Jul 17 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. Continue reading
Jul 17 Russia blames Ukraine for new attack on key bridge to Crimea that killed two By Associated Press An attack before dawn damaged part of a bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea that is a key supply route for Kremlin forces in the war with Ukraine. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 8:47 Global food security concerns reignite as clock ticks down on Ukraine grain deal By Ali Rogin, Winston Wilde The wartime agreement allowing Ukrainian grain shipments through Russia's blockade was hailed as a "beacon of hope" and has helped keep food prices stable around the world since last summer. But it's set to expire Monday and Russia is threatening… Continue watching
Jul 16 Putin warns Ukraine against using U.S.-supplied cluster bombs, saying Russia has its own 'sufficient stockpile' By Elise Morton, Felipe Dana, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published Sunday that Moscow has a “sufficient stockpile” of cluster munitions, and warned that Russia “reserves the right to take reciprocal action” if Ukraine uses the controversial weapons. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 2:58 News Wrap: Forecasters say U.S. heat wave is entering its most intense phase In our news wrap Saturday, new all-time records heat records could be set across the South and West, doctors say dehydration was likely why Israeli PM Netanyahu had to be taken to a hospital, at least 26 died in landslides… Continue watching
Jul 15 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. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 7:06 Biden visits newest NATO country as questions about Ukraine's membership remain By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori, Jonah Anderson President Biden will soon land back in the United States after traveling to three European countries in five days. His last stop Thursday, after two days of NATO meetings, was the newest alliance member, Finland. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López… Continue watching
Jul 13 Pentagon says controversial cluster munitions have arrived in Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press U.S. leaders have said the U.S. will send a version of the munition that has a reduced "dud rate," meaning fewer of the smaller bomblets fail to explode. Continue reading
Jul 13 Top Russian general's dismissal reveals new crack in military leadership By Associated Press The dismissal of Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov reveals new fissures in the Russian military command following an abortive mutiny by the mercenary group Wagner. Continue reading
Jul 13 Ukraine repels large Russian missile and drone barrage over Kyiv By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukrainian officials said air defenses shot down 20 Iranian-made drones fired by Russia mostly at the Kyiv region. Continue reading