Keyword "armed conflict" - List of latest news (328 results)

22/04 Huthis target US bombing in front of contact with Iemenitas troops

The Ienenitic rebels Huthis said today that US combat planes have launched at least 25 bombings against their front line positions with the internationally recognized government forces of Yemen.

20/04 UN Secretary-General "deeply concerned" with US attacks on Yemen

The United Nations Secretary-General (UN) said he was “deeply concerned” about the United States attacks to a oil port in western Yemen that resulted in 80 dead, according to the Huthis rebels.

19/04 Kremlin says there are concrete advances for peace agreement with Ukraine

Kremlin reacted to statements made today by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, considering that they were registered “concrete progress” in the negotiations with Washington for a peaceful solution in Ukraine.

13/04 Montenegro considers Russian attacks on "intolerable"

The Prime Minister considered today that the Russian attacks this morning to the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which caused more than 30 dead, "are intolerable" and stressed that "Portugal is next to Ukraine."

13/04 Darfur can be next "conflict battlefield" and origin of new country

The Darfur region in western Sudan may be the next "conflict battlefield" and, consequently, the origin of a new country, researchers from the Institute of Security Studies.

09/04 PM Belgian announces € billion to Kiev and immediate delivery of F-16

Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever announced today, during a visit to Kiev, a new package of military aid to Ukraine of a billion of a billion annually during his term and the immediate delivery of F-16 fighters.

06/04 Two families conflict in Sakarya! 5 people lost their lives in an armed fight

The armed conflict between the two families in Serdivan district of Sakarya ended bloody. 5 people lost their lives in the incident, 5 people were injured and taken to hospital. Security forces launched a large -scale investigation into the incident.

28/03 Israel ordered withdrawal in the suburbs of Beirut before attack

Israel today issued an order of withdrawal in the suburbs south of Beirut, the first time since the ceasefire was established with Hezbollah in November, in anticipation of an air strike against facilities of the Shiite Lebanese group.

27/03 Thirty countries and NATO start debate about possible European mobilization for war

About 30 countries today began the final discussions about “security guarantees” to Ukraine, including a possible European military mobilization as part of a future peace agreement with Russia.

27/03 Rubio admits that a ceasefire agreement with Russia "will take time"

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said today the United States will consider Russia's demands for a ceasefire with Ukraine in the Black Sea, but warned that a peace agreement "will take time."

25/03 Russian American negotiations in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine end after more than 12 hours

Negotiations between US and Russian authorities about the conflict in Ukraine ended tonight after more than 12 hours, and the two countries will issue a joint statement on Tuesday, Russian state agencies have advanced.

19/03 Zelensky supports break in attacks on infrastructure but wants details

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky manifested today a 30-day truce with Russia in attacks on infrastructure and energy targets, but wants to see the details with Washington.

19/03 United Kingdom praises Trump's progress in the sense of a ceasefire in Ukraine

The United Kingdom greeted today “the progress made by President Donald Trump towards a ceasefire” in Ukraine after Trump woke up with Russian homologous, Vladimir Putin, a 30-day truce limited to energy infrastructure.

19/03 Trump says he has an understanding with Putin to negotiate "total ceasefire" in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said today on his social network Truth that he has an understanding with Russian homologist Vladimir Putin to negotiate a "total ceasefire" in Ukraine quickly.

18/03 Israel "resumed fighting" in the Gaza Strip to release hostages - Minister

The Minister of Defense of Israel announced that the country "resumed the fighting" in the Gaza Strip until all hostages still retained by the Palestinian Islamite Movement are released

17/03 Trump will talk to Putin on Tuesday to end the war in Ukraine

United States President Donald Trump said he would talk to the Russian homologist Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to try to end the war in Ukraine

16/03 Will warn you will retaliate against any attack after Trump's message

Iran will retaliate against any attack, today warned the head of the revolution's guards, the country's ideological army, after US President Donald Trump will have threatened to support the Huthis rebels in Yemen.

15/03 Zelensky believes that "really possible agreement" is possible for a truce

Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, said today that the president of Ukraine believes that "there is really a possibility of reaching a" ceasefire agreement with Russia, but wants all parties to "do their work" after being received by Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev.

09/03 Israel announces cutting of electricity to the Gaza Strip

The Israeli Energy Minister, Eli Cohen, announced in a video message to have ordained the immediate cut of electricity to the Gaza range by Israel's electrical corporation.

07/03 Trump threatens to decree “large scale” sanctions against Russia to force peace

United States President Donald Trump today warned that he is considering the imposition of “large-scale” sanctions against Russia to force direct negotiations with Ukraine leading to a ceasefire.

04/03 Urgent Ukraine: Trump determines suspension of military aid to Kiev

WASHINGTON, 04 Mar 2025 (Lusa)-US President Donald Trump ordered on Monday the suspension of military support to Ukraine, which fights the Russian invasion, following the altercation during the visit last week of Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to White. White House source quoted by the Associated Press (AP) ref ...

01/03 Australia reaffirms support for Ukraine after verbal confrontation between Zelensky and Trump

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the country will "support Ukraine" for the time it is needed, hours after a verbal confrontation between US and Ukraine presidents

28/02 Trump rejects continuing talks with Zelensky until he is "ready for peace"

US President Donald Trump announced today that he will not continue negotiations with his Ukrainian counterpart after a tense White House conversation and said Volodymyr Zelensky could return to Washington when "he is ready for peace."

28/02 Ukraine: Trump rejects continuing talks with Zelensky until he is "ready for peace"

WASHINGTON, 28 Feb 2025 (Lusa) - US President Donald Trump announced today that he will not continue negotiations with his Ukrainian counterpart after a tense White House conversation and said Volodymyr Zelensky could return to Washington when "he is ready for peace." "We had a very significant meeting at the White House today ...

17/02 Macron spoke to Trump before meeting with European leaders in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron has now gathered emergency in Paris "the main European countries" to discuss Ukraine and European security after talking to US President Donald Trump, according to Elisha.

16/02 Israel defines the future of the respite after full US support

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced today that he will summon the Security Council "as soon as possible," after the US president said he would support any Israeli decision on the truce.

14/02 Renounce the borders of Ukraine prior to 2014 “not concession” to Putin - USA

The US Secretary of Defense defended today that the renunciation of Ukraine to the borders he had before the annexation of Crimea in 2014 is not a "concession" to the Russian President but a "recognition of the harsh realities of power."

11/02 Zelensky willing to “exchange” territories with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to “an exchange” of territories with Russia, in the context of eventual US-mediated peace negotiations, considering that Europe alone will not be able to ensure its safety.

09/02 Afghanistan formally asks for the US to return seven Black Hawk helicopters

The Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan formally urged the United States to return seven Black Hawk military helicopters that were sent to Uzbekistan during the Taliban power seizure in August 2021.

08/02 Armed conflict on the Syrian -Lebanon border + movie

TEHRAN- IRNA- Media sources today (Saturday) reported armed clashes between the Lebanese tribes and the Syrian armed elements in the border areas of the two countries.

07/02 Trump imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court

US President Donald Trump today signed an executive order to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court for his actions against the United States and his allies, namely Israel.

