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Putin says troops build-up near Ukraine borders was part of "exercises"

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the latest buildup of his troops along Ukrainian borders was due to the exercises Moscow was conducting in their own territory.

19:20, 14.06.2021

Volodymyr Zelensky tells Boris Johnson Nord Stream 2 commissioning by Russia "unacceptable"

In a phone call with the British PM, the Ukrainian leader raised the issue of countering Russia's gas transit project implementation.

19:00, 14.06.2021

Zelensky asks U.S. for clarity on NATO MAP – media

The president also says Russia has been dragging its feet on a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

18:20, 14.06.2021

U.S. financial institutions prohibited to buy Russian bonds

The measure was introduced on June 14, 2021.

16:20, 14.06.2021

Biden suggests 'autocrat' Putin's Russia might be weaker than it seems – media

Biden said Putin was right that relations were at a low.

13:00, 14.06.2021

Ex-Putin's aide Surkov: "Ukraine may be regained only by force"

Surkov has made an anti-Ukrainian statement.

22:10, 11.06.2021

"It was we who downed the plane": Intercepts of Russian proxies' comms revealed in MH17 trial

At a previous hearing, another batch of intercepts showed Russian General Sergei Dubinsky discussing the receipt of the Buk missile launcher (transferred from Russia) and its further transportation.

19:00, 10.06.2021

Kravchuk calls on Donbas terrorists to free four seriously ill Ukrainians

They need to be hospitalized.

14:00, 10.06.2021

Ex-member of Russian Duma: Russia loses US$500 billion over aggression against Ukraine

The amount includes capital outflows, lost investment, losses over sanctions.

13:00, 10.06.2021

Ukraine's Foreign Minister: Ukraine doubts Russia will abide by Nord Stream 2 agreements

He says Ukraine is confident in Germany's support.

12:00, 10.06.2021

Kuleba seeks "substantive conversation" with Lavrov on Donbas settlement

The talks should be held in the Normandy format with the mediation of France and Germany, Kuleba believes.

22:45, 09.06.2021

Ukraine President's Office confident Biden to support country at summit with Putin

The summit is scheduled to be held in Geneva on June 16.

21:00, 09.06.2021

Ukraine set to demand reparations from Russia over aggression

The Cabinet says the aggressive policy Russia pursues against Ukraine is long-term and poorly predictable.

19:00, 09.06.2021

Zelensky, Trudeau coordinate positions ahead of G7, NATO summits

The Ukrainian president stressed the Nord Stream 2 project is Russia's political weapon.

15:00, 09.06.2021

President's Office chief elaborates on Zelensky-Biden call details

Zelensky stressed the need for a real step-by-step plan for Ukraine's accession to NATO, which should be tied to clear dates.

23:00, 08.06.2021

Bellingcat journo on MH17: All evidence confirms Russia brought in deadly launcher

If Russia wanted to establish the truth, they would simply cooperate with the investigation to the extent that they were asked to.

19:00, 08.06.2021

Russia's State Duma unhappy with Zelensky's bill on indigenous peoples – media

Such an initiative is reportedly called "a blatant provocation aimed at exacerbating tensions and conflicts both inside Ukraine and abroad."

15:30, 08.06.2021

Another leaked tape reveals Medvedchuk blocked prisoner swap in July 2015 (Video)

Medvedchuk also participated in negotiations on Russian gas supplies and electricity purchases.

13:00, 08.06.2021

European Council's President reminds Putin about Minsk peace deal on Donbas

President Michel says the EU-Russia relations are at a low.

11:00, 08.06.2021

U.S. Embassy on Ukraine's new soccer kit for Euro 2020: 'Love the new look'

The new uniform was unveiled on Sunday, June 6.

16:55, 07.06.2021

Zelensky on Nord Stream 2 decision: 'Biden is a Jordan in politics'

Putin on June 4 announced the completion of the first string of Nord Stream 2.

14:00, 07.06.2021

Russia holding behind bars nine civic journalists from occupied Crimea – MFA Ukraine

All 12 independent Crimean Tatar media outlets were forced out of Crimea since start of Russian occupation.

18:40, 06.06.2021

NATO chief says alliance ready to fend off Russian, Belarusian threats

The situation in Belarus will be on the agenda of the NATO summit set to be held in Brussels June 14.

14:40, 06.06.2021

Terrorist attacks possible at Ukraine's GTS, interior minister warns

Ukraine is considering various response scenarios to possible moves by Russia.

