May 07 In first post-presidential interview, Biden calls Trump's pressure on Ukraine 'modern-day appeasement' By Associated Press Former President Joe Biden has said in his first interview since leaving the White House that President Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia amounts to “modern-day appeasement.”… Continue reading
May 07 Ukrainian drones keep targeting Moscow as Red Square parade draws foreign leaders By Alex Babenko, Katie Marie Davies, Associated Press Though Ukrainian drones have targeted Moscow in the past, the sustained attacks appeared designed to disrupt preparations for the 80th anniversary celebrations marking victory over Nazi Germany in World War II — Russia’s biggest secular holiday of the year. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Vance discusses free speech, Ukraine war at Munich Leaders Meeting By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Russia was “asking for too much” in its initial peace offer as the United States looks to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
May 06 Ukraine drone attacks briefly shut down Moscow's international airports By Associated Press All four international airports around Moscow temporarily suspended flights as Russia said its forces intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones. Continue reading
May 04 Putin says he hopes Russia will not need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine By Associated Press In comments aired Sunday in a film by Russian state television about his quarter of a century in power, Putin said Russia has the strength and the means to bring the conflict in Ukraine to a “logical conclusion.”… Continue reading
May 02 The U.S. is leading an effort to end the war in Ukraine. Talks looks favorable to Russia, but mixed signals emerge By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press While the optics so far have been in the Kremlin's favor, no proposals that were put forth have been cemented. Continue reading
May 01 Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes after U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal is signed By Hanna Arhirova, Elise Morton, Associated Press A Ukrainian drone attack left at least seven people dead and a Russian strike on Odesa killed two people on Thursday, officials said, just hours after Kyiv and Washington signed a long-anticipated agreement granting U.S. access to Ukraine’s mineral resources. Continue reading
May 01 What's in the minerals deal Ukraine signed with the United States? By Samya Kullab, Associated Press After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure long-term support for its defense against Russia. Continue reading
Apr 30 Ukraine signs economic deal with U.S. after pressure from Trump for continued aid By Samya Kullab, Hanna Arhirova, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The two sides offered only barebone details about the structure of the deal, but it is expected to give the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in the hopes of ensuring continued American support for Kyiv in its grinding war with Russia. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 5:26 Russia offers short-term ceasefire as Ukraine demands immediate, lasting peace By Nick Schifrin, Geoff Bennett, Sonia Kopelev The Kremlin offered a short-term ceasefire in Ukraine to start next week. The U.S., Ukraine and European allies have all been pushing Moscow to accept an immediate month-long ceasefire. Meantime, Russian forces appear to be slowly gaining ground in areas… Continue watching