26/01 Trump defends removal of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip

United States President Donald Trump argued that the Arab nations should receive more Palestinian refugees from the Gaza Strip, potentially withdrawing a sufficient part of the population to "simply clean" the territory

21/01 Israeli army chief resigns due to Hamas attack

The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, announced today his resignation citing the security failures that allowed the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.

17/01 President Gustavo Petro announced the suspension of the peace process with the ELN: “What has been committed in Catatumbo are war crimes”

The decision was announced by the president through his account on the social network, after condemning the recent acts of violence that occurred in the Catatumbo region, in Norte de Santander.

16/01 Huthis claim new attack on US aircraft carriers

Yemen's Huthi rebels today claimed a new missile and drone attack against the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and “other warships” in the Red Sea, reports that have not yet been commented on by the United States.

09/01 Martyrdom of a border guard in a conflict with armed drug smugglers

Zahedan - The border guard commander of Sistan and Baluchistan announced the clash between the narcotics agents of the border guard of the province and the armed drug smugglers and the martyrdom of one of the agents.

09/01 The attack of armed men on the presidential palace of Chad left 19 dead

Tehran - IRNA - Chad's government spokesman and foreign minister, Abdulrahman Gholamullah, announced the failure of the armed men's attack on the presidential palace in the country's capital Nimjana and said: 19 people lost their lives during this attack and 9 others were injured

07/01 Ukraine: Warsaw defends “return to internationally recognized borders”

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski today defended “the return to internationally recognized borders” of Ukraine, leaving the door open to possible territorial concessions “on the initiative of Ukraine”.

05/01 Ukrainian forces launch new offensive in Russia's Kursk region

Ukrainian authorities today announced a new offensive in Russia's Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, which Russia said it repelled.

04/01 Joe Biden approves the sale of weapons to Israel for US$8 billion in the midst of the conflict in the East

The arms sale to Israel is part of a long tradition of US military support for Israel, but also raises questions about the ethical and humanitarian implications behind the conflict in the region.

04/01 Russia promises to respond to new Ukrainian attack with US missiles

Russia today promised to respond to a new Ukrainian attack on its territory that it said was carried out with long-range North American ATACMS missiles.

30/12 Kim Jong-un plans to back Russia in Ukraine, South Korea warns

Since the beginning of the conflict, Pyongyang has strengthened ties with Moscow, providing political support and exploring the possibility of providing weapons and military training. This rapprochement reflects an intensification of their cooperation in the military field.

28/12 In 2025, protecting children from war must be a top priority

The increase in minors affected by war conflicts shows the failures in the implementation of international agreements. Justice, state commitment and psychological support are key to changing this reality

28/12 Several North Korean soldiers died in Ukraine today after being captured

Several injured North Korean soldiers died today in Ukraine after being taken prisoner, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced, accusing Russia of having offered these soldiers only "minimal protection".

20/12 Putin's "disrespect" reached "new level" with attack that damaged Portuguese embassy

The president of the European Commission stated today that Putin's “disregard for international law has reached a new level”, following a Russian missile attack that damaged the Portuguese embassy in Kiev.

19/12 Putin challenges US to "duel" in Kiev with new Russian missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin today challenged the United States to a kind of duel in Kiev between the new Russian hypersonic weaponry and Western anti-missile defense systems.

18/12 They reject the deadline in the search for missing people during the internal armed conflict

Family organizations deliver a letter to the General Directorate of Search for Missing Persons where they ask that Law 30470 be respected because it has a humanitarian approach and does not establish start or closing dates.

17/12 Kiev claims assassination of Russian nuclear force commander

The Ukrainian security services (SBU) today claimed responsibility for the assassination in Moscow of the Russian general responsible for nuclear, biological and chemical defense, a source told France Presse.

15/12 Kiev repels first attacks by North Korean soldiers in Kursk

Around 200 soldiers from the joint forces of Moscow and Pyongyang died or were injured in the Russian region of Kursk, Ukrainian military intelligence indicated today, which attacked at least one group of North Korean soldiers with 'drones'.

11/12 Russia promises to respond to new Ukrainian attack with Western weapons

The Russian army accused Ukrainian forces of having used US ATACMS missiles today in an attack on an airfield in Taganrog, in the Rostov region, southern Russia, and promised “a response”.

10/12 New Russian missile almost eliminates nuclear weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that an adequate number of the new Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missiles minimizes the need for the armed forces to use nuclear weapons.

10/12 Zelensky open to receiving Western troops in agreement to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today expressed openness to the possible deployment of Western troops to Ukraine to guarantee the country's security, as part of a broad effort to end the war with Russia.

08/12 Russia warns about the future of military bases in Syria after Al-Assad's 'fall'

Russia warned today about the fate of the military bases it maintains in Syria – the Hmeimim air base and the Tartus naval base – after the fall of the Syrian regime and the takeover of Damascus by rebel forces.

08/12 Trump says al-Assad “fled” after losing support from Russia

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad “fled” Syria after losing the support of Russia, his protector, the elected head of state of the United States of America, Donald Trump, said today on the Truth social platform.

08/12 Reconstruction of the shooting scene in Somia Park, south of Tehran

Greater Tehran - IRNA - The head of the Greater Tehran Public Security Police Operations Center said on the sidelines of the reconstruction of the scene of the armed conflict in Samiya Park, located on Abu Dhar Boulevard in the south of the capital, that one person was amputated in this conflict.

07/12 Macron, Zelensky and Trump meet in Paris

The presidents of France and Ukraine meet today with the President-elect of the United States of America at the Elysee Palace in Paris, before the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame cathedral, announced the French Presidency.

05/12 Ukraine: OCSE meeting marked by high tension between Lavrov and Western counterparts

The ministerial meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OCSE), held today in Malta, was marked by great tension and cross accusations between the Russian delegation and several Western countries allied with Ukraine, including the United States.

30/11 Syria: Rebels take control of Aleppo airport – NGO

Beirut, 30 November 2024 (Lusa) - Rebel factions today took control of Aleppo airport, in Syria, and strategic locations in the neighboring provinces of Idlib and Hama, in an offensive against the forces of the Bashar al-Assad regime, a non-governmental organization (NGO). According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, control of...

29/11 Ukraine: Zelensky would agree to end the war in exchange for joining NATO even without immediate Russian return of territories

Editorial, 29 Nov 2024 (Lusa) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he is prepared to end the war in Ukraine in exchange for joining NATO, even if Russia does not immediately return the seized territories. In an interview with the British television station Sky News, the Ukrainian President explained that joining NATO (Organization...

29/11 PUCP student project seeks to preserve the memory of the victims of Uchuraccay during the internal armed conflict

The PUCP will be the scene of intercultural activities that rescue the memory of Huaynacancha, capital of Uchuraccay, seeking to promote reconciliation and good living, from November 27 to 29.

26/11 NATO reaffirms support for Kiev in emergency meeting after Russian ballistic missile attack

NATO countries today reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, at an emergency meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss Russia's use of new generation and experimental weapons in the war against the neighboring country.

24/11 Israel counts 250 'rockets' fired today from Lebanon

Around 250 rockets were fired today at Israel from Lebanon by the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah, the Israeli Army told France Presse (AFP), one of the highest numbers in recent weeks.

