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An air raid alert was declared across the whole of Ukraine this morning as officials urging residents to take immediate shelter.
Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv city military administration, told residents: “There is a big threat of missile attack. I want tostress again – do not ignore the air alert sirens.”
It comes as Russian forces are trying to break through Ukraine’s defences with a major new offensive in the eastern town of Kreminna, the regional governor for Luhansk has warned.
Moscow’s troops are trying to make advances west with a “maximum escalation” of fighting in the region’s snowy terrain, with a spike recorded in both shooting and shelling, governor Serhiy Haidai said. He said this has been without any success for Russia so far.
Alongside the ground offensive Russia launched missiles at major cities and infrastructure across Ukraine this morning, with a general air raid siren being sounded.
The largest single target appeared to be Zaporizhzhia, which was hit 17 times in an hour, according to a local official.
Key Points
- Air raid alert declared across Ukraine
- Russian forces launch major offensive in eastern Ukraine’s Luhansk
- Zelensky says some European leaders ready to give aircraft
- Ben Wallace issues warning over jets
- ‘Ex-comedian in a green shirt’: Russia lashes out at ‘pompous’ Zelensky
Air raid alert declared across Ukraine
07:32 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
An air raid alert was declared in all of Ukraine on Friday as officials warned of potential Russian missile strikes, urging residents to take shelter.
“There is a big threat of the missile attack. I want to stress again – do not ignore the air alert sirens,” said Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv city military administration.
Nearly 20 rockets expected to strike Ukraine – report
07:07 , Arpan Rai
An air alert has been activated throughout Ukraine as about 20 rockets are expected, governor of Mykolaiv region Vitalii Kim said.
Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia 17 times in an hour – official
06:56 , Arpan Rai
Russian forces have targeted energy infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia early today, striking the city 17 times in an hour, Zaporizhzhia city council secretary Anatolii Kurtiev said.
The major city, which houses Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, was included in an air raid alert across the country this morning.
“General air raid alert over Ukraine. This follows another night with attacks by drones and missiles in several regions, including Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro,” said reporter Emmanuelle Chaze said.
How fighter jets could tilt the balance of the war
06:46 , Arpan Rai
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky embarked on a trip around Europe this week to urge his partners into encouraging steps towards the supply of fighter jets.
Britain, which less than a fortnight ago appeared to rule out sending either of its active models of warplane, was the first stop and prime minister Rishi Sunak welcomed his counterpart from Kyiv with a pledge to train Ukrainian pilots to fly Nato-compatible aircraft.
Then came Paris where Mr Zelensky met French president Emmanuel Macron and German president Olaf Scholz. France had earlier signalled a willingness to supply jets, while Germany had rejected Kyiv’s pleas and criticised what he called a “constant competition to outbid each other when it comes to weapons systems”.
Here we take a look at what planes are available and how they could help Ukraine’s defence.
The fighter jets that could help win the battle for Ukraine’s skies
Macron weighs kicking Putin out of French Legion of Honor
06:28 , Arpan Rai
French president Emmanuel Macron pinned the Grand Cross of the Légion d’Honneur medal on Volodymyr Zelensky’s chest after the two met in the French presidential palace yesterday amid calls from some French legislators and activists to rescind Putin’s award because of the war.
Mr Macron said that the move to bestow Mr Zelensky with the medal was meant to show France’s “immense” recognition for Ukraine‘s valour since Russia invaded it a year ago.
Mr Macron didn’t rule out stripping Mr Putin of the Légion d’Honneur bestowed by then-president Jacques Chirac in 2006.He said that such a decision “has serious meaning, and it should be taken at the right moment.’’ He noted that he has rescinded the Légion d’Honneur in the past.
Read the full story here:
Macron weighs kicking Putin out of French Legion of Honor
Long-awaited new Russian offensive has ‘definitely’ begun – official
05:53 , Arpan Rai
The governor of the Donetsk region says he believes new fighting in eastern areas that broke out yesterday represents the start of a much-anticipated new Russian offensive.
