Donetsk
Europe
Scores of Russian Soldiers Killed by Missile Strike in Occupied Ukraine
Ukraine says it killed around four hundred Russian soldiers in a missile attack in the occupied Donetsk region just after midnight on New Year's Day. Russia has said that sixty-three of its troops were killed.
The missile targeted a building...
Europe
Over 350,000 Donetsk Residents Urged to Flee as Russian Offensive Escalates
The governor of Donetsk, the last remaining eastern province of Ukraine partially under Kyiv's control, has urged more than 350,000 residents to flee the area due to escalation in Russian offensives in the region.
Russian forces struck targets across Ukraine's...
Europe
Russia Launches Massive Offensive in Eastern Ukraine
Ukraine confirmed on Monday that Russia has started a massive offensive to establish full control over the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
"We can now confirm that Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas, which they have...
Europe
Ukraine War: Dozens Dead in Suspected Russian Strike at Train Station
Ukraine said that more than 30 people have been killed and over 100 others wounded in a Russian rocket strike on Kramatorsk train station on Friday.
Kramatorsk was one of the easternmost stations still operating in Ukraine, and the governor...
Politics
Trump Calls Putin “Wonderful” and a “Genius” Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Former US President Donald Trump described Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis, as "wonderful" and a "genius" on Tuesday.
In an appearance on conservative podcaster Buck Sexton's show, Trump said he backed Putin in his decision to send...
Diplomacy
Putin Humiliates Russia’s Spy Chief on Live TV
Russian President Vladimir Putin pressed one of his top spy chiefs during a meeting with Russia's top security officials on recognition for rebel-held regions of Ukraine, on Monday to clarify his somewhat premature remarks made earlier.
After Russia sent troops...
Europe
Russia Invades Ukraine as US, EU Impose Sanctions
Russia had begun the invasion of Ukraine by sending tanks and armored personnel vehicles into the separatist region of Donetsk late on Monday.
Amateur video shows convoys of vehicles and tanks apparently crossing into Donetsk, the capital of one of...
Europe
Greece Blasts Russia’s Escalation in Ukraine
Greece officially condemned Russia's escalation in Ukraine on Tuesday, calling the recognition of the two separatist regions in Ukraine as independent violates international law.
In a statement, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the illegal and unilateral recognition of...
Europe
Clashes in Ukraine Provide Possible Pretext for Russia to Invade
Clashes have erupted in eastern Ukraine on Saturday between Russia-backed separatists and the Ukrainian army perhaps giving the pretext as the US has warned for weeks for President Putin to launch an invasion.
Ukraine's military reports two soldiers were killed...
Crime
49-year-old Greek Killed in Donetsk [Update]
A 49-year-old Greek citizen originating from a village close to Donetsk, Ukraine, was killed in a shootout during clashes in the area surrounding the airport of the self-proclaimed “People’s Republic of Donetsk,” which has been militarily seceded from Ukraine.
The information...