22/11 Zelensky asks allies for defense systems against new Russian missile

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today asked his allies for anti-aircraft defense systems, following the Russian attack with a new hypersonic ballistic missile, which he said ridiculed calls for containment from countries like China.

22/11 Ukraine activates international mechanisms regarding new Russian weapon and calls for immediate response

Ukraine has already informed its allies and will activate mechanisms in the UN, NATO and OSCE about the use of a new type of Russian intercontinental weapon and called for immediate international actions and anti-aircraft defense systems.

21/11 Germany Sends 4,000 Kamikaze Drones with AI Technology to Ukraine

For the first time Germany supplies combat drones to Ukraine. This unmanned device is controlled by artificial intelligence which is capable of synthesizing electronic attacks to reach targets.

20/11 Ukraine: British long-range missiles fired by Kiev forces against Russia

London, November 20, 2024 (Lusa) – The Ukrainian Armed Forces today used British Storm Shadow cruise missiles on Russian territory for the first time, according to the Bloomberg agency and the Guardian newspaper, citing several sources. “The UK has approved the use of Storm Shadow missiles in response to Russia's deployment of North Korean troops in its war...

20/11 British long-range missiles fired by Kiev forces against Russia

The Ukrainian Armed Forces today used British Storm Shadow cruise missiles on Russian territory for the first time, according to the Bloomberg agency and the Guardian newspaper, citing several sources.

20/11 Russia inflicts heavy casualties on Ukrainian forces in Kursk

Russian troops have inflicted heavy casualties on Ukrainian troops occupying part of Russia's Kursk region, on the border with Ukraine, since the beginning of August, the Russian Defense Ministry announced today.

20/11 Ukraine: US closes embassy in Kiev due to fear of Russian air attack

Kiev, 20 Nov 2024 (Lusa) - The United States embassy in Kiev will close after being alerted to a "possible significant air strike" against Ukraine, after Moscow threatened to respond to the use of long-range US missiles against Russian territory. The US embassy says it has "received accurate information...

18/11 Nordic countries advise citizens to prepare for war

Sweden, Finland and Norway are warning their respective citizens to prepare for a potential war, given the worsening situation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the BBC reported today.

18/11 Moscow says Putin warned of consequences of attacks with long-range weapons

The Russian Foreign Ministry said today that Russian President Vladimir Putin has already warned the West of the consequences of allowing Kiev to use long-range weapons for attacks on Russian territory.

17/11 Russian attack shows failure of 'telephone diplomacy', says Tusk

The Polish Prime Minister said today that no phone call can stop Russian aggression in Ukraine, two days after a controversial telephone conversation between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

16/11 Lawsuit against impunity law continues its slow process in the Constitutional Court

The lawsuit of the Lima Bar Association (CAL) to annul the so-called law of impunity, which establishes that crimes against humanity prescribe, continues in a slow process in the Constitutional Court (TC), with a view to being resolved next year, while that those involved in these serious crimes insist on seeking to benefit from the questioned norm.

15/11 Scholz-Putin conversation opened "Pandora's box"

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, today criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's phone call to Vladimir Putin, considering that it opened "Pandora's box" and will only have the effect of reducing the Russian leader's isolation.

13/11 Moscow threatens “destructive” reaction if Kiev is allowed to attack Russia

The Russian Foreign Ministry warned today that any Western authorization for Ukraine to attack targets on Russian territory with long-range missiles will be met with an “immediate and destructive” response.

10/11 Russia repels attack on Moscow by more than 30 Ukrainian drones

The Russian army's anti-aircraft forces today repelled a Ukrainian drone attack in the Moscow region, shooting down at least 32 aircraft that were heading towards the Russian capital, according to the mayor of Moscow.

09/11 Government says that cargo does not justify denying entry into Lisbon to a ship heading to Israel

The Government today refused, based on the cargo manifest, that there was justification for denying entry into the port of Lisbon to a ship that is allegedly involved in an “illegal arms supply scheme” to Israel.

06/11 Former defense minister says he was fired for contradicting Netanyahu on war and hostages

Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant acknowledged today that he was fired for having contradicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on three issues related to the war, arguing that the hostages held in Gaza should return as "as quickly as possible".

26/10 Jaish al-Zalum took responsibility for attacking police patrol cars

Zahedan - Jaish al-Zallam took responsibility for attacking police patrol cars.

20/10 Conflict in the West Bank: Israeli soldiers and Palestinian resistance fighters face off!

A violent armed conflict took place between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance fighters in the Jenin city of Ramallah. This tension in the occupied West Bank caused tensions to rise again in the region. Following the conflict, intense security measures were taken in the region and details about the incident are being followed closely.

18/10 North Korea has already sent its first contingent to Russia - Seoul

North Korea has sent its first contingent of 1,500 special forces soldiers to Vladivostok, in the Russian Far East, and will send more in the near future, South Korean intelligence said today.

08/10 Russia hits Ukrainian airfield with hypersonic missile

Russia today launched three 'Kinzhal' hypersonic missiles against Ukraine, one of which hit an airfield while the others were shot down by Ukrainian air defense when they were over Kiev, the Ukrainian Air Force said.

06/10 Netanyahu challenges proposed embargo on arms sales to Israel

The Israeli Prime Minister today criticized the French President and the French-speaking countries who called for the suspension of arms supplies to Israel, because of the war in Gaza and Lebanon.

06/10 Thousands of people call in Paris to boycott Israel and ceasefire in Gaza

Thousands of protesters gathered in Paris today to demand a boycott of Israel by the French government and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, accusing President Emmanuel Macron of complicity in the “genocide” of the Middle East.

29/09 Russian MNE warns Europe against any “suicidal adventure” with Kiev

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov once again warned European states not to confront Moscow as they continue their “suicidal adventure” alongside Ukraine.

28/09 Israel announces death of Hezbollah leader

The Israeli army announced today the death of the leader of the Lebanese armed Islamist movement Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, in an attack on Friday on the organization's headquarters in Beirut.

27/09 Zelensky thanks "very productive" meeting with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was grateful for today's “very productive” meeting with the Republican presidential candidate in the United States, Donald Trump, who has criticized American military support for Kiev.

27/09 Russia will use nuclear weapons if NATO attacks Belarus

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, warned today that Russia will use nuclear weapons if NATO attacks Belarusian territory, in light of the new Russian nuclear doctrine.

24/09 War affects girls and boys differently: what we found in our study of children in the DRC

Girls generally have a better relationship with their families and teachers, while boys are more invested in friendship networks.

23/09 Armed conflict in Istanbul! One of our police officers was martyred

Police officer Ş.Y., who was seriously injured when the suspect took a police officer's gun and opened fire during the fight between the police and the captured suspect in Ümraniye. He was martyred.

22/09 Hezbollah launched 150 rockets at Israel, which continues to attack Lebanon

The Israeli Army announced today that it continues to attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after detecting the launch of around “150 rockets, cruise missiles and drones” towards northern Israel since dawn.

21/09 Israeli attack on school in Gaza leaves 17 dead, eight of them children

Gaza Civil Defense said on Saturday that an Israeli attack on a school housing displaced people in Gaza City left 17 dead, including eight children and five women.

