Kyiv

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a substantial aerial assault on Kyiv overnight, employing a combination of drones and ballistic missiles. This fierce attack marks one of the largest strikes on the Ukrainian capital in the ongoing three-year conflict, resulting in damage to multiple apartment buildings and leaving 15 individuals injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took to social media to describe it as a "tough night" for the nation, urging the international community to impose new…

Ukraine may be faced with the difficult decision of ceding some of its territory in pursuit of a "temporary" peace with Russia, according to Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko. "One of the scenarios is... to give up territory. It's not fair," he shared in an interview with the BBC, emphasizing that, "for the peace, temporary peace, maybe it can be a solution." His comments follow a devastating missile and drone attack on Kyiv that resulted in the loss of at least 12 lives and left more than 80 injured. As the person responsible…

In a compelling expression of concern, US President Donald Trump has voiced his displeasure over the tragic Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, while urging both parties to pursue a ceasefire. "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv," Mr. Trump stated on social media, delivering a rare rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Let's get the Peace Deal DONE!" The renewed tension follows a harrowing overnight…

In a compelling address at the Munich Security Conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky firmly asserted Ukraine's stance on peace negotiations. "Ukraine will never accept deals made behind our backs without our involvement," he declared, an implicit rebuke aimed at U.S. President Donald Trump's overtures to Russia as he seeks to broker an end to the ongoing conflict. The message was clear: any peace initiative must include Ukraine’s voice at the table. Zelensky's remarks came shortly after Trump conducted a significant…

Tomorrow, the United States Embassy in Kyiv is set to resume operations after a temporary closure prompted by air attack threats, according to a statement from the State Department. Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the department, refrained from specifying the nature of the threat that led to the embassy's shutdown as a precautionary measure. “Our top priority is the safety and security of our personnel, and we treat it with the utmost seriousness,” Mr. Miller stated. This closure came on the heels of Russia's threats…

Recently, Russia ramped up its offensive against Kyiv, unleashing a wave of drones and missiles, marking the capital's first combined aerial assault in over 70 days. According to officials, the situation poses significant concerns for residents and defenses alike. This latest aggression unfolds amidst increasing alarms from Washington and Seoul, echoing Ukraine’s distress signals regarding North Korean troops reportedly entering combat alongside Russian forces right at the border of their conflict. Ukrainian air defense…