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Nov 22, 2024 | 
channelnewsasia.com | Megumi Lim
Russia says the use of a new hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine was President Vladimir Putin's warning to the West that Moscow will respond to their "reckless" actions in support of Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russia had "no doubt" that the US had understood the warning from Mr Putin. Ukraine's defence minister, meanwhile, says Kyiv will respond to the ballistic missile attack. The latest missile strike by Russia has led Kyiv to arrange a meeting with NATO.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
channelnewsasia.com | Dasha Chernyshova |Megumi Lim
Kyiv says Russia has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile in a morning attack on Ukraine. This marks the first time Moscow has used such a powerful long-range missile during the nearly three-year war. Dasha Chernyshova and Megumi Lim report.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
channelnewsasia.com | Megumi Lim
The US embassy in Kyiv has temporarily shut, after receiving a warning of a "potential significant" air attack. Washington also urged Americans in the Ukrainian capital to be prepared to take shelter in the event of an air alert. There's been growing concerns of a major Russian retaliation, after Ukraine launched long-range ATACMS missiles provided by the US into Russian territory for the first time. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
channelnewsasia.com | Megumi Lim
KYIV: Ukrainians are bracing for their third – and possibly most difficult – winter yet since the war started almost three years ago. Russia has been devastating the country’s energy infrastructure with airstrikes targeting power stations and electrical grid facilities, leaving Ukrainians with rolling blackouts and no heating. This comes two months ahead of a political shift in the United States – Ukraine’s biggest backer – following Donald Trump's re-election as president earlier this month.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
channelnewsasia.com | Megumi Lim
Tomorrow (Nov 19) marks 1,000 since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainians are bracing for the most difficult winter of war -- with looming blackouts and more missile attacks. And, with US President-elect Donald Trump's election win, there are worries about what's next for their country. Megumi Lim reports.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
channelnewsasia.com | Megumi Lim
Russia has reacted swiftly to Washington's approval of Ukraine's use of US-made weapons on Russian soil. The Kremlin has said this will heighten tensions and further entrench US involvement in the Ukraine war. Russian ally China has renewed calls for a political solution to the conflict. While France and Germany approved of Washington's decision, Hungary warned it would expand the Ukraine war to a "global scale". Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
channelnewsasia.com | Simon Marks |Megumi Lim |Giles Gibson
Republicans are looking at taking full control of the US government after Donald Trump's historic win and flipping at least three states to take the Senate. Right now, Mr Trump's party is just 10 votes shy of a majority in the House of Representatives. Apart from reshaping domestic policies, there is also scrutiny over Mr Trump's plans for foreign relations, in particular how he will deal with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Simon Marks, Megumi Lim and Giles Gibson report.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
channelnewsasia.com | Dasha Chernyshova |Megumi Lim
South Korea has said it could deploy a team to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troop movements in Russia, amid growing concern over Moscow and Pyongyang's deepening military alliance. At least 11,000 troops are estimated to have been sent to Russia, with Seoul reporting more than 3,000 of them deployed close to the front lines. Concerns are also rising as North Korea's top diplomat pays a visit to Russia -- her second trip to the country in six weeks.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
channelnewsasia.com | Megumi Lim |Jalelah Abu Baker
KYIV: Twice a year, Kristina Petrenko visits the Independence Square in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, where flags representing fallen soldiers serve as a stark reminder of the nation’s suffering. She, along with fellow Ukrainians, is on tenterhooks as the United States draws nearer to its Nov 5 presidential election. Many believe the outcome will influence whether they will continue to receive support from their biggest backer since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
channelnewsasia.com | Megumi Lim
The United States presidential election is fast approaching, and Ukraine is watching it closely. America has been its biggest backer since Russia's full-scale invasion began two years ago, sending billions of dollars in aid crucial for its survival. Now, many Ukrainians are worried about whether support for their country will continue into the next administration. Megumi Lim has more from Kyiv.
