Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited former U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine and warned that he could debunk Trump's claim that he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours. Zelenskyy believes that only by visiting Ukraine can Trump understand the details of the conflict and that he is "very welcome" to do so.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected suggestions that the war with Russia has reached a stalemate, and has pleaded for the U.S. to provide more weapons. Opposition in Congress to providing more weapons appears to be rising, and Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova has said that the Ukrainian government is running very short of U.S.-provided aid. The war in the Middle East is also diverting some attention from the war in Ukraine, making the situation increasingly dire.
At least 49 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on a village grocery store and café in Ukraine's east on Thursday, according to Ukrainian officials. Images shared online showed emergency workers examining the rubble and bodies of victims, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a "demonstrably brutal Russian crime" and a "completely deliberate act of terrorism." The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire and for all parties to respect international humanitarian law.
Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota resigned on Tuesday following an outcry over his invitation of a World War II veteran, Yaroslav Hunka, to attend a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It was later revealed that Hunka had fought for the Nazi military unit known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division, causing outrage from members of the public and the Canadian government. Rota apologized for his “lapse in judgment” and resigned to “protect the dignity of the House of Commons”, sparking a debate in Canada over the proper way to recognize veterans of World War II and the need to ensure that those with Nazi ties are not honored.
Key takeaways: The Russian drone and missile strike near Odesa has caused significant damage and injury, and is part of a series of attacks that…
Canada's House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota has apologized after recognizing 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, who had fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II, during a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Rota had called Hunka a “hero” and he was given a standing ovation by Canadian lawmakers. The incident has caused controversy in Canada, with Rota expressing regret for his decision and raising questions about how much research is done on those who are recognized in the House of Commons.
On Friday, a strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol left dozens dead and wounded. The attack reportedly resulted in the death and injury of the fleet's senior leadership, with one serviceman confirmed killed. In response, the U.S. is considering providing Ukraine with Army Tactical Missile Systems to aid in the ongoing counteroffensive against Russia.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on former US President Donald Trump to reveal his plan for ending the war between Ukraine and Russia within 24 hours. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has responded to the call, saying that the US is going after those involved in unlawfully detaining Americans with sanctions and travel restrictions. The war between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014, resulting in the displacement of over 1.5 million people and the death of over 13,000.