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Breaking: President Biden Reaffirms U.S Support To Ukraine

Breaking: President Biden Reaffirms U.S. Support To Ukraine

March 27, 2022 2:54 pm

The President of the United States, Joe Biden has just taken to his verified Facebook page to reassure the people of Ukraine that the United states is solidly behind the country. President Biden who had earlier stated that the United States was on the side of Ukrainians in the on-going invasion by Russia led by President Vladimir Putin, reiterated the United States support to the Ukrainians. The invasion which began exactly on the 24th of February, 2022 had already displaced and killed many Ukrainians.

Read Also: Putin Describes Russia’s Ukraine Operation, A ‘Success’

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Putin Considering Using Chemical, Biological Weapons – Biden

March 22, 2022 11:43 am
US President Joe Biden on Monday claimed that it was ‘clear’ Russian President, Putin is considering the use of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine while warning of a ‘severe’ Western response if it chose to do so.
‘His back is against the wall,’ said Biden of Russian President Vladimir Putin, recalling that Russia has recently accused the United States of holding chemical and biological weapons in Europe.
‘Simply not true. I guarantee you,’ he told a gathering of US business leaders in Washington in response to Putin’s claims.
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Russia Begins Use Of Advanced Hypersonic Missiles In Ukraine

Russia Begins Use Of Advanced Hypersonic Missiles In Ukraine

March 19, 2022 9:00 am

Russian authorities have revealed that she used its newest Kinzhal hypersonic missiles for the first time in Ukraine yesterday to destroy a weapons storage site in the country’s west.

This was made known by the defence ministry on Saturday.

Russia has never before admitted using the high-precision weapon in combat, and state news agency RIA Novosti said it was the first use of the Kinzhal hypersonic weapons during the conflict in pro-Western Ukraine.

“The Kinzhal aviation missile system with hypersonic aeroballistic missiles destroyed a large underground warehouse containing missiles and aviation ammunition in the village of Deliatyn in the Ivano-Frankivsk …

Russia Accuses Google, YouTube Of ‘Terrorist’ Activities

Russia Accuses Google, YouTube Of ‘Terrorist’ Activities

March 18, 2022 12:20 pm

Russian regulators on Friday came hard on US tech giant Google and its video subsidiary YouTube accusing it of ‘terrorist’ activities, which appears to be the first step towards a possible access ban.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Russia has already blocked access to other global tech giants including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well as several independent media from her webspace.

Russian media regulator Roskomnadzor said YouTube users ‘are sharing adverts with calls to shut down railway communications between Russia and Belarus’.

Read Also: Ukraine: Russia Already Crossed All Red Lines – Zelensky

Russia partly carried out …

'Russia Never Asked Us For Assistance' – China Tells US

‘Russia Never Asked Us For Assistance’ – China Tells US

March 15, 2022 5:03 am

China has responded to the claim made by the US insisting that it never received any request from Russia for help in the Ukraine war.

The Chinese government asserted that no such request asking for military equipment or other assistance to support its war was made by Russia while accusing the US of misinforming people.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that two US officials over the weekend told CNN at that Russia had asked China for military equipment, as well as economic assistance.

However, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, Zhao Lijian told a press conference that the US …

Invasion: Russia Attacks Mariupol Again, Ukraine Reports

Russian Forces Abduct Ukrainian Mayor As War Rages On

March 12, 2022 10:22 am

Russian soldiers occupying southern Ukraine’s Melitopol on Saturday kidnapped the mayor of the city, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian officials have confirmed.

The Ukrainian parliament took to Twitter to announce the abduction saying; ‘A group of 10 occupiers kidnapped the mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov’.

‘He refused to cooperate with the enemy,’ it added.

It also went on to state that the mayor was seized when he was at the city’s crisis centre dealing with supply issues.

In a video message, Zelensky confirmed the abduction, calling Fedorov ‘a mayor who bravely defends Ukraine and the members of his community’.

