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Feb 24, 2023 · BBC News. When Vladimir Putin sent up to 200,000 soldiers into Ukraine on 24 February 2022, he wrongly assumed he could sweep into the capital, Kyiv, in a matter of days and depose the...
Blinken says Putin must pay for damage in Ukraine
Reuters Videos5 hours agoSTORY: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Tuesday, the first visit by a senior U.S. official since Congress passed a long-delayed $61 billion aid package for the country. Blinken acknowledged that the delay had made Ukraine more vulnerable to Russian attacks, but he pledged unwavering U.S. support going forward. "We know this is a challenging time, but we also know that in the near term the assistance is now on the way, some already arrived, more that will be arriving. And that’s going to make a real difference against the ongoing Russian aggression on the battlefield." U.S. military aid had been blocked by Republicans in Congress until they finally allowed a vote last month, when it passed with support from both parties. "...big appreciation from Ukrainians to Americans for this." Zelenskiy said his country was thankful for the bipartisan support but added that more help was needed, as Russia mounts fresh attacks in eastern Ukraine. "The first, the decision on the package was crucial. For us, it’s very important to get it as quick as possible. The second one, point, it's air defense, the biggest deficit for us. I think that’s the biggest problem, yes. We need, really we need today two Patriots for Kharkiv, for Kharkiv region because people there are under attack, civilians and warriors, everybody there is under Russian missiles." Blinken’s visit comes days after Russia launched a ground incursion into the north of Kharkiv, opening a new front and stretching Ukraine's soldiers. During a speech, Blinken took aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin, and said the U.S. intends to seize Russian assets. "What Putin destroyed, Russia should and must pay to rebuild. [FLASH] Our Congress has given us the power to seize Russian assets in the United States. We intend to use it." Russia now controls about 18% of Ukraine and has been gaining ground since the failure of last year's counter-offensive to make serious inroads against Russian troops.
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- 02:13Blinken says Putin must pay for damage in UkraineReuters VideosSTORY: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Tuesday, the first visit by a senior U.S. official since Congress passed a long-delayed $61 billion aid package for the country. Blinken acknowledged that the delay had made Ukraine more vulnerable to Russian attacks, but he pledged unwavering U.S. support going forward. "We know this is a challenging time, but we also know that in the near term the assistance is now on the way, some already arrived, more that will be arriving. And that’s going to make a real difference against the ongoing Russian aggression on the battlefield." U.S. military aid had been blocked by Republicans in Congress until they finally allowed a vote last month, when it passed with support from both parties. "...big appreciation from Ukrainians to Americans for this." Zelenskiy said his country was thankful for the bipartisan support but added that more help was needed, as Russia mounts fresh attacks in eastern Ukraine. "The first, the decision on the package was crucial. For us, it’s very important to get it as quick as possible. The second one, point, it's air defense, the biggest deficit for us. I think that’s the biggest problem, yes. We need, really we need today two Patriots for Kharkiv, for Kharkiv region because people there are under attack, civilians and warriors, everybody there is under Russian missiles." Blinken’s visit comes days after Russia launched a ground incursion into the north of Kharkiv, opening a new front and stretching Ukraine's soldiers. During a speech, Blinken took aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin, and said the U.S. intends to seize Russian assets. "What Putin destroyed, Russia should and must pay to rebuild. [FLASH] Our Congress has given us the power to seize Russian assets in the United States. We intend to use it." Russia now controls about 18% of Ukraine and has been gaining ground since the failure of last year's counter-offensive to make serious inroads against Russian troops.5 hours ago
- 01:23Sec. Blinken says Ukraine is not alone in surprise visitABC News VideosSecretary of State Antony Blinken pledged that the U.S. would swiftly provide much-needed weapons to Ukraine, highlighting Washington and the West's alliances with Kyiv.7 hours ago
