Jun 18 Ukraine, Russia both suffering heavy casualties amid Kyiv's counteroffensive, UK assesses By Associated Press Russia and Ukraine are suffering high numbers of military casualties as Ukraine fights to dislodge the Kremlin’s forces from occupied areas in the early stages of its counteroffensive, British officials said Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 17 African leaders meet with Putin in Russia after Ukraine trip, urge end to war By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 7:45 The debate over Ukraine's potential admission to NATO By Ali Rogin, Dan Sagalyn Leaders from all 31 NATO member nations will hold their annual summit next month in Lithuania. Ahead of it, some members, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, are stepping up calls for Ukraine to join the alliance. Ali Rogin discussed the debate… Continue watching
Jun 16 African leaders visit Kyiv, push for peace between Ukraine and Russia By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The delegation, which is set to travel to St. Petersburg later Friday, is also working to ensure food and fertilizer deliveries to their continent. Continue reading
Jun 15 NATO sees no change in Russia's nuclear posture despite Belarus leader's claims By Associated Press On Tuesday, President Alexander Lukashenko claimed that Belarus has already received some tactical nuclear weapons from Moscow. Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 5:31 On the front line with Ukrainian forces as they step up counteroffensive against Russia By Dan Sagalyn and Emma Murphy, Independent Television News Ukraine's counteroffensive is taking shape as Russia continues its aerial attacks. Emma Murphy of Independent Television News spent two days on the frontline with Ukrainian forces made up of professional soldiers and civilians who've become fighters. Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 9:17 UN aid chief on far-reaching consequences of Ukrainian dam disaster By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi In Ukraine, floodwaters are receding more than a week after the destruction of a major dam that severely inundated surrounding towns. But the damage is evolving into a long-term environmental and humanitarian disaster with far-reaching consequences. Martin Griffiths is the… Continue watching
Jun 15 WATCH: Austin and Gen. Milley hold briefing on support for Ukraine against Russian invasion By Associated Press Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Gen. Mark Milley held a news briefing on Thursday as NATO defense ministers gather to discuss future relations with Ukraine as Russia's war on the country thwarts its hopes of joining the world's biggest… Continue reading
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