Jul 21 Watch 4:44 NATO countries promise more weapons for Ukraine as Russia launches massive assault By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev It is a pivotal moment in Ukraine as Kyiv announced it will hold another round of peace talks with Russia on Wednesday. It's the first such meeting in seven weeks and comes as NATO leaders try to answer Ukraine’s desperate… Continue watching
Jul 21 Russia launches a major aerial attack on Kyiv hours before high-level talks on weapons support for Ukraine By Emma Burrows, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The hours-long drone and missile assault on Kyiv overnight into Monday underscored the urgency of Ukraine's need for further Western military aid, especially in air defense. Continue reading
Jul 20 Kremlin says Putin open to peace with Ukraine only after Russia’s goals have been achieved By Associated Press Russia is open to peace with Ukraine, but achieving its goals remains a priority, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday, days after U.S. President Donald Trump gave Moscow a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face tougher sanctions. Continue reading
Jul 18 EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow’s energy revenue and spies are targeted By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the new measures, describing them as a “timely and necessary” step amid intensified Russian attacks. Continue reading
Jul 17 Zelenskyy appoints Yulia Svyrydenko as new prime minister for war-weary Ukraine By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appointed the key negotiator of his country’s deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals as its new prime minister. Continue reading
Jul 17 Ukraine approves plan to boost domestic arms production to counter Russia, Zelenskyy says By Volodymyr Yurchuk, Emma Burrows, Associated Press Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of expanding production to counter Russia's invasion and strike deeper into Russian territory. Continue reading
Jul 16 Russian attack targets energy infrastructure in Ukraine, injuring at least 15 By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russia has launched overnight attacks on four Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 15 people and targeting energy infrastructure. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 8:37 Will Trump’s shift on arming Ukraine help end Russia’s invasion? Experts weigh in By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn In announcing a new weapons package for Ukraine and a ceasefire deadline for Putin, President Trump reversed his previous stance towards Russia’s invasion. But will the weapons have the intended effect for Ukraine, or does the deadline give Russia weeks… Continue watching
Jul 15 Ukrainians welcome Trump’s pledge for more U.S. aid but fear his 50-day deadline for Putin is too long By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude for U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to send more weapons to Ukraine, particularly Patriot air defense missile systems. Continue reading
Jul 15 What Trump’s new plan for Ukraine weapons might mean for the war By Will Weissert, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The U.S. plans to sell Patriot missile batteries — systems ideal for shielding territory against incoming missile attacks — and other weapons to European allies that would be transferred to Kyiv. Continue reading