Jun 19 Watch 8:05 Putin signs pact with North Korea that could increase weapons for Russia’s war in Ukraine By Stephanie Sy, Dan Sagalyn Russia and North Korea have taken a step toward improving relations. Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un pledged to help each other's defense and security and to fight off sanctions. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Robert Gallucci. He was the State… Continue watching
Jun 18 Putin arrives in North Korea for rare visit as Russia seeks to overcome U.S.-led sanctions By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Putin’s visit comes amid growing concerns about an arms arrangement in which Pyongyang provides Moscow with badly needed munitions to fuel Russia’s war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 16 LGBTQ Ukrainian soldiers rally for legal rights, hoping their service is changing attitudes By Derek Gatopoulos, Alex Babenko, Associated Press Several hundred LGBTQ Ukrainian servicemen and their supporters marched in central Kyiv Sunday to demand more rights and highlight their service to their country in its war with Russia. Continue reading
Jun 16 78 countries at Swiss summit agree Ukraine’s territorial integrity required for peace By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Nearly 80 countries called Sunday for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia’s two-year war, though some key developing nations at a Swiss conference did not join in. The way forward… Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 2:51 News Wrap: Harris announces $1.5 billion aid package for Ukrainian infrastructure In our news wrap Saturday, Vice President Harris pledged aid for Ukraine’s hard-hit energy sector at a peace summit in Switzerland, eight Israeli soldiers died in an explosion in southern Gaza, nearly 2 million Muslims gathered at Mount Arafat for… Continue watching
Jun 15 World leaders attend Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, with Russia notably absent By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Dozens of world leaders converged on a Swiss resort Saturday to discuss how to bring peace to war-ravaged Ukraine, though any hopes of a real breakthrough were muted by the absence of Russia. Continue reading
Jun 13 New $50 billion loan to Ukraine is backed by frozen Russian assets. Here’s how it will work By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to engineer a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight for survival. Interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets would be used as collateral. Continue reading
Jun 12 U.S. expands sanctions against Russia by targeting Chinese companies helping Putin’s war in Ukraine By Emma Burrows, Associated Press The United States widened its sanctions against Russia with a package targeting Chinese companies which help Russia pursue its war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 11 U.S. lifts ban on providing weapons and training for Ukraine’s controversial Azov Brigade By Associated Press The Azov Brigade is among Ukraine’s most effective and popular fighting units. But it has been dogged by its origins as a volunteer battalion that drew fighters from far-right circles and criticism for some of its tactics. Continue reading
Jun 09 Ukraine says it has struck an advanced fighter jet at an airfield deep inside Russia By Susie Blann, Joanna Kozlowska, Associated Press Ukraine on Sunday said its forces hit an ultra-modern Russian warplane stationed on an air base nearly 370 miles from the front lines. If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a Su-57 stealth jet. Continue reading