Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato? Vladimir Putin vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to western military alliance The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2022
Slovakia says it has given S-300 air defence system to Ukraine Prime Minister Eduard Heger says donation does not mean the NATO member joined the war. Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2022
India studying U.S. sanctions on Russian diamond major Alrosa Diamonds have been a major component of trade between India and Russia in the recent years The Hindu · Apr 8, 2022
Prospect of Finland, Sweden joining NATO discussed at Brussels meeting: State Dept. official The prospect of Finland and Sweden joining NATO was part of the discussion during a meeting of foreign ministers from the military alliance in Brussels this week, a senior U.S. State Department official said. Reuters · Apr 7, 2022
Iran’s Quds Force should stay on US ‘terrorist’ list: Top general General Mark Milley tells lawmakers it is his ‘personal opinion’ that the IRGC’s Quds Force should not be delisted. Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2022
Blinken says U.S. building pressure on Russia U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said the United States is sustaining and building its pressure on Russia, as he warned that there are more credible reports of torture, rape and killings by Russian forces in Ukraine. Reuters · Apr 7, 2022
Turkey's Cavusoglu says Blinken invited him to Washington for talks on May 18 Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken had invited him to Washington for talks on May 18, after the NATO allies launched a platform to improve and strengthen their long-strained ties this week. Reuters · Apr 7, 2022
Rape by Russian soldiers in Ukraine is the latest example of a despicable wartime crime that spans the globe Shocking images from Bucha and elsewhere in Ukraine revealed what many suspected, that Russian soldiers were apparently committing war crimes. An image of dead naked women under a blanket on the road photographed by Mikhail Palinchak 12½ miles (20 kilometers) outside of Kyiv was tweeted by the Ministry of Defense… The Conversation · Apr 7, 2022
Can Iran and the US finalise their nuclear talks? Iran and the US continue to push each other to make concessions as they face internal pressure. Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2022
Ukraine: As Russia faces ‘genocide’ charge, experts urge caution Ukraine says civilian killings in Bucha constitute ‘genocide’, but analysts say charge needs to be fully investigated. Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2022
Easy Russia sanctions exhausted, U.S. and allies face economic bite As the world's wealthy democratic powers roll out new sanctions against Russia in response to horrifying images of executed Ukrainians in the city of Bucha, it has become clear that the easiest options are now exhausted and stark differences have emerged among allies over next steps. Reuters · Apr 6, 2022
US Secretary of State and Foreign Minister Jaishankar review bilateral ties and situation in Ukraine on phone US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on phone about the regional and global priorities and the latest developments in Ukraine, a State Department spokesperson has said. Dynamite News · Apr 6, 2022
Zelenskiy says Kremlin forces are trying to cover up evidence of atrocities – as it happened This live blog is now closed The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2022
U.S. to provide additional $100 million in security assistance to Ukraine -Blinken The United States will provide an additional $100 million in security assistance to Ukraine, including anti-armor systems, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday. Reuters · Apr 6, 2022
Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022 Putin's troops are on a 'campaign to rape, kill and torture' in Bucha, claims US As Russian troops have withdrawn from towns around Kyiv, one of them, Bucha, has come under the international spotlight as it unearths the extent of acts committed by Russian troops
The Hindu · Apr 5, 2022 Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar speaks to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken India, U.S. leaders discuss Ukraine and bilateral ties ahead of 2+2 ministerial meet
Reuters · Apr 5, 2022 Russia waged deliberate campaign to commit atrocities in Bucha - Blinken Russia waged a deliberate campaign to commit atrocities in the Ukrainian town of Bucha, and the United States is supporting the efforts of the Ukrainian authorities in their investigation of these acts, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2022 First Thing: Zelenskiy calls Russian forces ‘butchers’ over Bucha massacre Ukraine president says worse atrocities may yet be uncovered as satellite images show mass grave near church in Bucha. Plus, scientists urge end to fossil fuel use
Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2022 Blinken says ruble’s recovery is ‘not sustainable,’ sees decline U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the ruble’s rebound is fueled by “a lot of manipulation” by Russian authorities and won’t be sustainable.
Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2022 Europe warns Russia faces new sanctions for ‘war crimes’ Some European Union governments are pushing for the bloc to quickly impose new sanctions in response to multiple reports that Russian troops executed unarmed civilians in Ukrainian towns, according to diplomats familiar with the discussions.
Reuters · Apr 3, 2022 Images of dead in Ukrainian town of Bucha a 'punch in gut,' says Blinken U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said images of dead Ukrainian civilians found in the town of Bucha after Russian troops left were a "punch in the gut" and those responsible for any war crimes must be held accountable.
The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2022 Blinken: growing evidence of Russian atrocities in Ukraine a ‘punch to the gut’ Secretary of state promises US will join allies in documenting atrocities and hold perpetrators accountable
The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2022 Peace proposals ‘verbally’ accepted by Moscow, except on Crimea, says Ukraine – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 38 of the Russian invasion Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is trying to recruit conscripts from Crimea, as Kyiv denies being behind oil depot attack
Reuters · Apr 1, 2022 Blinken, Britain's Truss discuss additional actions in response to Ukraine invasion - State Dept U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Minister Liz Truss on Friday discussed additional possible actions to ratchet up their response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. State Department said.