Ukraine

Almost six months into Ukraine invasion, Russia struggles to replenish its troops

By Associated Press

The Kremlin has refused to announce a full-blown mobilization as Russia suffers military losses in its invasion of Ukraine which is nearing its sixth month.

Patriotic tattoos become a liability for Ukrainians amid reports of Russian torture

By Simon Ostrovsky, Dan Sagalyn

Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February, some Ukrainians got tattoos to show support for their country. But as the war drags on, those patriotic symbols have become a liability. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports.

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Ukraine says 9 Russian warplanes destroyed in massive Crimea airbase blasts

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

Ukraine's air force says that nine Russian warplanes were destroyed in massive explosions at an air base in Crimea amid speculation they were the result of a Ukrainian attack.

U.S. makes diplomatic push in Africa to counteract Russian and Chinese influence

By Nick Schifrin

Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo Tuesday as part of a tour across sub-Saharan Africa to unveil the Biden administration's new strategy for the region. It comes as Russia and China try to raise…

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At least 1 person dead after large explosions rock Russian military air base in Crimea

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

Powerful explosions have rocked a Russian air base in Crimea, and authorities say at least one person was killed and several others wounded.

WATCH: Biden signs treaty supporting Finland, Sweden’s entry into NATO

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Joe Biden, who has been the principal player rallying global economic and material support for Ukraine, has sought quick entry for the two previously non-militarily aligned northern European nations.

Russian rocket successfully launches an Iranian satellite

By Associated Press

Iran has said the satellite fitted with high-resolution camera will be used for environmental monitoring and will remain fully under its control.

Russian-occupied areas face growing Ukrainian resistance

By Yuras Karmanau, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

The spreading resistance has eroded Kremlin control of those areas and threatened its plans to hold referendums in various cities as a move toward annexation by Russia.

News Wrap: U.S. to send another $1 billion in aid to Ukraine

In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. is sending $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine as Ukrainians warn the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is in jeopardy, a cease-fire between Israel and Gaza is holding after Israel killed 44 Palestinians, China…

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. is “equal partner” with African countries

By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in South Africa that President Joe Biden's administration sees Africa's 54 nations as "equal partners" in tackling global problems.