Russia consolidates hold on Ukrainian city; US to give Kyiv advanced rockets
In a boost for Ukraine, the US announced a US$700 million weapons package for Kyiv that will include advanced rocket systems with a range of up to 80km.
US sending missile systems to Ukraine, but unclear if they’re a game-changer
The new rockets enable Ukrainians to strike key targets more precisely, however, President Biden said, “we are not going to send to Ukraine rocket systems that can strike into…
Russia, Ukraine among additions to visa on Indonesia’s arrival list
Besides Russia and Ukraine, foreign nationals from Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco, Oman, Peru, Serbia, and Jordan will be able to enter Indonesia.
More seek gun training in Taiwan as Ukraine war drives home China threat
Since the war in Ukraine started, bookings for combat skills training companies have nearly quadrupled in Taiwan, urging them to weigh whether to extend compulsory military…
Embassy in Russia helps repatriate Vietnamese evacuees from eastern Ukraine
There were 11 evacuees, including four children, travelling from Donetsk to Rostov-on-Don City (Russia), who received further support from the local Vietnamese community.
S. Korea reviews ammunition exports to restock Canadian weapons sent to Ukraine
A South Korean official said the government has not yet formally begun procedures for the export but the military is reviewing whether it is capable of supplying the artillery…
Ukraine battle expands as Kyiv launches counteroffensive
Ukraine's push in Kherson came as its forces held off Russia's efforts to conquer and cut off a strategic strip of eastern Ukraine that is central to Moscow's struggling war…
EU leaders back push to ban some Russian oil over war in Ukraine
The bulk of the current pipeline delivery is to Germany and Poland, which have signalled they will wean themselves off Russian supplies regardless of any European Union action.
Zelensky – the making of a media star
The Ukrainian leader’s success highlights the power of charisma and communication skills in modern day politics. But such power has its limits.
Ukraine’s Zelensky accepts Indonesia’s G-20 invitation
Speaking directly to the Indonesian public for the first time since receiving the invitation, Zelensky said Ukraine had accepted the invitation “with honor and delight”…