Jun 14 Belarus leader says he wouldn't hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons to repel aggression By Associated Press Earlier this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the planned deployment of the short-range nuclear weapons to Moscow's neighbor and ally Belarus, in a move widely seen as a warning to the West. Continue reading
Jun 14 Russian aerial strikes in Ukraine kill at least 6 amid Kyiv counteroffensive By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press At least six people were reported killed and more than a dozen injured in the overnight strikes. Continue reading
Jun 13 Putin threatens to seize more of Ukraine to block counteroffensive on border regions By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press In some of his most detailed remarks about the war in months, the Russian leader also asserted that Ukrainian forces had suffered “catastrophic” losses in a new counteroffensive. Continue reading
Jun 13 WATCH: NATO leader says Ukrainians are making progress in counteroffensive against Russia By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden said NATO has grown more unified during the Ukraine war and “we’re going to be building on that momentum” when the alliance holds its annual summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11 and 12. Continue reading
Jun 12 Cash-strapped Pakistan welcomes arrival of first shipment of discounted crude from Russia By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Cash-strapped Pakistan had been in talks with Russia to import discounted crude since February 2022, when former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Moscow to meet with Putin — a visit that coincided with the start of Russia's invasion of… Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 9:34 NATO secretary-general discusses Ukrainian counteroffensive and Sweden membership dispute By Geoff Bennett President Biden will meet with outgoing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg Tuesday. They are expected to discuss Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, efforts to persuade NATO member Turkey to back off blocking Sweden from joining the alliance and more. Geoff Bennett… Continue watching
Jun 12 Russia's improved weaponry and tactics pose challenges to Ukraine's counteroffensive By Associated Press The changing Russian tactics along with increased troop numbers and improved weaponry could make it challenging for Ukraine to score any kind of quick decisive victory, threatening to turn it into a long battle of attrition. Continue reading
Jun 11 How Ukraine's dam collapse is turning into a slow-moving ecological catastrophe By Lori Hinnant, Sam McNeil, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The short-term dangers following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam can be seen from outer space. Experts say the long-term consequences will be generational. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 3:35 News Wrap: Trump vows he'll 'never leave' presidential race despite charges In our news wrap Sunday, Trump said that not even a felony conviction would drive him out of the presidential race, Ukrainian forces say they’ve retaken a southeastern village from Russian occupiers, former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and… Continue watching
Jun 11 Ukrainian forces say they have recaptured a Donetsk village as Russia holds other lines By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Ukraine's military on Sunday reported recapturing a southeastern village as Russian forces claimed to repel multiple attacks in the area, while President Zelenskyy’s top adviser said Moscow’s troops opened fire at a boat evacuating civilians to the south. Continue reading