‘This …

Russia Sues Meta Over Instagram, Facebook ‘Death Calls’

Russia Sues Meta Over Instagram, Facebook ‘Death Calls’

March 12, 2022 4:03 am

The Russian Government yesterday disclosed that it has concluded plans to open a criminal case against Meta for ‘calling for the murder’ of Russians, insisting that the parent company of Facebook and Instagram had relaxed rules on violent messages aimed at Russia’s army and leaders.

Russia’s Investigative Committee, which is saddled with the responsibility of investigating major crimes, disclosed that it was launching an investigation ‘due to illegal calls for the murder of Russian nationals by employees of the American company Meta.’

Russia’s General Prosecutor’s Office has also requested that the internet giant be branded ‘extremist’ while calling on Instagram …

Shell Moves To Block Russian Energy Purchases

Shell Moves To Block Russian Energy Purchases

March 8, 2022 1:02 pm

Energy giant Shell on Tuesday revealed that it will withdraw from Russian gas and oil and immediately discontinue purchases of its crude, citing the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

The company also apologised for buying a cargo of Russian oil last week, adding that it shouldn’t have happened and would never happen again.

‘Shell today announced its intent to withdraw from its involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons, including crude oil, petroleum products, gas and liquefied natural gas in a phased manner, aligned with new (UK) government guidance,’ it said in a statement.

‘As an immediate first step, the company …

I Will Remain In Kiev, Not Afraid Of Anyone – Zelensky

I Will Remain In Ukraine, Not Afraid Of Anyone – Zelensky

March 8, 2022 7:50 am

President Volodymyr Zelensky has sworn to remain in the Ukrainian capital city of Kiev inspite of the ongoing fighting there which many people believe could be dangerous.

In a video message released on Tuesday, Zelensky reiterated that he would not hide and wasn’t afraid of anyone and was ready to face whatever the challenge was.

‘I am staying in Kiev. Today is the 12th night of our struggle, our defence.

‘We are all on site, everyone is working, everyone is where he has to.

‘I’m in Kiev, my team is with me,’ Zelensky added.

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Nigerian Fighters Must Provide $1,000 For Ticket – Ukraine

Nigerian Fighters Must Provide $1,000 For Ticket – Ukraine

March 4, 2022 3:54 am

The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria on Thursday clarified that Nigerians who are willing to travel to Ukraine to fight Russian forces in the ongoing war must be willing to provide $1,000 for their tickets as well as visa.

The embassy gave this clarification when scores of Nigerian men trooped to its premises in Abuja on Thursday to express their readiness to join the Ukrainian side in fighting the Russians.

In an interview with newsmen, the Second Secretary at the Ukrainian Embassy to Nigeria, Bohdan Soltys, confirmed that $1,000 would be needed by Nigerian volunteers.

The announcement did not go …

Putin Vows ‘Uncompromising Fight’ As War Enters Second Week

Putin Vows ‘Uncompromising Fight’ As War Enters Second Week

March 3, 2022 11:26 am

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin on Thursday pledged no let-up in his invasion of Ukraine even as the warring sides met for ceasefire talks and Kyiv appealed for relief supplies to reach shattered cities.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that following the fall of a first major Ukrainian city to Russian forces, Putin doesn’t seem to be in the mood to heed a global clamour for an end to hostilities as the war entered its second week.

‘Russia intends to continue the uncompromising fight against militants of nationalist armed groups,’ Putin said, according to a Kremlin account of …

Soaring Oil Price Great Opportunity For Nigeria - Buhari

Soaring Oil Price, Great Opportunity For Nigeria – Buhari

March 2, 2022 5:00 am

As crude oil prices continue to soar above $100 per barrel, the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has declared that there wouldn’t be any excuse for Nigeria not to reap the gains, especially with the current Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

Africa Daily News, New York reports that was coming at a time when petrol scarcity has worsened as marketers increase the price above the N165 approved rate.

Buhari made the comments on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2022) at the State House Abuja.

He said, ‘Crude oil …

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