Ukraine

Wednesday 15 June 2022 7:49 am Exports to the EU have hit the highest-level ever New ONS data shows that British exports to the EU reached their highest ever level due to rising exports of fuels as the bloc continues to import substantial quantities of LNG. Goods exports to the…

Since Russia's February 24 invasion of Ukraine, the world's fourth-largest grains exporter, Kyiv has repeatedly accused Russia of attacking infrastructure and agriculture to provoke a global food crisis and pressure the West. Moscow, which calls its war a special military operation, blames Western sanctions and sea mines laid by Ukraine…

LONDON (Reuters) - The leader of the Russian-backed separatist Donetsk region of Ukraine said on Sunday there was no reason to pardon two British nationals who were sentenced to death last week after being captured while fighting for Ukraine. A court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic on Thursday found…

LONDON: The UK’s government Sunday came under pressure to win the release of a Moroccan man who has been sentenced to death alongside two Britons by a pro-Russian court in Ukraine. The court in Donetsk, one of two self-proclaimed statelets in eastern Ukraine, last week ordered the death penalty for…

Russian shelling of the Azot chemical plant in Ukraine's frontline city of Sievierodonetsk caused a powerful fire to break out after a leak of tonnes of oil, regional governor of Serhiy Gaidai said on Saturday.Read More

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Ukrainian forces say they are holding their positions in intense fighting in the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk and have retaken ground in the south, targeting gains in the biggest swathe of territory seized by Russia since the invasion started. Russia has concentrated its invasion force around Sievierodonetsk, a small industry…

Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia is seeking to meet with Albanese government ministers to discuss trade and aid opportunities after returning from the war-torn country.  Vasyl Myroshnychenko has returned to Australia after an eight-day trip to Ukraine where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s top advisors, the prime minister, the defence minister…

Monday, June 13, 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is among global crises that have prompted the biggest rise in the cost of living in a generation, says UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. According to him, the world is facing a “new reality” three months into the Ukraine war, which is…

Wednesday 08 June 2022 1:01 pm Europe is at risk of energy shortages and rationing this winter after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, warned the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) today. Faith Birol further argued that rebounding demand in China alongside colder winter weather were also challenging headwinds that…