Labour defence secretary travels to Ukraine as govt pledges new supplies to Kyiv

UN Documents Over 12,300 Civilian Deaths in Ukraine: Airstrikes Cause Tripling of Casualties in 2024

The United Nations has officially reported over 12,300 civilian deaths and more than 27,800 injuries in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February 2022. The latest data reveals a sharp increase in casualties, with long-range Russian weapons and aerial bombings causing the majority of the deaths in 2024. This marks a significant escalation in the conflict as Russia intensifies its attacks. The UN also reported over 2,100 civilians killed or injured in just the past two months, alongside the displacement of tens of thousands from front-line areas. #UkraineWar #CivilianCasualties #RussiaUkraineConflict #UNReport #AerialBombing #HumanitarianCrisis #RussianAirstrikes #Ukraine2024 #GlobalConflict #DisplacementCrisis Also Read NATO Chief Visits Bulgaria to Inspect Joint Military Unit and Urges Enhanced Support for Ukraine :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nato-chief-inspects-joint-military-unit-bulgaria-support-ukraine-011-4021049.html?ref=DMDesc NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns of Putin's Intent for Long-Term Confrontation with Europe :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nato-chief-warns-putin-long-term-confrontation-europe-011-4014089.html?ref=DMDesc NATO Members Report Airspace Violations by Russian Drones :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russian-drones-violate-nato-airspace-011-3929165.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.274~ED.346~GR.344~

Zelensky Stops Energy: Slovakia’s Patience Running Thin, EU Faces 'Demands & Insults' from Ukraine

As tensions escalate between Ukraine and Slovakia over the Russian gas transit deal, Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik accuses Zelensky of pushing Slovakia into a difficult position. With the EU facing economic challenges, Uhrik warns that Zelensky’s demands for more weapons and financial aid, coupled with his controversial decisions, are testing the patience of the European Union. In this video, we explore the rising tensions, Ukraine’s growing dependence on the West, and the impact on EU-Slovak relations. #Zelensky #Slovakia #RussianGas #EU #EnergyCrisis #SlovakMP #UkraineConflict #EuropeanUnion #Tensions #GlobalPolitics #Gazprom Also Read 9/11 Like Attack Takes Place In Russia; All Flights At Kazan Airport Suspended :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/9-11-like-attack-takes-place-in-russia-all-flights-at-kazan-airport-suspended-011-4022565.html?ref=DMDesc NATO Chief Visits Bulgaria to Inspect Joint Military Unit and Urges Enhanced Support for Ukraine :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nato-chief-inspects-joint-military-unit-bulgaria-support-ukraine-011-4021049.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Urges Immediate Cease-Fire in Ukraine and Considers US Withdrawal from NATO :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-calls-for-cease-fire-in-ukraine-nato-withdrawal-possible-011-4010085.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.318~GR.125~

Ukrainian Singer Banned for 10 Years Over Polish Language Insult: What Was the 'Vulgar' Joke?

Ukrainian musician Kirill Bledny, frontman of the band Poshlaya Molly, has been banned from entering the European Union for ten years after making controversial remarks about the Polish language. In a rant last year, Bledny insulted the Polish language, suggesting Poles should switch to Russian. Despite the backlash, he claimed his comments were intended as a joke and issued an apology. In this video, we explore the incident, the fallout, and whether his comments were truly just a joke or a sign of deeper tensions. How does this ban impact the music scene and relations between Ukraine and Poland? #KirillBledny #PoshlayaMolly #PolishLanguage #UkrainianSinger #EuropeanUnionBan #Controversy #MusicIndustry #FreeSpeech #PoliticalTensions #UkrainePoland Also Read 9/11 Like Attack Takes Place In Russia; All Flights At Kazan Airport Suspended :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/9-11-like-attack-takes-place-in-russia-all-flights-at-kazan-airport-suspended-011-4022565.html?ref=DMDesc Russia Launches Free Cancer Vaccine: Free Distribution To Begin In 2025 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-launches-free-cancer-vaccine-free-distribution-to-begin-in-2025-4019757.html?ref=DMDesc Uzbekistan National Arrested For Assassination Of Russian Chemical Weapons Chief Igor Kirillov :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/uzbekistan-national-arrested-for-assassination-of-russian-chemical-weapons-chief-igor-kirillov-4019123.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.274~ED.346~GR.344~

Biden’s Last Act: Is the Outgoing Administration Sabotaging Trump’s Peace Deal and Pushing World War

As tensions escalate in the Ukraine conflict, Russian officials accuse the Biden administration of deliberately obstructing peace efforts ahead of President-elect Trump’s return to the White House. With U.S.-supplied weapons striking deep into Russian territory and Putin issuing stark warnings to NATO, the stakes have never been higher. Is Biden’s outgoing administration fueling conflict to hinder Trump’s diplomatic plans? Explore the latest developments and their global implications. #UkraineConflict #BidenAdministration #Trump2024 #RussiaUkraineWar #WorldPeace #NATO #PutinWarning #HIMARS #Geopolitics #InternationalNews ~PR.274~HT.318~ED.346~GR.344~

Putin's Oreshnik Missiles: Will They Strike Ukraine After Kazan Attack? Russia's Next Deadly Move

