May 05 Russia’s Wagner boss threatens Ukraine pullout, citing starving forces of ammunition By David Rising, Associated Press The owner of Russia’s Wagner Group military contractor threatened to pull his troops out of the for Bakhmut next week, accusing Russia’s military command of starving his forces of ammunition and causing them heavy losses. Continue reading
May 04 In Ukraine’s forests, Ukraine’s fighters race to prepare for counteroffensive against Russia By Samya Kullab, Associated Press The Associated Press joined up recently with a fighting unit of Ukraine's National Guard as it prepared for an impending counteroffensive. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 6:32 Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attacks on Kremlin, Kyiv denies involvement By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Moscow woke to a dramatic image Wednesday morning, an apparent drone exploding over the Kremlin, the heart of Russian power. The Russian president’s press service accused Ukraine of a failed assassination attempt, but Kyiv denies any involvement. The claim risks… Continue watching
May 03 Russia accuses Ukraine of failed assassination attempt on Putin By David Rising, Associated Press Russia claimed it foiled an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kremlin early Wednesday, calling it an unsuccessful assassination attempt against President Vladimir Putin and promising retaliation for what it termed a “terrorist” act. Continue reading
May 01 U.S. House Speaker McCarthy says Russia must pull out of Ukraine By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Russia should "pull out" of Ukraine. The Republican leader was speaking Monday on his first trip abroad as U.S. House speaker at a press conference in Jerusalem. Continue reading
May 01 Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city wounds dozens, damages buildings By David Rising, Associated Press The attack follows Friday’s launch of more than 20 cruise missiles and two explosive drones. It was the first to target Kyiv in nearly two months. Continue reading
Apr 29 Russia-appointed governor reports strike on Crimea oil depot by Ukrainian drones By David Rising, Associated Press A massive fire erupted at an oil depot in Crimea after it was hit by two of Ukraine's drones, a Russia-appointed official there reported Saturday, the latest in a series of attacks on the annexed peninsula as Russia braces for… Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 6:11 Russian attacks kill more civilians as Ukraine prepares for a major counteroffensive By Nick Schifrin Russian strikes on Ukraine killed dozens and hit as NATO and the U.S. said they had sent Ukraine 98 percent of the vehicles promised to Kyiv. The weapons are designed to be ready for Ukraine’s highly anticipated upcoming counteroffensive. Nick… Continue watching
Apr 28 Russian missile and drone attack in Ukraine leaves 19 dead, including three children By Hanna Arhirova, David Rising, Patrick Quinn, Andrea Rosa, Associated Press Russia has fired more than 20 cruise missiles and two drones at Ukraine in attacks that killed at least 19 people. The attacks included the first one on Ukraine's capital in nearly two months. Continue reading
Apr 27 NATO says Ukraine allies have sent 1,550 combat vehicles, 230 tanks as Russia continues invasion By David Rising, Lorne Cook, Associated Press NATO allies and partner countries have delivered more than 98 percent of the combat vehicles promised to Ukraine during Russia's invasion and war, the military alliance’s chief said Thursday, giving Kyiv a bigger punch as it contemplates launching a counteroffensive. Continue reading