Aug 11 Over 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during the war in Ukraine are still held, UN estimates By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The United Nations estimates that more than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during its war in Ukraine are still being “deprived of their liberty,” many held incommunicado and on grounds that don't comply with international law. Continue reading
Aug 05 Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17 as air defenses fall short By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded dozens, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, as Ukraine’s depleted air defenses failed to stop any of Moscow’s incoming missiles overnight. Continue reading
Aug 04 Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks with 5 people killed in each country By Associated Press The U.N. children's agency on Tuesday urged both countries to uphold international humanitarian law requiring the protection of children, citing recent deaths in Russia's Belgorod and Krasnodar regions, as well as in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy regions. Continue reading
Jul 31 Ukraine hits more outlets of Russia's largest online marketplace to bring the war home By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Ukraine's attacks on the sprawling Russian warehouses have produced stark images, with massive pillars of smoke rising above fires that raged at facilities of Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer and its equivalent of Amazon. Continue reading
Jul 22 Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders By Michelle L. Price, Jim Gomez, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders Wednesday that Iran's demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world’s economy and set a precedent that could be repeated elsewhere in the world. Continue reading
Jul 18 Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 60 By Associated Press Kyiv's forces have pressed their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine Moscow’s war effort and make Russians feel the consequences of the Kremlin's all-out invasion of Ukraine that is well into its… Continue reading
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