Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine: UN

(L-R)Commissioner of Inquiry on Ukraine Jasminka Dzumhur, Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Erik Mose and Commissioner of Inquiry on Ukraine Pablo de Greiff speak about the release of a comprehensive report by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine to the Human Rights Council, during a press conference at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, 16 March 2023. EFE/EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

Geneva, Mar 16 (EFE).- Russian authorities have committed war crimes not only across various regions in Ukraine but also in Russia, a UN-commissioned investigative body reported on Thursday. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said in a report that Russian forces have carried out crimes against humanity during the wave of attacks on … Read more

Ukraine says Bakhmut defense ‘paramount’ to constrain Russians

(R-L) Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, Commander in Chief of the Ukrainian armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi, and Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine's armed forces Serhii Shaptala attend the funeral of Ukrainian serviceman Dmytro Kotsiubailo in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 10 March 2023. Commander Dmytro Kotsiubailo of the 67th brigade, call sign Da Vinci and awarded the title "Hero of Ukraine", was killed in action on the frontline in Bakhmut, eastern Ukraine, on 07 March 2023. EFE/EPA/OLEG PETRASYUK

Kyiv, Mar 15 (EFE).- The head of Ukraine’s armed forces reiterated the country’s military commitment to defending the ravaged city of Bakhmut against Russia’s onslaught, saying it was key to holding firm along the entire frontline. Ukrainian troops have been dug in against a Russian offensive – spearheaded by the private mercenary Wagner Group – … Read more

Finnish PM Marin, Zelenskyy honor fallen ‘hero’ of Bakhmut

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin (C-L) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (C-R) attend the funeral of Ukrainian serviceman Dmytro Kotsiubailo, at the Saint Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 10 March 2023, amid the Russian invasion. Commander Dmytro Kotsiubailo, call sign Da Vinci, Hero of Ukraine, of the 67th brigade was killed in action on the frontline in Bakhmut, eastern Ukraine, on 07 March 2023. EFE/EPA/OLEG PETRASYUK

Kyiv, Mar 10 (EFE).- Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended a funeral in Kyiv for Dmytro Kotsiubailo, a Ukrainian volunteer who died in the battle of Bakhmut. Accompanied by the Ukrainian president, Marin offered condolences to the family of the young man, who joined the army in 2014 to defend … Read more

Putin lauds China relations as foreign minister visits Moscow

Moscow, Feb 22 (EFE).- Russian president Vladimir Putin praised his country’s ties with China as he met with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Moscow on Wednesday to discuss Beijing’s proposals to bring peace to Ukraine. During their meeting, Putin said cooperation between the two nations was “important for stabilizing the international situation.” “Sino-Russian relations … Read more