Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an unannounced visit to France and the United Kingdom on Feb. 8 where he called on leaders of the two nations to supply Ukraine with more fighter jets and weapons amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Zelenskyy first landed in the UK where he was greeted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before heading to…
Zelenskyy Makes Surprise Trip to UK, France to Ask for More Weapons, Fighter Jets
UK Pledges to Train Ukrainian Pilots as Zelenskyy Makes 1st Visit Since Russian Invasion
Britain has announced plans to train Ukrainian pilots to fly NATO-standard fighter jets, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes the first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion began a year ago. The Ukrainian leader will have an audience with King Charles and address Parliament during the trip, which is only his second overseas visit…
Ukraine Reports Record Russian Deaths as Moscow Presses Offensive in East
KYIV—Ukraine said on Tuesday the last 24 hours were the deadliest of the war so far for Russian troops, as Moscow hurls tens of thousands of freshly mobilised soldiers and mercenaries into relentless winter assaults in the east. The Ukrainian military increased its running tally of Russian military dead by 1,030 overnight to 133,190, and…
Moscow Intensifies Winter Assault, Kyiv Expects New Offensive
KYIV—Russian forces ramped up a winter assault in eastern Ukraine, bringing tens of thousands of freshly mobilized troops to the battlefield, while Kyiv expected Moscow to broaden its offensive as towns in the northeast and south came under fire. Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday that 1,030 Russian troops were killed over 24 hours, the highest…
UN Chief: World Needs to ‘Wake Up,’ Heading Into ‘Wider War’
The head of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, warned on Feb. 6 that the world may be on the brink of a “wider war” as the chances of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine reaching a peaceful outcome slowly diminish. The secretary-general made the comments at a briefing to the U.N. General Assembly where he…
Russian Forces Keep up Pressure as Ukraine Anniversary Nears
KYIV, Ukraine—Russian forces are keeping Ukrainian troops tied down with attacks in the eastern Donbas region as Moscow assembles additional combat power there for an expected offensive in the coming weeks, Ukrainian officials said Monday. Intense fighting that has been raging for weeks continued around the city of Bakhmut and the nearby towns of Soledar…
‘You Accept You Might Die’: A Year of Volunteering in Ukraine
Every time Jack Ross crosses the Polish border into Ukraine, he knows there is a high probability he could lose his life. The British aid volunteer has travelled to the war-torn country eight times since Russia’s invasion. There, his aid vehicles have been attacked, his team shot at and, on many occasions, he has narrowly…
Norway Aims to Donate Over $7 Billion in New Financial Aid Package to Ukraine
Norway unveiled on Monday a plan proposing to donate 75 billion Norwegian crowns (about $7.3 billion) to Ukraine as part of a five-year support package. Jonas Gahr Store, prime minister of the Scandinavian country, said during a news conference that the proposed package will be put to a vote in parliament, noting that he expects…
Amid Spy Balloon Controversy, Biden Admin Approves $2.1 Billion Aid Package to Defend Ukrainian Skies
February 5, 2023
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As national attention was captured by a Chinese surveillance balloon flying over the United States, the Biden administration has approved another $2.1 billion military aid package to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense arsenal. The package includes $425 million in arms and equipment drawn from existing U.S. stockpiles, as well as $1.75 billion in Ukraine Assistance Security…
Canada Adds Russian Media Personalities, Companies in Latest Round of Sanctions
Canada has announced it is imposing a new round of sanctions on Russian media personalities and companies accused of spreading disinformation about Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced the latest sanctions against 38 individuals and 16 entities, saying those affected are propagating Russian President Vladimir Putin’s lies. Among those added to…
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