Ukrainians seeking refuge in Calgary worry about support faltering on 2nd anniversary of invasion

A rally was held in Calgary on Saturday to mark the two-year anniversary of Russia’s  invasion of Ukraine. It was organized by the  Calgary chapter of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Anna Tselukhina, who helped organize the rally, said it’s a way to remember those who have died and to remind the world that the war … Read more

Ukraine’s New Army Chief On Frontline Situation

The US Senate this week approved $60 billion of funding for Ukraine. (File) Kyiv: Ukraine’s new army chief said Wednesday the situation on the front line was “extremely difficult” as delays to much-needed US military aid cast a shadow over how long Kyiv’s troops can hold out. The 1,000-kilometre (620-mile) front line has barely moved … Read more

Goals of Russia’s ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine remain unchanged: Kremlin – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the goals of what Russia calls its “special military operation” in Ukraine remain unchanged nearly two years after President Vladimir Putin sent tens of thousands of troops to fight there. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s objectives in Ukraine were still relevant, before … Read more

‘You are not powerless’: CIA eyes Russian double agents in recruitment bid – National

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has released a slickly produced Russian-language video to try to persuade Russian intelligence employees to switch sides and work as double agents for Washington. CIA Director William Burns said in July that disaffection among some Russians over the war in Ukraine was creating a rare opportunity to recruit spies, and that the … Read more

President Volodymyr Zelensky As Russia Strikes Kill 18 People

Ukraine said Russia had fired 158 missiles and drones on Ukraine. (File) Kyiv, Ukraine: Russia launched drone and missile strikes across Ukraine Friday, killing at least 18 people and wounding over a hundred in one of the most massive air attacks of the war. Schools, a maternity hospital, shopping arcades and blocks of flats were … Read more