Ukraine

Zelenskyy ousts Ukraine’s popular defence minister behind drone campaign in govt shake-up

In the ongoing government shake-up in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who had emerged as the face of the country's successful drone campaign against Russia. But he had also clashed with Ukrainian generals over strategic and tactical aspects of the war.

Zelenskyy taps Sergii Koretskyi as Ukraine's new PM as Cabinet reshuffle gathers pace

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has nominated Naftogaz chief Sergii Koretskyi to become Ukraine's next prime minister, with a broader Cabinet reshuffle expected as Kyiv prioritises winter preparedness and the ongoing war.

Sea of Azov emerges as new front in Russia-Ukraine war amid drone attacks

The Sea of Azov has emerged as a new hotspot in the Russia-Ukraine war after Ukraine intensified drone attacks on Russian shipping in the strategically important waterway

‘PM Modi stopped Putin from using nukes’: Poland’s Deputy FM on India’s role in Russia-Ukraine war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was part of a multinational effort that stopped Russian leader Vladimir Putin from attacking Ukraine with nuclear weapons in 2022, Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski has said.

Rafales, air defences and missile production: France deepens military support for Ukraine

Ukraine on Tuesday took a major step towards modernising its air force after formalising agreements with France to acquire Rafale fighter jets, advanced air defence systems and the ability to manufacture several Western missiles

'Coalition of the willing' to establish joint anti-ballistic missile programme to strengthen Europe's security

Zelenskyy's visit to Paris focused on strengthening Ukraine's air defence capabilities ahead of winter, when Russia has historically intensified attacks targeting critical infrastructure such as electricity, heating and water supplies

Germany funds 50,000 attack drones in $103 million boost for Ukraine against Russia

Germany is funding the purchase of 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine under a contract worth around $103 million, marking one of the biggest known drone orders placed for Kyiv by a Western government as the war with Russia continues

'We're getting much closer': Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Ukraine war

His remarks come ahead of this week's NATO summit, where Ukraine is expected to be a key focus.

Russian missile, drone strikes kill 20 in Ukraine as air defence shortage deepens

At least 20 people were killed after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine early Monday, with officials saying the strikes exposed the country's growing shortage of air defence interceptors

Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv as fighting continues over Kostyantynivka, 8 wounded

Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on the Kyiv region, injuring at least eight people, as Ukraine reported continued fighting in Kostyantynivka and both sides intensified long-range strikes