‘God saved me’: Ukraine incursion into Russian border sparks panic

Agence France Presse 08/12/2024

SUMY, Ukraine — The roar of artillery fire was deafening as Tetyana conferred with neighbours in her small village, which hugs the Russian border, over whether they should hold tight or flee. The days were relatively calm…

Ukraine: Thousands of troops take part in incursion to destablize Russia

Agence France Presse 08/12/2024

KYIV, Ukraine — Thousands of Ukrainian troops are taking part in a major incursion into Russian territory, aiming to destabilise Russia by showing up its weaknesses, a top Ukrainian official has told AFP. Russia’s army on Sunday…

Ukraine and F-16 fighter jets: Possible impact in war with Russia

Associated Press 08/02/2024

KYIV, Ukraine — The American-made F-16 is an iconic fighter jet that’s been the front-line combat plane of choice for the NATO alliance and numerous air forces around the world for 50 years. Western countries have pledged…

Russian missiles kill 37 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children’s hospital

Agence France Presse 07/09/2024

Russia attacked cities across Ukraine on Monday with a missile barrage that killed more than three dozen people and ripped open a children’s hospital in Kyiv, an assault condemned as a ruthless attack on civilians. Dozens of volunteers…

Direct flights between Cebu and Russia pushed

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu may soon host its first direct connection to Europe. The Capitol recently unveiled plans of pushing direct flights between the island province and Russia as means to further spur economic activities and…

China sending ‘lethal aid’ to Russia for Ukraine war, says UK defense minister

Agence France Presse 05/23/2024

China is sending “lethal aid” to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, Britain’s defense minister Grant Shapps said on Wednesday. “Today I can reveal that we have evidence that Russia and China are collaborating on…

Cebu, Russia’s St. Petersburg to renew sisterhood ties

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu is set to renew its sisterhood agreement with Russia’s St. Petersburg next month. The Capitol announced on Monday, May 20, that a delegation from the province, led by Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, will…

Russia mourns as toll from concert hall massacre climbs to 137

Agence France Presse 03/25/2024

Russia observed a national day of mourning Sunday after a massacre in a Moscow concert hall killed 137 people for which the Islamic State group claimed responsibility, and as the first suspects appeared in court. Moscow’s Basmanny…

Russia pounds power facilities of Ukraine, Kremlin embraces ‘war’ rhetoric

Reuters 03/23/2024

KYIV — Russia pounded Ukrainian power facilities on Friday in an attack described by Kyiv as the largest airstrike on its energy infrastructure in two years of war, and portrayed by Moscow as revenge for Ukrainian attacks…

Russian assets to arm Ukraine? EU to move forward with this plan

Agence France Presse 03/22/2024

EU leaders on Thursday agreed to “take work forward” on a plan to use the profits from frozen Russian central bank assets to arm Ukraine, as Kyiv pleaded for more ammunition for its outgunned forces. More than…

Putin vows, in poll victory speech, Russia cannot be held back

Agence France Presse 03/18/2024

Vladimir Putin said Russia would not be “intimidated” as he hailed an election victory that paves the way for the former spy to become the longest-serving Russian leader in more than 200 years. All of the 71-year…

Ukraine, allies slam Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ comment

Associated Press 03/11/2024

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian and allied officials Sunday criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call for Ukraine…

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