May 12 Heavy fighting rages along Ukraine’s northeast front line as civilians flee Russian onslaught By Samya Kullab, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press Thousands more civilians have fled Russia's renewed ground offensive in Ukraine’s northeast that has targeted towns and villages with a barrage of artillery and mortar shelling, officials said Sunday. Continue reading
May 11 More than 1,700 civilians flee northeast Ukraine as Russia renews assault on region By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Evgeniy Maloletka, Associated Press The Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday that Moscow's forces have captured five villages as part of a renewed ground assault in northeastern Ukraine. Continue reading
May 10 Ukraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern Kharkiv region By Illia Novikov, Associated Press It's a tactical switch in the war that Kyiv officials have been expecting for weeks. Officials said Friday that intense nighttime shelling targeted Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region and less than 5 kilometers or 3 miles from the Russian border. Continue reading
May 10 U.S. announces a new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The announcement Friday comes as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the northeast Kharkiv region. This is the third tranche of aid for Ukraine since Congress passed supplemental funding in late April after months of gridlock. Continue reading
May 09 Russia celebrates Victory Day as Putin reminds the world of nuclear ability By Associated Press Even though few World War II veterans are still alive 79 years after Berlin fell to the Red Army, the victory over Nazi Germany remains the most important symbol of the country's prowess. Continue reading
May 08 Russia attacks Ukraine’s power grid on day country celebrates defeat of Nazism in World War II By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russia has launched a massive attack on energy facilities across seven regions in Ukraine. The attacks have damaged homes and the country's railways. The attack happened on the day Ukraine celebrates the defeat of Nazism in World War II. Continue reading
May 07 Biden hosts Romanian leader at the White House to celebrate NATO partnership By Associated Press Biden said NATO was stronger because Romania was in it and he noted that Romanian and American troops have fought and trained alongside one another and praised Romania for having "stepped up" to assist Ukraine in fending off Russia's invasion. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 6:47 Brittney Griner describes release from Russia and readjusting to life at home By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport Monday, we spoke with basketball star Brittney Griner about what it was like being detained by Russian authorities for ten months. In the second part of our interview, Amna Nawaz talks with Griner about her release from Russian custody, readjusting… Continue watching
May 07 What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia announce it would hold drills? By Associated Press Tactical nuclear weapons for use against troops on the battlefield are less powerful than nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles that can destroy entire cities. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as American soldier arrested in Russia By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. Army soldier arrested in Russia last week was being held in a pretrial detention facility, the Army said Tuesday. Russian reports said he would be held for two months pending an investigation. Continue reading