Russia claims control of southern Ukrainian city of Kherson ChiefEditorMar 2, 20220 (UTV | KHERSON) – The Russian army has claimed it has taken control of the strategically important city of Kherson. Read more
Biden announces closure of US airspace to Russian aircraft during State of the Union ChiefEditorMar 2, 20220 (UTV | WASHINGTON) – Joe Biden has announced the closure of US airspace to Russian aircraft during his State of the Union address. Read more
Russian forces seize two cities in Ukraine ChiefEditorMar 1, 20220 (UTV | UKRAINE) – Russian forces seized two small cities in southeastern Ukraine and the area around a nuclear power plant. Read more
Canada to ban imports of crude oil from Russia ChiefEditorMar 1, 20220 (UTV | CANADA) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a ban on Russian oil imports. Read more
Major floods hit Australia’s east coast, claiming 7 lives ChiefEditorFeb 28, 20220 (UTV | AUSTRALIA) – Parts of Australia’s third-most populous city Brisbane were under water on Monday after heavy rain brought record flooding. Read more
Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert ChiefEditorFeb 28, 20220 (UTV | UKRAINE) – Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s military to put its deterrence forces, which include nuclear weapons, on “special alert”. Read more
Zelenskyy: 137 ‘heroes’ killed, hundreds more wounded in conflict ChiefEditorFeb 25, 20220 (UTV | UKRAINE) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said 137 Ukrainians have been killed so far in the Russian invasion of his country. Read more
Loud explosions heard in Ukraine capital Kyiv ChiefEditorFeb 25, 20220 (UTV | UKRAINE) – Russian air strikes hit military installations across the country as ground forces moved in from the north, south and east. Read more
The European Union has announced extensive new sanctions on Russia ChiefEditorFeb 25, 2022February 25, 20220 (UTV | UKRAINE) – The European Union has announced extensive new sanctions on Russia, with European Commission President. Read more
Kyiv says 8 killed; Moscow says not targeting Ukraine cities ChiefEditorFeb 24, 20220 (UTV | UKRAINE) – Moscow says its operations pose no threat to civilians as Kyiv says Russian shelling has already killed at least eight people. Read more