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Zelensky pitches ‘victory plan’ to EU leaders

But there was no immediate sign that Kyiv’s most powerful allies would throw their weight behind the most sensitive elements of the plan.

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Australia to give 49 ageing Abrams tanks to Ukraine for war effort

17 Oct 2024 - 2:47PM

Biden unveils US$425 million Ukraine arms package in call with Zelensky

17 Oct 2024 - 3:38AM

Zelensky unveils ‘victory plan’ as Ukraine faces precarious moment in war

His plan has five main points that relied on Kyiv’s allies, including an unconditional invite to join Nato and specific weapons support.

16 Oct 2024 - 11:58PMvideocam

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receives applause as he addresses lawmakers in the Ukrainian parliament. Photo: EPA-EFE

Russia could be able to attack Nato by 2030: German intelligence

Russian armed forces are likely to be ‘capable of carrying out an attack against Nato by the end of the decade at the latest’.

15 Oct 2024 - 5:39PMvideocam

Letters | Be warned, the pain of war lingers long after the fighting ends

Readers reflect on the scars of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, waste management solutions for Hong Kong and the ticketing scramble for next year’s Coldplay show.

15 Oct 2024 - 9:13AM

Ukraine’s Zelensky says North Korea sending troops to Russian army

Ukrainian president says relationships with Kyiv’s partners would have to change as alliance between Russia and North Korea gets stronger.

14 Oct 2024 - 2:28PMvideocam

Russian contract servicemen at a ground training range in the Rostov-on-Don region in southern Russia. Photo: EPA-EFE

Centre-left set to win as Lithuania votes in general election

Despite the surge of the centre-left, analysts expect Lithuania’s defence and foreign policies to remain unchanged.

13 Oct 2024 - 10:11AM

Ukraine military recruiter raids spark fears, boost mobilisation

Officers descended on Kyiv’s nightlife, checking military registration documents and detaining men not in compliance.

12 Oct 2024 - 11:55PM

Ukraine opens ‘war crime’ probe over reporter’s death

Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared in August last year in Russian-held east Ukraine.

11 Oct 2024 - 11:45PMvideocam

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky says there are many journalists, public figures, community leaders and others in Russian captivity. Photo: AP

My Take | Japan’s Ishiba to focus on security ties with South Korea to counter Pyongyang

Shigeru Ishiba’s ‘progressive’ views on thorny historical issues have raised hopes that ties between Japan and South Korea could improve.

11 Oct 2024 - 10:30AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (middle) oversees a launch of a ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea. The threat from North Korea is expected to be a key focus in Shigeru Ishiba’s engagement with Yoon Suk-yeol. Photo: AP

Opinion | Asean neutrality remains key to regional peace amid US-China rivalry

As next Asean chair Malaysia shows, an open door to all, even with intensifying great power competition, is vital to stability and development.

11 Oct 2024 - 5:59AMvideocam

Zelensky denies ceasefire with Russia under discussion on Europe trip

Zelensky seeks military, financial boost on trip to UK, France, Italy and Germany amid fears of dwindling support if Trump wins US election.

11 Oct 2024 - 1:55AMvideocam

‘Nato is ready’ as it holds annual nuclear drill

The exercise does not use any live weapons but some 2,000 military personnel taking part will simulate missions.

10 Oct 2024 - 7:33PM

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks to the media after meeting Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street. Photo: AP

Zelensky sees ‘opportunity’ to end war in Ukraine by 2025

Moscow’s troops continue to gain ground in Ukraine’s east, while Kyiv’s forces control a small chunk of Russian territory across the border.

10 Oct 2024 - 2:02AM

Ukrainian servicemen fire a self-propelled howitzer toward Russian positions near the front line in the Chasiv Yar area in the Donetsk region in September. Photo: AFP

Russia seeking to cause ‘mayhem’ in UK, Europe, MI5 spy chief says

Director General Ken McCallum warned of a growing threat from Russia and Iran, as well as from al-Qaeda and Islamic State.

8 Oct 2024 - 8:22PM

Russian forces reach another key frontline city, Ukraine says

The advance of Moscow’s forces in Ukraine has underlined Russia’s vast superiority in men and materiel.

8 Oct 2024 - 12:31PM

Harris silent on China, says no to direct talks with Putin in election interview

The US vice-president and Democratic presidential nominee sits down for a CBS News interview less than a month before election day.

10 Oct 2024 - 1:00AMvideocam

The rare solo interview with US Vice-President Kamala Harris on Monday night did not touch on China-related topics. Photo: CBS

Ukrainian hackers disrupt Russian broadcasts on Putin’s 72nd birthday

Hackers reportedly disrupted 20 Russian state TV and radio channels. Russia calls the cyberattack part of a ‘hybrid war’.

7 Oct 2024 - 9:43PM

Russian court jails US citizen for nearly 7 years on Ukraine mercenary charge

72-year-old Stephen Hubbard’s sentence for his alleged mercenary role in Ukraine marks first conviction for a US national in the conflict.

8 Oct 2024 - 3:14AMvideocam

Pope creates 21 new cardinals from around the world including Tokyo’s archbishop

Isao Kikuchi will become the seventh Japanese to be appointed a cardinal; Indonesia, the Philippines and India are also represented.

7 Oct 2024 - 7:53AM

Tokyo Archbishop Isao Kikuchi, who will be created a cardinal by Pope Francis on December 8. Photo: AP

Kremlin critic killed in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region: reports

Ildar Dadin was hailed as a ‘fearless and determined fighter’ after he died on combat.

7 Oct 2024 - 10:13AMvideocam

Russian activist Ildar Dadin. File photo: AFP

Ukrainian official caught with US$6 million in cash during draft evasion raid

Investigators said the woman tried to hide some of the money by throwing US$500,000 out of the window in bags.

5 Oct 2024 - 12:50PMvideocam

Nato’s new chief Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in first trip since taking office

Rutte pledged continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

3 Oct 2024 - 7:24PMvideocam

Exclusive | German foreign minister expected to make crucial visit to China in coming days

Both sides have ‘plenty to discuss’, says insider, amid EV deliberations in Europe and conflicts in Ukraine and Mideast.

3 Oct 2024 - 7:21PMvideocam

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in New York on September 24. Photo: Xinhua

Russian troops reach centre of Ukraine bastion Vuhledar

The town has strategic significance because of its high ground and its location near the junction of the two main fronts.

2 Oct 2024 - 7:53AMvideocam

A satellite view of Vuhledar, in the Donetsk region, is seen in September amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Image: Planet Labs via Reuters

Nato’s new chief plays down fears of a potential Trump election victory

Mark Rutte says he will be able to work with either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as US president.

1 Oct 2024 - 4:51PM

China’s envoy in Washington warns US against ‘strategic miscalculation’

Ambassador Xie says the ‘small yard, high fence’ policy of US President Joe Biden’s administration is damaging both countries’ interests.

1 Oct 2024 - 5:45PMvideocam

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Ukraine

Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe after Russia, gaining independence from the Soviet Union and declaring neutrality in 1991. In February 2022, Russia's President Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine under the auspices of a "special military operation" to "de-nazify" the country. The move turned Moscow into a global pariah, and the Ukrainian army - backed financially and militarily by the US and western European countries - continues to fight off the invading forces. Nuclear-armed Russia has warned of consequences if Nato interferes in the war, while strategic ally China urges a peaceful, diplomatic solution.

Capital

Kyiv

Head of State

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Head of Government

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

last updated:

25 September, 2024