In a surprising twist, reports have emerged of a suspected Ukrainian drone attack that damaged residential buildings in Moscow.

A convoy of trucks transporting covered armor tanks was spotted in Vereeniging recently. Did you see it? Look here.

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The Ukrainian children were taken from the pro-Western country’s northeastern region of Kharkiv and the southern region of Kherson.

The ICC recently declared Russia’s deportation of Ukrainian children as a war crime for which President Putin is being held responsible.

Russia has been imposed with sanctions by many countries in reactions to its invasion in Ukraine, but Putin’s friends are at his aid.

It’s almost a year on since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the war is seemly to go on throughout 2023 as expectations are rising on both sides.

It’s been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and the war is likely to drag on throughout 2023 and potentially beyond it.

It’s almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and the war could take three directions as setbacks are involved.

Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov is reportedly armed with Zircon hypersonic missiles capable of hitting a target 900 kilometres away.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed that Germany will be sending 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine to help repel the Russian invasion.

South Africa will next month go ahead with naval exercises off its eastern coast with Russian and Chinese warships.

Ramaphosa has not come out to fully condemn Russia’s attack on the Ukraine but Biden is expected to pressure him at the White House.

Africa’s current benefits from globalisation will be jeopardised if manufacturing companies continue to move their factories closer home.

Fuel price has been on the increase in South Africa and are expected to be elevated for the duration of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Dolphins have been washing up on the coastline of the Black Sea, their deaths have been attributed to the Russia-Ukraine war.

South Africa only imports 30% of its sunflower oil while the rest is produced locally, so why do people keep panic buying?

Last year, Trevor Noah was trolled for his silence over the Jacob Zuma riots. This year he’s getting dragged for ignoring the KZN floods.

‘The world is not treating all human race the same way,’ said Pedros Ghebreyesus as he discussed Ukraine’s wide coverage compared to other world crises.

The DA says South Africa cannot be beholden to ‘war criminals’ because of misplaced loyalty as it abstained from voting against Russia.

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You could see yourself paying more for your favourite fast-food meals due to the increase in sunflower oil prices.

Arnold Schwarzenegger told Russian troops in a video that he doesn’t want to see them ‘broken’ like his Nazi father after World War 2.

An official from the Russian Embassy in South Africa has denied that the conflict in Ukraine was an actual invasion.

Beggars are cashing in on people’s hate for leaders like Zuma and Malema. The latest guy promises to kidnap Vladimir Putin for only R20!

Elon Musk just challenged Vladimir Putin to single combat and he says he’s dead serious. Who are you putting your money on?

‘It’s incredible to see human resilience’: A touching video of a Ukrainian woman playing the piano in her destroyed home, has gone viral.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his gratitude for Russian President Vladimir Putin. It’s even on video…

Ukraine’s ambassador to SA Liubov Abravitova shared strong words about President Ramaphosa’s call with Russia’s President Putin.

‘So, if you see that some volunteers would like to come and help the people in Donbass, especially without pay, then we should meet them halfway and help them relocate to the war zone,’ said Putin on Friday.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde met with Ukraine’s Ambassador to South Africa on Friday and urged Cyril Ramaphosa to do the same.

A number of companies and brands have stopped their operations in Russia due to the country’s invasion in Ukraine.

‘Based on our relations with the Russian Federation and as member of BRICS, SA has been approached to play a mediation role,’ said Ramaphosa.

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‘Quite apart from the ethics of our position, we as a nation simply cannot afford to side with Russia against the West,’ said Steenhuisen.

Ukraine said a Russian air strike hit a children’s hospital in the port City of Mariupol on Wednesday. ‘Women in labour and kids are under the wreckage. Instead of new lives – deaths.’

With the ongoing power cuts and soaring global fuel costs – will Eskom be able to keep up with fuel increases and bear the brunt?

Ukraine claims a senior Russian military officer Major General Vitaly Gerasimov was killed in the fighting in Kharkiv on Monday.

Russia and Ukraine returned to the negotiation table on Monday. The nations have yet to reach a solid agreement on civilian evacuation corridors.

Former gymnast and Russian politician Alina Kabaeva is reportedly holed up in a Swiss chalet with four children allegedly fathered by Putin.

‘Suspend fuel levies until the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is resolved. South Africans cannot afford any fuel increases at this point.’

