Tag: Ukraine

Monday 9 May – A shopping mall and two hotels were hit by Russian military strikes on Monday in Odesa. Three Kinzhal hypersonic missiles were fired from a plane and and hit a “tourist infrastructure target” a Ukrainian official said. On Russia’s annual Victory Day, President Vladimir Putin reiterated his baseless accusation that the West… Continue reading The Madness of Putin – 9 May

8 May 2022 – US President Joe Biden virtually met with the Ukrainian President and his G7 counterparts during a meeting of the G7 forum on Sunday. G7 leaders reassured Zelensky that they will continue to provide military and economic assistance. US First Lady Jill Biden made an unannounced trip on Sunday to Uzhhorod, Ukraine, meeting with… Continue reading The Madness of Putin – 8 May

7 May 2022 – The Ukrainian government said “all women, children and elderly people” have been evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol. Russian forces have begun to blow up bridges to slow a Ukrainian counteroffensive in the northeast, according to the Ukrainian military. Kyiv’s mayor is urging citizens to “be aware” and stay inside Sunday into Monday… Continue reading The Madness of Putin – 7 May

6 May 2022 – A Ukrainian commander at the Azovstal plant in Mariupol said “bloody battles” continue to unfold inside the complex after Russia breached the perimeter. Ukrainian officials say at least 50 civilians were evacuated from the plant Friday and the evacuation operation will continue Saturday. President Zelensky said he’s working on diplomatic efforts… Continue reading The Madness of Putin – 6 May

5 May 2022 – Troops at a Mariupol steelworks insist they will never surrender to the Russian forces surrounding them.  In an extraordinary news conference, members of the Azov regiment heavily criticise Ukraine’s government over their plight. Russia has besieged the area for weeks, demanding the surrender of its defenders from the Azov battalion. More… Continue reading The Madness of Putin – 5 May

4 May 2022 – A Ukrainian commander at the Azovstal steel plant said there are “bloody battles” unfolding with Russian forces inside the complex after they breached the perimeter.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 344 people were evacuated from Mariupol and surrounding areas to Zaporizhzhia on Wednesday. The Russian Ministry of Defense said it will open… Continue reading The Madness of Putin – 4 May

3 May 2022 – TheAzovstal steel plant in the besieged city of Mariupol is under “constant fire,” officials say as they race to evacuate civilians from the complex. President Zelensky said more than 150 people arrived to the city of Zaporizhzhia from the plant and surrounding areas Tuesday. US intelligence reports suggest Russia will try… Continue reading The Madness of Putin – 3 May

2 May 2022 – TheAzovstal steel plant in the besieged city of Mariupol is under “constant fire,” officials say as they race to evacuate more civilians from the complex. US intelligence reports suggest Russia will try to annex the separatist-occupied regions of Donetsk and Luhansk by mid-May. US and Western officials believe Russia could formally… Continue reading The Madness of Putin – 2 May

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30 April 2022 – The Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol has been largely destroyed by Russian missile strikes, according to new satellite images. Some civilians have been evacuated from the steel plant after a ceasefire was introduced, according to a Ukrainian commander inside. Ukrainian media and witnesses have reported multiple explosions in the southern city… Continue reading The Madness of Putin – 30 April