Russia-Ukraine war: Lavrov warns of risk of nuclear conflict In wide-ranging interview, Russian foreign minister warns world not to underestimate risk of nuclear war over Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2022
Top Russian diplomat warns Ukraine against provoking WWIII Russia’s top diplomat has warned Ukraine against provoking World War III and said the threat of a nuclear conflict “should not be underestimated.” The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022
Putin gets what he didn't want: Ukraine army closer to West The longer Ukraine’s army fends off the invading Russians, the more it absorbs the advantages of Western weaponry and training The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022
U.S. hosts Ukraine talks in Germany as war enters critical phase The United States will host an expected gathering of more than 40 countries on Tuesday for Ukraine-related defense talks that will focus on arming Kyiv so it can defend against an unfolding and potentially decisive Russian onslaught in the east, U.S. officials said. Reuters · Apr 25, 2022
Hundreds of thousands of elderly Ukrainians stranded in freezing conditions, says NGO chief No precedent in history for scale and speed of refugee crisis, Jan Egeland tells Andrew Buncombe The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022
Pentagon chief’s Russia remarks show shift in US’s declared aims in Ukraine Defense secretary Lloyd Austin said he ‘wants to see Russia weakened’ – a sign Washington now defines its goals differently The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2022
US embassy to re-open in Ukraine after pledging millions in support to war-torn country The US Secretary of State, along with defence chief Lloyd Austin, secretly visited Kyiv over the weekend, meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2022
Biden nominates Bridget Brink as US ambassador to Ukraine The announcement came after US officials visited Ukraine and announced more aid and plans to reopen US embassy in Kyiv. Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2022
Russia warns US against sending more arms to Ukraine Moscow says weapon supplies would further aggravate the situation and raise the stakes of the conflict. Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2022
Russia bombs five railway stations in central and western Ukraine Casualties unknown after morning airstrikes fell within an hour of each other, say officials The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022
‘Russia is failing in its war aims’ in Ukraine: US US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Ukraine’s ‘extraordinary courage’ has foiled Russia’s advance on Kyiv. Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2022
US pledges extra $713m for Ukraine war effort and to weaken Russia Moscow complains about US military aid as Washington promises more support, including advanced weapons The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022
First Thing: Russia failing in its war aims, says top US diplomat Washington pledges more military aid, including advanced weapons, and return of US envoys. Plus the parents of trans children tackle the law The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 61 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 61st day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2022
Axios · Apr 25, 2022 Blinken says Russia "failing" in war aims and Ukraine "succeeding" Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said after their Kyiv visit Ukraine could win the war "if they have the right equipment."
Reuters · Apr 25, 2022 U.S.'s Blinken says Russia is failing in its war aims, Ukraine succeeding Russia is failing in its war aims but Ukraine is succeeding, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday after he and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met President Volodymyr Zelinskiy and Ukrainian officials in Kyiv.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022 Live updates | Blinken says 'Russia is failing' U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia is failing in its war aims and Ukraine is succeeding
France 24 · Apr 25, 2022 ICC prosecutor to join EU team investigating crimes in Ukraine The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor will join an EU investigations team to probe possible international crimes committed in Ukraine, the EU's judicial cooperation agency said Monday. It will mark the first time the Hague-based ICC – set up in 2002 as an independent tribunal to probe the world's worst…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2022 US Steps Up Military Aid for Ukraine During 1st Official Visit Since Invasion Making the first official US visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded two months ago, Washington's top diplomat and its defense secretary pledged additional military aid, including advanced weapons, and a return of US envoys to Kyiv. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met Ukrainian President…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: Fate of Europe and global security being decided in Ukraine, Zelenskiy says– live Russian foreign minister says western weapons are a ‘legitimate target’; about 15,000 Russian troops have been killed since start of invasion, UK defence secretary says
ABC News · Apr 25, 2022 US announces surge in military assistance, diplomatic boost for Ukraine during envoys' visit to Kyiv The United States announces new military assistance for Ukraine and a renewed diplomatic push as President Joe Biden's Secretary of State and Pentagon chief complete a secrecy-shrouded trip to Kyiv.
Reuters · Apr 25, 2022 On Ukraine visit, Blinken, Austin pledge return of U.S. diplomats, more security aid Washington's top diplomat and its defense chief used the first official U.S. visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February to announce a gradual return of U.S. diplomats including a new ambassador and over $300 million in new military aid to Kyiv.
Reuters · Apr 25, 2022 Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now The United States will reopen its Ukraine embassy, and President Joe Biden's top diplomat and most senior defense official promised more military aid while visiting Kyiv as Russia warned against arming its enemy and battles raged in the east.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022 In Kyiv, Blinken and Austin announce aid, diplomatic surge The Biden administration has unveiled new U.S. military assistance and a diplomatic surge for Ukraine as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin completed a secrecy-shrouded visit to the capital of Kyiv
Reuters · Apr 25, 2022 U.S. pledges Ukraine embassy reopening and military aid amid Russian warning The United States will reopen its Ukraine embassy, and President Joe Biden's top diplomat and most senior defense official promised more military aid while visiting Kyiv as Russia warned against arming its enemy and battles raged in the east.