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Joe Biden to join eastern European NATO states summit, focus seen on Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden will join a virtual summit of eastern European NATO states held in the Romanian capital Bucharest on Monday, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said, with a focus on security in the Black Sea region and Ukraine.
Russian president reviews military might as tensions with West soar
President Vladimir Putin reviewed Russia's traditional World War Two victory parade on Sunday, a patriotic display of raw military power that this year coincides with soaring tensions with the West.
Antony Blinken: U.S. stands by Ukraine against ‘reckless’ Russian actions
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday Washington could increase security assistance for Ukraine after what he called Russia’s “reckless and aggressive” actions in massing troops near its border.
Andriy Shevchenko: I’m still bleeding from Milan’s 2005 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool
Ukraine legend Andriy Shevchenko has revealed that he has still not got over AC Milan’s collapse against Liverpool in the 2005 Champions League final.
Russia to expel Ukrainian diplomat as tensions simmer
Russia accused a Ukrainian diplomat on Saturday of trying to obtain classified information and ordered him to leave the country by April 22, in the latest flare-up of tensions between the two neighbours.
Russian security service detains Ukraine diplomat
Russia’s FSB security service said on Saturday it had detained a Ukrainian diplomat, accusing him of receiving sensitive information from a Russian national.
Ukraine pushes for four-way talks including Russia to restore ceasefire in east
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday pressed for four-way peace negotiations that included Russian President Vladimir Putin to ease tensions following the build-up of Russian troops along their shared border.
US offers Ukraine ‘unwavering support’ in faceoff with Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden used a first official phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday to offer staunch support in Ukraine’s standoff over Russian troops near its border.
Russia: NATO troop deployment in Ukraine would raise tensions
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Taran, and “condemned recent escalations of Russian aggressive and provocative actions in eastern Ukraine,” the Pentagon said.s
Serie A: Romelu Lukaku helps Inter pull seven points clear
Romelu Lukaku scored after 33 seconds and then set up a second as Inter Milan beat Genoa 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Serie A table on Sunday.
Ukraine names ex-finance minister as ambassador to U.S., to upgrade ties post-Trump
Ukraine named a former finance minister as ambassador to the United States on Thursday, a sign of its push to upgrade ties with Washington under President Joe Biden after it was sucked into an awkward role in Donald Trump’s first impeachment.
Yaya Toure explains decision to join Donetsk as coach
Former Ivory Coast captain Yaya Toure has explained why he recently joined Olimpik Donetsk as an assistant coach.
Yaya Toure begins coaching career in with Ukrainian side Olimpik Donetsk
Former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure has been named an assistant coach at Ukrainian Premier League club Olimpik Donetsk.
Joe Biden says no family members will be involved in government decisions
In his first interview since entering the White House, Biden, sitting next to his wife, Jill, was asked about the allegations surrounding his son Hunter Biden’s business dealings in Ukraine and China and what kind of guardrails he would put up for family.
Ukraine bans use of Russian coronavirus vaccines
Ukraine’s parliament on Friday approved a bill intended to speed up the approval of COVID-19 vaccines, which also bans the approval of vaccines made in Russia.
Nigerian striker signs for Ukrainian club FC Minaj
The Ukrainian Premier League outfit have unveiled the 24-year old all-action striker after both club and player agreed on personal terms.
Yaya Toure set for first coaching stint with Olympic Donestk
Profutbol Digital reported that the 37-year-old is returning to Ukraine, where he played for Metalurh Donetsk between 2003 and 2005.
Several dead as freight ship sinks off Turkey’s Black Sea coast
A Palau-flagged freight ship has sunk off the coast of Turkey’s Black Sea province of Bartin, killing at least three crew members, according to Bartin Governor Sinan Guner.
Tyson Fury’s promoter hopes to agree Anthony Joshua fight within two weeks
World Boxing Council heavyweights champion Tyson Fury’s U.S promoter Bob Arum says he is hopeful of finalising a deal for a super-fight with Anthony Joshua in the next two weeks.
An isolated Donald Trump, cut off from Twitter, faces a new drive for impeachment
An increasingly isolated and angry President Donald Trump, cut off by Twitter in the waning days of his term, faces a renewed drive by Democrats to remove him from office after he incited his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol.
Andriy Shevchenko may return as Chelsea manager
Former Chelsea striker and Ukraine international Andriy Shevchenko may return to the Stamford Bridge as part of the management team unless things turn around quickly for embattled Coach Frank Lampard.
Iran commander vows ‘resistance’ a year after Qassem Soleimani killing
The U.S. killing of top general Qassem Soleimani will not deter Iranian resistance, a senior commander said on Friday as tensions mounted in the build-up to the first anniversary of the drone strike.
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US envoy arrives in Israel for de-escalation talks
Most of the Palestinian deaths occurred in Gaza but on Friday clashes spread to the West Bank, where 11 Palestinians died and hundreds were injured. Israeli forces used teargas, rubber bullets and live fire, as Palestinians threw petrol bombs.
NFF owes Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr six months salary
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has not been paid his wages by the Nigeria Football Federation for six months.
PCN seals 424 pharmacies, medicine shops in Abuja
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 424 premises, comprising 99 pharmacies and 325 patent medicine shops, during an enforcement exercise in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Kobe Bryant’s daughter wears hall-of-fame jacket for late dad’s induction
One of the most disconsolately heart-rending sports news from last year was the sudden passing away of Kobe Bryant, the American professional basketball player, the shooting guard, who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Enugu: 88-year-old woman, 24 others raped in three months
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Atletico boss: Real Sociedad goal made us suffer
Atletico Madrid hosted Real Sociedad at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday evening in a game crucial to their La Liga title hopes, and pulled off a big 2-1 win.
Eid-el-Fitr: Imo governor assures residents of safety
The governor, who spoke at Government House at the occasion commemorating this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, said that his administration had put all safety measures in place to ensure that nobody living in the state was harmed.
President Buhari mourns Senator Alhassan, says she will be missed
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Pep Guardiola: Champions League clash‘ll be different ball game
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has dismissed insinuations that recent defeats by Chelsea will have direct effect on the forth coming Champions League showdown.
Official: No student was found dead in BUK campus
The management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has debunked news making the rounds that a student was found dead on its new campus.The management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has debunked news making the rounds that a student was found dead on its new campus.