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Zelensky calls for more sanctions against Russia at EU-Ukraine meeting in Kyiv
February 2, 2023
Zelensky calls for more sanctions against Russia at EU-Ukraine meeting in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Thursday for more punitive measures against Russia by the European Union and said he…
European Commission president arrives in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine summit
February 2, 2023
European Commission president arrives in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine summit
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, has arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv ahead of a “EU-Ukraine…
Ukraine expects Russia to mark invasion anniversary with renewed offensive, defense minister says
February 2, 2023
Ukraine expects Russia to mark invasion anniversary with renewed offensive, defense minister says
Ukraine’s defense minister said Wednesday that Kyiv believes Russia will mark the first anniversary of its invasion next month with…
Kremlin says few signs for nuclear arms control dialogue, but treaty is “important”
February 1, 2023
Kremlin says few signs for nuclear arms control dialogue, but treaty is “important”
Moscow said on Wednesday that there are few signs suggesting that the Russia-US dialogue on the nuclear arms control treaty will…
Authorities conduct nationwide anti-corruption searches
February 1, 2023
Authorities conduct nationwide anti-corruption searches
Hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky promised “new reforms,” Ukrainian authorities on Wednesday conducted a series of anti-corruption searches across the country, according…
Japan’s foreign minister vows to send “strong message” after meeting with NATO chief
February 1, 2023
Japan’s foreign minister vows to send “strong message” after meeting with NATO chief
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi pledged Wednesday to uphold the country’s sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine after…
German parliament vice-president arrives in Kyiv
February 1, 2023
German parliament vice-president arrives in Kyiv
The vice-president of the German parliament, or Bundestag, has arrived in Kyiv, she said on Twitter. “Kyiv. I arrived here today…
After getting tanks, Ukraine escalates public pressure over F-16 fighter jets
February 1, 2023
After getting tanks, Ukraine escalates public pressure over F-16 fighter jets
Top Ukrainian officials have in recent days escalated their public lobbying campaign for US-made F-16 fighter jets, arguing they need them…
Russia increases joint military drills with Belarus
February 1, 2023
Russia increases joint military drills with Belarus
Russia and Belarus are conducting a further week of joint military drills, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, the latest…
Australia sanctions Iranians for supplying drones to Russia
February 1, 2023
Australia sanctions Iranians for supplying drones to Russia
Australia on Wednesday announced additional sanctions against Iran for supplying drones to Russia in its war on Ukraine. In a…