Russia-Ukraine war Highlights: Moscow warns NATO it will take ‘adequate precautionary measures’
Russia-Ukraine war Highlights: The UK's defence ministry revealed on Friday Kyiv's troops foiled an attempt by Moscow's forces to cross a river in the Donetsk region.
Russia-Ukraine war Live highlights: Ukraine continues to thwart Russian aggression on its territory as the war between the two neighbours entered day 80 on Saturday. A day ago, the UK's defence ministry revealed Kyiv's forces thwarted an attempt by Russian troops to cross a river in the Donetsk region. Meanwhile, foreign ministers of the G7 member states met in Germany and expressed their 'strong support' for the war-hit nation. ...Read More
Also on Friday, a Ukrainian court began a preliminary hearing in what is being called the first ‘war crimes’ trial arising from the ongoing invasion, which commenced on February 24. A captured Russian soldier has been charged with the murder of a 62-year-old civilian.
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- May 14, 2022 02:25 pm IST
Russia suspends power supply to Finland
Russia has suspended electricity supply power in a possible retaliatory move against Finland's announcement that it is in favour of applying for membership of NATO.
- May 14, 2022 01:43 pm IST
Russia wans NATO of ‘adequate measures’
It will be necessary to respond if NATO deploys nuclear forces and infrastructure closer to Russia's border. We will respond by taking adequate precautionary measures that would ensure the viability of deterrence: Alexander Grushko, deputy foreign minister, Russia
- May 14, 2022 12:57 pm IST
Ukraine pushing Russia out of Kharkiv: Zelensky
Kyiv’s forces are steadily pushing Russian troops away from Kharkiv, the nation’s second largest city, the east European country's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has said.
- May 14, 2022 12:10 pm IST
Moscow-backed Kherson to ask for inclusion in Russia: UK
The UK has said that Moscow-controlled Kherson region in Ukraine is likely to ask Russia to include it in the Russian federation.
- May 14, 2022 11:02 am IST
Senior Russian lawmaker visits Kherson city, controlled by Russia
Anna Kuznetsova, the deputy head of Duma--the lower house of Russia's Federal Assembly--visits Kherson, a Ukrainian city controlled by Moscow, to ‘discuss social and healthcare needs of the local population.’
- May 14, 2022 09:54 am IST
On NATO membership, Biden extends support to Sweden, Finland
US President Joe Biden told the leaders of Sweden and Finland that he supports their right to decide on joining NATO, the White House has said.
- May 14, 2022 09:05 am IST
Ukraine has liberated over 1,000 settlements from Russia: Report
Ukrainian military has liberated 1,015 settlements from Russian forces, reports The Kyiv Independent, citing President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- May 14, 2022 08:24 am IST
Russian, US defence ministers hold talks for first time since invasion
Sergei Shoigu, Russia's minister of defence, on Friday held talks with his US counterpart, Lloyd Austin, for first time since invasion. According to officials, the conversation lasted for an hour.
- May 14, 2022 07:22 am IST
No one can predict how long war will last, says Zelensky
In an address to the nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainians are doing everything they can to drive out the Russians but no one can predict no one today can predict how long the war will last.