20/09 Russia warns against Israeli military operation in Lebanon

Russia today warned against a large-scale Israeli operation in Lebanon and called for a “catastrophic scenario” to be avoided.

20/09 Stoltenberg says goodbye, warning of danger of "isolationism" between the US and Europe

The outgoing secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg, today warned the United States of America (USA) and European countries about the danger of “isolationism”.

13/09 Ukraine: Moscow criticizes delivery of Russian firefighting helicopters to Kiev

Moscow, September 13, 2024 (Lusa) – Russia today condemned the delivery of six Russian firefighting helicopters to Ukraine by the Portuguese Government, completed at the end of last week. “We consider that the transfer of these aircraft to the Kiev regime is another hostile step towards our country,” said the Ministry of Business spokeswoman.

08/09 Heavy conflict between resistance fighters and Zionists in Jenin

Sunday morning news sources reported the occurrence of a fierce armed conflict between the Palestinian resistance forces and the Zionist military in the city of Jenin, located in the north of the West Bank.

07/09 Zelensky asks Macron for permission to attack Russian military airfields

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, asked his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, for authorization from his partners to attack the airfields that Russia uses to bomb Ukrainian territory.

06/09 Olaf Scholz guarantees there is no place for anti-Semitism and Islam in Germany

The German Chancellor stated today that neither “anti-Semitism nor Islamism has a place” in the country, referring to the suspicion that Thursday's attack in Munich was a foiled Islamic incursion against the Consulate General of Israel.

04/09 Ukrainian Foreign Minister resigns

Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmitry Kuleba, resigned in a letter addressed to the country's Verkhovna Rada (parliament).

30/08 Zelensky fires Air Force chief after F-16 fighter crashes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today announced the dismissal of the Air Force commander, Mykola Olegchchuk, one day after the revelation of the crash of a North American F-16 fighter jet delivered to Kiev.

27/08 Putin orders financing of territorial defense of border regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin today ordered the federal government and authorities in the border regions of Belgorod, Briansk and Kursk to guarantee funding for territorial defense units and submit a report by mid-September.

26/08 US helped Israel defend Hezbollah attack

The United States of America helped the Israeli military monitor the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah's attack on Israel this morning, but did not intervene directly, a senior US defense official said.

26/08 Armed conflict between two groups in Esenyurt: 1 dead, 3 seriously injured

An argument that broke out between two groups for an unknown reason at night in Esenyurt, Istanbul, later turned into an armed conflict. One person died in the incident, and 3 people were hospitalized with serious injuries.

21/08 EU diplomat chief says ending arms restrictions in Ukraine would facilitate peace

The head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, defended today that lifting restrictions on the use of Ukraine's military capabilities would allow progress in peace efforts and save lives in this country.

20/08 Blinken says Israel accepted ceasefire proposal in Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said today that Israel has accepted a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, and called on the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas to do the same.

17/08 Moscow warns that Ukrainian attack “could cause large-scale disaster in Europe”

Russia today warned the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the risk posed by the Kursk and Zaporizhia nuclear power plants due to attacks by Ukrainian forces.

17/08 UN: At least 115 babies under eight months of age have died since the start of the armed conflict in the Gaza Strip

At least 115 babies have died since the start of the armed conflict between Israel and the radical Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip. This was stated by the representative office of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, TASS reports.

17/08 Kremlin accuses West of helping Kiev prepare incursion on Russian soil

The adviser to the Russian presidency (Kremlin) and former secretary of the Russian Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, stated today that Western countries cooperated with Ukraine in planning the incursion into Russian territory.

17/08 Kiev claims advances of between 1 and 3 km on Kursk

Ukraine claimed advances of between one and three kilometers today in some points in the Russian border region of Kursk, the target of an invasion by Ukrainian forces last week.

16/08 Two people were injured in an armed conflict east of Baghdad

The Baghdad Operations Command announced today, Friday, that two people were injured in an armed conflict in the Al-Nasr neighborhood, east of the capital.

13/08 Zelensky claims control of 74 Russian locations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today claimed control of 74 locations on Russian territory, where his forces launched an offensive last week that resulted in the evacuation of tens of thousands of civilians.

11/08 Russian air strike leaves two dead in Kiev

A 35-year-old man and his 4-year-old son were killed in the early hours of the morning by falling missile debris during a Russian attack on Kiev, Ukraine's emergency services announced.

09/08 Russia estimates it killed around a thousand Ukrainian soldiers in the attack on Kursk

Russian authorities today claimed to have killed 945 Ukrainian soldiers at the hands of Russian forces as part of the offensive launched this week by the Ukrainian Armed Forces against the province of Kursk, in the west of the country.

07/08 State of emergency declared in the Russian region of Kursk invaded by Ukraine

Kiev, Aug 7, 2024 (Lusa) – The Russian region of Kursk entered a state of emergency today, after the incursion by Ukrainian forces on Tuesday, said the acting governor of this territory, which borders Ukraine. “The operational situation continues to be difficult in the border areas. To eliminate the consequences of the entry of forces ...

07/08 Ultra-Orthodox Jews against mandatory military service invade Israeli military base

Ultra-Orthodox Jews who oppose mandatory military service in Israel today invaded a military base near Tel Aviv, the Army said.

03/08 Attack in Mogadishu leaves undetermined number of dead

Somali police announced today the death of six members of the jihadist group Al-Shebab involved in Friday night's attack on Lido beach, Mogadishu, which caused an undetermined number of deaths and injuries.

02/08 More than half of Ukrainians want negotiations with Russia to end war

The majority of Ukrainians believe that the authorities should start negotiating with Russia to end the war triggered by the Russian invasion in February 2022, a poll financed by the US and Sweden revealed today.

31/07 The UN Committee against Torture warned about militarization, the prison crisis and the criminalization of abortion in Ecuador

He stated this in his final report after concluding his last period of sessions.

29/07 Lebanon rules out that Hezbollah intentionally launched attack on Saturday

The Lebanese Foreign Minister today ruled out that the Shiite group Hezbollah intentionally launched the attack on Saturday that caused at least 12 deaths in the occupied Golan Heights, despite Israel having attributed it to that group.

22/07 EU boycotts ministerial meeting in Budapest, calling another in Brussels

The outgoing High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs today called an informal meeting for Brussels at the end of August, boycotting a similar meeting that was planned for Budapest, to show that “there are consequences”.

22/07 Zelensky believes the "hot phase" of the war will end at the end of the year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that it is possible to end the “hot phase” of the war at the end of the year, as long as there is international unity and the roadmap outlined at the Peace Summit in Switzerland is maintained.

21/07 Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel

Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel today, in response to an Israeli attack that targeted two weapons depots in southern Lebanon belonging to the pro-Iranian Shiite movement.

12/07 Four European countries join together to produce long-range missiles

Four European countries from the Atlantic Alliance - Germany, France, Italy and Poland - agreed during the summit held in Washington on a cooperation plan for the development and production of long-range missiles.

12/07 The Sudanese police have called on all foreigners to leave Khartoum

Due to some news, the mood is increasingly hostile towards foreigners.

