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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.

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…

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NATO allies focus on Europe as Hegseth, Rubio skip meetings

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

European allies at NATO on Thursday brushed aside concerns that the United States has stepped back from its leadership role of the world’s biggest security organization, leaving them and Canada to do the lion's share of defending Europe.

Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities, with fate of next U.S.-brokered talks unclear

By Susie Blann, Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow was “hesitating” about another round of U.S.-brokered talks on stopping the fighting.

U.S. gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal, Zelenskyy says

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war.

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian air force needs to improve as Russian drone barrages take a toll

By Kamila Hrabchuk, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday described the performance of the air force in parts of the country as “unsatisfactory," and said that steps are being taken to improve the response to large-scale Russian drone barrages of civilian areas.

Kremlin official says U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks will resume this week

By Illia Novikov, Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

A new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week after a brief postponement, a senior Kremlin official said Monday, with negotiations taking place against a backdrop of continued front-line fighting and deadly long-range attacks on rear…

NATO's credibility as a unified force under U.S. leadership has taken a hit under Trump

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Any deterrence of Russia relies on ensuring that President Vladimir Putin is convinced that NATO will retaliate should he expand his war beyond Ukraine.

Trump says Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms remain unclear

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

Trump announced this on Thursday, but details about the timing and scope remain unclear.

WATCH: Trump says he personally asked Putin not to attack Kyiv amid brutal cold

By Aamer Madhani, Susie Blann, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Thursday he has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures.