Ukraine war Archives - Page 7 of 14

Viktor Orban: There Will Be “No Victory For The Poor Ukrainians”

Jen SnowMay 24, 2023May 24, 20232

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been outspoken since arriving at the annual Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) about his stance on the war in Ukraine and NATO and the West’s relentless support of Zelensky and the resulting escalations with Russia. Orban has also blatantly stated that the Ukrainians are not able to defeat Russia without the assistance of NATO troops, which the alliance is unwilling to send and which Hungary is staunchly against.

At Least 8 Wounded In Saboteur Attack On Belgorod

Jen SnowMay 23, 2023May 23, 20230

Russian officials have reported renewed conflicts and another attack in the border region of Belgorod. Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly been briefed regarding the attack and resulting casualties in the Grayvoronsky district near the border with Ukraine. Officials in Kyiv have denied the attack claiming that Russian citizens from 2 paramilitary groups were responsible for the attack.

Russia Gives U.S. Stern Warning After Washington Approves Ukrainian Attacks On Crimea

Jen SnowMay 23, 2023May 23, 20234

Russia has extended another harsh warning to the U.S. regarding potential future attacks on Russian-controlled Crimea. “Strikes on this territory are considered by us as an attack on any other region of the Russian Federation. It is important that the United States is fully aware of the Russian response,” Anatoly Antonov, Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. said on Sunday.

Ukraine Has Quietly Been Assassinating “Quite A Few” Russian Supporters Of The War

Jen SnowMay 22, 2023May 22, 20233

Senior Ukrainian official, Major General Kyrylo Budanov, who leads the country’s military intelligence service, confirmed in an interview with The Times of London that Kyiv has assassinated “quite a few” Russian civilians who have backed both Putin and his war in Ukraine. Budanov also vowed that there would be more attacks in the future.

Ukraine Increases Weapons Training For Children After Fall Of Bakhmut

Jen SnowMay 22, 2023May 22, 20230

Two months ago, Ukraine was widely criticized for “indoctrinating” its children after a video circulated through mainstream media that showed Ukrainian children handling military weapons as part of a program that is designed to prepare them for the military.

Sabotaged Russian Train Derailed In Crimea

Jen SnowMay 19, 2023May 19, 20230

On Thursday, another Russian train derailed in Crimea in what many sources are describing as sabotage. According to a statement released by the Crimean Railways, the derailment was caused by “interference from outside persons.” No specifics of the alleged sabotage have been released.

Ukraine Tells China It Will Not Cede Territory As Part Of Peace Plan

Jen SnowMay 19, 20230

This week Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Chinese special envoy Li Hui to discuss both countries’ respective peace plans to potentially end Russia’s war in Ukraine. During the talks, Kuleba made it clear that any plan that required Ukraine to cede territory to Russia was a non-starter for Kyiv.

Russia Attempts To Overwhelm Ukrainian Anti-Air Defenses: Moscow And Kyiv Claim Gains In Bakhmut

Jen SnowMay 18, 2023May 18, 20230

As the brutal battle for Bakhmut rages on, Ukraine this week has claimed that it has made significant advances around the ruined city in the Donetsk region, while Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group has said that its fighters have made gains as well.

South African President Heads African Leaders’ ‘Peace Mission’ Between Ukraine And Russia

Jen SnowMay 18, 2023May 18, 20230

On Tuesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has recently had ‘friendly’ relations with Russia, announced that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to host a delegation of leaders from a handful of African countries.

Zelensky Gifts Pope “Icon” Depicting Void Instead Of The Savior And Painted Body Armor Worn By Ukrainian Soldier

Jen SnowMay 18, 2023May 18, 20231

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to the Vatican Saturday and met with the Pope for the first time since the Russian invasion to discuss the “humanitarian gestures” of the Pontiff in assisting with the repatriation of Ukrainian children from Russia and Crimea where it is estimated that 19,500 children have been forcibly held since the start of the war in February 2022.