Feb 08 Zelenskyy visits Britain, promises ‘freedom will win’ and pushes for warplanes By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the British people for their support since "Day One" of Russia's invasion — and pressed for fighter jets to ensure his country's victory. Continue reading
Feb 07 WATCH: Biden calls for U.S. to lead the way in supporting Ukraine By Associated Press Biden took a moment to pay tribute to Ukraine, addressing one of his guests, Ambassador Oksana Markarova, as representing “not just her nation but the courage of her people.”… Continue reading
Feb 07 Germany, Denmark and Netherlands to give Ukraine Leopard 1 tanks By Susie Blann, Associated Press Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands say they plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 battle tanks. Continue reading
Feb 07 Russia hits civilian areas, boosts offensive as invasion anniversary nears By Susie Blann, Associated Press Russian shelling damaged buildings in Ukraine, local officials said Tuesday. Military analysts also expressed skepticism about the brewing Moscow offensive around the anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 06 Norway looks to donate $7.3 billion in aid to Ukraine By Associated Press The government of oil-rich Norway is looking to donate 75 billion kroner ($7.3 billion) in a multiyear support package to Ukraine. The money would make the Scandinavian country one of the world's top donors to war-torn Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 06 Fighting continues in Ukraine as anniversary of Russian invasion nears By Susie Blann, Associated Press Officials in Ukraine say Russian forces are keeping Ukrainian troops tied down with attacks in the eastern Donbas region. Moscow is thought to be assembling additional combat power there for an expected offensive in the coming weeks. Continue reading
Feb 05 Ukraine defense minister confident West will provide warplanes to aid against Russia By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov told a news conference in Kyiv that Ukraine has already received everything from its “wish list to Santa,” except planes. Continue reading
Feb 05 European Union begins ban on Russian diesel over war in Ukraine By David McHugh, Associated Press Starting Sunday, the 27-country EU is taking the step to further slash its energy dependency on Moscow. The measure also aims to crimp the Kremlin’s fossil fuel earnings as punishment for invading Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 04 116 Ukrainian, 63 Russian POWs released in prisoner swap By Susie Blann, Associated Press Dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war have returned home following a prisoner swap, officials on both sides said Saturday. Continue reading
Feb 03 Ukrainian drones keep a close eye on Belarus border By Samya Kullab, Associated Press On the Belarusian border, Ukrainian units are using drones to monitor a long expanse of marsh and woodland for a possible surprise offensive from the north. Continue reading