Nov 06 Trump voters oppose Ukraine aid, favor support for Israel By Josh Boak, Linley Sanders, Associated Press According to AP Votecast survey data, 2024 voters were more likely than in 2020 to adopt many of Donald Trump’s isolationist stances. About 4 in 10 voters wanted the U.S. to take a “less active role” in solving the world’s… Continue reading
Nov 06 On Ukraine’s front and in Kyiv, hope and pragmatism compete when it comes to Trump’s election By Lori Hinnant, Yehor Konovalov, Associated Press Trump, who has touted his good relationship with President Vladimir Putin and called the Russian leader "pretty smart" for invading Ukraine, has repeatedly criticized American backing of Ukraine. Continue reading
Nov 06 Trump’s first term insulted and alienated U.S. allies, second term likely to upset world already in crisis Trump's first term saw him insult and alienate longstanding American allies. His return to the White House, four years after losing office to President Joe Biden, has huge consequences for everything from global trade to climate change to multiple crises… Continue reading
Nov 05 Ukrainian troops engaged with North Korean units for first time in Russia, official says By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Ukraine's defense minister says Ukrainian troops have engaged for the first time with North Korean units that were recently deployed to help Russia in the war with its neighbor. Continue reading
Nov 02 Zelenskyy urges allies to take action before North Korean troops reach Ukraine’s front By Associated Press Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged its allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Korean troops deployed in Russia reach the battlefield, and the country's army chief warned that his troops are facing “one of the most powerful offensives” by Moscow… Continue reading
Oct 31 About 8,000 North Korean troops expected to join combat against Ukraine in days, U.S. says By Tara Copp, Matthew Lee, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia near Ukraine’s border and are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days, the Biden administration said Thursday. Continue reading
Oct 31 Frontline schools in Ukraine go underground to protect students against bombs and radiation By Lori Hinnant, Associated Press To be a parent in the Ukrainian front-line city of Zaporizhzhia means weighing your child’s life against the Russian weapons within striking distance. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 7:08 American volunteers fighting in Ukraine share views on how election could affect the war By Jack Hewson The U.S. election is being closely watched in Ukraine. Vice President Harris has promised to continue supporting Ukraine if she wins, while former President Trump has ridiculed military aid and claimed he could negotiate an end to the conflict. Special… Continue watching
Oct 30 Prosecutors seek 17-year prison sentence for Pentagon documents leaker Jack Teixeira By Michael Casey, Associated Press Prosecutors plan to argue that a Massachusetts Air National Guard member who pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine should serve nearly 17 years in prison. Continue reading
Oct 30 WATCH: Austin meets with South Korean counterpart amid reports of North Korean troops in Russia By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday that North Korean troops wearing Russian uniforms and carrying Russian equipment are moving toward Ukraine, in what he called a dangerous and destabilizing development. Continue reading