At UN, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy seeks to shore up support against Russia
United Nations Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, appearing in-person at the United Nations Security Council for the first time since Russia’s invasion, sought to shore up support for Kyiv’s right to defend itself during a contentious meeting on Wednesday. While the council meeting put Zelenskiy at the same table as Russian diplomats, he did not […]
On Ukraine visit, Blinken, Austin pledge return of US diplomats, more security aid
Updated: 9:40am (AEST) Poland Reuters Washington’s top diplomat and its defense chief used the first official US visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February to announce a gradual return of US diplomats including a new ambassador and over $US300 million in new military aid to Kyiv. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy demands world hold Russia accountable for “war crimes”
United Nations/Lviv, Ukraine Reuters Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that Russia must be held accountable over allegations of war atrocities as the West prepared to expand sanctions to include a ban on all new investments in Russia. Six weeks into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States and its […]