Feb 21 Hungary's foreign minister says country will block key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume By Justin Spike, Associated Press Hungary will block a planned 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) European Union loan to Ukraine until the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline resumes, Hungary's foreign minister said. Continue reading
Feb 21 Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls on allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the U.K. and its European allies should immediately deploy noncombat troops to Ukraine to show Vladimir Putin that Western nations are committed to the nation’s freedom and independence. Continue reading
Feb 18 No breakthrough on bridging differences between Russia and Ukraine, envoys signal By Jamey Keaten, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine ended Wednesday with both sides saying the talks were “difficult,” as the war’s fourth anniversary approaches next week. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 6:59 Ukrainians face brutal cold without heat after Russian attacks on energy grid By Nick Schifrin, Amanda Bailey Russia launched nearly 400 drones and 29 missiles at Ukraine overnight. During the war that will enter its fifth year next week, Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving millions there without heat or electricity for weeks at a… Continue watching
Feb 17 After almost 4 years of war, Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for U.S.-brokered talks By Emma Burrows, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Expectations for any breakthroughs in the scheduled two days of talks in Switzerland were low, with neither side apparently ready to budge from its positions on key territorial issues and future security guarantees. Continue reading
Feb 16 Russia and Ukraine head to latest U.S.-brokered talks with low expectations By Illia Novikov, Associated Press There was no anticipation of any significant progress on ending the war at the Tuesday-Wednesday meeting in Switzerland as both sides appear to be sticking to their negotiating positions on key issues. Continue reading
Feb 15 Ukraine drone strike hits Russian Black Sea port ahead of peace talks By Associated Press Meanwhile, falling debris from Russian drones damaged civilian and transport infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, officials said, causing disruption to the power and water supply. Continue reading
Feb 14 Zelenskyy says questions remain in peace talks over security guarantees for Ukraine By Samya Kullab, Emma Burrows, Elise Morton, Associated Press Speaking to reporters at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Saturday, Zelenskyy repeatedly thanked Americans and Europeans for their support and said he was surprised that Moscow had replaced the head of its negotiating team before another round of… Continue reading
Feb 13 Olympic skeleton racer loses his appeal over helmet honoring Ukrainian war victims By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych took his case to sport's highest court on Friday, detailing the reasons why he wanted to race at the Milan Cortina Olympics in a helmet that paid tribute to his country's war victims. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 5:18 Ukrainian theater provides joy for children facing Russia's bombardment By Jack Hewson After four years of war in Ukraine, it may seem like there is little space for art or fun. But in the eastern city of Kharkiv, there is a small corner where children can learn the grace, discipline and joy… Continue watching