Jul 03 U.S. ambassador visits detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia By Associated Press U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy on Monday was allowed to visit Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been behind bars in Russia since March on charges of espionage. Continue reading
Jul 02 Russia attempts 1st drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days, all are shot down By Associated Press After a relative lull, Russia launched a drone attack early Sunday on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, officials said. It was the first such attack of the war in 12 days. Continue reading
Jun 30 A week after an armed rebellion rattled Russia, key details still shrouded in mystery By Associated Press A week after the mutiny raised the most daunting challenge to President Vladimir Putin's rule in over two decades, key details about the uprising remain shrouded in mystery. Continue reading
Jun 30 Ukraine attempts to wear down and outsmart a distracted Russian army By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukrainian forces are attempting to wear down the Russian army and reshape battle lines to create more favorable conditions for a decisive, eastward counteroffensive. Continue reading
Jun 29 Analysis: What changes can be expected in Russia in response to the Wagner rebellion? By Thomas Graham, Council on Foreign Relations The challenge to Russia’s military and leadership from the mercenary Wagner Group marks a setback to Putin’s stature and possibly the Ukraine war effort. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 9:07 How Sesame Street is helping Ukrainian children traumatized by war By Jane Ferguson, Zeba Warsi Death, displacement, doubt and fear damage children's psyches and their ability to cope. But trusted friends are now aiding Ukraine's children. The Sesame Workshop, which has produced the iconic children's program for decades, is being used to help children experiencing… Continue watching
Jun 29 Protecting eastern flank remains top priority at European Union summit By Raf Casert, Associated Press NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have taken center stage at the European Union summit. Continue reading
Jun 29 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Russia investigates general for supporting mutiny By Associated Press Russia's president has succeeded in exiling Wagner mercenary head Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a brief mutiny last week, but the fate of several top generals is still unclear. Continue reading
Jun 28 Officials arrest local man accused of helping Russia direct deadly missile strike in east Ukraine By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press The strike, and others elsewhere across Ukraine late Tuesday and early Wednesday, indicate that the Kremlin is not easing its aerial onslaught despite its political and military turmoil caused by a short-lived armed uprising last weekend. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 3:53 Russia drops charges against mercenary group as Putin attempts to project order By Lisa Desjardins, Tommy Walters Russia’s security services said Tuesday it would close the criminal case against the mutineers who led a stunning but short-lived revolt over the weekend. In eastern Ukraine, Kyiv's offensive continues but a devastating Russian missile strike struck a shopping center… Continue watching