Apr: 6 civilians killed in Russian shelling of Donbas, Russian propagandist killed in explosion in St. Petersburg, French volunteer who fought for Ukraine killed in action
5 mins; April 03, 2023
01 Apr: Russia chairs UN Security Council, high-ranking Russian Church official placed under house arrest in Ukraine on suspicion of inciting religious hatred and condoning Russia's aggression
5 mins; April 02, 2023
31 March: Ukraine sees negotiations with Russia possible only after its withdrawal, not if it's kicked out, US doesn't expect war to end this year, IMF approved its largest loan program for Ukraine
8 mins; April 01, 2023
30 March: Experts believe Russia conscription may weaken its war effort, Ukraine asks not to perceive spring counter-offensive as decisive, Ukrainians completed training on Patriot air defence system.
6 mins; March 31, 2023
29 March: Ukraine to launch offensive in April-May with several strikes, Russian casualties in Ukraine amounted to 220,000, Russian Church challenges in court its eviction from Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
6 mins; March 30, 2023
28 March: US believes Ukraine has very good chance of successful counteroffensive, Ukraine received more tanks, Kyiv doesn't see possibility of peace without complete withdrawal of Russian troops
7 mins; March 29, 2023
27 March: Ukraine received Challenger 2 and Leopard 2 tanks for counter-offensive, Zelenskyy visited frontlines in south of Ukraine
5 mins; March 28, 2023
26 March: Putin still believes in full victory over Ukraine by protracting war, Ukrainian crews finished training on Challenger 2 tanks, Ukraine lost to England in EURO-2024 football selection
5 mins; March 27, 2023
25 March: Ukraine needs more ammunition and equipment for counter-offensive, Russia to deploy nuclear weapons to Belarus
5 mins; March 26, 2023
24 March: UN blames both Russia and Ukraine for ill-treatment of prisoners and arbitrary executions, 5 civilians killed in Russian missile attack
5 mins; March 25, 2023
23 March: Zelenskyy presented EU 5 factors that prolong war, first 4 Slovak MiG-29 fighter jets handed to Ukraine, Ukraine's needs for recovery amounts to $411bln
5 mins; March 24, 2023
22 March: Zelenskyy visited frontline in Bakhmut, Moscow brings back 1950s T55 tanks for use in Ukraine, Russia attacks Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles, hitting civilian houses
6 mins; March 23, 2023
21 March: UK to provide Ukraine with depleted uranium shells, US to give Ukraine older version of Abrams tanks to speed up transfer, Russia mobilises 20,000 people per month
6 mins; March 22, 2023
20 March: Ukraine attacked Russian missile stock in Crimea, 18 EU countries agreed project to boost up ammo supply to Ukraine, US announced new support package for $350mln
8 mins; March 21, 2023
19 March: Putin visited occupied Mariupol in response to international arrest warrant, Russia's spring offensive likely reaching its culmination without much success
5 mins; March 20, 2023
18 March: Russia agreed to extend Black Sea Initiative on Ukraine grain export for 120 days, Ukraine imposed sanctions against Syrian authorities, Cabinet changes planned
5 mins; March 19, 2023
17 March: International Criminal Court issued warrant for Putin's arrest on suspicion of war crimes
4 mins; March 18, 2023
16 March: UN found Russia's war crimes evidence, but not genocide in Ukraine, Poland to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming days, Sweden to provide Archer howitzers
7 mins; March 16, 2023
15 March: New support for Ukraine announced after Ramstein Support Group meeting, Russia lost up to 30,000 military in fight for Bakhmut, Denmark announced creation of $1bln support fund for Ukraine
6 mins; March 16, 2023
14 March: Russia plans to recruit 400,000 contract soldiers, Ramstein Ukraine Support Group to meet on 15 March, Ukraine to continue Bakhmut defence
6 mins; March 15, 2023
13 March: Ukrainian crews completed training on Leopard 2 tanks, Russia not ready to extend Black Sea grain initiative for another 120 days, Ukraine looks for ambassadors to 21 countries
5 mins; March 14, 2023
12 March: Zelenskyy awarded Hero of Ukraine title to Ukrainian POW executed by Russians, film "Navalny" won Oscar, causing controversy, Switzerland disposes of anti-aircraft weapons needed in Ukraine
7 mins; March 13, 2023
11 March: Fighting in Bakhmut moved to city centre, sanctions imposed against betting companies, Usyk-Fury box fight agreed
5 mins; March 12, 2023
10 March: Russian church asked to leave its key monastery in Ukraine, human rights defender and warrior Butkevych sentenced to 13 years in prison by Russia-controlled formations
7 mins; March 10, 2023
09 March: Russia conducted massive missile strike against Ukraine, Kyiv tries to buy time to prepare for offensive by defending Bakhmut, Slovakia and Poland to transfer Soviet-made jets to Ukraine
5 mins; March 09, 2023
