All articles tagged with #ukraine war
Originally Published 2 days ago — by BBC
The ongoing war in Ukraine has severely impacted personal relationships and fertility, leading to a decline in marriage and birth rates, a shrinking population, and a bleak outlook for the country's future, as many Ukrainians face uncertainty and trauma that hinder long-term planning for family life.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by Business Insider
A Ukrainian F-16 pilot stated that after NATO training, they had to develop new tactics because the initial training was based on different types of warfare, and they adapted to effectively combat Russian threats, with some lessons even influencing NATO tactics. Ukraine has received 44 of the promised 87 F-16s, and pilots faced challenges such as language barriers while training abroad.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Guardian
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy appointed Canada's former finance minister Chrystia Freeland as an economic adviser to bolster Ukraine's internal resilience amid ongoing conflict and government shake-ups, highlighting her extensive experience and deep ties to Ukraine.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by The Moscow Times
Vladimir Putin used his New Year's address to rally Russians around the war in Ukraine, emphasizing national unity and expressing confidence in victory as the conflict nears its fourth year, while also marking the anniversary of his rise to power.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by AP News
Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered service in Belarus, escalating tensions amid ongoing Ukraine peace negotiations, with Russia emphasizing its military strength and potential nuclear capabilities.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Fortune
Oleg Tinkov, a Russian banking billionaire, claims that a single Instagram post criticizing the Ukraine war led to his forced sale of his bank stake at just 3% of its value, costing him nearly $9 billion, as part of a broader pattern of Kremlin coercion and suppression of dissent among Russian elites.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by BBC
John Simpson warns that 2025 has been an unprecedentedly worrying year due to multiple major conflicts, including the Ukraine war, Gaza, and Sudan, with escalating geopolitical tensions involving Russia, China, and the US, raising fears of a broader global conflict or breakdown of Western alliances.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Fortune
Russia's financial system faces increasing strain with warnings of a potential banking or nonpayment crisis due to declining energy revenues, high inflation, and rising loan defaults amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic challenges.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by The Times
The Ukraine war appears to be heading towards a prolonged stalemate, with exhaustion on both sides potentially leading to a slowdown in fighting, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and unresolved issues like Donetsk's status and security guarantees for Ukraine.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Axios
Ukrainian President Zelensky is open to a referendum on Trump's peace plan if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire, aiming to negotiate a framework to end the war, with discussions involving the U.S. and European leaders.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Reuters
The head of a Russian defence factory, Vladimir Arsenyev, set himself on fire outside the Kremlin in protest over the pressures and contractual issues faced by his company amid Russia's ongoing Ukraine conflict, highlighting the severe challenges and government pressures on Russia's defence sector.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by politico.eu
Europe failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort, leading to concerns that Ukraine will need more support than the EU can provide, while divisions among European leaders and growing public reluctance threaten to weaken Europe's backing for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by The Guardian
The EU has extended sanctions against Russia for six months amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine, while Russia seeks to legally confirm it has no plans to attack NATO or the EU. Tensions escalate with Russian military officials being targeted in assassinations, and peace talks in Miami show slow progress. Ukraine offers to drop NATO ambitions in exchange for security guarantees, and Ukraine continues to resist Russian advances, with significant financial and military support from the EU.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by France 24
A South African man, Sello Letsatsi Sello, speaks out about his son Moses and others allegedly recruited under false pretenses to fight for Russia in Ukraine, with investigations involving the Zuma family and accusations of recruitment for mercenary groups like Wagner. The situation highlights concerns over foreign recruitment and the potential involvement of South African nationals in the Ukraine conflict.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by politico.eu
Manfred Weber suggests that the EU will eventually use Russian assets to cover the costs of the Ukraine war, amidst various political incidents and debates within Europe.