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Observer
4 days ago
- Politics
- Observer
Russia leaving Ukrainians stranded, says FM
KYIV: Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russia on Saturday of deporting Ukrainians into Georgia and leaving them stranded there without proper documents, hundreds of miles from their home. Andrii Sybiha said Russia was stepping up the expulsions of Ukrainians — many of them former prisoners — over the southern frontier, rather than sending them directly over its border with Ukraine. That amounted to Russia "weaponising the deportation of Ukrainian citizens," he added on X. "Since June, Russia has significantly increased the number of deported Ukrainian nationals, mostly former convicts, to the border with Georgia," Sybiha wrote. "As a result, dozens of people, many of whom lack proper documentation, have been stuck in the transit zone." Sybiha said 43 citizens, including former political prisoner Andrii Kolomiyets, have been transported from Georgia to Ukraine via Moldova, but more people remain in "difficult conditions" at the border. Sybiha called on Russia to transport them to the Ukrainian border instead. Earlier on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had discussed the matter with Sybiha. — Reuters
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Kyiv accuses Russia of leaving Ukrainians stranded at Georgian border
FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha attends a press conference, with the Ukrainian and Lithuanian flags displayed, in Lublin, Poland, July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki/File Photo KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russia on Saturday of deporting Ukrainians into Georgia and leaving them stranded there without proper documents hundreds of miles from their home. Andrii Sybiha said Russia was stepping up the expulsions of Ukrainians - many of them former prisoners - over the southern frontier, rather than sending them directly over its border with Ukraine. That amounted to Russia "weaponizing the deportation of Ukrainian citizens," he added on X. There was no immediate response from Moscow, which has denied accusations of mistreating or targeting civilians since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "Since June, Russia has significantly increased the number of deported Ukrainian nationals, mostly former convicts, to the border with Georgia," Sybiha wrote. "As a result, dozens of people, many of whom lack proper documentation, have been stuck in the transit zone." Sybiha said 43 citizens, including former political prisoner Andrii Kolomiyets, have been transported from Georgia to Ukraine via Moldova, but more people remain in "difficult conditions" at the border. Sybiha called on Russia to transport them to the Ukrainian border instead. Earlier on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had discussed the matter with Sybiha. "These are Ukrainians released by Russians from prisons and penal colonies in Russia-controlled territory," Zelenskiy said. "Ukrainian diplomats are arranging the transit of these citizens of our state back to Ukraine." (Reporting by Anastasiia Malenko; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Kyiv accuses Russia of leaving Ukrainians stranded at Georgian border
Find out what's new on ST website and app. FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha attends a press conference, with the Ukrainian and Lithuanian flags displayed, in Lublin, Poland, July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki/File Photo KYIV - Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russia on Saturday of deporting Ukrainians into Georgia and leaving them stranded there without proper documents hundreds of miles from their home. Andrii Sybiha said Russia was stepping up the expulsions of Ukrainians - many of them former prisoners - over the southern frontier, rather than sending them directly over its border with Ukraine. That amounted to Russia "weaponizing the deportation of Ukrainian citizens," he added on X. There was no immediate response from Moscow, which has denied accusations of mistreating or targeting civilians since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "Since June, Russia has significantly increased the number of deported Ukrainian nationals, mostly former convicts, to the border with Georgia," Sybiha wrote. "As a result, dozens of people, many of whom lack proper documentation, have been stuck in the transit zone." Sybiha said 43 citizens, including former political prisoner Andrii Kolomiyets, have been transported from Georgia to Ukraine via Moldova, but more people remain in "difficult conditions" at the border. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Mindef, SAF units among those dealing with attack on S'pore's critical information infrastructure Asia How China's growing cyber-hacking capabilities have raised alarm around the world Singapore Vessels from Navy, SCDF and MPA to debut at Marina Bay in NDP maritime display Asia Autogate glitch at Malaysia's major checkpoints causes chaos for S'porean and foreign travellers Singapore A deadly cocktail: Easy access, lax attitudes driving Kpod scourge in S'pore Singapore 'I thought it was an April Fool's joke': Teen addicted to Kpods on news that friend died Singapore Who decides when you can't? A guide on planning for end-of-life care Singapore Why hiring more teachers makes sense, even with falling student numbers Sybiha called on Russia to transport them to the Ukrainian border instead. Earlier on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had discussed the matter with Sybiha. "These are Ukrainians released by Russians from prisons and penal colonies in Russia-controlled territory," Zelenskiy said. "Ukrainian diplomats are arranging the transit of these citizens of our state back to Ukraine." REUTERS
