Jul 12 Ukraine's prime minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Zelenskyy, who has remained in office under martial law because wartime elections are prohibited, has periodically reshuffled his government in an effort to bring fresh momentum to his administration. Continue reading
Jul 03 Russia unleashes massive barrage on Ukraine, killing at least 30 people, as Putin shrugs off energy concerns By Associated Press There have been over 50 reported Ukrainian attacks on energy facilities in Russia and occupied Crimea since March, badly denting the country's refining capacity. Continue reading
Jun 29 Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific attacks' as Russian strikes kill 12 and wound at least 40 in Ukraine By Hanna Arhirova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Zelenskyy renewed his plea for Europe to step up its development of air defenses to block Russia's ballistic missiles. Continue reading
Jun 25 Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to protect Moscow and other key sites after drone strikes By Illia Novikov, Associated Press President Donald Trump praised Zelenskyy as "courageous," and Kyiv is hoping for continued support from G7 leaders. Continue reading
Jun 24 Ukraine's latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite communications centers By Illia Novikov, Associated Press The plant, located near Russia's border with Kazakhstan, is over 750 miles from the front line and is one of the largest gas complexes in the world. Continue reading
Jun 20 Russia strikes an apartment block in Ukraine's city of Kharkiv, killing 1 person By Associated Press Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv on Saturday, killing at least one person and injuring nine, including a 6-year-old, authorities said. Continue reading
Jun 18 Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital By Barry Hatton, Associated Press Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian oil facilities, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for the war and make Russians feel the consequences of the invasion. Some areas have reported fuel shortages. Continue reading
Jun 17 Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in France promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and ensure its energy supply, as well as step up international economic pressure on Moscow. Continue reading
Jun 16 Trump signals he may reimpose sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine By Darlene Superville, Sylvie Corbet, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Ukraine has started EU membership negotiations, seeking security guarantees. Continue reading
Jun 15 Russia unleashes an overnight barrage on Ukraine, killing 11 people and damaging a religious landmark, officials say By Hanna Arhirova, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The barrage damaged civilian sites and a revered religious landmark, the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, an 11th-century monastery complex. Continue reading