Jul 18 UK sanctions Russian intelligence officers linked to Mariupol theater bombing By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Britain’s foreign ministry said it sanctioned 18 officers working for Russian military intelligence, known as the GRU, along with three units. It said the officers were also accused of targeting the family of a former Russian spy who was later… Continue reading
Jul 18 EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow’s energy revenue and spies are targeted By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the new measures, describing them as a “timely and necessary” step amid intensified Russian attacks. Continue reading
Jul 17 Ukraine approves plan to boost domestic arms production to counter Russia, Zelenskyy says By Volodymyr Yurchuk, Emma Burrows, Associated Press Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of expanding production to counter Russia's invasion and strike deeper into Russian territory. Continue reading
Jul 16 Russian attack targets energy infrastructure in Ukraine, injuring at least 15 By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russia has launched overnight attacks on four Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 15 people and targeting energy infrastructure. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 8:37 Will Trump’s shift on arming Ukraine help end Russia’s invasion? Experts weigh in By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn In announcing a new weapons package for Ukraine and a ceasefire deadline for Putin, President Trump reversed his previous stance towards Russia’s invasion. But will the weapons have the intended effect for Ukraine, or does the deadline give Russia weeks… Continue watching
Jul 15 Ukrainians welcome Trump’s pledge for more U.S. aid but fear his 50-day deadline for Putin is too long By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude for U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to send more weapons to Ukraine, particularly Patriot air defense missile systems. Continue reading
Jul 15 What Trump’s new plan for Ukraine weapons might mean for the war By Will Weissert, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The U.S. plans to sell Patriot missile batteries — systems ideal for shielding territory against incoming missile attacks — and other weapons to European allies that would be transferred to Kyiv. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 8:29 What’s behind Trump’s shift on arming Ukraine and his threats against Russia By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev, Dan Sagalyn President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced they would infuse Ukraine with American weapons bought by European allies. Trump also threatened massive sanctions on Russia if there is no ceasefire by early September. It was a remarkable turnaround… Continue watching
Jul 14 WATCH: Trump threatens tariffs on Russia if they don’t end Ukraine war within 50 days By Chris Megerian, Illia Novikov, Associated Press President Trump has announced new measures targeting Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, threatening steep tariffs if a peace deal isn't reached within 50 days. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 6:43 How Russia used Brazil as a ‘spy factory’ for global espionage By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn A New York Times investigation found that Moscow has used Brazil as a launchpad for its global espionage operation. Brazilian federal police uncovered the deception after a yearslong hunt, dealing a massive blow to Putin’s spy program. Ali Rogin speaks… Continue watching