The Latest Breaking News from Igar Tyshkevich

Kursk incursion lifts Ukraine’s hopes but some expect ‘nightmare’ in Donbas

Surprise offensive boosts morale among some but as evacuations are under way, Russia is advancing towards Pokrovsk.

Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2024

In Ukraine, low hopes for the liberation of lands occupied by Russia

As Kyiv’s forces struggle, fewer than half of Ukrainians believe the country could return to its pre-2014 borders.

Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2024

Is Zelenskyy planning to fire Ukraine’s popular top army commander?

Valerii Zaluzhnyi has been blamed for last year’s anticlimactic counteroffensive against Russian troops.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2024

Will Ukraine interior minister’s death cut reforms short?

Denys Monastyrskyy was intent on shaking up policing system after years of scandals.

Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2023

Will Western pressure trigger Russia’s ‘merger’ with Belarus?

Putin and Lukashenko have suggested furthering the ‘union state’ will protect their nations from effects of sanctions.

Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2022

Moscow rejoices over Boris Johnson’s ‘inglorious’ downfall

Russians were brutal in their assessment of Johnson as the former British PM was a staunch supporter of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Will two Brits and a Moroccan be executed?

Russia-backed court sentenced foreigners to death by firing squad for ‘terrorist activity’ after fighting for Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2022