On being asked if he agreed that Russian forces had launched their full-scale onslaught, governor Pavlo Krylenko said: “Yes, definitely.”
Officials in Kyiv have for some time predicted a fresh military offensive from Russia to try and make new territorial gains around the one year anniversary of the initial invasion, in mid-to-late February.
Krylenko said “the enemy’s forces and means” were escalating in intensity daily around eastern towns like Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Vuhledar.
Russian forces launch major offensive in eastern Ukraine’s Luhansk
05:03 , Arpan Rai
Vladimir Putin’s soldiers are advancing in eastern Ukraine using relentless shelling and shooting in its pursuit of the first major territorial advantage in six months, officials have said.
Russian forces launched a series of overnight strikes and knocked out power supplies in parts of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second city, local officials said today.
“The occupiers hit critical infrastructure. There were about 10 explosions,” Kharkiv governor Oleh Synehubov said on Telegram. “In some regions, there are power cuts. Emergency services are on site.”
It is not immediately clear if the attacks have led to casualties.
Additionally, Moscow’s troops are trying to advance west with “maximum escalation” in the region’s snowy terrain with a spike recorded in shooting and shelling, Luhansk governor Serhiy Haidai said last night, adding that this has been without any success for Russia so far.
France not ruling out fighter jets for Ukraine
04:14 , Arpan Rai
French president Emmanuel Macron has not ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine at some point, but added that the embattled nation needed more immediate military firepower.
“I exclude absolutely nothing,” Mr Macron said on being asked about the possibility of sending jets at the end of a summit of EU leaders, attended by Volodymyr Zelensky.
But he added that the top priority for Ukraine’s allies at the moment is to help Ukraine in the weeks and months ahead, and fighter jets could not be delivered in that timeframe and it would take time to train Ukrainian pilots to fly them.
The priority should be placed on giving Kyiv items such as artillery, which had proven to be effective and on which Ukrainian forces were already trained.
Mr Macron added that it might be necessary to intensify delivery of such items and Ukraine’s allies would examine this possibility in the coming days.
The ever-moving goalposts around sending military jets to Ukraine
03:46 , Arpan Rai
Ukraine says it needs fighter jets from the West to help it win the war – in Zelensky’s words, as inscribed on the fighter ace helmet presented to the speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle: “We have freedom. Give us wings to protect it.”
In recent weeks, Western governments – after some delays and with caution – have committed vast amounts of munitions, missiles, air defence systems, artillery, armoured vehicles, drones and battle tanks to the Ukrainian armed forces. These are much better deployed, and safer from attack, if they can be deployed with the additional advantage of air superiority.
The Ukrainian air force is relatively small compared with Russia, and equipped with Soviet-era MiG jets. Hence the clamour for better equipment. Put crudely there isn’t much point in sending the most advanced and expensive tanks in the world, such as American Abrams and German Leopards, if the Russians can destroy them at will.
Sean O’Grady explains here:
Analysis: The ever-moving goalposts around sending military jets to Ukraine
Ukraine may be waiting for some time for the jet firepower it wants
03:30 , Joe Middleton
Some of Nato’s European members may feel safer letting America take the lead when it comes to sending military jets to Ukraine, writes Kim Sengupta.
Analysis: Ukraine may be waiting for some time for the jet firepower it wants
Air raid sirens fill Ukraine
03:21 , Arpan Rai
The air raid alert has gone off in many Ukrainian regions, reported The Kyiv Independent amid attacks from Russian forces.
Officials said that the alerts were also sounded in many Ukrainian oblasts and in the city of Kyiv early today.
Russian forces are striking the besieged city this morning, Kharkiv oblast governor Oleh Syniehubov said.
Olympic president accuses Ukraine of ‘defamation’ in dispute over Russian and Belarusian athletes
02:30 , Joe Middleton
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Ukraine hopes to secure widespread international support for a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes after the IOC opened the door for them to compete as neutrals in Paris.
Athletes from Russia and neighbouring Belarus, which aided Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago, have been banned from many international competitions since.
