Apr 03 Ukraine documents alleged atrocities by retreating Russians By Oleksandr Stashevskyi, Associated Press Authorities said they were documenting evidence as Ukraine's military reclaims territory and discovers indications of execution-style slayings to add to their case for for prosecuting Russian officials for war crimes. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 3:05 Russian forces retreat from Ukraine’s capital region as civilians attempt to flee Mariupol By Ali Rogin, Sam Lane Ukraine says its forces have retaken the entire region around the capital Kyiv as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that retreating Russian forces left behind "a complete disaster" and said residents should beware of continued shelling and land mines. Meanwhile, efforts… Continue watching
Apr 02 Head of Russia’s space program says sanctions could imperil future of space station By Associated Press Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Roscosmos, told reporters that the state agency is preparing a report on the prospects of international cooperation at the station, to be presented to federal authorities “after Roscosmos has completed its analysis.”… Continue reading
Apr 02 Ukrainian forces retake territory near Kyiv amid fear of traps By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned in his nightly video address hours earlier that departing Russian troops were creating a “catastrophic" situation for civilians by leaving mines around homes, abandoned equipment and “even the bodies of those killed."… Continue reading
Apr 02 Pope considers visiting Kyiv, rebukes Russia for ‘savage’ war in Ukraine By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis didn’t cite Russian President Vladimir Putin by name, but the reference was clear. He also said possible visit to Kyiv was “on the table,” but no dates have been set or trip confirmed. Continue reading
Apr 02 Former UN prosecutor calls for global arrest warrant for Putin By Associated Press The Swiss lawyer who oversaw U.N. investigations in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia said there were clear war crimes being committed in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 02 Zelenskyy warns mines left after Russian retreat ‘catastrophic’ for Ukrainian civilians By Associated Press Russian troops retreating from the region around Ukraine's capital of Kyiv are creating a dangerous situation for civilians by leaving mines around homes, abandoned equipment and “even the bodies of those killed," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Saturday. Continue reading
Apr 02 Ramadan begins in much of Middle East amid soaring energy and food prices By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The Muslim holy month of Ramadan — when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk — began at sunrise Saturday in much of the Middle East, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine has impacted energy and food prices. Continue reading
Apr 01 Invasion of Ukraine fuels fears among draft-age Russian youths By Associated Press Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has sought to assuage the public, pledging that fresh recruits won't be sent to the front lines. But those statements have been met with skepticism. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 5:10 Russia claims Ukrainian forces struck fuel depot in cross-border attack By Jack Hewson, Alexis Cox, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Russia on Friday accused Ukraine of entering into its airspace for the first time and striking a fuel facility in the western city of Belgorod, 16 miles away from the border. But Ukrainian officials have not confirmed the attack as… Continue watching