Europe News Ukraine says North Korean troops suffering heavy losses in Kursk It’s the first significant estimate by Ukraine of North Korean casualties several weeks after Kyiv announced that Pyongyang had sent between 10,000 and 12,000 soldiers to Russia to help fight in the war. 27/12/2024
Europe News Russia arrests four over alleged plot to kill top military officers Russia has arrested four suspects in an alleged Ukrainian plot to assassinate top military officials, days after Lt Gen Igor Kirillov was killed in an attack claimed by Ukraine. 26/12/2024
Ukraine Russia's Christmas Day missile strikes 'inhumane,' Zelenskyy says Over 70 rockets, including ballistic missiles, and over 100 attack drones were used to strike Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, according to the Ukrainian leader. 25/12/2024
Europe News Russian ballistic missile attack hits Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner condemned a Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih that killed one and injured 11. Rescuers are still searching for survivors. 24/12/2024
Europe News Al-Assad's fall: A blow to Russia's influence in the region? Ukraine's resistance, bolstered by US support, weakens Russia's military, contributing to the fall of the al-Assad regime, Zelenskyy's advisor argues. 24/12/2024
Culture news 'Restoration of justice': A Christmas carol defying imperialism From resistance to Hollywood: 'Carol of the bells' is globally known as a Christmas carol, but in Ukraine, it's also an embodiment of cultural resistance. 24/12/2024
Europe News Poland introduces mandatory gun training in schools amid Russia threat Poland has introduced mandatory Education for Safety lessons for children in schools, which include shooting training and basic first aid. 23/12/2024
Europe News NATO's Rutte says Zelenskyy's criticism of Scholz is 'unfair' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should not criticise Germany's Olaf Scholz over the Taurus missile, says NATO's secretary-general. 23/12/2024
Europe News Russian forces advance despite record losses in Ukraine's Donetsk As 2024 nears its end, Moscow troops continue to make steady progress across the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk, moving in on the towns of Pokrovsk and appearing to be closing in on Kurakhove further south. 23/12/2024
North Korea Zelenskyy: Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed or injured in Kursk More than 3,000 North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces in Kursk Oblast have been killed or injured, Zelenskyy said on Monday. Seoul earlier warned of North Korea's plans to deploy more troops and weapons. 23/12/2024
Europe News Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel depot for second time in a month Russian independent news outlet Astra shared video of what it said was an explosion at the site, showing a massive orange blaze lighting up the night sky. 23/12/2024
Russia Ukraine targets Kazan with drone strikes deep into Russian territory Eight drones targeted residential buildings and industrial sites in Kazan, but no casualties were reported. 21/12/2024
Europe News Portuguese embassy damaged in strike on Kyiv after Putin's speech Russia launched five ballistic missiles against Ukraine's capital on Friday morning. Residential and office buildings, a hotel, and the embassy of Portugal in Kyiv were damaged. 20/12/2024
Europe News Russian troops close in on eastern Ukraine's Pokrovsk Russian troops are closing in on Pokrovsk from the east and south. According to different sources, Russian forces are between 1-3 km away from the city's logistics hub on the western edge of Ukraine's Donetsk region. 18/12/2024
Slovakia Slovakia's Fico: 'Ukraine will not be invited to join NATO' Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has for the second time in as many months made comments against Ukraine joining NATO. He did, however, acknowledge that Russia's invasion had violated international law. 18/12/2024
USA Trump slams Biden over Ukraine's use of US missiles to attack Russia US President-elect Donald Trump branded President Joe Biden's move as 'stupid' and said he may reverse the policy once he takes office next month. 17/12/2024
Europe News Ukrainian soldier faces redeployment to frontlines as Russians advance Ukrainian soldier Mykola reveals forced redeployments to the frontlines, highlighting a lack of training, strained resources, and dwindling morale. 17/12/2024
Europe News Last chance: The story of harrowing evacuations of Ukraine's civilians A TV host, a YouTube blogger and a showman. Denys Khrystov had a very different life before Russia’s invasion. Now a volunteer evacuating civilians from the most dangerous places on the frontline, Denys says he doesn’t know how many he rescued, but he remembers everyone he did not evacuate. 17/12/2024
Russia Putin accuses NATO of provoking Russia into crossing its 'red lines' 'Russian troops are holding a strategic initiative across the entire front lines', according to the Russian president. 16/12/2024
Ukraine Ukraine reports North Korean troop losses in Russia's Kursk region North Korean units fighting for Russia sustained losses of at least 30 soldiers killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk region over the weekend, Ukraine’s military intelligence HUR said on Monday. 16/12/2024