Tag: Ukraine
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Ukraine–Nigeria: Reign of grand illusionists – By Owei Lakemfa
PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was in Washington, where, in a speech to the American Congress on December 21, 2022, he rehearsed some of his daily speeches back home. One thread I picked were his claims that the war with Russia is about democracy and that its outcome will determine whether humanity lives in a…
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UKRAINE: Zelensky begs G7 for extra gas, weapons to survive brutal winter
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Monday, urged G7 nations to provide extra gas and weapons to help Ukrainians survive a brutal winter that threatens to bring further suffering to millions in the war-torn country. With snow on the ground and Ukraine’s energy grid battered by Russian strikes, many are facing freezing temperatures without power…
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Zelensky warns of more Russian attacks before 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned the people of his country of further Russian attacks in the few remaining days of 2022. “We must be aware that our enemy will try to make this time dark and difficult for us,” he said
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Spain’s King Felipe denounces war in Ukraine in Christmas speech
Spain’s King Felipe VI has denounced the Russian war against Ukraine and its consequences in his Christmas speech to the nation.
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“US support package would not help Ukraine”- Russia brags
Russia has accused the United States of fighting a war in Ukraine, saying “the latest US support package- which comes on top of some $50bn already sent to Ukraine this year as Europe’s biggest land conflict since World War II drags on- would not help end the more than 300-day-long conflict.” “This is not conducive…
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Shevchenko narrates how he escaped Russian drone strike
F ormer Chelse striker, Andriy Shevchenko has narrated how he was almost hit by a Russian drone strike during a visit to his home country, Ukraine, last month. Speaking to Sky Sports, Shevchenko who was invited to
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Ukraine war: EU imposes fresh round of sanctions on Russia
The European Union leaders, at an European Council summit in Brussels on Thursday, December 15, EU imposed fresh sanctions (its 9th round of sanctions) on Moscow despite disagreements over easing the export of Russian agricultural products and fertilizers through European ports. A 15% minimum tax on large, multinational businesses agreement, was reached by EU leaders.…
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Russia cancels Christmas for Ukraine, says no ceasefire (VIDEO)
After nearly 10 months of the war in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin of Russia has ruled out a “Christmas ceasefire”, except Ukraine accepts the loss of territory and “the new realities”. Russia rejected a call by Kyiv to start withdrawing troops by Christmas as a sign it was willing to end Europe’s biggest conflict since…
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Russia rejects “Christmas ceasefire” in Ukraine
Russia has rejected calls by Kyiv to withdraw troops by Christmas, ruling out the possibility of a “Christmas ceasefire”. Zelenskiy said this week that Russia should start withdrawing by Christmas to end the conflict. Still, Moscow rejected the proposal, saying Ukraine must accept the loss of territory to Russia before any progress can be made.…
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Russia/Ukraine War: Blasts rock Kyiv as drones attack the capital
Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, woke to blasts and air raid sirens on Wednesday, according to reports from local officials who said the city had been attacked by Iranian-made “Shahed” drones. Oleksii Kuleba, the head of the Kyiv regional military administration, warned residents that the air alert remained in place and that civilians should shelter. “The air…