-
Russian forces are attacking Ukraine’s railway network. Here’s why
Russia’s military has launched a string of attacks on Ukraine’s railway network, which has been vital for moving Western arms to Ukrainian forces, evacuating refuge…
04 May 2022 | Ukraine -
Joly mum on Ukraine visit but says Canada’s ambassador will return when it is safe
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada’s ambassador to Ukraine will return to the country as soon as it is safe to do so, but neither she nor the prime m…
04 May 2022 | Ukraine -
At least 3,000 civilians killed in Ukraine amid Russia’s war, UN reports
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Monday that the death toll of civilians killed in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion on Feb. 24 had exceeded…
02 May 2022 | Ukraine -
Russia’s Victory Day on May 9 will not impact war on Ukraine: foreign minister
The upcoming anniversary of Russia‘s liberation at the end of World War II will have no bearing on Moscow‘s military operations in Ukraine, the country’s foreign mi…
01 May 2022 | Ukraine -
‘My city is almost destroyed’: Ukrainian refugees welcomed at Bowness Park in Calgary
Refugees from Ukraine seeking shelter in Calgary were welcomed to the city at an event in Bowness Park on Sunday afternoon.
01 May 2022 | Ukraine -
U.S. to target Russian oligarchs in aid package for Ukraine: Schumer
U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday he would act on a Biden administration request to add provisions to a $33 billion Ukraine aid package to …
01 May 2022 | Ukraine -
Allies must ‘eliminate’ Russia from world stage at UN Security Council: ex-NATO leader
Canada and allies must try to remove Russia from its role on the United Nations Security Council over its invasion of Ukraine, or bear the “shame” of not having tri…
01 May 2022 | Ukraine -
May Day rallies held across Europe to honour workers, call for peace
Citizens and trade unions in cities around Europe were taking to the streets on Sunday for May Day marches, and put out protest messages to their governments, notab…
01 May 2022 | Ukraine -
Russia says it struck Western weapons supplied to Ukraine as Pelosi visits Kyiv
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv to vow continued support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia, …
01 May 2022 | Ukraine -
Russian missile strike damages Odesa airport, Ukraine military says
A Russian missile strike at the airport in the southwestern port of Odesa – a city that has so far been relatively unscathed in the war – has damaged the runway and…
30 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Ukraine rounding up ‘traitors’ helping Russian army: ‘justice will be served’
Viktor appeared nervous as masked Ukrainian security officers in full riot gear, camouflage and weapons pushed into his cluttered apartment in the northern city of …
29 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Nova Scotia gas prices rise to $1.80 per litre, diesel up 34¢ in 3 days
Diesel prices in Nova Scotia jumped by 8.9 cents on Friday, the third big price increase seen this week.
29 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Ukraine tells Russia to ‘stop the illegal theft of grain’ as war continues
Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of stealing grain in territory it has occupied, an act which it said increased the threat to global food security posed by disrup…
28 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Canada must be ready for ‘all scenarios’ as Russia continues nuclear threats: Joly
Canada and allies must be ready for “all scenarios” when it comes to whether Russia could deploy nuclear weapons amid its “failure” in Ukraine, says Foreign Affairs…
28 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Biden to ask for additional US$33B to help Ukraine fend off Russian invasion
President Joe Biden will ask Congress for an additional $33 billion to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion, two administration officials said Thursday, a big…
28 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
UN will now require Security Council members to explain their vetoes
The U.N. General Assembly took a first step Tuesday to put the five permanent members of the Security Council under the spotlight whenever they use their veto power…
27 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Canadian MPs unanimously vote to recognize Russian ‘genocide’ in Ukraine
The Canadian House of Commons on Wednesday unanimously voted to recognize Russian President Vladimir Putin’s butchery and brutality during the invasion of Ukraine a…
27 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
As Russia’s war on Ukraine enters 3rd month, here’s a look at what’s happened so far
As Russia moves into the third month of its war against Ukraine, there seems to be no end in sight to the aggression that has cost the lives of thousands, displaced…
24 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
France votes in tense presidential runoff between Macron and Le Pen
France began voting in a presidential runoff election Sunday with repercussions for Europe’s future, with centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron the front-runner but fi…
24 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Sanctioning Putin’s circle over Ukraine ‘key’ to raising pressure: Navalny ally
Targeting sanctions at the inner circle of Russian President Vladimir Putin is “key” to raising the pressure and exacerbating splits among his supporters over the w…
24 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Ukraine will quit talks if Russia holds ‘pseudo-referendums’ in occupied areas: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that Kyiv would quit talks with Moscow if Russia destroys Ukraine’s people in the city of Mariupol and hold…
23 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
How will Russia’s chain of command work in the event of a nuclear weapon launch?
President Vladimir Putin has once again promoted Russia’s nuclear might against the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict, saying on Wednesday that a new ballistic missi…
21 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges world to send more heavy weapons: ‘Fighting for our survival’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday his war-ravaged country needed more heavy weapons to defend itself from Russia’s invasion that threatened U…
21 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Freeland expected to boycott Russia’s G20 speeches over Ukraine war: source
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to boycott any sessions at the G20 finance ministers’ meeting where Russian representatives attempt to speak, Gl…
20 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Mariupol may only have a ‘few days or hours left,’ Ukraine commander says
A Ukrainian marine commander in the besieged city of Mariupol said his troops may be able to hold out for only a few hours longer as Ukraine tried to evacuate 6,000…
20 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Ukrainians defy Russian ultimatum to surrender in Mariupol
The battered port city of Mariupol appeared on the brink of falling to Russian forces Sunday after seven weeks under siege, a development that what would give Mosco…
17 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
If Russia’s atrocities are genocide, world leaders have a duty to act. Will they?
Almost three decades after the horrors of the Rwandan genocide, Roméo Dallaire says he worries too little has changed.
17 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Russia warns Ukraine to lay down arms in Mariupol ‘to stop any hostilities’
Russia told Ukrainian forces fighting in the besieged southern port of Mariupol to lay down their arms starting 6 a.m. Moscow time (0300 GMT) on Sunday to save thei…
17 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Canadian volunteers to fight for Ukraine: ‘Death is a real possibility here’
On the evening before Russian forces crossed the border into Ukraine, Igor Volzhanin met up with a friend at a coffee shop at the centre of Kyiv.
16 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Ukraine’s richest man pledges to help rebuild war-ravaged Mariupol
Ukraine‘s richest man has pledged to help rebuild the besieged city of Mariupol, a place close to his heart where he owns two vast steelworks that he says will once…
16 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Russian strikes hit Kyiv amid renewed attacks on Ukrainian capital
Russian forces resumed scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians and their Western supporters that the w…
16 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Canadian soldiers headed to Poland to help Ukrainians: ‘This is what we trained for’
Dozens of Canadian soldiers boarded a plane to Poland Friday for what their commander said would be an intense but gratifying mission to help Ukrainians fleeing Rus…
15 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
3 Canadian airports offer settlement services to Ukrainians fleeing war
Settlement agencies across the country have joined forces to support Ukrainians arriving through a federal emergency program at three airports, Canada’s immigration…
14 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Joly presses China to play ‘constructive role’ to end Russia’s war on Ukraine
Canada and China disagree on many things but Beijing’s buy-in is essential on one key issue — helping end the Russian war on Ukraine, says Foreign Affairs Minister …
12 Apr 2022 | Ukraine -
Alberta government terminates relationships with 3 Russian regions
The Alberta government has terminated its relationship with three Russian regions due to the ongoing Ukraine invasion.
11 Apr 2022 | Ukraine