World Jun 05 What Putin's rejection of Ukraine's call for talks means for efforts to end Russia's war By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart
World Jun 05 Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face negotiation on the conflict, saying he sees “no point” in it. By Associated Press
World Jun 05 No one hurt in maritime drone explosion at a Romanian Black Sea port The maritime incident occurred a week after a Russian aerial drone that was part of an attack on Ukraine went astray and struck an apartment building in Romania’s eastern Danube port city of Galati, injuring two people in the NATO… By Stephen McGrath, Vadim Ghirda, Associated Press
Politics Jun 04 House passes bill to provide more Ukraine aid and impose new sanctions on Russia The 226-195 vote is a sign of impatience with President Donald Trump's approach to the war and represents the House's second major foreign policy break with Trump this week. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
World Jun 04 Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses against Ukraine's long-range drone strikes President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg. By James Jordan, Harriet Morris, Associated Press
Jun 03 Watch 6:00 News Wrap: Ukraine strikes oil depot deep inside Russia In our news wrap on Wednesday, Ukraine says it struck an oil depot in Russia's St. Petersburg with drones that flew more than 600 miles to reach their target, the UK's prime minister condemned violent protests that erupted over the… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 7:33 As Russia pounds Ukrainian cities, Kyiv tries to turn the tide with battlefront innovation By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela, Daniel Okay Massive Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight killed at least 22 people nationwide and wounded more than 130. Russia has stepped up the size and pace of its attacks on Ukrainian cities in recent months, but on the battlefront, Ukraine is… Continue watching
Jun 02 Massive Russian attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities kills 22 people, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting By Samya Kullab, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press Kyiv residents have been on edge after Russia warned last week of a massive attack. Continue reading
May 29 With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war By Associated Press Russia’s warning to carry out “consistent and systematic” missile strikes on Kyiv, accompanied by a call for evacuating foreign embassies from the capital, signals Vladimir Putin’s intention to expand Russia's barrage despite the heavy costs and potential international outrage. Continue reading
May 29 Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones By Farnoush Amiri, Edith Lederer, Associated Press An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees. Israel denies the accusations. Continue reading