11/07 Russia warns it will take measures to counter NATO threat

Russia is planning measures to "counter the serious threat" posed by NATO, considered "de facto" fully involved in the conflict over Ukraine, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov warned today.

10/07 Visit by the President of the Ukrainian parliament is a “drop of water” in an “ocean of misfortune”

The secretary general of the PCP today considered that the visit of the President of the Ukrainian parliament to Portugal is “a drop of water” in an “ocean of misfortune”, at a time when NATO defines “paths for prolonging the war”.

09/07 Zelensky considers Modi's trip to Russia devastating for peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today considered Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Russia, aimed at strengthening ties with Moscow, devastating for peace in Ukraine.

06/07 Orbán admits after meeting with Putin that Moscow and the West are "very far apart" on the war in Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán acknowledged today after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow that the positions of Russia and the West are "very far apart" on the war in Ukraine.

05/07 Von der Leyen warns Orbán that visiting Moscow will not “appease Putin”

The President of the European Commission today warned the Hungarian Prime Minister that "appeasing Putin" will not prevent him from continuing the invasion of Ukrainian territory, after it was announced that Viktor Orbán is in Moscow.

04/07 Orbán "has no mandate" to negotiate with Russia on behalf of the EU

European Council President Charles Michel said today that the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) "has no mandate to engage with Russia on behalf" of the 27 member states.

04/07 Putin takes Trump's intention to end the war in Ukraine "very seriously"

Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that he takes "very seriously" the statements made by US presidential candidate Donald Trump about a quick end to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev if he is elected.

01/07 Tusk warns of “great danger” for French and Europeans after far-right victory

The Polish Prime Minister today warned of "a great danger" for France and Europe, following the results of the first round of the French legislative elections, warning of the rise of the radical right in Europe and Russian influence.

29/06 Putin suggests new missile production in response to US

Russian President Vladimir Putin today suggested the need to restore production of short- and medium-range missiles in response to measures taken by the United States.

28/06 Trump insists he can resolve war in Ukraine and Biden warns that Putin will not stand by Kiev

Former US President Donald Trump promised to “resolve” Russia's war in Ukraine even before taking office, with Joe Biden, the current head of state, warning that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, will not stay in Kiev

25/06 Zelensky fires commander accused of incompetence and abuse of power

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today fired a senior army officer who was accused by another commander of incompetence and abuse of power, at a time when the country continues to fight against the Russian invasion.

24/06 Ukraine: Delivery of 1,400 ME of profits from frozen Russian goods accepted by EU ministers

European Union (EU) countries today reached an agreement on the provision of 1,400 million euros to Ukraine next month, coming from the proceeds of frozen Russian financial assets, the head of European diplomacy announced.

23/06 Russia shoots down 33 Ukrainian drones over four border regions

Early this morning, Russian anti-aircraft forces shot down a total of 33 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones (unmanned aircraft) over four border regions in Russia.

23/06 Moscow holds Washington responsible for attack in occupied Crimea

Russia today accused the US of being "responsible" for the Ukrainian attack that killed five people and injured more than a hundred others on the annexed Crimean peninsula, allegedly using US ATACMS missiles supplied to Kiev.

23/06 Ukrainian 'drones' and missiles kill four and injure 127 in Crimea and Russian territory

A Ukrainian air strike against Russian-controlled Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula left at least three dead and 124 injured, which authorities denounced as a "terrorist attack" because it occurred during an Orthodox holiday.

23/06 Patricia Wiesse: "Filming 'Soldier's Wife' now would be impossible"

The documentary filmmaker, communicator and member of the collective 'In defense of Peruvian cinema' directed Woman as a Soldier, a documentary that collects the testimonies of four victims who brought former soldiers to trial for the Manta and Vilca case. In addition, she talks about the questioned new film law promoted by Fuerza Popular. "They want to cross out the parts of the story they don't

21/06 Russia open to dialogue with the US if it includes involvement in the conflict in Ukraine

Russia is open to dialogue with the United States, but the talks must cover “all important issues”, including Washington's involvement in the war in Ukraine, Kremlin (Russian presidency) spokesman Dmitri Peskov said today.

21/06 Rwandan president says he is "ready" for war with DRCongo if necessary

The President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, declared that the country is "ready" to go to war with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRCongo) if there is no other option, in a tense situation between the two nations.

21/06 Why Hezbollah is threatening this tiny European country

The island nation of Cyprus has been drawn into simmering tensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah after it was warned not to provide assistance to the Israeli military. 

20/06 Historic ruling in Manta case: 10 soldiers convicted of rape against Quechua-speaking peasant women in internal armed conflict

The Judiciary sentenced members of the Army for acts of sexual violence committed against nine Quechua-speaking peasant women from Manta during the internal armed conflict. No one attended the hearing.

19/06 UN denounces Moscow for forcing Russian citizenship into occupied areas

Dozens of people who recently fled Ukrainian regions under Russian occupation reported increasing pressure from Moscow to obtain Russian passports, the United Nations (UN) reported today.

16/06 Peace “cannot be a Ukrainian capitulation” - Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron defended today that peace in Ukraine “cannot be a capitulation” of the country, at a summit organized in Switzerland to seek solutions to the war unleashed in 2022 by Russia on Ukrainian territory.

15/06 President of Colombia withdraws from participating in summit in Switzerland

The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, canceled at the last minute his participation in the Peace Conference in Ukraine, which is taking place this weekend in Switzerland, claiming that the summit will prolong the war.

15/06 US says Putin's Ukraine ceasefire plan unacceptable

The United States Government described as unacceptable the proposal of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who promised to start peace negotiations if Ukraine withdraws from four regions and gives up joining NATO.

14/06 NATO dismisses Putin's "good faith" proposal for peace and says it is "more aggression"

The Secretary General of NATO considered today that the Russian President's ceasefire proposal was “not made in good faith” and that it is, on the contrary, in the direction of “more aggression” by Ukraine.

14/06 Putin promises ceasefire if Kiev abdicates from NATO and occupied territories

Russian President Vladimir Putin today promised to "immediately" order a ceasefire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kiev began to withdraw troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO.

13/06 The UN warned that violence against children in conflicts reached extreme levels in 2023

A United Nations report recorded more than 30,000 serious violations such as murders and mutilations, an increase of 21%. It included Israel and Palestinian terrorist groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad for the first time on the list of perpetrators and kept Russia for the second consecutive year

13/06 Medvedev defends "causing maximum damage" to the US and allies

Former Russian President Dimitri Medvedev today defended "causing maximum harm" to the US and its allies by sanctions against Moscow, including delivering weapons "to the enemies of the Western world" and resorting to fake news.

13/06 Hezbollah threatens to intensify attacks on Israel

The Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah will intensify attacks against Israel after the death of a senior commander in an Israeli attack, Hashem Safieddine, head of the executive committee of the pro-Iranian organization, warned today.

12/06 North Korea considers its relationship with Russia invincible

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un classified the relationship with the Russian government as invincible and described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "comrade in arms".

10/06 UK denies Huthi attack on warship

The UK Ministry of Defense today denied an alleged missile attack by Huthi militias against the warship HMS Diamond, after the Yemeni group reported a precise attack aimed at the British vessel.