After Ukraine's daring drone strikes in Kazan, Russia is preparing to showcase its powerful Oreshnik missiles, with Putin signaling their potential use in the ongoing conflict. This move comes after recent failed attempts to deploy the weapon, raising questions about the future of missile warfare in the Russia-Ukraine war. Could these missiles become a game-changer for Russia? In this video, we explore the mystery behind Oreshnik, its implications for the war, and what the world can expect next. #OreshnikMissile #KazanAttack #RussiaUkraineWar #PutinMissiles #MilitaryStrategy #UkraineWar #DroneStrikes #RussiaMilitary #RussianDefense #PutinThreat #StrategicWeapons #MissileWar

Defence Secretary responds to death of Russian general

Ukraine has claimed it is behind a bomb attack that killed a senior Russian general in charge of nuclear protection forces in Moscow on Tuesday. Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, who is chief of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops, was killed outside a block of flats some 7km (4 miles) southeast of the Kremlin. Defence Secretary John Healey said the general was a "bad man" with a proven record of "using chemical weapons against troops on the battlefield." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

MOD to buy back 36,000 military homes for almost £6bn

Thousands of military homes will be brought back into public ownership at a cost of almost £6 billion. The Ministry of Defence will buy back 36,347 homes from property firm Annington, reversing the 1996 privatisation process. Defence Secretary John Healey welcomed the sale, saying it is "a chance to upgrade military homes and widen the offer of home ownership for forces personnel". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lammy and Healey host Australian counterparts

Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Defence Secretary John Healey host their Australian counterparts Penny Wong and Richard Marles for the annual AUKMIN meeting in London. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

COBRA meeting held on situation in Syria

Defence Secretary John Healey reveals a COBRA meeting has been held to see a “stable, peaceful and orderly transition” in Syria. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Keir Starmer hosts veterans at Downing Street

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts veterans and charities at Downing Street with Defence Secretary John Healey in the lead-up to Remembrance Day. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Slovak PM Warns Ukraine of Consequences Over Halting Russian Gas Transit Amid Ongoing War| WATCH

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned Ukraine of possible retaliatory measures after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine would stop allowing Russian gas transit to Europe unless Moscow no longer benefits financially. Fico expressed disappointment over the decision and raised concerns about its impact on Slovakia’s economy. The dispute could affect the wider European energy supply, with Slovakia among the few countries still dependent on Russian gas. #Slovakia #Ukraine #Russia #GasTransit #EuropeanUnion #EnergyCrisis #Zelenskyy #Fico #EUPolitics #EnergySecurity #OneIndia #OneindiaNews ~GR.344~HT.178~PR.362~ED.346~

Zelensky's Outburst on Putin's Speech: Calls him 'Dumb**s' Over Missile Duel Challenge with West

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired back at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s challenge to a “high-tech duel” between Russia’s Oreshnik missile and Western air defense systems. After Putin’s controversial remarks, Zelensky called the Russian leader a “dumbass,” igniting a fierce response from the Kremlin. Watch the intense exchange unfold as Zelensky takes aim at Putin’s rhetoric amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. This fiery confrontation highlights the rising tensions and war of words between the two leaders. Will this verbal clash escalate further? Watch now for all the details. #Zelensky #Putin #UkraineRussiaWar #MissileDuel #OreshnikMissile #WesternAirDefense #Kremlin #HighTechWar #ZelenskyOutburst #PutinSpeech #RussiaUkraine Also Read Trump Endorses New GOP Plan for Government Funding and Debt Ceiling Increase Ahead of Shutdown :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-backs-gop-plan-fund-government-debt-limit-011-4021133.html?ref=DMDesc NATO Chief Visits Bulgaria to Inspect Joint Military Unit and Urges Enhanced Support for Ukraine :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nato-chief-inspects-joint-military-unit-bulgaria-support-ukraine-011-4021049.html?ref=DMDesc Can Trump End US Birthright Citizenship? Legal Battles And Constitutional Debates Explained :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/can-trump-end-us-birthright-citizenship-legal-battles-and-constitutional-debates-explained-4020909.html?ref=DMDesc

Hungarian Christmas ceasefire deal is 'political PR', Zelenskyy says, as he calls for more weapons

The Ukrainian President warned that his brigades are unequipped to face Russia and that only continued US and European unity will enable Kyiv to prevail.

Badenoch accuses govt of 'playing politics' with Waspi women

Kemi Badenoch has accused the government of "breaking promises" and "playing politics with the Waspi women". Labour has chosen not to compensate women born in the 1950s, claiming most knew about changes to the state pension age. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer responded saying, "the number one job of this government was to put the finances back in order after the last government lost control". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer arrives at Commons for last PMQs of the year

Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for Prime Minister's Questions, as the Labour leader faces Kemi Badenoch in the Commons for the final PMQs of the year. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Govt: Waspi compensation not good use of taxpayers' money

The homelessness minister says compensating Waspi women over changes to the state pension age "wouldn't be an appropriate use of taxpayers' money". Rushanara Ali adds the government "recognises this is going to be disappointing for women born in the 50s", but that Labour remains committed to the "vital" triple-lock system. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Images of destruction in Kyiv after Russian missile strikes

Several explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital on Friday morning as Russia fired several ballistic missiles at the city, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

Kyiv struck by missiles hours after Putin gives end-of-year speech

The attack came after the Russian president publicly dismissed the idea of a temporary truce in Ukraine, claiming it would only benefit the Ukrainians.

Putin’s 2024 end-of-year presser: ‘When everything is quiet and calm, we are getting bored’

As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is going into its third winter, Russian President Vladimir Putin held its annual end-of-year press-conference, two days after a Kyiv-orchestrated killing of a high-ranking general on the streets of Moscow.