Tag: Ukraine

UK’s Johnson Dismisses Fears of Russia Using Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has played down fears that Russian President Vladimir Putin might order the use of nuclear weapons to avoid defeat in Ukraine. He dismissed the idea that Putin will feel under pressure to escalate the conflict further, arguing that the Russian leader has the “political margin for manoeuvre” to back down….


Australia to Provide Howitzers to Ukraine as Russia Ramps up Offensive

The Australian government has announced it will provide heavy artillery weapons and ammunition to Ukraine’s armed forces as Russia continues its military offensive in the European nation. The commitment by Australia’s prime minister and defence minister was made while the government is in caretaker mode during its federal elections. In response to more pleas from…


LIVE UPDATES: Blasts Heard in Russia’s Belgorod, Nearby Ammunition Depot on Fire: Governor

The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 27. Click here for updates from April 26. Blasts Heard in Russia’s Belgorod, Nearby Ammunition Depot on Fire: Governor A series of blasts was heard in the early hours of Wednesday in the Russian city Belgorod near the Ukrainian border, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said, and an ammunition depot…


LIVE UPDATES: Russia Cuts Off Gas, European Prices Spike

The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 27. Click here for updates from April 26. Russia Cuts Off Gas, European Prices Spike European gas prices have spiked by as much as 24% following Gazprom’s statement that it was suspending deliveries to Poland and Bulgaria starting Wednesday because it hasn’t received any payments from them since…


Japan Pledges to Increase Financial Support for Ukraine

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged Tuesday that he would increase financial support to Ukraine from $100 million to $300 million amid Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Kishida conveyed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over the phone that Japan will increase financial aid and defense equipment supply, including protective masks and drones, at the request…


Foreign Affairs Minister, US Counterpart Discuss Next Steps in Ukraine

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada and the United States will continue to exert “maximum pressure” on Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Joly made the statement on Twitter following a video meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. She says the two discussed shared priorities, including ongoing support for…


Germany Agrees to Send Tanks to Ukraine Amid Major Policy Reversal

The German Ministry of Defense, in a significant reversal, announced Tuesday that it would send Gepard anti-aircraft tanks to Ukraine, after Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced strong opposition to the move. The decision to send the anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine, which has been fighting a war against Russia for the past two months, was announced by Defense…


Ukraine Can Win Against Russia: Austin; Footage Released From Set of ‘Rust’ Shooting | NTD News Today

Ukraine’s allies are meeting for defense talks, as Russia’s foreign minister accuses NATO of engaging in a proxy war with Russia, by supplying Ukraine with weapons. What’s he warning about? The COVID Emergency Order title 42 will stay in place, at least for now. That’s because a federal judge is set to block the Biden…


Footage Released From Alec Baldwin Film Set Shooting; Ukraine Can Win Against Russia: Austin | NTD News Today

Ukraine’s allies are meeting for defense talks, as Russia’s foreign minister accuses NATO of engaging in a proxy war with Russia, by supplying Ukraine with weapons. What’s he warning about? The COVID Emergency Order title 42 will stay in place, at least for now. That’s because a federal judge is set to block the Biden…


Oil Rebounds on China Demand Concerns in See-Saw Trading

LONDON—Oil prices rose modestly in volatile trading on Tuesday as the market weighed concerns over Russian supply and Chinese demand. Brent crude futures were up 41 cents, or 0.4 percent, at $102.73 a barrel at 1117 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate contracts were up 18 cents, or 0.2 percent, at $98.72 per barrel. Both…