The Advertiser
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Ukraine ready for talks with Russia: foreign minister
Ukraine is ready for more peace talks with Russia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says but gave no specific date. Sybiha reiterated Ukraine's call for a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders, saying it would be the most effective step to help agree a ceasefire. "We are ready for such negotiations in any format, in any geography," he said during a visit to Lublin, in Poland. A strike by Russian forces on Wednesday on a shopping centre and market in Dobropillia, a town near the front line of the 40-month-old war, killed two people, injured up to 27 and caused widespread damage, local officials said. Vadym Filashkin, governor of eastern Donetsk region, said a 500kg bomb was deployed at 5.20pm, when shoppers were out. He said there were two dead and 22 people injured, with eight nearby apartment blocks and eight cars destroyed. Video posted online showed areas around the shopping centre on fire with smoke billowing skywards. "Firefighters are extinguishing the blaze as there is a possibility that people are still inside the shopping centre," Filashkin told Ukrainian television. "The occupier dropped the bomb at a time when Dobropillia was crowded with people. Many were out shopping. The occupier specifically targeted the shopping centre. All nearby shopping centres have been either destroyed or damaged." Ukraine's emergency services put the number of injured at 27. Filashkin had earlier said that 30 trading stalls had been damaged. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, described the attack as "simply horrific, stupid Russian terror. There is no military logic to their strikes, only an effort to take as many lives as possible". Dobropillia lies northwest of Pokrovsk, a focal point for months of Russian forces' slow advance westward through Donetsk region. An attack on Dobropillia with missiles, rockets and drones in March killed 11 people, including five children. Ukraine is ready for more peace talks with Russia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says but gave no specific date. Sybiha reiterated Ukraine's call for a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders, saying it would be the most effective step to help agree a ceasefire. "We are ready for such negotiations in any format, in any geography," he said during a visit to Lublin, in Poland. A strike by Russian forces on Wednesday on a shopping centre and market in Dobropillia, a town near the front line of the 40-month-old war, killed two people, injured up to 27 and caused widespread damage, local officials said. Vadym Filashkin, governor of eastern Donetsk region, said a 500kg bomb was deployed at 5.20pm, when shoppers were out. He said there were two dead and 22 people injured, with eight nearby apartment blocks and eight cars destroyed. Video posted online showed areas around the shopping centre on fire with smoke billowing skywards. "Firefighters are extinguishing the blaze as there is a possibility that people are still inside the shopping centre," Filashkin told Ukrainian television. "The occupier dropped the bomb at a time when Dobropillia was crowded with people. Many were out shopping. The occupier specifically targeted the shopping centre. All nearby shopping centres have been either destroyed or damaged." Ukraine's emergency services put the number of injured at 27. Filashkin had earlier said that 30 trading stalls had been damaged. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, described the attack as "simply horrific, stupid Russian terror. There is no military logic to their strikes, only an effort to take as many lives as possible". Dobropillia lies northwest of Pokrovsk, a focal point for months of Russian forces' slow advance westward through Donetsk region. An attack on Dobropillia with missiles, rockets and drones in March killed 11 people, including five children. Ukraine is ready for more peace talks with Russia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says but gave no specific date. Sybiha reiterated Ukraine's call for a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders, saying it would be the most effective step to help agree a ceasefire. "We are ready for such negotiations in any format, in any geography," he said during a visit to Lublin, in Poland. A strike by Russian forces on Wednesday on a shopping centre and