Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned a “horrific” Russian attack on a vessel carrying corn in the Black Sea. The ship’s captain was killed in the strike involving two drones, Zelensky said, and another sailor was unaccounted for. Eleven crew members – nationals of Azerbaijan and India – have been rescued. Romania said it had
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia has widened its attacks to target Ukraine’s data centres and internet providers, seeking to cause maximum disruption for ordinary people. “All this affects people’s ability to stay connected, study, work,” he said. On Friday a Russian drone hit a business centre in the capital Kyiv, killing four people and damaging
“All emergency services are on the scene. Everyone affected will receive the necessary assistance,” Zelensky added in a message on Telegram. “I instructed Poklad to deliver an appropriate, tangible response and, where possible, one that mirrors this strike, to the Russians once everything is ready. Our military will support this response.” Images of the office
Fedorov criticised bureaucracy in the UK and other countries supporting Ukraine for delays in supplying weapons. The UK is a longstanding supporter of Ukraine, spending £16bn supplying weapons since the war began. It was confirmed last week that British-made drones have been used to attack Russian targets. Fedorov said he was grateful for British support
Ukraine and Russia have continued striking each other overnight, with Volodymyr Zelensky accusing Moscow of using North Korean missiles. The Ukrainian president said strikes in Zaporizhzhia – which killed at least six and injured at least 19 – involved ballistic missiles from Russia’s ally. In Voronezh, in southern Russia, warehouses belonging to the online retailer,
Netanyahu arrived at the White House shortly after Zelensky left on Tuesday. The discussion between him and Trump was expected to focus largely on the conflict in Iran. Their once-friendly ties have become more strained in recent months, with Trump frequently criticizing Israel for continuing attacks in Lebanon and ignoring a ceasefire. After the meeting,