- 01:37Blinken tastes pizza at Ukraine war veteran's restaurantReuters VideosSTORY: :: Antony Blinken and Dmytro Kuleba taste a 'Ukrainian' pizza at a restaurant founded by a war veteran :: May 14, 2024 :: Kyiv, Ukraine :: Dmytro Kuleba, Ukrainian Foreign Minister :: "I am pleased to inform you that we enjoyed two Ukrainian pizzas. One of them is actually called 'Ukrainian.' And we had a productive conversation over this meal. Last time Tony and I went to McDonald's in Kyiv which reopened its doors in Ukraine. But some people criticized me on social media that I took you to McDonald's, not to Ukrainian place. So now we are correcting this and complementing McDonald's with a pizza place that was founded by Ukrainian veterans and became a legendary place already. I hope you enjoyed the pizzas because you definitely have more experience in trying pies all over the world." :: Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State :: "Well, I have to say some of the most knowledgeable person about pizza is mostly Americans are. The pizza here is superb, I highly, highly recommend it. The "Ukrainian" pizza as you called was excellent, could not have been better. And look, I think it's appropriate that yes, we went to McDonald's last time, now a Ukrainian pizza place, next time we'll have to figure out what cuisine to try. But I could not be more pleased that my friend has taken me on this culinary tour of Kyiv that I expect to continue in the months and years ahead." The two visited "Veterano Pizza" restaurant founded by a war veteran where they were served Ukrainian variation of pizza with ham and onion. Blinken arrived in Kyiv by train early on Tuesday morning on the previously undisclosed visit, which comes days after Russia launched a ground incursion into the north of the region of Kharkiv, opening a new front and stretching Ukraine's soldiers. Kyiv has been on the back foot on the battlefield for months as Russian troops have slowly advanced, taking advantage of Ukraine's shortages of troop manpower and artillery shells.11 hours ago
- 02:08Lessons begin at Ukraine's first underground schoolReuters VideosSTORY: For some children in Ukraine's Kharkiv, the school day now begins with a twenty feet decent down concrete staircases and through blast doors to classrooms beneath the city. This is the war torn country's first purpose-built underground school designed to protect students from Russian drone and missile attacks. The return to in-person learning in windowless classrooms brings smiles to children's faces and relief to parents. Until now, lessons had been online or frequently interrupted by air raid sirens and evacuations to safe places. Headmaster Ihor Voznyi says the difference is immense. "It is like day and night, our schools do not have shelters, there are basements, underground spaces which are totally inadequate to conduct any teaching. The spaces here are designed to provide quality, modern spaces." The school will eventually operate two shifts over the day for 900 pupils in total. Parents told Reuters they couldn't wait for the opening day. "I am very happy that my kids have the opportunity to come to school, socialize with their class mates and teachers. My elder daughter, a third grader couldn't wait to come here, dress up for the occasion, meet her friends that she missed very much. For my son, who is a first grader, it is like a festive day, a chance to meet his class mates in real life, not online and play with them." Kharkiv has been under relentless Russian attack since Moscow's invasion was halted at its ramparts 26 months ago. In recent weeks the fighting has grown closer and the airstrikes more constant. The city's mayor hopes three more underground schools will be built in the area, as a population under attack continually adapts its daily life.13 hours ago
- 01:18Blinken in Ukraine as Zelensky Calls for Critical Air DefenseWSJSecretary of State Antony Blinken is in Ukraine to help channel the delivery of $60 billion in newly approved U.S. aid. His trip comes as Russian forces push towards Kharkiv. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Pool/Reuters14 hours ago
- 00:53Blinken tours Ukraine's capital, meets Foreign Minister KulebaAssociated Press VideosThe U.S. Secretary of State toured various locations in Kyiv, Ukraine on Tuesday, met with Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at a pizza restaurant, and visited a memorial display in a central square.14 hours ago
