News for 'Kyiv'

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Paris Olympics

Tomorrow is too late: Boxing great Klitschko calls on world to 'stop Putin'

Tomorrow is too late: Boxing great Klitschko calls on world to 'stop Putin'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Wladimir and his brother Vitali have both vowed to take up arms against invading Russian forces.

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'Bola nikal jao. Sala firing karte hai Russi.'

Ukraine Bids Farewell To Its Fallen

Ukraine Bids Farewell To Its Fallen

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Ukrainians bid farewell to fallen heroes in Kharkiv, Zakarpattia, Lviv and Kyiv.

Was Ukraine Minister's Chopper Shot Down?

Was Ukraine Minister's Chopper Shot Down?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Ukraine's Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky was killed in a helicopter crash, in the town of Brovary, outside Kyiv, on Tuesday, January 18, 2023.

War Is Not Child's Play

War Is Not Child's Play

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Following Russia's retreat from areas around the Ukrainian capital, signs of normal life have returned to Kyiv, with residents taking advantage of shortened curfew hours, businesses reopening, and foreign countries promising to return their diplomats.

Flags Flutter For Ukraine's Fallen

Flags Flutter For Ukraine's Fallen

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Ukraine loses about 100 soldiers in battles these days; countless more are wounded.

World's Largest Plane Lies In Ruins

World's Largest Plane Lies In Ruins

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The Antonov An-225 Mriya cargo plane, the world's biggest aircraft, was destroyed by the Russians.

'The Russians Are Like Demons'

'The Russians Are Like Demons'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

'Another friend told me that the Russians had come to their homes, killed their neighbours and raped his neighbour's wife, and they killed even children in Bucha.'

Russia declares ceasefire in 2 Ukrainian cities to open humanitarian corridor

Russia declares ceasefire in 2 Ukrainian cities to open humanitarian corridor

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The Russian forces have blockaded the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, said Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko, according to a media report on Saturday.

Zelenskyys Pay Homage To The Fallen

Zelenskyys Pay Homage To The Fallen

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its seventh month, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska visited the Memory Wall of Fallen Defenders of Ukraine marking the Independence Day in Kyiv, August 24, 2022.

Indian mission in Ukraine to be temporarily relocated to Poland

Indian mission in Ukraine to be temporarily relocated to Poland

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

The Ministry further said that it is keeping an eye on the developments in Ukraine and the situation will be reassessed as per that.

Russia's Wagner private army captures Ukrainian city amid G7 call to end war

Russia's Wagner private army captures Ukrainian city amid G7 call to end war

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Following the capture in eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the assault teams of the Wagner private military and Russian troops.

UN chief to visit Russia amid Ukraine war; meet Putin

UN chief to visit Russia amid Ukraine war; meet Putin

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Earlier this week, Guterres had written to Putin and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to receive him in Moscow and Kyiv 'to discuss urgent steps to bring about peace in Ukraine'.

Week 7: The Charred Cities Of Ukraine

Week 7: The Charred Cities Of Ukraine

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Thursday, April 7, marks week 7 of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Relentless Russian shelling and bombing have devasted large swathes of Ukraine and reconstruction -- if it happens -- will take many years and thousands of billions of dollars.

The Devastation In Ukraine

The Devastation In Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Scenes across Ukraine after the Russian invasion.

Sunak dials Zelenskyy to discuss support; Russia rejects positive ties with UK

Sunak dials Zelenskyy to discuss support; Russia rejects positive ties with UK

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

In a letter published in the Kyiv Post, Rishi had said that he will be a lifelong friend and help Ukraine rebuild into a prosperous, ambitious and forward-looking country.

A Restaurant Smeared With Blood

A Restaurant Smeared With Blood

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Shesh-Besh, the damaged restaurant where former Russian deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin among others were reportedly injured in recent shelling, on the outskirts of Donetsk, Russian-controlled Ukraine.

Russian forces now appear to be 'just outside' Kharkiv: US

Russian forces now appear to be 'just outside' Kharkiv: US

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The Russian 'invasion' prong aimed at the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv appears to be stalled, while fighting rages in Kharkiv, the country's second-largest city, a senior United States defence official said on Thursday.

Russo-Ukrainian war: Chelsea owner Abramovich to negotiate for peace

Russo-Ukrainian war: Chelsea owner Abramovich to negotiate for peace

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Abramovich, who is Jewish and has Israeli citizenship, was one of the most powerful businessmen who earned fabulous fortunes after the 1991 break-up of the Soviet Union. Forbes has put his net worth at $13.3 billion.

