Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 481 As the war enters its 481st day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2023
Govt to promote investment in Ukraine The government is arranging a meeting to facilitate investments in Ukraine with the aim of supporting Kyiv amid its ongoing war sparked by Russia's invasion. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 18, 2023
Ukraine takes village on Zaporizhzhia front, Russia-appointed official says War blogger also reports recapture of Piatykhatky, which if confirmed would be first village taken in nearly a week The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023
Ukraine takes back control of village on Zaporizhzhia front in counteroffensive Russia acknowledged on Sunday that Ukraine had recaptured a village in the southern Zapororizhzhia region, its first gain on that front since it launched its counteroffensive earlier this month. Ukraine also on Sunday said its forces had destroyed a “significant” ammunition depot near the Russian-occupied port city of Henichesk. Follow… France 24 · Jun 18, 2023
Death toll rises from flooding after Ukraine dam breach The death toll from flooding following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam has risen to 16 in Ukraine, Kyiv officials said, while Russian officials said 29 people have died in territories that Moscow controls. Bangkok Post · Jun 18, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war live: counteroffensive records ‘tactical successes’ as troops advance south – as it happened Follow the latest updates The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2023
South African president arrives in Russia as part of peace mission South Africa's president arrived in Saint Petersburg on Saturday ahead of talks headed by an African delegation pushing for negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow even as doubts grow they will bear fruit. Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2023
South African president takes peace plan to Russia MOSCOW: South Africa's president arrived in Saint Petersburg, Russia on Saturday ahead of talks headed by an African delegation pushing for negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, even as doubts grow they will bear fruit. Bangkok Post · Jun 17, 2023
Russian forces face shortage of tanks as counteroffensive creeps forward Ukraine forces slowly pushing back Putin’s troops, claims Kyiv, aided by western hardware The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2023
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Investigations reveal how Putin most likely blew up Kakhovka dam Russia has denied destroying dam in Ukraine despite clear signs it was ordered by Moscow The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023
African delegation tells Putin 'war must' end, Russia says 'open to dialogue' A delegation of African leaders including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on Saturday as part of its mission to try to broker peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv. The meeting comes a day after the delegation met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr… France 24 · Jun 17, 2023
Missiles greet African peace mission visit in Ukraine The leaders of South Africa, Senegal, Zambia, the Comoros and Egypt have met Ukrainian defence ministry representatives in the capital Kyiv. The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Ukraine’s counteroffensive advances but faces severe obstacles; Russian airstrikes target defence ‘logistics support’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine offensive moving towards Mariupol, minister says – as it happened Centre of fighting has moved as Ukrainian forces slowly push back Russians, says Hanna Maliar, a deputy defence minister The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023
France 24 · Jun 16, 2023 Evacuation of Kyiv icons takes fight for Ukraine’s heritage to Louvre in Paris The Louvre in Paris is hosting some of Ukraine’s most treasured works of art that were secretly evacuated from Kyiv to shield them from the war. Their exhibition at the world’s best-known museum highlights the role played by culture and heritage as Ukraine resists Russian attempts to deny both its…
Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023 F-16 planes are a message to Putin: NATO support isn’t waning The F-16s that NATO allies may send to Ukraine aren’t likely to arrive in time to help with Kyiv’s current offensive. The used planes won’t be enough to turn the tide in the air war against Russia, either. The alliance has a different message in mind.
Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2023 Kyiv attacked as African peace mission visits KYIV: A flurry of Russian missiles greeted a delegation of African leaders arriving in Kyiv on Friday as part of a mission aiming to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2023 Fears of environmental disaster mount after Ukraine dam break An estimated 700,000 people are in need of clean water around the Nova Kakhovka dam as Kyiv speaks of ‘ecocide’.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 16, 2023 African leaders prepare to meet Putin after Zelensky rules out talks A high-level African delegation was preparing to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, a day after its calls for talks between Moscow and Kyiv were rebuffed by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2023 Ukraine: Explosions rock Kyiv as African leaders begin ‘peace mission’ The African leaders headed to Ukraine’s capital before talks with Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Saturday
Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2023 OPINION - Ukrainian journalist Olga Rodenko is one of the bravest women I have met, and here’s why Exactly a year ago, on a similar scorching June day, I interviewed the editor of The Kyiv Independent, 34-year-old Olga Rudenko, and her CEO, Daryna Shevchenko, at the Founders Forum tech conference in Soho House, Oxfordshire. The luxury of our surroundings made only starker the separation between what was happening…
Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2023 Zelenskyy asks African leaders to push Russia on prisoner release The delegation began their ‘peace mission’ in Ukraine and plan to visit Russia and meet President Putin on Saturday.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 478 of the invasion Explosions reported in Kyiv during African peace initiative visit; Ukraine has retaken more than 100 sq km in counteroffensive, commander claims
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 African leaders set to meet with presidents of Ukraine, Russia in bid to end war South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Ukraine in a delegation of African leaders and senior officials seeking ways to end Kyiv’s 15-month war with Russia
France 24 · Jun 16, 2023 In Kyiv, South African president calls on Russia and Ukraine to ‘de-escalate’ conflict South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday called on both Ukraine and Russia to de-escalate their conflict in order to “settle” the war in Ukraine. Ramaphosa is one of a group of African leaders that arrived in the Ukrainian capital earlier on Friday as air raid sirens sounded and explosions…