Ukraine
Ukraine seeks to join EU within year after start of membership talks
"Our goal is to start EU membership negotiations in 2023. I think it will take about a year for Ukraine to become a full member," Kuleba was quoted as saying by the Interfax-Ukraine news agency, Xinhua news agency reported. Ukraine is performing the tasks put forward by the EU for the membership "much faster than anyone expected", the minister stressed.
Poland to be top recipient of EU arms fund: PM
"We'll soon receive compensation of about 300 million euros ($323 million) and Poland will be the biggest recipient of the EU's weapons fund," Xinhua news agency quoted the Prime Minister as saying on Monday. Poland has given Ukraine a significant number of its Soviet-era T-72 tanks as well as Krab self-propelled howitzers and ammunition.
Ukraine gets first batch of Leopard 2 tanks from Germany
The German-made tanks were handed over to Ukraine two months after Berlin's decision to supply them, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported on Monday, citing German news outlet Der Spiegel. It did not specify the number of tanks that were transferred to Ukraine. In January, Germany decided to supply its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and green-lighted requests by other countries to do so, Xinhua news agency reported.
Russia open for negotiation: Putin tells Xi on Ukraine peace plan
Putin made the remarks on Monday in response to China's "plan settle ongoing Ukraine crisis". The plan aimed to "end the Russia-Ukraine war" was released by China in February. However, the US has warned it could be a "stalling tactic", the BBC reported.
Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin visits Russia-occupied Mariupol
In a video, Putin is seen driving a car through streets at night and speaking to people, the BBC reported on Sunday. It was, however, not known when the footage was taken. During the visit, the Russian President is also reported to have met top military commanders in Rostov-on-Don city.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, Russia says 'meaningless'
The court alleges he is responsible for war crimes, including the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia, the BBC reported. It says the crimes were committed in Ukraine at least from February 24, 2022 - when Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
Russian airstrikes hit Ukrainian cities
Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko,said explosions had taken place in the western and southern districts of the capital city, adding that emergency services were at the targeted areas, the BBC reported. Klitschko said cars were burning in the courtyard of one residential building and he urged people to stay in shelters. Odesa Governor Maksym Marchenko confirmed that mass.
EU considers sending more military support to Ukraine
"There was increasing consensus around the table that the EU needs to act in order to provide the Ukrainians with more ammunition," Sweden's Minister for Defence Pal Jonson said in a video released after the meeting, Xinhua news agency reported. The defence ministers discussed a plan by Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
UN chief to meet Ukrainian President in Kiev
Guterres and Zelensky will discuss the continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in all its aspects, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the statement. On July 22, 2022, Russia and Ukraine separately signed a document in Istanbul with Turkey and the United Nations on grain and fertiliser exports from Ukraine and Russia to ensure supplies to global markets amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
Important to capture Artyomovsk to expand operations: Russian Defence Minister Shoigu
"Taking (Artyomovsk) under control will allow further offensive actions deep into the defence of the armed forces of Ukraine," he said, RT reported. As well as being a stronghold for Ukraine's forces, Artyomovsk is part of a 70-km-long line of defence created by Kiev since fighting began in Donbass in 2014.
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