Olympic president accuses Ukraine of ‘defamation’ in dispute over Russian athletes
ICYMI: PMQs: Rishi Sunak hints at future proscription of Wagner Group mercenaries
01:30 , Joe Middleton
No 10 admits ‘escalatory’ risk in sending fighter jets to Ukraine after Russia threats
00:30 , Joe Middleton
Rishi Sunak’s government has admitted there is a potential risk of escalation as it considers sending fighter jets to Ukraine, Downing Street has said.
The prime minister said warplanes were now “part of the conversation” as Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said that he had heard from several European leaders that they were ready to provide Kyiv with aircraft.
Mr Zelensky gave no further details about the pledges – that came at a EU summit in Brussels – but appeared optimistic about the prospect of jets being delivered, having spent the last couple of days on a mini European tour to bolster support. The Ukrainian leader asked for “powerful English planes” during a visit to the UK.
No 10 admits ‘escalatory’ risk in sending fighter jets to Ukraine
Russian diplomat says ties with US in ‘unprecedented crisis’
Thursday 9 February 2023 23:30 , Joe Middleton
Russia-U.S. relations are in a state of “unprecedented crisis” without any sign of improvement, a senior Russian diplomat said Thursday.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov argued that the White House’s emphasis on increasing weapons supplies to Ukraine to ensure Russia’s defeat leaves no room for diplomacy.
“I don’t see any prospect for a productive political and diplomatic process,” Ryabkov said at a briefing. “We have a very deep and unprecedented crisis in Russia-U.S. relations. The Biden administration has driven them into a deadlock.”
Russian diplomat says ties with US in ‘unprecedented crisis’
US government map shows areas most at risk of being targeted in nuclear war
Thursday 9 February 2023 22:30 , Joe Middleton
A map showing the areas of the US that may be targeted in a nuclear war originally issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 2015 is making the rounds again amid the Russian war in Ukraine.
The map indicates that areas such as Montana and North Dakota may be vital to strike US forces.
The map outlines possible targets in every US state, mostly located in the east, but also along the Californian coast.
US government map shows areas most at risk of being targeted in nuclear war
‘Powerful English planes’: The fighter jets that could help win the battle for Ukraine’s skies
Thursday 9 February 2023 21:30 , Joe Middleton
Kyiv’s push for war planes took a positive turn this week and several models of aircraft could be on the table, as Liam James reports.
The fighter jets that could help win the battle for Ukraine’s skies
ICYMI: The full exchange: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer ‘united’ over Ukraine victory during PMQs
Thursday 9 February 2023 20:30 , Joe Middleton
Ukraine may be waiting for some time for the jet firepower it wants
Thursday 9 February 2023 19:34 , Joe Middleton
Some of Nato’s European members may feel safer letting America take the lead when it comes to sending military jets to Ukraine, writes Kim Sengupta.
Analysis: Ukraine may be waiting for some time for the jet firepower it wants
ICYMI: Zelensky: MPs showed strong British character and embodied spirit of these great islands
Thursday 9 February 2023 18:56 , Joe Middleton
Putin claims Russia economy will grow this year, despite sanctions
Thursday 9 February 2023 18:02 , Joe Middleton
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia’s economy had overcome the worst effects of sanctions and was expected to show modest growth this year.
“For many of those who tried and are trying to create problems for us, it was a surprise how effectively we are countering the threats in the economy and in certain sectors of production,” Putin said in televised remarks with officials.
“International institutions have to acknowledge that not only has Russia coped with the shocks that were expected … slight growth is expected in the Russian economy this year.”
Putin did not give a specific forecast for Russia’s gross domestic product (GDP) in his remarks.
Russia’s economic landscape has been severely impacted after a range of Western sanctions following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Initial expectations of a double-digit economic slump in 2022 proved overblown, but analysts still predict a drop in Russia’s GDP of 2% in 2023, after an estimated 2.5% slide in 2022.
Additional reporting by Reuters
‘Ex-comedian in a green shirt’: Russia lashes out at ‘pompous’ Zelensky
Thursday 9 February 2023 17:19 , Joe Middleton
Russia have lashed out at Ukrainian president Volodymr Zelensky – calling his visit to the UK to ask for further support against Moscow’s invasion “pompous”.
