The European Union agreed on a two-billion-euro arms procurement project for Ukraine

The European Union agreed on a two-billion-euro arms procurement project for Ukraine

European Union Headquarters, Brussels The European Union foreign ministers have agreed on a two-billion-euro arms purchase plan for Ukraine from their arms reserves. At the meeting in Brussels, the ministers agreed on a multilateral initiative for this week’s summit, which will be approved at the summit. Under this project, 1 million shells will be supplied…

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Despite the President's warrant from the International Court of Justice, Russia's bombing of Ukraine killed one civilian and injured three

Despite the President’s warrant from the International Court of Justice, Russia’s bombing of Ukraine killed one civilian and injured three

Russian drones hit the capital Kiev and the city of Zaporizhia, Photo: File Despite the International Court of Justice issuing an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue. One Ukrainian citizen was killed and three others were injured in the attacks carried out during 24 hours. According to Al Jazeera’s…

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Russia’s energy grid attacks, torture in Ukraine, could be crimes against humanity: UN rights probe

Russia’s energy grid attacks, torture in Ukraine, could be crimes against humanity: UN rights probe

According to the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, set up one year ago at the request of the Human Rights Council, Russian troops committed a “wide range” of violations across the country, many of which are war crimes. These included attacks with explosive weapons in populated areas, wilful killings of civilians, unlawful confinement, torture, rape…

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UN stresses ‘full commitment’ to Ukraine grain deal as Russia offers 60-day extension

UN stresses ‘full commitment’ to Ukraine grain deal as Russia offers 60-day extension

Russia announced earlier that it would agree to a 60-day extension, which is half the number of days agreed when it first expired in November. The UN-brokered deal also endorsed by Türkiye in Istanbul – which includes a Memorandum of Understanding between Russia and the UN to facilitate fertiliser exports – has allowed the exports of 24…

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