Ukraine

Ukraine rejects Russia’s proposal for neutral status

Mar 16, 2022 12:06

Kiev has rejected Russia’s proposal for a neutral status as part of a peace agreement to end three weeks of conflict in Ukraine.
Biden to announce $800m in military assistance for Ukraine, official says

Mar 16, 2022 05:45

US President Joe Biden is expected to announce an additional $800 million in new military assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday, says a White House official.
Iran calls on the US to drop ‘excessive demands’ to facilitate deal in Vienna

Mar 15, 2022 14:01

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran hopes that the United States will drop its “excessive demands” in the ongoing talks in the Austrian capital of Vienna so that the negotiating parties can clinch a “good agreement” on reviving the landmark 2015 deal.
China calls on US not to harm Beijing’s interests while dealing with Russia

Mar 15, 2022 13:49

China has called on the United States not to harm Beijing’s legitimate rights and interests while dealing with Russia over its ongoing military offensive against Ukraine.
2,000 cars leave besieged Mariupol in first successful evacuation

Mar 15, 2022 12:41

Ukrainian authorities say some 2,000 cars have left the port city of Mariupol along a humanitarian evacuation route, while a further 2,000 are waiting to leave.
Russia takes full control of Kherson in Ukraine as war enters 20th day

Mar 15, 2022 10:32

Russia’s Defense Ministry says its troops have taken control of Ukraine’s southern region of Kherson as the Russian military campaign enters its 20th day.
UN chief warns of 'hurricane of hunger' amid Ukraine crisis

Mar 15, 2022 08:48

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of the "hurricane of hunger and a meltdown of the global food system" in the wake of a simmering crisis in Ukraine.
FM: Iran supports any political effort to resolve Ukraine crisis

Mar 15, 2022 04:53

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has expressed Iran’s support for any political effort aimed at putting an end to the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia says capable of taking full control of major Ukrainian cities without external help

Mar 15, 2022 03:05

Russia says it is capable of taking full control of major cities of Ukraine and possesses enough military might to achieve its planned objectives in the European country without external help, including from China.
'Hard Negotiation': Ukraine, Russia resume peace talks after citing progress

Mar 14, 2022 10:09

Diplomatic efforts to broker peace between the warring sides in Ukraine have gathered momentum with negotiators from Moscow and Kiev resuming fresh round of talks on Monday.