Tag: Russia
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2 Ukrainian helicopters shot down
The Russian military has shot down two Ukrainian combat helicopters, according to Defence Ministry spokesperson, Igor Konashenkov. Konashenkov said the Russian forces fired on 81 military targets on Thursday, with Moscow intensifying its attacks on Ukraine. On Thursday, the military reported the targeting of 29 objects the day before.
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Ukraine war: UN 2nd convoy reaches Sumy, Mariupol access impeded
The United Nations (UN) humanitarian agencies and partners on the ground in Ukraine, have arrived in the town of Sumy, in the country’s northeast on Thursday but access to the besieged and stricken city of Mariupol is yet to be reached. UN Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, while speaking with newsmen in New York, said the first…
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Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich suffers suspected poisoning
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich suffered symptoms of suspected poisoning after a meeting in Kyiv earlier this month, according to Goal. The 55-year-old billionaire has since recovered from the alleged attack, which has been attributed to hard-line Russian agents who wanted to disrupt the peace process in the original report by the Wall Street Journal.
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‘For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power’ – Biden sends warning to Putin
President Joe Biden declared forcefully Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin should no longer remain in power, an unabashed challenge that came at the very end of a swing through Europe meant to reinforce Western unity. “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power,” Biden announced at the conclusion of a capstone address delivered…
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Ukrainian president calls for worldwide protest against Russia war
As Ukrainian cities are under renewed Russian attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on people around the world to demonstrate on Thursday to mark one month since the start of Russia’s attack.
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U.S. President plans new sanctions against Russia on Thursday
Talks on troop adjustments are already underway
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No fewer than 117 children killed in Ukraine war – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukrain on Tuesday told Italian lawmakers that over 117 children have been killed so far in Russia’s war on Ukraine. “But 117 will not be the final number,” he warned in a video link to both chambers of parliament in Rome. “They keep killing,” he said according to the Italian translation.
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Ukraine: Attempt to assassinate Ukrainian president foiled
Ukrainian counter-intelligence says it foiled a possible assassination attempt on President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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As Buhari cannot solve light issues, America can’t help Ukraine – Pastor Ibiyeomie
Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries has said that the way President Muhammadu Buhari cannot solve Nigeria’s problem, America too will be unable to help Ukraine in war with Russia. Ibiyeomie spoke during his sermon on Sunday, titled: “Help of the Holy Spirit.”
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Pandemic Putin’ power play [3] – By Biola Sobowale
Tuchmann is the world leading historian on 13th and 14th century Europe. I read one of her books years ago; packed full with the bloodshed brought about by ambitious men (and some women) over 200 hundred years. It is difficult to fault her conclusion that human beings down the ages continue to repeat the same…