National: Kyiv Announces Ukrainian Troops Advancing on Multiple Fronts in Counteroffensive

June 30, 2023

According to a senior defense official, Ukrainian troops are making progress in their counteroffensive against Russian forces. The Ukrainian government claims to have regained control over clusters of villages in the southeast, although Russia still occupies large portions of the east, south, and southeast regions. Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar stated that Ukraine has taken …

National: African leaders convene summit with Ukrainian and Russian presidents in a collective effort to cease ongoing conflict

June 18, 2023

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa traveled to Ukraine on Friday as part of a delegation of African leaders and officials in search of solutions to end Russia’s ongoing war. However, their visit was marred by an air raid in Kyiv, serving as a somber reminder of the challenges they face. Ramaphosa was welcomed by a …