Feb 16 Zelenskyy signs bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and Germany By Geir Moulson, Associated Press The security agreements appear aimed primarily at sending a message of long-term solidarity as Ukraine has gone back on the defensive in the war, hindered by low ammunition supplies and a shortage of personnel. Continue reading
Feb 16 Russia says imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died By Associated Press The Federal Prison Service said in a statement that Alexei Navalny, the fiercest foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin, felt unwell after a walk on Friday and lost consciousness. An ambulance arrived to try to rehabilitate him, but he died. Continue reading
Feb 15 Russia has obtained ‘troubling’ capability for anti-satellite space weapon, White House says By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Thursday that U.S. intelligence officials have information that Russia has obtained the capability but that such a weapon is not currently operational. Continue reading
Feb 15 6 people killed in missile strike in Russian city of Belgorod near Ukrainian border, 18 injured, officials say By Illia Novikov, Emma Burrows, Associated Press Hours earlier, Russia fired cruise and ballistic missiles at a broad area of Ukraine, hitting multiple regions after a midnight strike in Ukraine's northeast killed four people in an apartment building. Continue reading
Feb 14 Serbia receives another arms delivery from Russia despite international sanctions over Ukraine By Associated Press Serbia has received another arms delivery from its ally Russia despite international sanctions on Moscow over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 14 A day after his latest hospital release, Austin presses for urgent military aid for Ukraine By Tara Copp, Associated Press Austin hosted the virtual session of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Wednesday from his home where he is still recovering from complications from his December surgery to treat prostate cancer. Continue reading
Feb 14 The Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea for the second time in 2 weeks By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Ukraine's Military Intelligence, known as GUR, says its special operations unit "Group 13" sank the Caesar Kunikov using Magura V5 sea drones on Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 13 Trump comments about U.S. commitment to NATO are ‘un-American,’ Biden says By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press “The whole world heard it and the worst thing is he means it," President Joe Biden said. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Opposing Ukraine funding plays ‘into Putin’s hands,’ Biden warns By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for House Republicans to urgently bring a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to a vote. Continue reading
Feb 13 The world faces a ‘dangerous decade’ as instability and military spending rise, a new report says By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The world has entered an era of increasing instability as countries around the globe boost military spending in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Hamas attack on Israel and China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. Continue reading