May 04 Watch 5:40 Ukrainian family rebuilds life in Minnesota after fleeing Russian invasion By Lindsey Seavert, Minnesota Public Radio Since Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago, about 6.5 million Ukrainians have left the country. One of them is 10-year-old Artem Fedorenko, who lost part of his arm in a Russian bombing that killed his father and brother. Continue watching
May 04 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is on Russia’s wanted list, state media reports By Associated Press As of Saturday afternoon, both Zelenskyy and his predecessor, Petro Poroshenko, featured on the Russian interior ministry's list of people wanted on unspecified criminal charges. The commander of Ukraine's ground forces, Gen. Oleksandr Pavlyuk, was also on the list. Continue reading
Apr 28 Ukraine’s army chief reports tactical retreat in the east as Russian forces attack front line By Susie Blann, Associated Press Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Russian forces continue to attack “along the entire front line” of more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), with pitched battles raging west of Avdiivka, the eastern city they took in February after a grueling, monthslong fight. Continue reading
Apr 27 Russia renews bombardment of Ukraine’s energy grid as Kyiv launches more drone attacks By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russia launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine overnight, in attacks that appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russia said its air defense systems had intercepted more than 60 Ukrainian drones over the southern Krasnodar region. Continue reading
Apr 25 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as new military weapons rushed to Ukraine By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Biden immediately approved sending Ukraine $1 billion in military assistance, the first installment from about $61 billion allocated for Ukraine. The package includes air defense capabilities, artillery rounds, armored vehicles and other weapons to shore up Ukrainian forces who have seen… Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 7:51 NATO head Stoltenberg on whether delayed U.S. aid can still make a difference in Ukraine By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Among the Western leaders welcoming Saturday’s House approval of Ukraine aid was NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who called it a move that “makes us all safer, in Europe and North America.” Earlier, John Yang spoke with Stoltenberg from NATO… Continue watching
Apr 21 Ukrainian and Western leaders laud passage of U.S. aid while Kremlin warns of ‘ruin’ By Samya Kullab, Elise Morton, Associated Press Analysts say the long-awaited $61 billion military aid package — including $13.8 billion for Ukraine to buy weapons — will help slow Russia’s incremental advances in the war's third year, but that more will likely be needed for Kyiv to… Continue reading
Apr 20 House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel, breaking long congressional stalemate By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House is pushing swiftly through a series of votes in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, Democrats and Republicans joining together after a grueling monthslong fight over renewed American… Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 4:16 Ukraine faces dire shortage of munitions and manpower as Russia ramps up offensive By John Yang, Amna Nawaz, Lorna Baldwin, Sam Lane, Andrew Corkery Ukraine has been at war with Russia for more than two years, and there are signs that this year could be pivotal. Ukrainian officials say they need more munitions and support as Russia appears to be gaining ground. Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
Apr 14 Ukraine will struggle to fight off Russian advances without U.S. aid, military analysts warn By Associated Press With the war in Ukraine entering its third year and a vital U.S. aid package for Kyiv stuck in Congress, Russia has used its edge in firepower and personnel to step up attacks across eastern Ukraine. Continue reading