Jul 21 WATCH: U.S. welcomes deal to unblock Ukraine grain exports By Associated Press A senior State Department official says the U.S. welcomes news of a deal to unblock the exports of Ukrainian grain to world markets. Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: U.S. to send more military aid to Ukraine as war grinds on By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. and allies are committing more rocket systems, ammunition and other military aid to Ukraine, as American defense leaders say they see the war grinding on for some time. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 3:58 News Wrap: Ukraine's first lady appeals directly to Congress for more aid In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska appealed directly to the Congress for more weapons and financial support, Ukrainian forces used U.S.-supplied rockets to blast a bridge critical to Russia, the UN says Afghanistan has seen some… Continue watching
Jul 20 Ukraine damages bridge key to Russian supply lines in country's south By Susie Blann, Associated Press Ukrainian forces have damaged a bridge that is key to supplying Russian troops in southern Ukraine. Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska says her country's 'world is broken' in address to Congress By Ellen Knickmeyer, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska will address Congress Wednesday amid the country's ongoing defense against Russia's invasion. Continue reading
Jul 19 Watch 6:33 News Wrap: Russia's assault on Ukraine's cities kills scores of civilians In our news wrap Tuesday, Russia targets Ukraine's cities killing scores of civilians, Russian President Putin meets with Iran's leaders amid sanctions, the WHO issued new warnings about super-infectious COVID subvariants, a CDC panel is considering who should receive a… Continue watching
Jul 19 Senate panel approves NATO expansion, rushing to full Senate vote By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Tuesday's vote came as lawmakers aim for quick Senate passage and a show of congressional support for expansion of the U.S. and European defense alliance. Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: White House says Russia plans to annex more Ukraine territory By Associated Press Kirby said Tuesday that U.S. intelligence officials have "ample" new evidence that Russia is looking to annex additional Ukraine territory and could hold "sham" elections as soon as September. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 3:47 News Wrap: Russia pounds Ukraine with heavy shelling as the civilian death toll rises In our news wrap Monday, Russia continued its campaign of heavy shelling in Ukraine that killed more civilians as Russian President Putin remained defiant over western sanctions, the acting president of Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency that gave… Continue watching
Jul 18 Climate change aid, Ukraine war fallout feature at Berlin talks By Frank Jordans, Geir Moulson, Associated Press Officials from 40 countries are meeting in Berlin to discuss how to stay focused on fighting climate change while the world reels from the economic fallout of the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading