Ukraine has been making headlines due to the ongoing conflict with Russia, with reports of fierce fighting, casualties, and territorial advancements. Ukrainian soldiers have expressed concerns about the pace of fortification construction as Russian forces continue to advance. The conflict has also led to casualties and the use of diverse weaponry, with reports of troops being exposed to toxic substances. The situation remains tense, with reports of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities and the potential for further offensives.
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Belarus to the northwest, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west, and Romania and Moldova to the southwest. It gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and has since faced political and economic challenges. The country has a population of over 40 million people and is known for its rich cultural heritage, including traditional music, dance, and cuisine. Ukraine has a diverse landscape that includes the Carpathian Mountains, Black Sea coastline, and fertile plains. The capital city is Kyiv, known for its historic architecture and vibrant arts scene.
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The foreign secretary called the conflict ‘the challenge of our generation’ after making second trip to Kyiv to meet Zelenskiy
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Ukrainian soldiers say they are worried fortifications are not being built quicky enough as Russian forces continue to advance along the front lines
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Russia on Wednesday displayed more than 30 captured vehicles from the war, showcasing the sheer diversity of the weapons used by Ukraine.
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Ukraine's military has said at least 500 troops have been treated for exposure to toxic substances, with one dying as a result of suffocating on tear gas.
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£5.5bn loss in 2023 comes after gas sales more than halved following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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The Russian president’s inauguration for a fifth term and the annual Victory Day parade will highlight his grip on the country’s politics and his resolve to capture Ukraine.
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Xi says China and Europe can contribute to world peace, ahead of meeting with President Emmanuel Macron and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
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Russia says drills are in response to ‘provocative statements and threats by certain Western officials’.
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The Duchess of Edinburgh denounced Vladimir Putin’s forces for using rape as a “weapon of war” on her visit to Ukraine on Monday (29 April). The Duchess, who is the first member of the royal family to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian inv
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Ukraine’s president and foreign minister say they have pressed British Foreign Secretary David Cameron to accelerate the delivery of promised military aid to Kyiv
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David Cameron has backed Ukrainian strikes against targets inside Russia using British-supplied weapons. The Foreign Secretary said it was a decision for Ukraine how to use the supplied equipment and Kyiv “absolutely has the right” to strike back at R
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Hopes of a Chinese rescue look increasingly vain
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Russian forces are advancing in the country’s eastern regions, but the recent arrival of US arms could help turn the tide
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Long-range ATACMS supplied by the US to Ukraine could strike Crimea, a crucial logistics and military hub for Russia, hard, a military analyst said.
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‘I survived that war (World War Two), and I am surviving this war’, Lidia Stepanivna said after being rescued by police
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Measures target nearly 300 entities, including 20 firms based in China and Hong Kong.
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Song contest faces boycott calls for including Israel while it continues war on Gaza
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Russia’s Vladimir Putin will be sworn in for a fifth term as president in a ceremony at the Kremlin later on Tuesday.