market in Dobropillia, a town near the front line of the 40-month-old war, killed two people, injured up to 27 and caused widespread damage, local officials said. Vadym Filashkin, governor of eastern Donetsk region, said a 500kg bomb was deployed at 5.20pm, when shoppers were out. He said there were two dead and 22 people injured, with eight nearby apartment blocks and eight cars destroyed. Video posted online showed areas around the shopping centre on fire with smoke billowing skywards. "Firefighters are extinguishing the blaze as there is a possibility that people are still inside the shopping centre," Filashkin told Ukrainian television. "The occupier dropped the bomb at a time when Dobropillia was crowded with people. Many were out shopping. The occupier specifically targeted the shopping centre. All nearby shopping centres have been either destroyed or damaged." Ukraine's emergency services put the number of injured at 27. Filashkin had earlier said that 30 trading stalls had been damaged. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, described the attack as "simply horrific, stupid Russian terror. There is no military logic to their strikes, only an effort to take as many lives as possible". Dobropillia lies northwest of Pokrovsk, a focal point for months of Russian forces' slow advance westward through Donetsk region. An attack on Dobropillia with missiles, rockets and drones in March killed 11 people, including five children. Ukraine is ready for more peace talks with Russia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says but gave no specific date. Sybiha reiterated Ukraine's call for a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders, saying it would be the most effective step to help agree a ceasefire. "We are ready for such negotiations in any format, in any geography," he said during a visit to Lublin, in Poland. A strike by Russian forces on Wednesday on a shopping centre and market in Dobropillia, a town near the front line of the 40-month-old war, killed two people, injured up to 27 and caused widespread damage, local officials said. Vadym Filashkin, governor of eastern Donetsk region, said a 500kg bomb was deployed at 5.20pm, when shoppers were out. He said there were two dead and 22 people injured, with eight nearby apartment blocks and eight cars destroyed. Video posted online showed areas around the shopping centre on fire with smoke billowing skywards. "Firefighters are extinguishing the blaze as there is a possibility that people are still inside the shopping centre," Filashkin told Ukrainian television. "The occupier dropped the bomb at a time when Dobropillia was crowded with people. Many were out shopping. The occupier specifically targeted the shopping centre. All nearby shopping centres have been either destroyed or damaged." Ukraine's emergency services put the number of injured at 27. Filashkin had earlier said that 30 trading stalls had been damaged. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, described the attack as "simply horrific, stupid Russian terror. There is no military logic to their strikes, only an effort to take as many lives as possible". Dobropillia lies northwest of Pokrovsk, a focal point for months of Russian forces' slow advance westward through Donetsk region. An attack on Dobropillia with missiles, rockets and drones in March killed 11 people, including five children.
Express Tribune
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Russia's overnight drone, missile strikes on Ukraine's western cities kill two
A firefighter works at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Lviv, Ukraine July 12, 2025. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Lviv region (Photo: Reuters) Listen to article Russia launched a new barrage of drones and missiles in an overnight attack on Ukraine on Saturday, targeting the west of the country and killing at least two people in the city of Chernivtsi on the border with Romania. Western Ukrainian cities of Lviv, Lutsk, and Chernivtsi suffered the most due to the Russian attacks, and other Ukrainian regions were also hit, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said. "Russia continues to escalate its terror, launching another barrage of hundreds of drones and missiles, damaging residential areas, killing and injuring civilians," Sybiha said in a post on X, reiterating the call for stronger sanctions against Moscow. "Russia's war machine produces hundreds of means of terror per day. Its scale poses a threat not only to Ukraine, but to the entire transatlantic community." Ruslan Zaparaniuk, the governor of the Chernivetskyi region, said that two people were killed and 14 others wounded as Russian drones and a missile struck the city, located about 40 kilometres (24 miles) from Ukraine's border with Romania. Several fires broke out across the city, and residential houses and administrative buildings were damaged, regional officials said. In the city of Lviv, on Ukraine's border with Poland, 46 residential houses, a university building, the city's courts, and about 20 buildings housing small and medium-sized businesses were damaged in the attack, mayor Andriy Sadovyi said.