07/06 No NATO country under immediate military threat from Russia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said today that there is no immediate military threat from Russia to NATO countries, after Moscow accused Western allies of seeking escalation in Ukraine.

07/06 Putin satisfied with Russian economy despite sanctions for Ukraine invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin today welcomed the growth of Russia's economy, which he said was faster than the world average, despite the sanctions imposed on the country due to the war in Ukraine.

07/06 "Europe is no longer a continent of peace"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today considered that Europe is no longer a peaceful continent with Russia's war against Ukraine, in a speech to the French parliament in Paris.

06/06 Ukraine bans migrants of fighting age from visiting the country

Ukrainian men of combat age living abroad have no longer been able to leave Ukraine if they visit the country since June 1, a measure aimed at replenishing the ranks of the army.

06/06 Swedish companies suspected of circumventing European sanctions imposed on Russia

Ericsson, Volvo and other Swedish multinationals are under suspicion by the European Commission of having exported products to Russia, despite the sanctions imposed due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Swedish Government said today.

04/06 Ukraine confirms use of Western weapons against Russia

The Ukrainian Government today confirmed the use of "Western weapons" in attacking military positions in Russia, after the use of equipment supplied to Kiev outside the borders sparked political debate among allied countries.

04/06 The Judiciary will issue a sentence for the Manta Case on June 19

Magistrates will rule that day on the complaint of sexual violence, during the armed conflict in Huancavelica, filed by nine women against thirteen former members of the Army.

03/06 Russia claims conquest of location in Donetsk region

Russia today claimed the conquest of Umanske, a small town in the Donetsk region, in eastern Ukraine, where an offensive is underway.

02/06 Cynthia Milton: “The TRC was not successful in becoming the official version of the armed conflict past”

The Canadian historian Cynthia Milton has written the book The Good Military (IEP, 2024), in which she talks about how the army has created its own narrative of what happened in the internal armed conflict. In this interview she talks about that investigation.

01/06 Russia launches new night attacks on energy targets in Ukraine

Russia has fired more than a hundred missiles and drones at essential infrastructure and power plants in Ukraine since Friday night, the Ukrainian air force announced today.

01/06 NATO will respond to the intensification of Russian hybrid attacks

NATO countries will respond to the increase in hybrid attacks carried out by Russia against several Atlantic Alliance nations, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured today.

01/06 Poland announces military unit of Ukrainians residing in the country

Poland intends to form a military unit made up of Ukrainian citizens residing in the country and who were mobilized by the Kiev authorities, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski revealed today.

01/06 Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at Israel after drone attack

The Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah today claimed responsibility for attacking three locations in northern Israel with “dozens” of rocket launchers, in response to the bombing of an Israeli drone that hit an ambulance in Lebanon and killed a paramedic.

31/05 US weapons are already being used to target Russia

Russia today denounced that US weapons are already being used by Ukraine to target Russian territory, one day after the United States authorized Kiev to use them for that purpose.

27/05 NATO Parliamentary Assembly authorizes Ukraine to attack Russia with allied weapons

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly, an independent institution of the Atlantic Alliance, today approved a declaration of support for Ukraine's ability to attack military targets in Russia also with weapons supplied by allied countries.

26/05 Zelensky invites US and Chinese presidents to Geneva Peace Summit

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, today invited his counterparts from the United States, Joe Biden, and Chinese, Xi Jinping, to participate in a peace summit to be held in Lucerne (central Switzerland) on June 15 and 16.

26/05 Russia shoots down 14 Ukrainian drones in three border regions

Russian anti-aircraft defense today shot down 14 Ukrainian drones (unmanned aircraft) in the Russian border regions of Kursk, Oryol and Belgorod, a region that was attacked on Saturday night with 30 missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

26/05 Zelensky guarantees that Ukrainian troops “control fighting” on the border

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky assured on Friday that the country's troops managed to take “combat control” of the border zone in the northeast of the country, where Russian forces entered to attack the region from Kharkiv.

26/05 At least 30 dead and 60 injured in clashes between rebels and military in Darfur

At least 30 people died and more than 60 were injured in the crossfire between the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (FAR) and the Sudanese Army in Al-Fashir, the last stronghold of the armed forces in the Darfur region.

25/05 Stoltenberg defends attacks on military targets in the face of Russian advance in Kharkiv

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today defended Ukrainian attacks on targets on Russian territory as long as they are of a military nature, as part of defense operations against Russia on the front line in the Kharkiv region (north).

25/05 London says Russia has mobilized African units for offensive in Kharkiv

The British Ministry of Defense stated today that the Russian army mobilized units from its regiment deployed in Africa over the last week for the offensive against the Ukrainian city of Vovchansk, in the province of Kharkiv (northeast).

24/05 Brazil and China defend political solution to the war in Ukraine

The governments of Brazil and China called for a political solution to the war in Ukraine, in a joint statement aimed at establishing conditions for a return to peace

24/05 China says it surrounded Taiwan to test takeover of the island

China said the ongoing military maneuvers, in which ships and planes are surrounding Taiwan, are aimed at testing its ability to “seize power” on the island.

23/05 Kremlin criticizes supporters of using Western weapons against Russian soil

The Kremlin today criticized North American and European politicians who defend Ukraine's use of Western weapons to attack Russian soil, warning that this is an irresponsible idea aimed at escalating the conflict between Moscow and Kiev.

22/05 “The US may be planning an armed conflict on the Korean Peninsula”… Russian minister makes explosive remarks [Now E News]

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he did not rule out the possibility that the United States and its allies are planning to escalate the situation on the Korean Peninsula into an armed conflict. According to the Sputnik news agency, Minister Lavrov said at a press conference at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Astana, Kazakhstan, that the United St

20/05 United Kingdom and Finland sign partnership facing the risk of “Russian aggression”

The United Kingdom and Finland will establish a strategic partnership to strengthen diplomatic ties and confront the “threat of Russian aggression” in Europe, the British Foreign Office announced.

18/05 Ukraine: Russia warns Kiev and the West that they are "playing with fire"

Russia today warned Western countries and Ukraine that they are “playing with fire”, in reference to a massive drone attack that took place last night against Russian territory and the annexed peninsula of Crimea.

17/05 NATO says Russia does not have numbers for major advances in Ukraine

NATO revealed today that Russia does not have sufficient military capacity for major progress in Ukraine, after a meeting at the Atlantic Alliance headquarters in Brussels.

15/05 Ukrainian forces retreat from Kharkiv front due to Russian attacks

The Ukrainian army announced Tuesday night that it had withdrawn forces from "certain areas" of the front in the northern Kharkiv region, where Russia launched a new offensive on May 10.

14/05 Advisor to the head of the DPR: Demilitarization and denazification are the only things that can stop the armed conflict

Demilitarization and denazification are the only things that can end the armed conflict. Advisor to the head of the DPR Elena Nikitina stated this in the “Current Interview” program.

10/05 Zelensky fires department head of colonels accused of plotting to kill him

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, today dismissed the head of the State Protection Department (UDO), which until two days ago included two colonels detained for alleged involvement in a Russian conspiracy to assassinate him.

