Russia-Ukraine war – live: Fresh strikes on Kyiv overnight leave two injured and houses damaged
Kremlin launches fresh attacks on Ukraine capital Kyiv
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Two people were killed and scores of residential buildings damaged after the Kremlin launched fresh strikes Kyiv.
Kyiv said Moscow launched three missiles at the capital overnight, two of which were destroyed by its air defence systems.
The airstrikes came after at least three people were killed and a further 19 injured after Russia fired multiple glide bombs at civilian-populated areas of Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv.
A residential building was hit four times at around 3.15pm local time, according to local officials.
The city, home to around 1.3 million civilians, has been relentlessly hit by aerial strikes from Russian forces across the border, which is only 20 miles away.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky urged Kyiv’s western allies to help them stop these attacks.
“This Russian terror with guided aerial bombs must and can be stopped,” he wrote on Telegram. “Bold decisions from our partners are needed so that we can destroy Russian terrorists and Russian combat aircraft where they are.”
Farage doubles down on comments that West ‘provoked’ Russia into invading Ukraine
Nigel Farage has doubled down on comments that the West “provoked" Russia into invading Ukraine, claiming that he shouldn’t be “blamed for telling the truth”.
In a comment piece forThe Telegraph, he claimed that he was not a “mouthpiece” for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, before repeating that he knew the war would happen back in 2014.
“There is no easy solution to the war,” he wrote. “But facing up to the truth about the causes and consequences must be a start.
“That is why I simply want to tell it as it is, and have done for a decade. Those slanderers who claim that telling the truth makes me a “mouthpiece for Putin” only reveal the weakness of their own case.”
He did not, however, offer any alternative policy for the war in Ukraine, despite claiming that he was being valiant in not conforming to popular backing of the invaded country.
With his Putin comments, Nigel Farage has reminded us who he really is
With his Putin comments, Nigel Farage has reminded us who he really is
If the Reform UK leader cannot be trusted to identify a clear and present danger to our country, then how can he be trusted with any kind of political office?
Ukrainian soldiers pictured in eastern Ukraine
Sunak accuses Farage of ‘playing into Putin’s hands’ with Ukraine comments
Sunak accuses Farage of ‘playing into Putin’s hands’ with Ukraine comments
Rishi Sunak has accused Nigel Farage of “playing into [Vladimir] Putin’s hands” with his claim that the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Reform UK leader claimed “we provoked this war” in a BBC Panorama interview, while drawing a link between Nato and European Union expansion in recent decades and the conflict in eastern Europe. Mr Farage's claim was "completely wrong," the prime minister told reporters on Saturday, 22 June. “This is a man [Mr Putin] who deployed nerve agent on the streets of Britain, who is doing deals with countries like North Korea, and this kind of appeasement is dangerous for Britain’s security, the security of our allies that rely on us, and only emboldens Putin further," Mr Sunak added.
Putin takes part in ceremony honouring WW2 unknown soldier
Zelensky: Russian glide bomb attack must stop
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Kyiv’s western partners to further boost their ability to strike Russian territory after a daytime attack on the country’s northeast region killed at least three people and injured 19 more.
“This Russian terror with guided aerial bombs must and can be stopped. Bold decisions from our partners are needed so that we can destroy Russian terrorists and Russian combat aircraft where they are,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
It comes as the Pentagon gave the green light to Ukraine to strike mainland Russia so long as it is defensive in nature.
Ukrainian officials have since said, however, that Russia will continue to be able to launch missiles unless they are permitted to strike deeper into Russia.
West ‘provoked’ Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Nigel Farage claims
West ‘provoked’ Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Nigel Farage claims
Nigel Farage has claimed the West “provoked” Russia into its deadly invasion of Ukraine two years ago.
Russian attack kills at least two in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, at least 18 injured
At least two people were killed and at least 18 injured by Russian guided bombs in an attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Saturday, regional officials have said.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said at least four explosions were heard in a residential area in the afternoon. Rescue workers were working on the site of the strikes.
Kharkiv lies about 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the border with Russia. The city of about 1.3 million people has frequently been targeted in Russian attacks during nearly 28 months of war.
ICYMI: Taiwan says it is learning from Ukraine how a smaller country can stand up to invasion
Taiwan is looking at Ukraine’s resistance under Russian invasion and learning how it can prepare for a possible attack by China, the island’s vice-president said in London on Thursday.
Hsiao Bi-khim was speaking at an event hosted by Chatham House, reported The i news.
Taiwan says it is learning from Ukraine how smaller country can stand up to invasion
Taiwan is doubling up its defence budget and taking a leaf out of Ukraine’s combat against invading Russian forces, says vice president
ICYMI: EU nations agree to start membership negotiations next week with Ukraine and Moldova
The European Union agreed Friday to start membership negotiations with embattled Ukraine and Moldova, another step in the nations’ long journey to move closer to the West and mute Russia‘s influence.
Belgium, which currently holds the presidency of the EU, said member states have agreed that talks will start June 25 in Luxembourg.
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EU nations agree to start membership negotiations next week with Ukraine and Moldova
The European Union has agreed to start membership negotiations with embattled Ukraine and Moldova
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