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Russia has issued a stern warning to Ukraine, threatening to reduce its capital, Kyiv, to a “giant melted spot” if Ukraine is allowed by its allies to use Western long-range missiles against Russia. What Happened: Moscow’s warning came on Saturday, as reported by Politico. The...

In the wake of recent Russian missile strikes in Ukraine, President Joe Biden has voiced his condemnation and pledged unwavering support for the beleaguered nation. The strikes resulted in numerous civilian casualties and inflicted extensive damage on Kyiv’s largest children’s hospital...

Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a senior U.S. official since the approval of a $61 billion military aid package for Ukraine by Congress last month. What Happened: Blinken’s unannounced trip is aimed at demonstrating U.S....

In the wake of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for restraint to prevent a major regional conflict. Concurrently, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has disclosed a critical missile shortage, leaving the country vulnerable to...

Ukraine under missile attacks by Russian forces, targeting power infrastructure and causing widespread damage. US providing aid and bolstering defenses. UN calls for cessation of attacks. Ukraine is once again under a barrage of missile attacks as Russian forces target the nation’s power...

Ukraine’s defense against Russian drone and cruise missile attacks, the United States has announced a sale of air defense upgrades worth $138 million to Ukraine. What Happened: A U.S. State Department official revealed on Wednesday that the U.S. will sell Ukraine equipment to maintain and...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a warning about a potential new Russian offensive in Ukraine. Zelenskyy has also assured that Kyiv has a clear plan to counter any such move. What Happened: Zelenskyy, on Sunday, cautioned that Russia is gearing up for a fresh assault on Ukraine,...

In a show of solidarity with Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, a key U.S. ally in Asia Japan has pledged a new tax treaty and a $10 billion aid package for the war-torn country. What Happened: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hosted his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal in Tokyo...

Amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is scheduled to meet JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM)’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, at the World Economic Forum taking place in Davos this week. What Happened: Zelenskyy is expected to push for support to...

Pro-Ukraine Russian militants have called upon the Wagner Group to join them in revenge for their leader’s death. What Happened: These Russian militants, fighting for Ukraine, have asked the Wagner Group to switch allegiances and assist them in avenging the deaths of Wagner...

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) has made history by launching its first-ever collaboration with a railway carrier, and that too in a war-torn nation.  What Happened: Partnering with Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia, or UZ), the new service named Uber Travel integrates Uber rides with...

Russian President Vladimir Putin faced growing dissent from his allies as the Ukraine war continued for the seventh month in a row with no end in sight.  What Happened: Vladimir Solovyov, a top Russian news presenter and a staunch supporter of the country's leader, said, "I...

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will discuss the geopolitical situation concerning Ukraine and Taiwan in Uzbekistan on Thursday, in what will be their first in-person meeting since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.  What Happened: "The...

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that Ukraine had made significant progress against Vladimir Putin's forces, but it is not possible to tell if the war is at a turning point. What Happened: "The question is unanswerable. It's hard to tell. It's clear the Ukrainians have made...

A leading restaurant company is set to reopen its restaurants in war-torn Ukraine. Here’s a look at what it could mean. What Happened: McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) will reopen restaurants in Ukraine in the coming months according to a report from the Associated Press. All McDonald...