- 01:06Blinken says US military aid on its way to Ukraine will make a 'real difference' on the battlefieldAssociated Press VideosIncreasingly intense attacks along the northeastern border in recent days have seen Moscow’s troops capture around 100 to 125 square kilometers (about 40 to 50 square miles) of territory that includes at least seven villages - scenes which the Ukrainian President told the U.S. Secretary of State were the "biggest problem" facing the war-torn nation.15 hours ago
- 01:15Blinken arrives in UkraineABC News VideosSecretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv in the highest level U.S. visit for six months and the first since the $61 billion aid package was passed by Congress.19 hours ago
- 00:24Blinken lands in Poland en route to Ukraine to tout US supportAssociated Press VideosU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in an unannounced diplomatic mission. He landed in Poland on the way there.22 hours ago
- 01:05A Kremlin shake-up of Russia's Defense Ministry comes at a key moment in the Ukraine warAssociated Press VideosRussian President Vladimir Putin has replaced Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in a rare Kremlin shake-up that took place even as a Russian offensive in northeastern Ukraine is making gains. The Associated Press' Emma Burrows explains.1 day ago
- 01:46Russia increased their attacks on the Kharkiv region of UkraineABC News VideosRussia has launched a ground assault in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, attacking new areas to expand the front and stretch Ukraine's forces, says the region's governor.1 day ago
- 04:12Ukraine losing ground in war with RussiaABC News VideosAs Moscow pushes ahead with a ground offensive, a new war front opens in Northeast Ukraine.1 day ago
- 00:27Putin shakes up cabinet, replacing defense minister as war in Ukraine grinds onABC News VideosSergey Shoigu, a key figure in Putin's orbit, was defense minister for 12 years.2 days ago
- 01:31Deadly missile strike near Ukraine-Russia borderABC News VideosMoscow is blaming Ukraine for the attack on the apartment building in Belgorod, Southern Russia, that killed at least 13 people.2 days ago
- 01:01Vovchansk residents escape amidst shelling as Russian troops advance in outskirts of Ukraine townAssociated Press VideosThousands more civilians have fled Russia’s renewed ground offensive in Ukraine’s northeast that has targeted towns and villages with a barrage of artillery and mortar fire. By Sunday afternoon, the town of Vovchansk, with a prewar population of 17,000, emerged as a focal point in the battle, with regional officials saying Russian forces were in the outskirts of the town and approaching from three directions. (AP video by Vasilisa Stepanenko/Producer: Volodymyr Yurchuk)2 days ago
- 00:46Pope Francis renews his call for a prisoner exchange between Russia and UkraineAssociated Press VideosSpeaking from his window overlooking St. Peter’s Square during the Regina Caeli prayer, the Pope assured all parties involved in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, “that the Holy See remains ready to facilitate every effort in this regard, especially for those who are seriously wounded and sick.”3 days ago
- 01:22Outnumbered and outgunned, Ukraine military medics work to keep soldiers fighting on the frontlineAssociated Press VideosUkrainian military medics were working tirelessly to provide essential medical assistance to wounded Ukrainian soldiers on Friday. The medics from the 47th Brigade treated soldiers in a field hospital as Russia advanced in the direction of Avdiivka. (AP video by Vasilisa Stepanenko and Volodymyr Yurchuk)3 days ago
- 01:30Ukraine strikes Russian border regions, DonetskReuters VideosSTORY: :: WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT A Ukrainian missile struck a restaurant in the city of Donetsk killing three people, according to a Russian-installed local official on Saturday. It was one of three separate Ukrainian drone and artillery strikes that also hit the Russian border regions of Belgorod and Kursk. The strikes killed five people in all and several more were wounded, according to officials from those regions. Donetsk, which fell under the control of Russian-backed separatists in 2014, regularly came under Ukrainian shelling after Moscow invaded the country in February of 2022. But the city had been more secure after Ukrainian troops were forced from its outskirts earlier this year. Both Belgorod and Kursk have come under regular attack since the war began. Separately, a Russian-installed official in Ukraine's Luhansk region said the death toll from a missile strike that caused a large fire at an oil depot had risen to four, with many more injured. :: File Russia's defense ministry said earlier on Saturday that it had intercepted a string of attempted Ukrainian strikes on its territory, saying forces had downed 21 rockets and 16 drones across Russia's border regions. Meanwhile, fierce fighting raged into a second day on the fringes of Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region on Saturday. Russia said it had captured five villages in the region, while Ukraine said it was repelling the attacks and battling for control of the settlements.3 days ago
