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Zelenskyy approves special tribunal plans to prosecute Russian leaders over Ukraine invasion

By Molly Quell, Associated Press

The special tribunal aims to target senior Russian leaders for the “crime of aggression,” which underpins the countless war crimes Ukraine accuses Russian forces of committing since the start of the war on Feb. 24, 2022.

NATO leaders agree to hike military spending and restate 'ironclad commitment' to collective defense if attacked

By Mike Corder, Sylvie Corbet, Molly Quell, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Russia remains the major threat in Europe, but the United States is shifting its attention to focus on security priorities elsewhere. However, some countries have already warned that they will struggle to meet the target.

Russian attacks kill 18 civilians in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more Western support

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

More than 12,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the United Nations.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least 14 people

By Justin Spike, Associated Press

Russian drones and missiles killed at least 14 civilians and injured several dozen others in Ukraine in overnight attacks, local officials said Monday, with nine deaths reported in the capital, Kyiv, where an apartment building partially collapsed.

Putin suggests Russia could help broker a deal between Iran and Israel

By James Jordan, Harriet Morris, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Wednesday to help mediate an end to the conflict between Israel and Iran, suggesting Moscow could help negotiate a settlement that could allow Tehran to pursue a peaceful atomic program while assuaging Israeli security concerns.

Russia's on 'the brink of recession,' country's economy minister says

The economy, hit with a slew of sanctions after the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022, has so far outperformed predictions.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after deadly missile strike in Kyiv

By Justin Spike, Illia Novikov, Associated Press

A Russian missile strike on a nine-story Kyiv apartment building was a sign that more pressure must be applied on Moscow to agree to a ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday, as Moscow intensifies attacks in the war.

Kyiv rescuers continue to find more bodies as death toll from latest Russian aerial attack climbs to 28

By Justin Spike, Illia Novikov, Associated Press

The attack overnight on Monday into Tuesday was part of a sweeping barrage as Russia once again sought to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses.

WATCH: Trump says 'not a bad idea' to include China in G7, removing Russia 'a mistake'

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The U.S. leader indicated that he would rather have the G7 become the G8 or possibly even the G9, although Russia and China would notably be authoritarian governments in an organization whose members are democracies.