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Russian drones hammer apartments and cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing 7

By Hanna Arhirova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press

Russia’s round-the-clock bombardment of targets in Ukraine killed at least seven people and wounded more than 80 others, officials said Monday.

Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward the country

By Jamey Keaten, Edith M. Lederer, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Lavrov was dismissive after the German and Russian foreign ministers met Saturday on the sidelines of the meeting, holding what’s believed to be the first such tête-à-tête since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion

By Hanna Arhirova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he asked U.S. President Donald Trump to press China’s leader to use Beijing’s influence over Moscow in a diplomatic effort to get Russia to end its 4½-year-long invasion of Ukraine.

Russian strikes kill 8 civilians in Ukraine as UN debates how to end the war

By Hanna Arhirova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed in a speech at the United Nations late Wednesday for countries to starve Russia of revenue through sanctions and trade bans, denying Moscow the money it needs to prolong the war.

Moldova's PM on confronting Russian threats and backing Ukraine

By Nick Schifrin

Moldova is an Eastern European nation of almost three million people nestled between NATO member Romania and Ukraine. It has become a stage for Russian interference and drone incursions. Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan spoke with Nick Schifrin about Russia’s…

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Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on

By Emma Burrows, Associated Press

Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer spoke to The Associated Press at a security conference in Estonia amid warnings from some European leaders that Moscow is planning to test NATO's collective defense pact with bolder attacks that have already included…

WATCH: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses 2026 UN General Assembly

By Edith M. Lederer, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Zelenskyy urged the world’s leaders Wednesday to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts, telling the U.N. General Assembly that “Russia’s revenues must remain a target.”…

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes ahead of Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

Russian missiles and drones struck at least four Ukrainian regions overnight, killing five people, officials said Tuesday.

Republican senator calls for probe of Trump Jr. after wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch

By Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah wants the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate and subpoena Donald Trump Jr. after his wedding party was partially bankrolled by a Russian oligarch.

Main Kremlin party keeps control of Russian parliament after a carefully orchestrated vote

By Associated Press

At a polling station in the Russian-held part of the Donetsk region, voters dropped their ballots in a box under the gaze of an armed Russian soldier.