Putin's official website down after reports of cyber attack amid Ukraine war
Feb 27, 2022, at 04:06 am
The official website of the Kremlin, the office of Russian President Vladimir Putin, kremlin.ru , was down on Saturday, media reports said.
Russia accuses Ukraine of refusing negotiations, prolonging conflict
Feb 27, 2022, at 03:18 am
Russia on Saturday accused Ukraine of prolonging the conflict by refusing negotiations as its forces approached Kyiv even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Kremlin's attempt to capture the country and throw him out of power had been thwarted.
Russian Embassy in France confirms interception of Russian vessel in English Channel
Feb 27, 2022, at 12:15 am
Paris/UNI/Sputnik: The Russian Embassy in France confirmed to Sputnik that a Russian cargo ship was intercepted in the English Channel on Saturday, adding that the consular department requested an explanation from the French authorities.
Ukraine minister claims 195 civilians, including three children, died due to Russian attack
Feb 26, 2022, at 11:54 pm
Kyiv: Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko on Saturday said 198 civilians, including three children were killed in the Russian attack.
Russian forces 30 kms away from Kyiv city centre: UK Ministry of Defence
Feb 26, 2022, at 11:54 pm
London: British Ministry of Defence officials on Saturday said Russian troops are now 30 kms away from the city centre of the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv.
Ukraine crisis: Fresh curfew imposed in Kyiv
Feb 26, 2022, at 11:12 pm
Kyiv: Authorities in Ukraine's capital Kyiv imposed curfew in the city from between 17:00 and 08:00 local time.
Ready to negotiate with Russia, says Ukraine
Feb 26, 2022, at 02:35 pm
Kyiv: The Ukrainian leadership is open to talks with Russia and the sides are discussing the format of the talks, Ukraine President's spokesman has said.
We are all here defending our independence: Ukraine Prez Volodymyr Zelensky vows in self-shot video
Feb 26, 2022, at 06:40 am
Kyiv/IBNS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released a self-shot video from central Kyiv on Friday vowing to remain in the war-torn capital and defend it against the Russian invasion.
Ukraine claims over 1000 Russian soldiers killed on Day 2 as Putin calls to remove Kyiv leadership
Feb 26, 2022, at 02:27 am
Kyiv/IBNS: As Ukrainian forces fought off Russian troops on Friday after the latter invaded the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting civilians and called for more international sanctions battling the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two.
Zelenskyy suggests negotiations to Russian Prez Vladimir Putin
Feb 26, 2022, at 12:32 am
Kyiv/UNI/Sputnik: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested to Russian President Vladimir Putin that they sit down at the negotiation table.
Taliban calls for restraint, dialogue to resolve Ukraine situation
Feb 25, 2022, at 11:21 pm
Kabul: The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has called for restraint in Ukraine and urged for dialogue and peaceful means to resolve the crisis.
Ukraine: 25 civilians die due to Russian shelling, airstrikes
Feb 25, 2022, at 10:43 pm
Kyiv: The UN human rights office on Friday said it has reports that at least 25 civilians died in Ukraine and 102 others were injured due to "shelling and airstrikes" amid the Russian military offensive, UNI news agency reported.
Protection of civilians must be priority number one: Antonio Guterres on Ukraine crisis
Feb 25, 2022, at 10:15 pm
New York: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Friday said protecting civilians in Ukraine should be the priority of the world.
Thousands of Russians protest against Ukrainian invasion, give 'no war' call
Feb 25, 2022, at 07:37 pm
Moscow/IBNS: Thousands of Russians took to streets to protest against Moscow's invasion of Kiev giving a call for "no war" in Ukraine, amid the western world's repeated stern words against President Vladimir Putin.
Go F *** Yourself: Ukrainian soldiers tell Russian cruiser, defending Snake Island all got killed
Feb 25, 2022, at 05:57 pm
Kiev/IBNS: All Ukrainian soldiers who were defending Snake Island were killed, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
World Bank ready to provide immediate support to Ukraine
Feb 25, 2022, at 03:39 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The World Bank Group is ready to provide Ukraine with immediate financial support amid the conflict with Russia, President David Malpass said.
White House says in contact with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Feb 25, 2022, at 02:55 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The Biden administration remains in contact Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensyy amid an ongoing Russian special military operation and is ready to provide support, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said.
France to provide Ukraine with Military equipment, financial aid
Feb 25, 2022, at 02:38 pm
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France would provide Ukraine with military equipment and the $330 million package of financial aid.
Ukraine crisis: Joe Biden imposes sanctions on Russia, cuts off high-tech exports
Feb 25, 2022, at 06:50 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced severe new sanctions on Russia in response to Vladimir Putin authorizing military action against Ukraine, including freezing assets of major banks and cutting off high-tech exports to the country.
Russian forces capture Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Feb 25, 2022, at 06:09 am
Kiev/IBNS: The Russian forces have captured the Chernobyl nuclear power plant near the city of Pripyat in northern Ukraine, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office, Mykhailo Podolyak, said on Thursday.
40 killed as Russia attacks Ukraine, invites widespread condemnation
Feb 25, 2022, at 02:30 am
Kiev/UNI/IBNS: Air raid sirens wailed across Ukraine's capital Kiev Thursday as explosions boomed and flashed in cities across the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized military action against its western neighbour. Around 40 people are reported to have been killed so far.
US refused talks with Russia on Ukraine: Maria Zakharova
Feb 25, 2022, at 01:15 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: The United States itself refused to engage in dialogue with Russia on Ukraine and global security, Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson, said on Thursday.
Ukraine's Prez Zelenskiy urges citizens to defend country, offers weapons
Feb 24, 2022, at 10:45 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday called on all citizens, who were ready to defend the country against the Russian invasion, to come forward and said the government would issue weapons to them, media reports said.
Lithuania and Moldova declare state of emergency over Ukraine crisis
Feb 24, 2022, at 09:44 pm
Chisinau/UNI: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda on Thursday signed a decree declaring a state of emergency in the country in connection with the situation around Ukraine and asked the parliament to approve it.
Feb 24, 2022, at 09:33 pm
Kiev/UNI/Xinhua: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday declared martial law in the country after Russia started a military operation against Ukraine.
Ukraine will defend itself and will win: Kiev in response to Russian invasion
Feb 24, 2022, at 06:37 pm
Kyiv/UNI: As Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday and warned other nations any attempt to interfere saying it would lead to “unforeseen consequences”, Kyiv slammed back, saying "Ukraine will defend itself and will win".
BREAKING: Russian president Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
Feb 24, 2022, at 02:51 pm
Defying the Western appeals and outrage, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine urging the Ukrainian soldiers to lay down their arms.
FBI warns of Russia cyber attacks
Feb 23, 2022, at 10:22 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The FBI has warned US businessmen and officials of a possible surge in cyber attacks by Russian hackers in the light of new US sanctions against Russia's recognition of breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine, CNN reported on Wednesday.
Ukraine crisis: Russian Parliament allows Vladimir Putin to use armed forces outside country
Feb 23, 2022, at 07:03 am
Moscow/IBNS: The Russian Parliament's upper house on Tuesday voted to allow President Vladimir Putin to use the country's army outside the territory to support separatists in Ukraine, reports said.
US ready to immediately respond to Russia's recognition: White House
Feb 23, 2022, at 01:23 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The US administration was expecting a statement from Russia recognizing the independence of the Luhansk and Donetsk people's republics and is ready to immediately respond to this step, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday.