Sep 02 Russia says it thwarted Ukrainian drone attack on Kerch bridge in Crimea By Susie Blann, Associated Press Russia said Saturday its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula, forcing its temporary closure for a third time in less than a year. Continue reading
Sep 01 Putin and Erdogan will meet for talks on Ukraine grain deal By Associated Press Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the talks Friday, ending weeks of speculation about when and where the two leaders might meet next as international efforts continue to patch up the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Continue reading
Aug 30 Moscow says Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russia overnight, while 2 were killed in Kyiv By Susie Blann, Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press The barrage early Wednesday appeared to be the biggest Ukrainian drone attack on Russian soil since the war in Ukraine began 18 months ago. Continue reading
Aug 29 Russian nationalist ordered to stay in prison after accusing Putin of weakness and indecision By Associated Press Igor Strelkov is a retired security officer who led Moscow-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine in 2014 and who was convicted of murder in the Netherlands for his role in the downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet. Continue reading
Aug 29 U.S. to send $250 million in weapons and ammunition to Ukraine By Tara Copp, Associated Press The weapons will be drawn from existing U.S. stockpiles, officials said Tuesday, and will include mine-clearing equipment, artillery and rocket rounds, ambulances and medical gear, among other items and spare parts. Continue reading
Aug 26 Shelling kills civilians in northeast Ukraine amid fears of Russia retaking the area By Susie Blann, Associated Press U.K. military intelligence on Saturday assessed that Russia may “increase the intensity of its offensive efforts” around Kupiansk and nearby Lyman in an attempt to take pressure off its forces near Bakhmut and in the Zaporizhzhia region. Continue reading
Aug 24 U.S. to start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s at air base in Arizona By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The training will be part of a U.S. and European effort to get the advanced fighter jets to Ukraine for its defense against invading Russian forces. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 11:03 Ukraine's ambassador to U.S. on progress and setbacks in counteroffensive against Russia By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn On August 24, 1991, Ukraine issued a declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. But 32 years later, Ukraine is fighting to be free of Russian attacks and occupation. Nick Schifrin spoke with Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana… Continue watching
Aug 24 NATO-member Norway to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, becoming third country to do so By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press Ukraine has long pleaded for the sophisticated fighter to give it a combat edge. It recently launched a long-anticipated counteroffensive against the Kremlin's forces without air cover, placing its troops at the mercy of Russian aviation and artillery. Continue reading
Aug 24 Ukraine marks Independence Day and vows to keep fighting Russia By Susie Blann, Associated Press The national holiday Thursday coincided with the war's 18-month milestone, giving a somber mood to the commemorations. Continue reading