May 16 Ukraine thwarts Russia's 'exceptional' missile assault on Kyiv By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukrainian air defenses, bolstered by sophisticated Western-supplied systems, thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital, officials said. Continue reading
May 15 Russia is seeking more attack drones from Iran after depleting stockpile, White House says By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The White House says Russia is looking to buy additional advanced attack drones from Iran for use in its war in Ukraine after using up most of the 400 drones it had previously purchased from Iran. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 3:26 Zelenskyy tours Europe to secure more military aid in Ukraine's fight against Russia By Nick Schifrin, Jonah Anderson It is the largest conflict in Europe in more than 80 years, but Ukraine has questioned European commitment in its war against Russia's invasion. Monday, Ukraine’s president concluded a three-day tour of Europe and received new military and political support… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 7:57 The roadblocks to holding Putin and his high command accountable for war crimes in Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn It has been almost two months since the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the official in charge of Moscow's campaign of stealing children from Ukraine. Nick Schifrin spoke with the top Biden administration… Continue watching
May 15 Zelenskyy seeks to rebuild Ukraine's arsenal with visits to European capitals By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a promise of more missiles and attack drones from Britain to support his battle against Russian forces in Ukraine. Continue reading
May 15 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Ukraine continues to prepare for counteroffensive By Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a promise of more missiles and attack drones from Britain to support his battle against Russian forces in Ukraine. Continue reading
May 14 Zelenskyy makes surprise stop in Paris, meets with French President Macron By John Leicester, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to Paris for talks Sunday night with French President Emmanuel Macron, extending a multi-stop European tour that has elicited fresh pledges of military support as his country gears up for a counteroffensive… Continue reading
May 14 Watch 2:15 News Wrap: Tropical Cyclone Mocha batters Myanmar coast In our news wrap Sunday, Cyclone Mocha made landfall over Myanmar and lashed refugee camps in Bangladesh, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy made stops in Berlin and Paris to meet with German Chancellor Scholz and French President Macron, and Homeland Security reported… Continue watching
May 14 Ukraine's Zelenskyy says counteroffensive aims to take back occupied land, not attack Russian territory By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Speaking during a news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s goal is to free the territories within its internationally recognized borders. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 2:47 News Wrap: Bangladesh, Myanmar brace for powerful Cyclone Mocha In our news wrap Saturday, a massive tropical cyclone barrels toward Myanmar and Bangladesh, Egypt says it brokered a new cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Pope Francis, North Carolina’s governor vetoed a state ban… Continue watching