Jun 19 Why some Russians are breaking with Putin as Ukraine war drags on By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Sonia Kopelev, Zoie Lambert
World Jun 19 EU leaders disagree on creation of Kremlin back-channel amid Ukraine war A top EU official has set up a tentative back-channel with Russia, despite some leaders' reservations. The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia is open to talks if Europe is ready to listen and not lecture. By Sam McNeil, Associated Press
World Jun 18 Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian oil facilities, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for the war and make Russians feel the consequences of the invasion. Some areas have reported fuel shortages. By Barry Hatton, Associated Press
World Jun 17 Takeaways from the G7: Trump's new attitude toward allies buoyed by their praise for Iran deal President Donald Trump is not known to be a fan of international gatherings of world leaders, but he changed his tune at this year's G7 summit at a French Alpine resort, where he was buoyed by support from his counterparts… By Darlene Superville, Sylvie Corbet, Rob Gillies, Aamer Madhani, John Leicester, Associated Press
World Jun 17 Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia Leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in France promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and ensure its energy supply, as well as step up international economic pressure on Moscow. By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press
Jun 16 Trump signals he may reimpose sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine By Darlene Superville, Sylvie Corbet, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Ukraine has started EU membership negotiations, seeking security guarantees. Continue reading
Jun 15 Russia unleashes an overnight barrage on Ukraine, killing 11 people and damaging a religious landmark, officials say By Hanna Arhirova, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The barrage damaged civilian sites and a revered religious landmark, the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, an 11th-century monastery complex. Continue reading
Jun 13 Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 and injures 3 in southern Russia By Associated Press A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured three in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, local officials said Saturday. Drone debris also sparked a fire at a sea terminal, local Gov. Veniamin Kondratyev said. Continue reading
Jun 07 European leaders stress 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against Russian ballistic missiles By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The leaders of the U.K., Ukraine, France and Germany discussed the “urgent need” to ramp up production of weapons to combat Russia's powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missiles in a meeting in London on Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 4:08 What Putin's rejection of Ukraine's call for talks means for efforts to end Russia's war By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is accusing Russia of choosing war over peace, after Russian President Putin rejected his request for an in-person meeting. Putin spoke at an annual economic forum in St. Petersburg, a city on edge after several Ukrainian airstrikes… Continue watching