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Trump's envoy meets Lukashenko for new talks on Belarus prisoner releases

Trump's envoy meets Lukashenko for new talks on Belarus prisoner releases

By Mark Trevelyan Sept 15 (Reuters) - U.S. presidential envoy John Coale met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday for their first talks in six months, as Washington pushes for the release of more political prisoners in return for easing sanctions.
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Russian Railways Extends Train Service Restrictions to Crimea Amid Ukrainian Strikes

Russian Railways Extends Train Service Restrictions to Crimea Amid Ukrainian Strikes

Russian Railways' 'Grand Service Express' has prolonged restrictions on 'Tavria' train services to annexed Crimea, now shortening routes to only Kerch-Pivdenna Novyi Park station until September 21. This decision follows strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the peninsula’s railway infrastructure. Initially, these restrictions were set to end on August 31, then extended to September 14, and have now been extended for an additional week. Passengers are required to transfer to buses from Kerch to reach other cities in Crimea. Russian authorities have cited 'technical reasons' and operational headquarters decisions for these changes, without explicitly mentioning infrastructure damage. Furthermore, the company had previously suspended ticket sales for most dates in October, attributing it to a schedule change, a switch to an exclusively daytime train schedule for safety, and track repair work on the Kerch Railway. The advance booking period for fall trips was also reduced from 90 to 45 days.
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Russia hits petrol station, warehouse facilities in Kyiv, mayor says

Russia hits petrol station, warehouse facilities in Kyiv, mayor says

Sept 15 (Reuters) - A drone hit a petrol station in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv early on Tuesday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy assets.
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Ukraine races to counter Russia's jet-powered drone attacks

Ukraine races to counter Russia's jet-powered drone attacks

By Max Hunder and Tom Balmforth KYIV/LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - In early July, Ukraine's military invited a large group of producers to test a new generation of interceptors developed to counter the jet-powered attack drones Russia has used to devastating effect in recent months.
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Ukrainian 'Rushnyk of Unity' Banner Debuts Outside Europe at Canadian Festival

Ukrainian 'Rushnyk of Unity' Banner Debuts Outside Europe at Canadian Festival

The 'Rushnyk of Unity,' a nearly 200-meter-long banner composed of over 100 individual panels, made its first appearance outside of Europe at the Carleton Place Ukrainian Festival on Sunday. This significant cultural artifact symbolizes the unity among Ukrainians who have been displaced due to Russia's full-scale invasion. Each panel contributes to the overall length, representing a collective effort and shared experience among the Ukrainian diaspora. Its display in Canada marks a notable moment for the Ukrainian community abroad, bringing a piece of their homeland's struggle and resilience to an international audience. The banner serves as a tangible representation of solidarity and cultural preservation for those forced to emigrate.
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NATO jets down drone over Lithuania after alliance warns strikes will drive support for Ukraine

NATO jets down drone over Lithuania after alliance warns strikes will drive support for Ukraine

NATO jets have shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace overnight
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UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of war crimes

UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of war crimes

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The recovery of hundreds of bodies from the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza during the war that began nearly three years ago has raised fresh concerns about possible war crimes, the U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday.
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Russian nuclear head says Ukraine attacked fuel trucks, endangered Zaporizhzhia plant

Russian nuclear head says Ukraine attacked fuel trucks, endangered Zaporizhzhia plant

Sept 13 (Reuters) - The head of Russia's state nuclear energy corporation accused Ukraine on Sunday of attacking diesel fuel trucks, killing two Russian servicemen and deliberately jeopardising safety at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
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UN Official Warns Rafah Operation Could Lead to 'Slaughter' of Civilians

UN Official Warns Rafah Operation Could Lead to 'Slaughter' of Civilians

Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN humanitarian office, has warned that an Israeli operation in Rafah could result in a 'slaughter' of civilians and severely impact humanitarian operations across the entire Gaza Strip. Israel has indicated its intention to conduct an operation against Hamas in Rafah, where approximately one million displaced people are currently sheltering in overcrowded conditions, having fled months of Israeli bombardments. Laerke emphasized that aid operations, including medical clinics and food distribution points, are primarily run out of Rafah. A World Health Organization official, Rik Peeperkorn, added that while a contingency plan for an incursion has been prepared, including a new field hospital, it would be a 'band-aid' and insufficient to prevent a substantial rise in the death toll. Peeperkorn also expressed concern that an incursion could close the Rafah crossing, a critical entry point for medical supplies.
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Russia hits truck near Polish border in latest strike near NATO

Russia hits truck near Polish border in latest strike near NATO

KYIV/MOSCOW Sept 13 (Reuters) - Russia attacked a truck near Ukraine's border with Poland, Polish and Ukrainian officials said on Sunday, the latest strike to hit areas near NATO as Moscow and Kyiv intensify their long-distance strikes to try to shift momentum in the war.
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Ukraine braces for harsh winter as Russian attacks hit economy

Ukraine braces for harsh winter as Russian attacks hit economy

By Olena Harmash KYIV, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Ukraine is bracing for a brutal winter as intensified Russian attacks on the country's infrastructure and key export industries compound a deepening budget crisis, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday.
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Zelensky Warns Russia of Retaliation for Winter Energy Attacks, Urges 'Energy Truce'

Zelensky Warns Russia of Retaliation for Winter Energy Attacks, Urges 'Energy Truce'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stern warning that Ukraine will retaliate in kind if Russia targets its energy infrastructure this winter. Speaking at the Yalta European Strategy (YES) forum in Kyiv, Zelensky stated that Ukraine has developed the capability to respond symmetrically to any Russian strikes on its power grid. He emphasized that while Ukraine would not cause humanitarian catastrophes like Russia, it would not leave strategic infrastructure attacks unanswered. Zelensky also proposed an 'energy truce' where both countries' energy sectors would be protected, alongside unblocking the Black Sea for maritime food corridors. He highlighted the severe risks the naval deadlock poses for global food security, particularly for the Global South, comparing it to maritime bottlenecks in the Middle East. Additionally, Zelensky urged the U.S. to accelerate a new, comprehensive sanctions package against Russia.