Jun 12 At G7, Biden and Zelenskyy will sign a U.S.-Ukraine security agreement By Darlene Superville, Colleen Long, Associated Press National security adviser Jake Sullivan said the agreement would not commit U.S. troops directly to Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion — a red line drawn by President Joe Biden, who's fearful of being pulled into direct conflict between the nuclear-armed… Continue reading
Jun 12 Russian warships arrive in Cuban waters for military exercises By Regina Garcia Cano, Gisela Salomon, Associated Press This mission comes less than two weeks after President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-provided weapons to strike inside Russia to protect Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, prompting President Vladimir Putin to suggest his military could respond with “asymmetrical steps”… Continue reading
Jun 11 U.S. lifts ban on providing weapons and training for Ukraine’s controversial Azov Brigade By Associated Press The Azov Brigade is among Ukraine’s most effective and popular fighting units. But it has been dogged by its origins as a volunteer battalion that drew fighters from far-right circles and criticism for some of its tactics. Continue reading
Jun 10 Ukraine may store some F-16 warplanes in other countries to protect them from Russian attacks By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukraine's air force may keep some of the F-16 fighter jets it’s set to receive from its Western allies at foreign bases to protect them from Russian strikes. Continue reading
Jun 09 Ukraine says it has struck an advanced fighter jet at an airfield deep inside Russia By Susie Blann, Joanna Kozlowska, Associated Press Ukraine on Sunday said its forces hit an ultra-modern Russian warplane stationed on an air base nearly 370 miles from the front lines. If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a Su-57 stealth jet. Continue reading
Jun 08 Strikes in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine kill 28, Moscow-appointed officials say By Susie Blann, Elise Morton, Associated Press Russia-installed officials in the partially occupied Ukrainian regions of Kherson and Luhansk said Ukrainian attacks left at least 28 people dead as Russia and Ukraine continued to exchange drone attacks overnight into Saturday. Continue reading
Jun 07 Putin again warns that Russia will consider sending weapons to adversaries of the West By Associated Press "If they supply (weapons) to the combat zone and call for using these weapons against our territory, why don't we have the right to do the same?" Putin asked. Continue reading
Jun 06 Cubans say Russian warships, including nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week By Associated Press Cuba's foreign ministry said in a news release that the ships will be in Havana between June 12 and June 17, noting that none of them will carry any nuclear weapons, assuring their presence "does not represent a threat to… Continue reading
Jun 06 What to know about Russia’s growing influence in Africa By Mark Banchereau, Jessica Donati, Associated Press Russia has emerged as the security partner of choice for a growing number of African governments in the region, displacing traditional allies like France and the United States. Continue reading
Jun 05 Relations between Moscow and Washington won’t change, no matter who wins the election, Putin says By James Jordan, Harriet Morris, Associated Press Putin also said Trump's felony conviction at his hush money trial last week was the result of "the use of the court system as part of the internal political struggle."… Continue reading