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Russia war LIVE: Kyiv rejects Moscow's claim that it struck Russian border region
Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: The war between the two countries has entered its day 50th on Thursday.
Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: The Russia-Ukraine war intensifies as it enters its day 50th, since Moscow launched its invasion on February 24. Just after US president Joe Biden announced an $800 million military aid package for Ukraine on Wednesday as international prosecutors declared the war-torn Western ally a "crime scene", Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said that he is “sincerely thankful” to the US. In his daily late-night address to the nation, he also said he was thankful for Wednesday's visit by the presidents of Poland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia....Read More
The US' announcement came as Russian military threatened to strike Ukraine's command centres if the Ukrainian troops continue to attack Russian territory.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian warship in the Black Sea with missile strikes, according to the governor of Odessa.
Ukrainian parliament calls Russian army's actions 'genocide'
Ukraine's parliament on Thursday backed a resolution recognising the actions of the Russian military in the country as "genocide".
Kyiv rejects Moscow's claim that it struck Russian border region
Russian officials have accused Ukraine military helicopters of airstrikes on southern border town. Meanwhile, Kyiv has rejected Moscow's claim that it struck Russian border region, news agency AFP reported.
Putin warns against phasing out Russian gas
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Western countries’ attempts to phase out Russian gas imports will have a negative impact on their economies.
Over 1000 Ukraine troops surrender to Russia in Mariupol
More than 1,000 Ukraine soldiers, comprising of 162 officers and 47 female personnel surrendered to Russian forces in Mariupol on Wednesday, stated Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman, Major-General Igor Konashenkov.
Ukraine war 'severely affecting' eurozone economy: ECB's Lagarde
Russia's war against Ukraine is "severely" impacting the eurozone economy, European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday, with surging energy costs, supply chain disruptions and weaker consumer confidence weighing on growth.
Russia says crippled warship to be towed back to port, as Ukraine claims missile hit
Russia said the crew of its Black Sea fleet flagship were evacuated on Thursday and measures were being taken to tow the ship back to port after an explosion of ammunition on board that Ukraine said was caused by a missile strike.
Ukraine military says it hit Russian warship Moskva with missile
Ukraine's southern military command said on Thursday that it hit the Russian warship Moskva with a Neptune missile on Wednesday, causing significant damage, and that the ship had started sinking.
Russia 'would deploy nuclear arms' near Finland, Sweden if join NATO
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev warned Thursday that Russia would deploy nuclear weapons close to the Baltic States and Scandinavia if Finland or Sweden decide to join NATO.
Ukraine says it damaged Russian flagship, crew evacuates
Ukrainian forces said they struck and seriously damaged the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, dealing a potentially major setback to Moscow's forces as they try to regroup for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine after retreating from much of the north, including the capital.
Russia already has nuclear weapons in the Baltic region, says Lithuania
Russia already has nuclear weapons in the Baltic region, Lithuanian Defence Minister Arvydas Anusauskas said on Thursday.
Court seizes 154 assets of pro-Russian ally Viktor Medvedchuk
Ukraine court has seized 154 assets owned by family of Viktor Medvedchuk, reports The Kyiv Independent.
2 Ukrainian towns likely to be next targets, reports British military intel
The Ukrainian towns of Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka are likely to be targeted by Russia for levels of violence seen in other urban centres since Moscow invaded Ukraine in late February, according to the British military intelligence.
Irish foreign minister to visit Kyiv, reports AFP
Irish foreign and defence minister Simon Coveney is set to travel to Kyiv on Thursday, his office said, where he will meet his two Ukrainian counterparts, reported AFP.
At least 197 children killed in war, reports Ukraine prosecutor general’s office
Ukraine prosecutor general’s office reported that Russia’s war has killed at least 197 children. More than 351 children have been injured, the office reported on April 14. The actual number of child casualties is expected to be higher due to the lack of information from front-line areas, according to the Kyiv Independent.
Ukraine deputy PM: 9 humanitarian corridors agreed for Thursday
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said nine humanitarian corridors had been agreed for Thursday to evacuate civilians, including by private car from the besieged city of Mariupol.
EU warns Russia's ‘rubles for gas’ demands would violate sanctions
The European Union has warned member states that President Vladimir Putin’s demand that “unfriendly countries” effectively pay for Russian gas in rubles would violate sanctions imposed on Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine.
France's Le Pen calls for NATO to enter an alliance with Russia
French presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen said she wants NATO to enter an alliance with Russia once the war in Ukraine ends.
ESA ends co-operation with Russia on three missions to the Moon
The European Space Agency ended cooperation with Russia on three missions to the Moon due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, following a previous decision to do the same for a Mars mission.
Ukraine war threatens to devastate many poor nations: UN
Russia's war on Ukraine threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries that are now facing even higher food and energy costs and increasingly difficult financial conditions, a UN task force warned, reported AP.
Australia imposes more sanctions on Russian state-owned enterprises
Australia imposed targeted financial sanctions on 14 Russian state-owned enterprises on Thursday, including defence-related entities such as truckmaker Kamaz, and shipping companies SEVMASH and United Shipbuilding Corp, reported Reuters.
Canada to provide USD 398 million loan to Ukraine
The Ukrainian finance ministry said it had signed a USD 398 million loan agreement with the Canadian government amid the Russian military operation.
US officials likely to visit Ukraine: The Kyiv Independent
Two US officials told media that the Biden administration is currently discussing sending a high-level official to Kyiv to show further support to Ukraine, reports The Kyiv Independent.
Presidents of four countries visit Ukraine
The presidents of four countries on Russia's doorstep visited Ukraine on Wednesday and underscored their support for the embattled country. The visit by the presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia was a strong show of solidarity from the countries on NATO's eastern flank.
Ukraine claims missile strike on Russian warship
Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian warship in the Black Sea with missile strikes Wednesday, the governor of Odessa said.
Zelensky says he's ‘sincerely thankful’ to the US for $800m military aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he's “sincerely thankful” to the US for the new round of $800 million in military assistance.