Addressing MPs in Westminster, Mr Zelensky urged Britain to send advanced jets imminently and provide “wings for freedom”.
The Russian embassy in London responded by attacking the Ukrainian president for being “the ex-comedian in a green sweatshirt now on tour around Europe”.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain reports.
‘Ex-comedian in a green shirt’: Russia lashes out at ‘pompous’ Zelensky
Zelensky says some European leaders ready to give aircraft
Thursday 9 February 2023 16:27 , Joe Middleton
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that had heard from several European Union leaders at a summit that they were ready to provide Kyiv with aircraft, hinting at what would be one of the biggest shifts yet in Western support for Ukraine.
Zelensky gave no further details about the pledges and there was no immediate confirmation from any European countries.
But his remarks came amid signs during a European tour that countries were closer to lifting one of the main taboos in military aid for Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine.
“Europe will be with us until our victory. I’ve heard it from a number of European leaders … about the readiness to give us the necessary weapons and support, including the aircraft,” Zelensky told a news conference.
But he did not name the countries.Just before, his chief of staff Andriy Yermak said on social media that the question of long-range weaponry and fighter jets for Ukraine had been resolved and details would follow. He later edited his post to say the issue “may be resolved”.
Slovakia to get German air defence systems to cover Ukraine border
Thursday 9 February 2023 16:02 , Emily Atkinson
Germany will donate two close-range MANTIS air defence systems to Slovakia which will use them to protect its eastern border with Ukraine, the Slovak defence ministry said on Thursday.
Nato member Slovakia has boosted its air defences with the help of several Patriot systems operated by Nato allies after donating its ageing S-300 system to Ukraine last year, and has sought to get additional equipment.
The automated, stationary MANTIS systems made for the German army serve to protect limited areas such as bases.
“(MANTIS) will strengthen protection of the eastern border with Ukraine, secured by forces and means of the Slovak armed forces,” the ministry said in a statement.
Each has up to eight turrets, two sensor units and a control centre. It can protect from incoming rockets, drones, artillery and mortar shells.
Slovakia has supported Ukraine with arms supplies including heavy equipment, and its eastern town of Michalovce hosts a German centre for servicing German equipment delivered to Ukraine.
Russia ‘ready to work on Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety zone’
Thursday 9 February 2023 15:45 , Emily Atkinson
Russian nuclear energy firm Rosatom says it is ready to continue work on creating a safety zone around Ukraine‘s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, after officials from the company met with UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi.
“In this regard, (Rosatom CEO) Alexey Likhachev expressed the readiness of the Russian side to continue work on the implementation of the IAEA Director General’s initiative,” it said.
Russian forces seized the plant in early March, soon after invading neighbouring Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of firing around it near the front lines, drawing condemnation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Russia accuses Nord Stream blast investigators of cover-up
Thursday 9 February 2023 15:31 , Emily Atkinson
Russia’s foreign ministry has accused Europe of trying to hide the results of their investigations into last year’s blasts on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, charging them with covering up who was to blame.
“The investigation is being carried out in such a way that… the remains are literally and figuratively left in the water,” Deputy foreign minister Alexander Grushko said, according to the state-run RIA news agency.
The blasts, which are being investigated by Swedish and Danish authorities, could put three of Nord Stream 1 and 2’s four undersea lines permanently out of use.
Moscow had asked Stockholm to be allowed to join the investigation, but both Sweden and Denmark rejected the idea of Russian participation.
Construction of Nord Stream 2, designed to carry Russian gas to Germany, was completed in September 2021. Berlin shelved its certification just days before Moscow invaded Ukraine in February.
Watch: Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘not unprovoked’
Thursday 9 February 2023 15:15 , Emily Atkinson
Russia ‘set to intensify attacks on Ukraine’
Thursday 9 February 2023 15:00 , Emily Atkinson
Russia looks poised to step up its offensive against Ukraine in the year-long war, Italian defence minister Guido Crosetto said on Thursday.