08 March: US intelligence believes Russia may switch to defence in 2023, Ukraine asks for 1 million artillery shells, Ukraine holds Bakhmut to save cities nearby from destruction
6 mins; March 09, 2023
07 March: Legendary Ukrainian commander Da Vinci killed in action near Bakhmut, Ukrainian prisoner of war executed by Russians identified, Poland to send 10 more Leopard 2 tanks to Kyiv soon
6 mins; March 08, 2023
06 March: Russians released video of execution of unarmed Ukrainian soldier, Zelenskyy says Ukraine continues to strengthen defence of Bakhmut, Ukraine continues mibilization started in 2022
7 mins; March 07, 2023
05 March: Experts believe Ukraine started limited withdrawal in Bakhmut, don't believe Russia will have forces to continue offensive, Zelenskyy tasked energy sector to start preparing for next winter
6 mins; March 05, 2023
05 March: German producer wants to build tank factory in Ukraine, Ukraine still holds all of Bakhmut, Russia circumvents EU sanctions via 3rd countries
5 mins; March 05, 2023
03 March: Ukraine asks EU for 250,000 artillery shells per month to cover deficit, private foundation purchased 101 armoured vehicles for Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister was laughed at in India
6 mins; March 04, 2023
02 March: Russia lost over 150,000 military in Ukraine, Russian anti-Putin volunteers conducted military operation on Russian soil, US to announce new support package
6 mins; March 03, 2023
01 March: EU to consider plan to ramp up its ammunition production for Ukraine, Russia accuses Ukraine of planning "nuclear provocation", Moscow puts up demands to extend Black Sea Grain Initiative
8 mins; March 02, 2023
28 Feb: Several drone attacks registered in Russia, US ready for Russo-Ukrainian war to last even 2-3 years, Germany to provide Ukraine with new air defence systems
7 mins; March 01, 2023
27 Feb: Russia loses 600-1,000 military per day, Ukraine believes Moscow will use aircraft more due to lack of missiles, 2 first responders killed in new drone attack
7 mins; February 28, 2023
26 Feb: Russian A-50 long-range radar tracking aircraft damaged in explosions at Belarusian airfield, Saudi Foreign Minister visited Ukraine
5 mins; February 27, 2023
25 Feb: Ukraine's counter-offensive will try to divide Russian forces, 1,877 Ukrainian cities and villages under Russian occupation, EU imposed new sanctions package against Moscow
6 mins; February 26, 2023
24 Feb: A Year of War
9 mins; February 25, 2023
23 Feb: UN approved Ukraine Peace formula resolution, China presented its peace plan for Ukraine, US to announce $2bln military aid to Kyiv
8 mins; February 24, 2023
22 Feb: Russia uses "human waves" attacks at Bakhmut, Spain prepares first 6 Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine, Kyiv prepares sanctions against Russian banks
5 mins; February 22, 2023
21 Feb: Russia suspends participation in nuclear weapons control agreement, Biden promises Ukraine will never become Putin's victory, Italy to send Ukraine 3 types of air defence systems
6 mins; February 22, 2023
20 Feb: Biden unexpectedly visited Kyiv to show unwavering support for Ukraine, China may suggest immediate ceasefire and stop of weapons supply to Ukraine
7 mins; February 21, 2023
19 Feb: US worried China may start providing lethal aid to Russia, EU may invest €4bln in buying ammunition for Ukraine, France to deliver Kyiv light wheeled tanks this week
6 mins; February 19, 2023
18 Feb: China to present its vision of Ukraine-Russia peace settlement on 24 Feb, UK to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons, but not jets
5 mins; February 19, 2023
17 Feb: Ukraine expects Russia to launch massive missile strikes on 23-24 Feb to mark anniversary of invasion, France hopes for negotiations on Ukraine's terms after successful counteroffensive
6 mins; February 18, 2023
16 Feb: Zelenskyy says Russian offensive already started, Russia plans to create "Second Ukraine" on captured lands, Norway allocated $7.4 billion for Ukraine for 5 years
6 mins; February 17, 2023
15 Feb: Ukraine's counter-offensive depends on Western weapons supplies, Germany doubts West to assemble promised amount of tanks for Ukraine soon, Russia's losses greatest since start of invasion
8 mins; February 16, 2023
14 Feb: US expects Ukraine to go into offensive in spring, plans to announce new military and $10bln budget support, Russia builds up airpower near Ukraine border
8 mins; February 15, 2023
13 Feb: Ukraine Defence Contact Group to meet on 14 Feb, Ukraine expects to discuss jets provision, NATO stresses need to ramp up production of weapons and ammunition for Ukraine
6 mins; February 13, 2023
12 Feb: Ukraine expects new sanctions before invasion anniversary, Russia not ready for new mobilisation, energy situation stabilises in Ukraine
5 mins; February 13, 2023
11 Feb: Ukrainian troops regained positions in Donbas, Russia not able to launch large-scale offensive by 24 Feb, UK and Ukraine may launch joint weapons production
5 mins; February 12, 2023
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