09/05 HWR accuses paramilitary group RSF and allies of carrying out ethnic cleansing in Sudan

Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused the Rapid Support Forces and their allies in El Geneina, Sudan, of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity, in a context of ethnic cleansing.

01/05 US Congress threatens to retaliate if ICC orders the arrest of Israeli officials

The president of the US House of Representatives, Republican Mike Johnson, indicated today that several Republican congressmen are working on legislative retaliation against the International Criminal Court (ICC), allegedly preparing arrest orders for Israeli officials.

28/04 Moscow claims control of Novobakhmutivka

The Moscow Ministry of Defense today claimed control of the village Novobakhmutivka, in the eastern zone, where the army has been advancing against the Ukrainian defense.

25/04 Russia says sending ATACMS missiles to Ukraine “will not change” anything

Russia today considered that the sending of American ATACMS missiles to Ukraine “will not change” the outcome of the war, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).

22/04 French aircraft carrier returns to operations in the Mediterranean under NATO control

After eight months of work and testing at sea, the French aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle departed southeastern France today for six weeks of operations in the Mediterranean, making its debut under NATO operational control.

22/04 Trump supporters want to remove president of the lower house for approving aid to Ukraine

Radical Republican supporters of former US President Donald Trump, led by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, today threatened to call for the impeachment of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, for his role in approving aid to Ukraine.

21/04 Swiss president invites Putin to dialogue before Ukraine peace conference

Swiss President Viola Amherd wrote a letter to her Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, inviting him "to dialogue in difficult times", at a time when a major peace conference in Ukraine, organized by the authorities in Bern, is being prepared.

20/04 Kiev intercepted several Russian missiles and drones overnight

Ukraine's anti-aircraft defenses intercepted several Russian missiles and drones overnight on Friday, according to the country's Air Force commander Mikola Oleschuk.

19/04 Ukraine's allies have more anti-aircraft systems available and announcements are coming soon

NATO's secretary general revealed today that the countries of the political-military bloc have identified anti-aircraft defense systems that can be made available to Ukraine and said he expects “announcements soon”.

19/04 Putin supports re-election of Crimean leader after Ukrainian attack on military airfield

Russian President Vladimir Putin today supported the re-election of the leader of Crimea, Sergei Axionov, despite the successful attack carried out on Wednesday by Ukraine on a military airfield, which demonstrated the fragility of the defenses of that annexed peninsula.

19/04 EU countries send anti-aircraft defense systems to Ukraine in "a matter of days and weeks"

The president of the European Council revealed today that it is “a matter of days and weeks” before European Union (EU) countries send the anti-aircraft defense systems that Ukraine has incessantly requested.

18/04 Belgium and the Czech Republic denounce Russian interference in a letter to the Commission

The Prime Minister of Belgium denounced today that there is Russian interference in the European elections, in a joint letter with his Czech counterpart addressed to the presidents of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.

18/04 Ukraine: EU countries deploy anti-aircraft defense systems in a "matter of days and weeks" (W/AUDIO)

*** Audio service available at www.lusa.pt *** Brussels, April 18, 2024 (Lusa) – The president of the European Council revealed today that it is “a matter of days and weeks” until the countries of the European Union (EU) send the anti-aircraft defense systems that Ukraine has incessantly requested. “This is not a matter of months, it is a matter of days and weeks”,...

17/04 Stoltenberg calls for priority weapons for Kiev over NATO reserves

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today called on allied countries to prioritize sending weapons to Ukraine to defend itself against Russia, over the need to meet the organization's reserve targets for self-defense.

13/04 Ukraine: Situation on the eastern front has 'deteriorated considerably'

The situation on Ukraine's eastern front "has deteriorated considerably in recent days", Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandre Syrsky admitted today, noting an intensification of the offensive by the Russian army, which is advancing in the direction of Chassiv Iar.

13/04 Moldova's Parliament suspends treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe

The Moldovan Parliament today approved a law that suspends the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty, a protocol that in the past was seen as a decisive doctrine for the continent's security.

11/04 UN condemns “cruel” trend of double attacks in Ukraine

The UN today condemned “cruel and unacceptable” attacks on relief services and injured people in Ukraine, describing a “disturbing pattern” of resorting to double attacks.

11/04 Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza, as killer algorithms outpace international law

The age of AI warfare has arrived – and it’s not looking good.

10/04 Huthis claim attack on four ships in the Gulf of Aden

Yemen's Huthi forces announced today that they attacked four ships in the Gulf of Aden, including a US warship, but the US has so far not responded to any attack.

10/04 Switzerland announces international peace conference for Ukraine in June without Russia

Switzerland will hold a high-level international conference on peace in Ukraine on June 15-16, but Russia does not intend to participate, the Swiss government announced today.

09/04 Atomic Energy Agency warns of "extremely serious situation" in Zaporijia

An explosion following an alleged drone attack at the Ukrainian Zaporijia nuclear plant did not harm its safety, but highlighted the “extremely serious situation” at the unit, the International Atomic Energy Agency warned today.

09/04 Iranian Revolutionary Guard warns it may block Strait of Hormuz

The head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy, Ali Reza Tangsiri, warned today that Iran could block the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of maritime crude oil traffic passes, if the "enemy" puts pressure on the Persian country.

19/03 Kiev "in shock" with US Congress and warns of unlimited Russia

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister said today that he was “in shock” at the US Congress' impasse in approving military aid to Kiev and predicted that Russia would attack another country if it triumphs in Ukraine.

17/03 Russia says it shot down 35 Ukrainian drones on the last day of the presidential elections

The Russian army said it shot down 35 Ukrainian drones that were flying over several regions of the country, including the capital Moscow region, on the last day of voting for the Russian presidential elections.

17/03 Ukrainian attack on refinery in southern Russia leaves one dead

Several Russian regions have been the target of multiple Ukrainian drone attacks, targeting energy infrastructure, this week, at a time when Russia is holding presidential elections

16/03 Yemen: UNICEF says half a million children could die from acute malnutrition

More than half a million children's lives are at risk in Yemen due to acute malnutrition and one in four do not have access to education, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned today.

16/03 France, Germany and Poland promise not to escalate war but donate more weapons to Ukraine

France, Germany and Poland guaranteed today that they will not take the initiative to escalate the war launched by Russia in Ukraine, just days after Emmanuel Macron admitted sending European and NATO troops to Ukrainian territory.

13/03 Germany, France and Poland meet in emergency on Friday to discuss Ukraine

Poland, France and Germany will meet at an emergency summit on Friday in Berlin to discuss the situation in Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced.

12/03 Ukraine recalls Vatican ambassador in protest against Pope's words

Ukrainian diplomacy today summoned the Vatican representative in Kiev to protest against the Pope's statements, who on Saturday called on the conflicting parties in Ukraine to have “the courage to raise the white flag” and negotiate.

12/03 Biden respects Pope but warns that peace depends on Moscow

The White House said today that US President Joe Biden respects the Pope, who on Saturday proposed a “white flag” between the parties to end the conflict in Ukraine, but warned that peace depends on Moscow.