“We are working with Ukraine to help it to defend itself from this attack which it seems is about to intensify today and in the coming days,” Crosetto said at a news conference in Rome.
Wallace appears to suggest Ukrainian pilots would complete training in UK ‘post-conflict’
Thursday 9 February 2023 14:41 , Emily Atkinson
Ben Wallace appeared to suggest that Ukrainian air force pilots would only complete their training in the UK “probably post-conflict”.
The defence secretary, speaking at a joint UK-Italy ministerial press conference in Rome, said: “Britain’s position on some capability (on fighter planes) is nothing to do with trying to cause problems or challenges.
“It is fundamentally that some of our equipment is solely sovereign. Challenger tanks – I don’t have to ask permission of another country to send them, I can just make a decision in collaboration with my Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister.
“They are British sovereignty, so it just quicker rather than… if you were to talk about Typhoon fighter jets, there are four nations in that. But also Britain hasn’t said it is necessarily going to send fighter jets to Ukraine.
“What it has said is we’re going to start training to improve the resilience of Ukraine, probably post-conflict, which is no different from what we were doing in 2015 where Britain, Sweden, Canada, America were training the Ukrainians to form their defence.
“That’s not new. All of us on this platform know that over the last year, we shouldn’t rule anything in and we shouldn’t rule anything out.”
‘Ex-comedian in a green shirt’: Russia lashes out at ‘pompous’ Zelensky
Thursday 9 February 2023 14:20 , Emily Atkinson
Russia has lashed out at Ukrainian president Volodymr Zelensky – calling his visit to the UK to ask for further support against Moscow’s invasion “pompous”.
Addressing MPs in Westminster, Mr Zelensky urged Britain to send advanced jets imminently and provide “wings for freedom”.
The Russian embassy in London responded by attacking the Ukrainian president for being “the ex-comedian in a green sweatshirt now on tour around Europe”.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain reports:
‘Ex-comedian in a green shirt’: Russia lashes out at ‘pompous’ Zelensky
SpaceX limits Starlink use in Ukraine, company president says
Thursday 9 February 2023 14:10 , Emily Atkinson
SpaceX has limited the use of its satellite internet service Starlink in Ukraine over concerns the technology had been “weaponised”.
SpaceX president Gwynne Sholtwell said that Ukraine’s military will be unable to use the space-based internet to control drones in the region during the country’s war with Russia.
Starlink, which has provided Ukraine’s military with broadband communications in its defence against Russia’s military, was “never never meant to be weaponized,” Ms Shotwell said during a conference in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
SpaceX limits Starlink use in Ukraine, company president says
Zelensky: Ukraine intercepted plans to destroy Moldova
Thursday 9 February 2023 13:50 , Emily Atkinson
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that his country has intercepted plans by Russian secret services to destroy Moldova
Speaking to European Union leaders in Brussels, Zelensky said he recently told Moldovan President Maia Sandu about the alleged scheme.
“I have informed her that we have intercepted the plan of the destruction of Moldova by the Russian intelligence,” Zelensky said through a translator.
In pictures: Zelensky addresses European Parliament in second international trip since Russia’s invasion
Thursday 9 February 2023 13:30 , Emily Atkinson 
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Thursday 9 February 2023 13:10 , Emily Atkinson
Ben Wallace issues warning over jets
Thursday 9 February 2023 12:50 , Emily Atkinson
There will be no immediate transfer of UK fighter jets to Ukraine, Ben Wallace was cited as saying as president Volodymyr Zelensky continues his tour of Europe in a push for air cover.
Mr Zelensky started his surprise trip in London on Wednesday with a rousing speech to parliament urging the UK and allies to provide “wings for freedom”.
Despite Rishi Sunak saying nothing was “off the table”, the defence secretary told the BBC that gifting any fighter jets would potentially take months.
Mr Wallace explained the UK would instead focus on using alternative methods of providing air cover to Ukraine, such as long range missiles and drones.
Putin says Russia should become centre of drone development
Thursday 9 February 2023 12:45 , Emily Atkinson
Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia should build a system for developing drones, and that the country should be a “source of technology and competence”.
