Ukraine applies for Nato membership after Russia annexes territory Volodymyr Zelenskiy dismisses Moscow ceremony as a farce and rules out negotiations with Putin The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2022
Ukraine calls for Russia to be declared ‘terrorist state’ after damning report Exclusive: Zelenskiy’s chief of staff says sanctions should go further as international group concludes actions pass terrorism threshold The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022
Russian grip on north-east Ukraine collapses after Kyiv severs supply line, Zaphorizhzhia nuclear plant turned off Ukrainian forces push up to 50 kilometres past Russian lines and recaptured dozens of towns in a dramatic counteroffensive. ABC News · Sep 10, 2022
Russian forces retreat from key towns in Ukraine’s northeast Russian state media says defence ministry ordered troops to leave the vicinity of Izyum, a key northeast Ukraine city. Al Jazeera · Sep 10, 2022
Ukraine says Russian strikes in Kharkiv city revenge for counterattack At least 10 people were wounded when the centre of Ukraine's second city, Kharkiv, was hit by Russian rocket fire on Friday, local officials said, while the president's top aide said the attacks were revenge for Ukrainian success on the battlefield. Reuters · Sep 9, 2022
In Brussels, Ukraine seeks backing for special war crimes tribunal Ukraine's government on Monday sought political backing in Brussels for the creation of a special tribunal to prosecute Russian military and political leaders it holds responsible for starting the war. Reuters · Sep 5, 2022
U.N. chief, in Ukraine, says he worried by situation at nuclear plant on front line U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday he was gravely concerned by the situation at Europe's largest nuclear power station after it came under shelling at the front lines in Ukraine. Reuters · Aug 17, 2022
Macron calls for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine nuclear plant French President Emmanuel Macron called on Russian forces to quit Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – Europe's largest – following a phone call Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who accused Moscow of "nuclear terrorism". Radio France Internationale · Aug 16, 2022
G7 urges Russia to return control of nuclear plant to Ukraine The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe’s largest, has been shelled several times, raising fears of a nuclear incident. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praises Jessica Chastain for her support amid Kyiv visit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain for her support after she visited Kyiv on Sunday. Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2022
Corruption concerns involving Ukraine are revived as the war with Russia drags on Since the start of the war with Russia, the Biden administration has mostly ignored Ukraine's corruption history. Questions resurfaced about its suitability as a recipient of massive infusions of aid. WEKU · Jul 20, 2022
Ukraine graft concerns resurface as Russia war goes on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dismissal of senior officials is casting an inconvenient light on an issue that the Biden administration has largely ignored since the outbreak of war with Russia The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022
Russia's war aims in Ukraine widen, U.S. says any annexations will be challenged Russia's military "tasks" in Ukraine now go beyond the eastern Donbas region, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, as its forces shelled eastern and southern Ukraine. Reuters · Jul 19, 2022
Ukraine wants to avoid winter war, says top presidential aide Ukraine's top presidential aide said on Tuesday that Ukraine does not want the war to last into winter, as this would give Russian forces time to dig in and make any Ukrainian counter-offensive more difficult. Reuters · Jul 19, 2022
Reuters · Jul 14, 2022 Ukrainian official proposes commission to help track weapons A senior Ukrainian official proposed on Thursday creating a special commission to help track weapons received from Kyiv's foreign allies.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2022 Zelenskiy calls Russian missile attack on Vinnytsia an ‘open act of terrorism’– as it happened 1.04am BST
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022 Russia targets Snake Island with missile strike after Ukraine raises flag Russia claims a warplane struck the strategic island shortly after Ukrainian troops landed on the island
Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2022 Russia withdraws from Ukraine’s Snake Island in Black Sea Moscow says the withdrawal is a ‘goodwill gesture’ that proves its commitment to UN-led efforts to resume grain exports.
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022 Russian forces retreat from Snake Island, defence ministry says The island was first defended by Ukrainian forces who told a Russian warship ‘go f*** yourself’
Reuters · Jun 30, 2022 Ukraine says Russian forces have withdrawn from Snake Island The head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office, Andriy Yermak, said on Thursday that Russian forces had withdrawn from Snake Island, a strategic Black Sea outpost.
Reuters · Jun 26, 2022 EU sanctions should include Russian gas embargo, says Ukraine official The latest missile strikes by Russia on Kyiv show that international sanctions should be more aggressive and include an EU embargo on Russian gas, the Ukraine president's chief of staff said on Sunday.
ABC News · May 29, 2022 Ukrainian President visits front line in first official appearance outside Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits troops on the front line as Russian forces hammer Sievierodonetsk in bid to "liberate" Donbas, and Kalush Orchestra sell their Eurovision trophy for the war effort.
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022 Davos day one: Zelenskiy calls for maximum sanctions against Russia; recession fears on the rise – business live Rolling coverage of the first day of the World Economic Forum in Davos
Evening Standard · May 22, 2022 Ukraine demands complete ‘restoration of territory’ as Russian airstrikes hit the Donbas Speaking on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed a plea for stronger economic sanctions against Moscow
Reuters · May 6, 2022 Ukraine says new effort to evacuate civilians from Mariupol steel works under way A senior Ukrainian official said on Friday a new attempt was under way "at the moment" to evacuate civilians trapped with Ukrainian fighters in the Azovstal steel works in the southern city of Mariupol.