Nov 04 Top G-7 diplomats back Ukraine support, express suspicion of China By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Top diplomats from the world's major industrialized democracies have rallied support for Ukraine in its resistance to Russia's invasion. They expressed "unwavering commitment" for Ukraine's defense and were suspicious of China's increasing assertiveness. Continue reading
Nov 04 U.S. to send $400 million more military aid to Ukraine By Tara Copp, Associated Press The new command post, announced Friday, signals a more permanent, long-term program to continue to aid Kyiv in its fight against Russia. In total the U.S. has provided to Ukraine more than $18 billion since Russia invaded Feb. 24. Continue reading
Nov 04 With millions without power, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ‘energy terrorism’ By Andrew Meldrum, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of "energy terrorism," with Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy network leaving millions of people without power. Zelenskyy said 4.5 million people were without electricity. Continue reading
Nov 03 How Russian soldiers ran a ‘cleansing’ operation in Bucha, Ukraine By Erika Kinetz, Oleksandr Stashevskyi, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press It was a cold, gray morning, March 4 in Bucha, Ukraine. By nightfall, at least nine men would walk to their deaths at 144 Yablunska street, the nerve center of Russian violence that would shock the world. Continue reading
Nov 03 Russians try to subdue Ukrainian towns by threatening, kidnapping mayors By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press As Russians seized parts of eastern and southern Ukraine in the opening stages of the war, mayors, civilian administrators and others say they have been abducted, threatened or beaten to force their cooperation. Continue reading
Nov 03 Russian shelling damaged power lines at Europe’s largest nuclear plant, Ukraine says By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukraine's nuclear state operator says Russia has shelled and damaged power lines connecting Europe's largest nuclear power plant to the Ukrainian grid. Continue reading
Nov 02 Poland lays razor wire fencing on border with Russia’s Kaliningrad By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Polish soldiers began laying razor wire Wednesday along Poland's border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad after the government ordered the construction of a barrier to prevent what it fears could become another migration crisis. Continue reading
Nov 02 Russian invasion displaced 14 million Ukrainians, according to U.N. report By Edith Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. refugee chief says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven some 14 million Ukrainians from their homes in "the fastest, largest displacement witnessed in decades."… Continue reading
Nov 02 White House says North Korea is covertly shipping artillery to Russia By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday the U.S. believes North Korea is "trying to make it appear as though they're being sent to countries in the Middle East or North Africa."… Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: State Department applauds peace deal in Ethiopia By Associated Press The 2-year conflict produced hundreds of thousands of victims and enormous challenges lie ahead, including getting all parties to lay down arms or withdraw. Continue reading