How 36 Nigerians Ended Up Fighting in Russia-Ukraine War
At least 36 Nigerians were reportedly recruited to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine, with five confirmed dead, according to a recent investigative report. Many were allegedly lured abroad with promises of jobs or education, only to be forced into military service upon arrival. The report, titled The Business of Despair: The Russian Army’s Recruiting […]
Trump sends letter of support on Ukraine’s Independence Day as Zelensky declares Kyiv ‘will not lose’ the war
On Sunday, August 24, U.S. President Donald Trump joined other world leaders in sending words of encouragement to Ukraine as the country marked its 34th Independence Day while still facing war and slow-moving peace talks. In a message shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump praised Ukraine’s strength and said America believes in its future […]
Russian drones target apartment block in Ukraine, injure 46
Late Friday night, a mass drone strike by Russia hit Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. The attack targeted a residential high-rise, igniting fires and leaving at least 46 people injured, including an 11-year-old child. The assault, which impacted multiple areas across the city, highlights the ongoing threat civilians face amid the ongoing conflict. According to Mayor […]
Ceasefire: Zelenskyy to speak with Trump after US president’s talks with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that he will speak with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The conversation will focus on Trump’s recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy shared this update during a press conference in Helsinki with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. “Today, I will have contact with President Trump,” Zelenskyy said. […]
US to assess Ukraine’s peace stance in Saudi Arabia meeting
The United States will meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia to understand if Ukraine is open to making compromises to end the war with Russia. The meeting will also help the US see if Ukraine is willing to improve relations with the Trump administration. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Jeddah […]
Russian war must end, Ukraine needs peace – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again called for an end to the war with Russia. On Monday, he stressed the urgent need for peace, saying he is ready to work with the United States and Europe to make it happen. Zelenskyy shared his thoughts on X, explaining that Ukraine is working closely with its […]
Russia vs Ukraine: London European summit produced no result, no plan – Russian lawmakers
A summit of European leaders in London on Sunday ended without a concrete plan to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine. Russian lawmakers were quick to criticize the meeting, calling it unsuccessful and lacking direction. Konstantin Kosachev, head of the Foreign Affairs Committee in Russia’s upper house of parliament, shared his views on Telegram. He […]
Ukraine: Change course or resign – Trump allies pressure Zelenskyy
Top officials in Washington are pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to either start peace talks with Russia or step down. This comes after a tense meeting at the White House, where former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed with Zelenskyy. The argument raised global concerns about the future of Ukraine’s fight against […]
Russia-Ukraine: It wasn’t good – Zelenskyy on meeting with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken about his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump, saying it did not go well. The meeting, held at the White House, was expected to focus on a minerals deal that Ukraine hoped would lead to security guarantees from the US as part of a ceasefire agreement. However, the […]
Zelenskyy arrives US to sign mineral deal with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, DC, on Friday for a meeting with former US President Donald Trump. The two leaders are set to sign an important mineral deal, which is expected to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. While some details of the agreement have been shared, the full terms are still […]