Russian forces have made extensive use of drones, including those purchased from Iran, during their ongoing military campaign in Ukraine.
Russia ‘destroys four artillery depots in Donetsk’
Thursday 9 February 2023 12:25 , Emily Atkinson
Russia’s defence ministry has said that its forces were continuing offensive operations in Ukraine‘s Donetsk region and had destroyed four artillery depots.
In its daily briefing, the ministry said it had also destroyed a U.S.-made radiolocation system and an M109 Paladin artillery system.
Putin says foreign companies suffering major losses since leaving Russia
Thursday 9 February 2023 12:05 , Emily Atkinson
Vladimir Putin has said that foreign companies were suffering big losses as a result of leaving the Russian market amid Western sanctions.
Speaking at a meeting with senior officials broadcast on state television, the Russian president said that the potential for domestic business expansion was “colossal”, and that Russia had not lost out from the departure of the foreign businesses.
No free Europe without free Ukraine, says Zelensky
Thursday 9 February 2023 11:57 , Emily Atkinson
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy told EUn leaders in Brussels there was no free Europe without free Ukraine.
“Europe should not have gray zones, our whole continent should be open to European destiny,” My Zelensky told the 27 national EU leaders gathered for a summit in Brussels ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion against Ukraine. “Unity of Europe is fundamental to security.”
“Free Europe cannot be imagined without free Ukraine,” he said. “Europe is free, Europe will be free and Europe is united.”
Rheinmetall ‘in talks with Kyiv about Panther battle tanks’
Thursday 9 February 2023 11:45 , Emily Atkinson
German arms maker Rheinmetall wants to deliver its latest tank models to Ukraine, including Panther battle tanks, chief executive Armin Papperger told Handelsblatt business daily on Thursday.
“Ukraine is interested in the Lynx and the Panther – the most modern infantry fighting vehicles and battle tanks,” he was quoted as saying, adding there were already talks with Kyiv.
The German government would have to approve any export of Panther tanks, which were developed in Germany, reported the paper.
US and France to hold Nato drills in Romania
Thursday 9 February 2023 11:25 , Emily Atkinson
US and French troops forming part of a Nato battlegroup in Romania are set to hold a military exercise to test the 30-nation alliance’s eastern flank defences.
It comes as Russia’s full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine nears its one-year anniversary.
Thursday’s joint combat drills at the Black Sea training range in Capu Midia, dubbed Eagle Royal 23, will involve some 350 multinational battlegroup troops, who will practice firing live ammunition.
Romania’s defence ministry said that the goal of the drills – held between 2 February to 10 February – is to test Nato’s “interoperability of artillery systems” in a fictitious Article 5 collective defence scenario on the alliance’s south-eastern territory.
Nato’s Article 5 is central to its founding treaty. The clause requires every alliance member to come to the assistance of any ally asking for it. Article 5 has been invoked only once – by the US in the wake of the 11 September terrorist attacks in 2001.
Kremlin dismisses claims Putin was involved in MH17 downing
Thursday 9 February 2023 11:05 , Emily Atkinson
The Kremlin has dismissed the findings of international prosecutors investigating the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) who said they had found “strong indications” of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s involvement in the incident.
The prosecutors said on Wednesday at The Hague they had found “strong indications” that Putin had approved the use of Russian BUK missile systems that were used to shoot down the plane over eastern Ukraine in 2014.
In Moscow’s first reaction to their claim, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia “could not accept” the results of the investigation since it took no part in the process. He also said the investigators had not publicly presented supported evidence.
MH17 was shot down by a Russian BUK missile system as it flew over eastern Ukraine from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on July 17, 2014, killing all 298 passengers and crew, including 196 Dutch citizens.
A victorious Ukraine will be part of European Union, says Zelensky
Thursday 9 February 2023 10:44 , Emily Atkinson
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he believed his country would join the European Union after emerging victorious from its war with Russia.
He made his remark during an address to the European Parliament in Brussels. Ukraine became a candidate to join the EU last June but the process of joining the 27-nation bloc takes several years.
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