Russian invasion of Ukraine

WATCH: Blinken urges Congress to act on delayed ambassadorial nominations

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged the Senate to move forward with votes on more than 60 diplomatic nominations, including 38 ambassadors, that have been stalled due to objections by individual lawmakers.

Russia suspends deal allowing Ukraine to export grain, destabilizing global food markets

By Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press

It’s the end of an accord that the U.N. and Turkey brokered to allow food to leave the Black Sea region after Russia invaded its neighbor.

South Korean President Yoon makes surprise visit to Ukraine, pledges to expand support

By Felipe Dana, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Saturday, offering support for the invaded country in its war with Russia while demonstrating his own nation's cooperation with NATO.

War in Ukraine, defense spending, potential memberships on the agenda at NATO summit

By Associated Press

The focus will be what to do about Ukraine's future membership of NATO, and the security guarantees the country might need to ensure that Russia doesn’t invade again after the war is over.

Putin hosted mercenary chief Prigozhin soon after his short-lived rebellion

By Associated Press

The announcement Monday was the latest twist in a baffling episode that has raised questions about the power and influence held by both men.

News Wrap: NATO to discuss Ukraine's bid to join alliance at upcoming summit

In our news wrap Sunday, leaders of NATO countries are preparing for a summit where they will discuss Ukraine’s bid to join the alliance, Russia said it shot down a cruise missile over Crimea, the U.S. said it killed an…

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Russia reports intercepting missile over annexed Crimea, briefly shuts down key bridge

By Associated Press

Russian-installed authorities in the Crimean peninsula on Sunday reported shooting down a cruise missile near the city of Kerch and briefly suspending traffic on the Kerch bridge that links the annexed territory to Russia.

WATCH: Washington National Cathedral hosts prayer service for Ukraine marking 500 days of war

By News Desk and Associated Press

Washington National Cathedral is hosting a special ecumenical prayer service on Sunday with Ukrainian ambassador Oksana Markarova and Ukrainian clergy to mark 500 days since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Zelenskyy marks 500 days of war, honors Ukraine's soldiers in speech on Snake Island

By Felipe Dana, Associated Press

krainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the 500th day of the war Saturday by hailing the country's soldiers in a video from a Black Sea island that became the symbol of Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the Russian invasion.

Russia attempts 1st drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days, all are shot down

By Associated Press

After a relative lull, Russia launched a drone attack early Sunday on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, officials said. It was the first such attack of the war in 12 days.