Aug 29 Zelenskyy seeks meeting with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of Russia talks By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press The proposed meetings appeared designed to add momentum to the push for peace, as Zelenskyy expressed frustration with what he called Russia’s lack of constructive engagement in the process while it continues to launch devastating aerial attacks on civilian areas. Continue reading
Aug 29 Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine's capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Authorities in the Kyiv region declared Friday an official day of mourning. Flags flew at half-staff and all entertainment events were canceled after Russia hammered Ukraine with almost 600 drones and more than 30 missiles, including rare strikes on downtown… Continue reading
Aug 28 All NATO members projected to hit old spending target, with just three set to meet new goal By Sam McNeil, Associated Press The increase in spending reflects security concerns from Russia's war in Ukraine and pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 28 At least 17 killed in major Russian attack that included rare strikes on center of Ukrainian capital By Hanna Arhirova, Samya Kullab, Associated Press The attack early Thursday on Kyiv was the first major Russian combined attack on Kyiv in weeks as U.S.-led peace efforts struggle to gain traction. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 4:07 Russia and Ukraine target each other's energy infrastructure as war persists By Nick Schifrin, Solveig Rennan Ukraine said that more than 100,000 people were without power after Russia launched a massive attack on the country's energy infrastructure. Ukraine has also been targeting Russia's oil and gas facilities, spiking fuel costs and requiring the country to ration… Continue watching
Aug 27 Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Victor Trehubov, spokesman for local ground forces, told The Associated Press that some Russian troops have entered two villages in the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, a major Ukrainian industrial center next to the Donetsk region where fierce fighting has been taking… Continue reading
Aug 25 Trump envoy says officials still working on ending Russia-Ukraine war as a lack of progress fuels doubts By Illia Novikov, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg says officials are “working very, very hard” on efforts to end the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine. Continue reading
Aug 25 Moscow says Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant as Ukraine marks Independence Day By Associated Press Russia claimed to have shot down 95 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Ukraine intercepted 48 of 72 Russian drones. Continue reading
Aug 24 As Ukraine marks Independence Day, Moscow says Kyiv struck a nuclear power plant in Russia By Associated Press Russia accused Ukraine on Sunday of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since its independence. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 9:08 Canada's foreign minister on U.S. relations and security guarantees for Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev The U.S.-Canada relationship, for decades a symbol of stability, has been rockier under President Trump, who has joked about making Canada the 51st state. Nick Schifrin spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand about relations with the U.S., trade negotiations,… Continue watching