10:40, 06.06.2021

"Bluff": Political scientist on Malorossiya project

The Russian expert has explained why he believes Putin has no intention to invade Ukraine's capital Kyiv.

11:00, 04.06.2021

Envoy to Berlin: Putin's insane goal to destroy independent Ukraine

To Putin, the pro-Western and democratic development of Ukraine is like an eyesore since it threatens his totalitarian and corrupt regime, the envoy said.

14:00, 03.06.2021

How Russia "overcame" Crimea's water blockade

Spoiler alert: it didn't.

12:30, 03.06.2021

Opinion

Ex-U.S. envoy for Ukraine responds to Nord Stream 2 lobbyism claims

Yet, he says, the organization he works for is indeed involved in lobbying for the project.

09:30, 03.06.2021

Ukraine court rules to seize Sharij's real estate, assets in foreign banks

He claims frozen are assets in Spain, Russia, Canada.

07:00, 03.06.2021

Zelensky: Russia withdraws only about 10,000 troops from border with Ukraine

Meanwhile, the number of aircraft and military equipment increased along Ukraine's borders and in occupied Crimea.

18:59, 02.06.2021

Interpol refuses to search for suspects involved in Crimea occupation

Interpol says this contradicts the organization's Constitution.

17:30, 02.06.2021

Lukashenko de facto recognizes puppet "republics" in Donbas – Delegate to TCG Garmash

Following the statement on Protasevich interrogation prospects by unrecognized authorities, Minsk has publicly ceased to be neutral.

16:30, 02.06.2021

NSDC says plane hijacking in Belarus could be operation by Russian intelligence

The latest events in Belarus are a challenge for the whole world.

10:00, 02.06.2021

Russia pledges to continue gas transit via Ukraine

Putin's press secretary says the transit will continue even after the current agreement expires.

23:59, 01.06.2021

Lukashenko: Belarus could launch flights to occupied Crimea

Citizens of Belarus previously traveled to Crimea via Ukrainian territory.

19:58, 01.06.2021

Russia to sever gas transit to EU via Ukraine if Nord Stream 2 launched – Zelensky

Zelensky says the pipe threatens energy security of Ukraine and Europe.

16:30, 01.06.2021

Zelensky speaks of possible directions of Russian invasion

The leader is also concerned about the blocking of the Azov-Black Sea region by Russian warships.

16:00, 01.06.2021

Zelensky: Russian escalation possible at any moment up to late September

The situation on the border with Russia remains threatening, the Ukrainian leader stresses.

14:00, 01.06.2021

Turkey responds to Russian criticism of strike drone sales to Ukraine

The deal involves Bayraktar UAVs that have proved highly effective during the latest escalation of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

13:00, 01.06.2021

Zelensky says "Union State" of Russia, Belarus "threat" to Ukraine

Enhanced cooperation between Moscow and Minsk would put pressure on Kyiv, the president is convinced.

09:00, 01.06.2021

Merkel: Normandy talks on Donbas unrelated to developments in Belarus

Merkel says work in the Normandy format should continue.

22:59, 31.05.2021

Russia set to significantly strengthen military presence near its western borders; NATO reacts

Such a decision will be taken in response to "an increase in military threats" from NATO.

19:59, 31.05.2021

Russia preparing for SWIFT switch-off

Russia is creating an alternative payment system.

13:30, 31.05.2021

Three Russian mercenaries killed in blast in Central African Republic

The explosion occurred in the village of Bandiba where police vehicles drove over an IED.

11:00, 31.05.2021

Biden says human rights on the agenda of Geneva summit with Putin

The U.S. leader says that the United States will not stand by.

21:59, 30.05.2021

EP President Sassoli calls for tougher sanctions against Russia officials

The European official was put on Russia's stoplist late in April 2021.

15:30, 30.05.2021

"Major challenge": NSDC secretary on possible deployment of Russian troops in Belarus

NSDC Secretary Oleksiy Danilov said the possible emergence of Russian army units on the territory of a neighboring Belarus would pose a major challenge for Ukraine.

15:50, 29.05.2021

Microsoft accuses Russia of new cyberattack on U.S. government agencies

This wave of attacks targeted approximately 3,000 email accounts at more than 150 different organizations.

15:40, 28.05.2021

Kuleba explains when Ukraine completely stops buying electricity from Russia, Belarus

Ukraine should get integrated into Europe's power grids by 2023.

14:25, 28.05.2021

NSDC analyzes possible threats of Russia to Ukraine from Belarusian territory – Kuleba

The minister assures the authorities have an understanding of what to do in the event of an imminent threat.

13:35, 28.05.2021