‘South Africa abstained from voting in last week’s United Nations resolution on the escalating conflict between Russia and its neighbour Ukraine because the resolution did not foreground the call for meaningful engagement,’ said Ramaphosa.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Kelensky says that Johnson condemned Russia’s war crimes amid the continued conflict.

The DA has joined the many voices that have called on SA to take a clear stance on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

South Africans may soon be facing massive petrol price increases which could push the price per litre over R40.

Zuma expressed his view that the conflict between Russia and the Ukraine is part of an attack on BRICS nations, including SA.

A young mother collapses in boyfriend’s arms after her 18-month-old boy was killed in a Russian shell attack.

In social media posts by the Russian Embassy South Africans have shown solidarity to Russia amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation says it is imperative that channels for peacemaking, negotiation and dialogue be pursued, urgently.

The U.S. payments company said they are suspending PayPal services in Russia under the current circumstances.

The Russian defence ministry said humanitarian corridors and exit routes had been agreed upon with the Ukrainian side.

Russia has passed a new draft law that seeks to punish those who spread false information about the ongoing ‘military operation’ in Ukraine.

BBC Director-General Tim Davie said the proposed legislation appears to criminalise independent journalism.

Russian businessman has put $1 million bounty on President Vladimir Putin, asking Russian military officers to arrest Putin as a war criminal.

‘I’ve never been more proud to be Ukrainian,’ said Kunis as she and Kutcher discussed raising $30 million for Ukrainian refugees.

MultiChoice received backlash after Russia Today (DSTV Channel 407) was suspended in South Africa on Wednesday.

There are now concerns over Ukraine’s nuclear power facilities being further targeted, particularly as Russia shows no signs of backing down

The editors’ forum said despite how RT is perceived it is a source of information from Russia that viewers could access along with other channels to critically assess its credibility for themselves.

South African comedian – Sipho Alphi’s viral video about the war in Russia and Ukraine has Khanyi Mbau and more celebs laughing out loud.

On Wednesday, viewers were not able to watch Russia Today, DStv channel 407. MultiChoice confirmed that the channel is indeed suspended.

‘I can’t believe this is happening in the 21st century’, one celeb who hails from Ukraine, said of the Russian invasion in their homeland.

Ukraine boxer Oleksandr Usyk has signed up for the most important fight of his life putting his boxing career on hold to take up arms.

You can no longer send mail to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. It is not yet clear when the services suspended by the SA Post Office will resume.

Media personality Boity Thulo is overwhelmed by the pandemic and the conflict going on between Russia and Ukraine…

Ukrainians in South Africa protested against the Russian invasion outside parliament on Tuesday. The group wants the government to condemn the attack.

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‘RIP legend’: Netizens have reacted sadly to the news that the largest aircraft in the world has been destroyed by Russian forces.

Less than 24 hours after announcing a partial ban on Russia, FIFA are set to completely bar the nation from all international compeititons.

Russia and Ukraine are reportedly engaging in their first negotiations since the invasion began on Thursday.

The West has finally come to the aid of Ukraine by sending defensive weapons, fuel and other military equipment.

Duduzile Zuma said the sanctions imposed on Russia by the international community will not last that long. Does she know something we don’t?

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the situation shouldn’t be unfolding as it is when there are options like mediation and negotiation

“Government’s actions and President Ramaphosa’s voice have been entirely insufficient to date,” said DA leader John Steenhuisen.

Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said the Russian leader is ready to send a ‘high level’ delegation for talks with Ukraine.

The Russian Grand Prix has been removed from the 2022 Formula 1 calendar in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

‘How are you going to defend yourself when you are so slowly helping us in Ukraine? State institutions in Europe are not in a hurry with really strong decisions,’ said Zelensky.

The Ukraine army urged citizens to resist the Russian troops and inform them of their movements as the fighting reached the outskirts of Kyiv.

Tweeps asked to be excluded from a statement by DIRCO that urged Russia to immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine.

Russia said all its military goals were achieved on the first day of the invasion of Ukraine.

‘Our soldiers are giving their lives so that the Chernobyl tragedy of 1986 does not happen again,’ said Ukraine President Zelensky.

Ukraine ambassador to South Africa said the country has asked South Africa to place sanctions on Russia after Thursday’s invasion.

Ukraine has reported its first military casualty. A serviceman was killed in a shelling attack along the Crimean border.

Ukraine’s army said it shot down five planes and a helicopter near Luhansk. Russia ministry of defence said it destroyed the country’s air defence systems.