Tag: Kyiv

Russian Missiles Strike Kyiv as G-7 Leaders Meet in Europe

KYIV/POKROVSK, Ukraine—Russian missiles struck an apartment block and close to a kindergarten in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Sunday as world leaders gathered in Europe to discuss further sanctions against Moscow. Up to four explosions shook central Kyiv in the early hours, in the first such attack on the city in weeks. “The Russians hit…


Capitol Report (May 23): D.C. Attorney General Suing Zuckerberg; Judge Says Title 42 Remains, for Now

Where’s the U.S. economy headed and is a recession looming? President Joe Biden brushes off the possibility. What do economists have to say about it? The Biden administration’s decision to end Title 42 has been overruled by a federal judge. Texas Congressman Chip Roy joins us to discuss the implications. Is the United States sending…


Capitol Report (May 23): DC Attorney General Suing Zuckerberg; Judge Says Title 42 Remains, for Now

Where’s the U.S. economy headed and is a recession looming? President Joe Biden brushes off the possibility. What do economists have to say about it? The Biden administration’s decision to end Title 42 has been overruled by a federal judge. Texas Congressman Chip Roy joins us to discuss the implications. Is the United States sending…


US Reopens Kyiv Embassy After 3-Month Closure

The U.S. embassy in Kyiv reopened on Wednesday after a three-month closure due to Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine. “We are officially reopening operations,” spokesperson Daniel Langenkamp told Reuters shortly before the U.S. flag was raised above the embassy. He said a small number of diplomats would return initially to staff the mission. Consular…


‘Ghost of Kyiv’ Fighter Ace Is Actually a Myth, Ukraine Military Admits

The mysterious Ukrainian war hero hailed as the “Ghost of Kyiv” not only didn’t die in combat, but also wasn’t real, the Ukrainian military has said. The unsubstantiated tale about an anonymous Ukrainian fighter jet pilot who allegedly took down six Russian warplanes in one day has been circulating on social media since the early…


Blasts Hit Kyiv While UN Chief Visits, Ukraine Blames Russian Missiles

KYIV—Two Russian missiles struck Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday during a visit by the head of the United Nations, Ukrainian officials said. The rockets shook the central Shevchenko district of the city and one struck the lower floors of a 25-story residential building, wounding at least 10 people, Ukrainian officials said. Reuters witnesses heard two…


Blinken, Austin to Visit Kyiv and Hold Talks with Ukrainian Leader: Zelenskyy

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin are to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday, the Ukrainian president said Saturday. The U.S. top diplomat and Pentagon chief will hold talks with Zelenskyy and discuss what kinds of weapons are to be provided to Ukraine to confront the Russian offensive,…


NATO Planning ‘Reset’ to Deal With ‘Long-Term Consequences’ Regarding Russia

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg suggested that the military alliance may establish a permanent presence of troops on its eastern flank in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “What we see now is a new reality, a new normal for European security. Therefore, we have now asked our military commanders to provide options for what we…


NATO Plans ‘Reset’ to Deal With ‘Long-Term Consequences’ Regarding Russia

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg suggested that the military alliance may establish a permanent presence of troops on its eastern flank in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “What we see now is a new reality, a new normal for European security. Therefore, we have now asked our military commanders to provide options for what we…


Australian Defence Minister Says Putin Should Be Investigated for War Crimes

Australia’s Defence Minister Peter Dutton has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin should be investigated for war crimes allegedly by Russian forces in the Ukrainian city of Bucha after photos and videos emerged of dead bodies lying in the streets and in mass graves. On April 3, Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba claimed that Russian forces…