- 02:10US rushes $400 million in aid to Ukraine as Russia launches new offensiveABC News VideosKyiv rushes reinforcements to the Kharkiv region as fighting rages on.4 days ago
- 01:35Russia launches a new ground assault in Ukraine's northABC News VideosRussian troops with armored vehicles and artillery attempted to break through defense lines in the Kharkiv region. In response, Ukraine's Defense Ministry mobilized reserve units in the area.4 days ago
- 00:31Zelenskiy: Ukraine was ready for Russian attack on KharkivReuters VideosSTORY: :: Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces were ready for Russia's attack on Kharkiv :: May 10, 2024 :: Kyiv, Ukraine “Russia started a new wave of offensive actions in this direction (Kharkiv region). Ukraine met them there with troops: brigades and artillery. It is important to understand that they can increase and bring more forces in this direction. It is a fact. But our military and military commanders were aware of it and assessed its forces in order to meet the enemy with artillery fire.” Russian forces launched an armored ground attack near Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv in the northeast of the country and made limited gains, opening a new front in a war that has long been waged in the east and south. Ukraine sent in reinforcements as fighting raged in the border areas of the region, the defense ministry said, adding that Russian had pounded the border town of Vovchansk with guided aerial bombs and artillery. A senior Ukrainian military source who declined to be named said Russian forces had pushed 0.6 miles inside the Ukrainian border near Vovchansk. The source said Russia's forces were aiming to push the Ukrainian armed forces as far back as 6.2 miles inside Ukraine as part of an effort to create a buffer zone, but that Kyiv's troops were trying to hold them back. There was no immediate comment from Russia.4 days ago
- 03:37Russia may soon begin summer offensive attack in UkraineABC News VideosRussian forces have launched a new push into the Kharkiv region in Northeastern Ukraine as the Biden administration announces a desperately needed $400 million aid package for Ukraine.5 days ago
- 00:39Two injured in Russian attack on Kharkiv: UkraineReuters VideosSTORY: The air force said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app that Russia also launched two anti-aircraft guided missiles. Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Illya Yevlash said in a television broadcast that Russia most likely used the missiles to attack Kharkiv in the country's northeast. Oleh Sinehubov, governor of the Kharkiv region, said three residential houses were set on fire and about dozens damaged as a result of the Russian attack, which he said targeted both infrastructure and residential areas. Two people, including an 11-year-old child, were shell-shocked and were receiving medical help, Sinehubov said on the Telegram messaging app. Reuters could not independently verify the reports. Moscow denies targeting civilians in what it said are legitimate strikes on Ukraine's military, energy and transport infrastructure.5 days ago
- 01:11Ukraine's Zelenskiy vows victory over 'Russian fascism'Reuters VideosSTORY: Zelenskiy spoke from a school basement in the northern Ukrainian village of Yahidne where nearly 400 residents were held under Russian occupation for 27 days in 2022. For Russia, May 9 is one of its most important national events - a remembrance of sacrifices made by the Soviet Union in defeating Nazi Germany. Soviet Russia and Soviet Ukraine sustained appalling loss of life in the war. Ukraine marks the anniversary on May 8. Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender came into force at 11:01 p.m. on May 8, 1945, which was on May 9 in Moscow. Russian missiles and drones struck nearly a dozen Ukrainian critical infrastructure facilities in a major airstrike early on Wednesday (May 8).7 days ago
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