The overnight attacks, which were confirmed by the Defence Ministry in Moscow, came amid a Russian airstrike campaign that has battered Ukraine’s energy system and pounded its cities in recent weeks. CBC | World News
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U.S. House passes aid for Ukraine and Israel, with legislation now headed to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives swiftly approved $ 95 billion US in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session, with Democrats and Republicans joining together after months of political turmoil over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. CBC | World News
Read More »As Russia presses forward, Ukraine pleads with Canada for armour, air defence
A leading member of the Ukrainian parliament delivered stark warnings to Canadian politicians and top defence officials this week in a series of mostly under-the-radar meetings in Ottawa ahead of the long-anticipated aid vote in the U.S. Congress. CBC | World News
Read More »Ukraine is suddenly close to getting a big new supply of U.S. weapons
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Read More »NATO members to meet as Ukraine calls for 25 Patriot systems to defend against Russian attacks
As NATO members meet with Ukraine amid an appeal from the embattled country for more air-defence systems, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on alliance members to send an additional six U.S.-made Patriot systems to Ukraine as it faces an increasing barrage of Russian aerial attacks. CBC | World News
Read More »Russia ‘interfering in Europe’s elections’ as Putin tries to undermine support for Ukraine
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced on Friday an investigation into suspected Russian interference in Europe-wide elections in June, saying that his country’s intelligence service has confirmed the existence of a network trying to undermine support for Ukraine. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Ukraine power plant destroyed as Russia launches widespread attacks on energy grid
Russian missiles and drones destroyed a large electricity plant near Kyiv and hit power facilities in several regions on Thursday, officials said, ramping up pressure on the embattled energy system as Ukraine runs low on air defences. CBC | World News
Read More »Kremlin accuses Kyiv of attacking Russian-held nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine
Russia’s nuclear power corporation, Rosatom, accused Ukraine’s military on Sunday of launching a series of attacks on the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, and the UN’s nuclear watchdog called for such incidents to cease immediately. CBC | World News
Read More »Kim Jong-un using Ukraine war as a ‘testing ground’ for deadly North Korean missiles
The US has warned that Kim Jong-un is exploiting the Ukraine war by turning the country into a “battlefield laboratory”. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Ukraine willing to send more young people into war with Russia, but wary of impact on future population
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