Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the new funding, saying it would strengthen the country’s economic and financial stability. Ukraine’s economic ministry said it expects the first tranche of funds in March. There had been fears Hungary’s PM would again block the package as he did at a European summit in December. Viktor Orban, Russian President…
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Ukraine war: Civilians killed in missile strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv
Residential buildings were hit early on Tuesday in the north-eastern city of Kharkiv, leaving five people killed and another 42 injured. They included two women of 40 and 56. The city mayor said part of a block of flats was destroyed and rescue workers searched the rubble for survivors. The sky over Kharkiv turned burnt…
Nato summit: Allies refuse to give Ukraine timeframe on joining
By James Landale in Vilnius & James Gregory in London Nato states have said Ukraine can join the military alliance “when allies agree and conditions are met” after President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the “absurd” delay to accession. In a communique, Nato said it recognised the need to move faster but would not be drawn on…
Joe Biden makes Surprise visit in War-torn Ukraine
A few hours before President Biden departed, the United States informed Russia of the plans to visit the Ukrainian capital for “deconfliction purposes,” according to Biden’s national security adviser. President Joe Biden is in Kyiv to reaffirm America’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The United States of America will stand with…
‘We are and should be worried’ of Putin’s nuclear threat, Ukrainian general says: Exclusive
‘We are and should be worried’ of Putin’s nuclear threat, Ukrainian general says: Exclusive – The general is confident that his country is winning the fight against Russia By Ian Pannell and Teddy Grant updated at 0615 EAT on 26th October 2022 The commander of Ukraine’s ground forces General Oleksandr Syrskiy, in an exclusive interview…
Grain Ships leave Ukraine as more exports expected.
Four more ships carrying grain and sunflower oil have left Ukraine ports via a safe maritime corridor. Millions of tonnes of grain have been stuck in Ukraine due to Russian blockades, leading to shortages and higher food prices in other countries. But last week the first ship left Ukraine’s ports since February. The latest ships…
If you really want to help Africa, you should consider separating us from the sanctions in a war where we are not participating- Museveni Sends Strong Message to US President Joe Biden
HICGI News Agency updated 1633EAT on Saturday 06th Aug 2022 Less than a fortnight following the visit of President Vladimir Putin’s strong man Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister , US President Joe Biden on Wednesday sent U.S Ambassador to the United Nations H.E Linda Thomas-Greenfield to meet Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Linda on Friday…
Ukrainian Premier League to resume on August 23.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 0022 EAT on Wednesday 13th July. The Ukrainian Premier League (UPL) will start again on August 23, the country’s sports minister has said, but the games will be held without spectators and the stadiums will be equipped with shelters for any air raid sirens. No matches have been played…
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