11/03 Elite Ukrainian troops fought Russians in Sudan to cut off funding

Ukraine sent special forces to Sudan to combat Russian troops and prevent them from exploiting mines in this African country, trying to cut off sources of financing for a war with no end in sight.

10/03 Poland suggests the Pope encourage Moscow to withdraw troops from Ukraine

The Polish Foreign Minister today suggested to the Pope that he encourage Moscow to withdraw its troops from Ukraine, in response to Francis' call to "raise the white flag" and negotiate.

10/03 Zelensky says 'Russian madness must lose the war'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared today that “Russian madness must lose the war” stating that his country is doing everything possible in a difficult phase to contain Russian military advances.

09/03 Polish MNE supports Macron on the possibility of sending NATO troops to Ukraine

The head of Polish diplomacy, Radosław Sikorski, admitted that the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine “is not unthinkable” and thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for the initiative to speak on the subject.

07/03 Swedish PM says joining NATO is "victory for freedom", US points to "historic moment"

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson declared today in Washington that Sweden's accession to NATO is “a victory for freedom”, while the head of North American diplomacy highlighted “a historic moment” for the Atlantic Alliance.

07/03 Five Ways to Make the World a Better Place

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06/03 Putin available to guarantee safety at nuclear plants

Russian President Vladimir Putin today expressed Russia's willingness to guarantee the nuclear safety of the plants it controls during a meeting with the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi.

04/03 Poland criticizes Hungary and Slovakia for "coexistence" with Russia

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk today criticized the Hungarian and Slovak Foreign Ministers for meeting with his Russian counterpart, Serguei Lavrov, during a regional forum in Turkey.

02/03 Germany investigates "very serious" information leak in the army

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced today that Germany is conducting an in-depth investigation into a leak of information from army officers who discussed confidential matters related to the war in Ukraine.

01/03 Germany warns of similarities between events in Moldova and Ukraine

The German Foreign Minister argued today that the recent events in Moldova bear similarities to what happened in Ukraine during the initial phase of the conflict, when Moscow annexed the Crimean peninsula.

29/02 Kiev claims to have shot down two more Russian fighter planes

The Ukrainian Air Force today claimed the shooting down of two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers, after reporting the destruction of another Russian fighter plane in eastern Ukraine.

29/02 Russia also has weapons to target the West

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned today that Russia has weapons capable of reaching targets in the West, when speaking before the Federal Assembly in Moscow.

27/02 No soldiers from Europe or NATO will be sent to the conflict in Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz guaranteed today that "no soldiers" will be sent to Ukraine by European or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries, rejecting the possibility raised the previous day by French President Emmanuel Macron.

26/02 Slovak PM says West is increasing tension by helping Kiev

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said today that the West is heading towards "an escalation of tension" due to its support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, and defended a "peace plan that makes sense".

26/02 More than 10,000 people have been arrested in Ecuador since the beginning of the fight against narcoterrorism

The authorities also reported the seizure of 979 vehicles, 1,147 motorcycles and 28 boats.

24/02 Lula accepts Lavrov's invitation to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia

The Brazilian head of state, Lula da Silva, accepted on Thursday the invitation made by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, to participate in the BRICS Summit, in October, in Russia, indicated an official statement from Brasilia.

22/02 "After the victory we expect three million veterans", says Ukrainian government

Ukraine will have three million veterans as a result of the Russian invasion, estimates the deputy minister in charge, and new legislation is being prepared that will now support hundreds of thousands of combatants in their reintegration into civilian life.

20/02 Polish border blockade reflects erosion of solidarity - Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned today that the blockade of the border between Poland and Ukraine by Polish truck drivers and farmers demonstrates the "erosion of solidarity" with his country fighting the Russian invasion.

17/02 Zelensky signs security agreement with Germany in Berlin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed today in Berlin a security agreement between the two countries that guarantees long-term military support for Ukraine.

16/02 Fight against violence in Ecuador: more than 8,000 people were arrested in the 37 days of internal armed conflict

President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency at the beginning of January due to organized crime, whose gangs he began to consider terrorist groups.

15/02 Kiev recognizes “extremely complex” situation on the front line

The new commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, today called the situation on the battlefield “extremely complex”, admitting that Kiev is short of men and weapons, while a new US aid package is blocked in Congress.

13/02 Russian attacks on journalists in Ukraine left 11 dead and dozens injured

At least 100 journalists have been attacked by Russian soldiers in Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion of that country, which will be two years later on the 24th, a conflict that has already cost the lives of 11 information professionals.

12/02 French MNE defends Europe with “second life insurance” in addition to NATO

The head of French diplomacy today defended a Europe of Defense, a “second life insurance” in addition to NATO, in response to controversial statements by former North American president Donald Trump about member states that do not pay their share.

11/02 France, Germany and Poland prepare response to Russian interference

France, Germany and Poland are working on a mechanism to respond to attempts at Russian interference, which they will give details about at the end of the meeting of their foreign ministers, on Monday, in Saint Cloud, on the outskirts of Paris.

11/02 Kiev says Russians use Elon Musk's satellites on the battlefront

Ukrainian military intelligence services assured today that Russian troops use businessman Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network, a system designed solely to guarantee connectivity and communications for Ukrainians.

11/02 German Chancellor Scholz considers Putin's interview "absurd"

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz considered Russian President Vladimir Putin's interview with ultraconservative American journalist Tucker Carlson to be "joy" and "absurd."

09/02 New head of Ukrainian armed forces calls for improvement to defeat Russia

The new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, today called for improving Ukraine's forces to win the war with Russia, in the first public message since his appointment.

08/02 Kiev asks Portugal for F-16 fighters and "quite modest" increase in support

The Ukrainian authorities intend for Portugal to supply F-16 fighters to confront the Russian invasion and, after the legislative elections, to increase its military support, which is still “quite modest”, an official from the Ukrainian Presidency told Lusa.

08/02 Kiev believes EU needs to spend more on defense after "shameful" ammunition failure

The Ukrainian Presidency's office considers European Union (EU) sanctions against Russia to be insufficient and challenges member states to increase defense spending, following the “shameful” failure to deliver one million munitions to Kiev.

06/02 Germany will contribute frigate to European mission in the Red Sea

Germany will contribute a frigate to the European mission in the Red Sea against attacks by Huthi rebels, the German Defense Ministry confirmed today, announcing that the ship will set sail on Thursday from Wilhelmshaven

06/02 The Netherlands will send six more F-16 fighters, bringing the total to 24

The Netherlands will send six more F-16 fighters to Ukraine, bringing to 24 the number of combat planes promised to Kiev, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said today.

06/02 Violence in Ecuador: almost 6,000 detained in the last 26 days of armed conflict against organized crime

In that period of time, law enforcement forces carried out 73,471 operations, in which they seized thousands of firearms, knives, explosives, and other types of arsenal.

05/02 Tehran threatens to retaliate in case of US attack

The Iranian diplomatic spokesman assured today that Tehran will retaliate for any US attack on the country, after the White House admitted the possibility of directly attacking Iran.

05/02 Scars of war are visible in the open in Kiev

The population of Kiev tries to live their Sundays, pretending to be the circumstances of a country at war, in an almost normality that coexists with the alarms of air raids, but without hiding its cruelest scars.