Air India plane carrying 240 Indians from Ukraine lands at Delhi airport

Air India plane carrying 240 Indians from Ukraine lands at Delhi airport

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The flight AI 1946 landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here at around 11.40 pm.

What War Leaves Behind

What War Leaves Behind

Rediff.com12 May 2022

As Russia concentrates its attack on the east and south of the country, residents of the Kyiv region are returning to assess the war's toll on their communities.

At least 17 killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

At least 17 killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Acting Mayor of Zaporizhzhia Anatoly Kurtev said that in the attack, five houses were destroyed and apartment buildings were damaged, CNN reported.

Life Among Ukraine's Ruins

Life Among Ukraine's Ruins

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

In recent weeks, Russia has concentrated its firepower on Ukraine's Donbas region, where it has long backed two separatist regions at war with the Ukrainian government since 2014.

Ukraine: Blood Everywhere

Ukraine: Blood Everywhere

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Glimpses from the battleground that is Ukraine.

Death and Destruction Stalk Ukraine

Death and Destruction Stalk Ukraine

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The latest scenes from Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Watch The Naatu Naatu Dance At The Oscars

Watch The Naatu Naatu Dance At The Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The singers' live performance at the 95th Academy Awards was a goose-bump moment with American dancers doing justice to the track.

Moscow supports probe into Bucha killings: Russian embassy

Moscow supports probe into Bucha killings: Russian embassy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The comments by the Russian embassy in Delhi came in the wake of strong condemnation of the killings in Ukrainian town of Bucha by India at the UN Security Council as well as by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Parliament.

Federer slayer Stakhovsky joins Ukraine army

Federer slayer Stakhovsky joins Ukraine army

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'If I stayed home, I would feel guilt. I was born here, my grandparents are buried here, and I would like to have a history to tell to my kids.'

Children Forget The Horrors Of War

Children Forget The Horrors Of War

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The goal of the camp, which is near the Zalissia nature park, is to support the children of families displaced from other parts of Ukraine since the February 24 invasion, but who remain in the country.

Ukranian Kalinina to rebuild parents' home with Wimbledon earnings

Ukranian Kalinina to rebuild parents' home with Wimbledon earnings

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Her parents are now staying at her apartment while the rebuilding work takes place at their home in Irpin

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The unalloyed truth about the Ukraine-Russia conflict is that it is a war that Russia cannot lose and Ukraine cannot win, observes Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Don't leave without informing: India tells citizens in Ukraine

Don't leave without informing: India tells citizens in Ukraine

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The Indian embassy in Ukraine issued a fresh advisory in view of increasing Russian attacks on several Ukrainian cities and reports of heavy fighting around the capital Kyiv.

What Happened In Bucha Is GRUESOME

What Happened In Bucha Is GRUESOME

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Ukraine alleges that Russian soldiers killed scores of civilians during its fight for and occupation of the Ukrainian town of Bucha and other cities and towns.

Zelenskyy denounces 'unkept promises' by Western countries

Zelenskyy denounces 'unkept promises' by Western countries

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday denounced Western powers for not approving necessary decisions against Russian military operations in Ukraine and also not saving the country from the missiles and bomb attacks.

How Long Will Ukraine Suffer?

How Long Will Ukraine Suffer?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Ukrainians from the eastern and central parts of the country have increasingly fled to the country's western cities, that have so far been considered safer, as Russian forces advance toward Kyiv from three sides.

'We are safe now, but other students stranded in Ukraine not'

'We are safe now, but other students stranded in Ukraine not'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'The situation is very bad there. People are stranded'

The Battle For Bakhmut

The Battle For Bakhmut

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Scenes from the bitter fighting in trenches in Bakhmut in Ukraine's Donetsk region during a bitter and cold winter have been compared to scenes from trench warfare during World War more than a century ago.

Sunak Welcomes Zelenskyy With A Hug

Sunak Welcomes Zelenskyy With A Hug

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a surprise visit to the UK in his second visit outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion nearly a year ago.

Despair And Hope Amidst Ukraine's Ruins

Despair And Hope Amidst Ukraine's Ruins

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Although Russian shelling has largely ceased in Kharkiv, the attacks destroyed many houses and large apartment buildings, especially in the northern part of the city, leaving thousands of residents homeless.