Oct 12 NATO commander says alliance does not want war but is 'ready to fight tonight' By Emma Burrows, Associated Press European officials warn Russia could test NATO's defenses with covert attacks or a limited military incursion. Recently, European nations have faced increased covert Russian activity. Continue reading
Oct 12 Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia has continued to strike Ukraine's energy facilities even after President Donald Trump said a day earlier that the warring countries had agreed on an energy ceasefire in the 4 1/2-year-old war. Continue reading
Oct 08 Russian strike on Ukrainian public buses leaves dozens dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press The morning attack occurred next to a bus stop in the war-torn city of Kramatorsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, prompting public transport to be suspended in the area. Continue reading
Oct 05 Ukraine claims its strikes have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity By Hanna Arhirova, Katie Marie Davies, Associated Press Ukraine's defense ministry said that recent attacks on refineries, including those in Moscow and Yaroslavl, had disabled 51% of Russia’s refining capacity. The claim could not be independently verified. Continue reading
Sep 28 Pope Leo wraps up France trip by urging Europe to blunt 'desire for domination' driving today's wars By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV is urging Europe to draw from its Christian roots and traditions of dialogue to confront the thirst for domination driving today's wars. Continue reading
Sep 28 Russian drones hammer apartments and cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing 7 By Hanna Arhirova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Russia’s round-the-clock bombardment of targets in Ukraine killed at least seven people and wounded more than 80 others, officials said Monday. Continue reading
Sep 25 Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion By Hanna Arhirova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he asked U.S. President Donald Trump to press China’s leader to use Beijing’s influence over Moscow in a diplomatic effort to get Russia to end its 4½-year-long invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 24 Russian strikes kill 8 civilians in Ukraine as UN debates how to end the war By Hanna Arhirova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed in a speech at the United Nations late Wednesday for countries to starve Russia of revenue through sanctions and trade bans, denying Moscow the money it needs to prolong the war. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 7:07 Moldova's PM on confronting Russian threats and backing Ukraine By Nick Schifrin Moldova is an Eastern European nation of almost three million people nestled between NATO member Romania and Ukraine. It has become a stage for Russian interference and drone incursions. Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan spoke with Nick Schifrin about Russia’s… Continue watching
Sep 23 Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer spoke to The Associated Press at a security conference in Estonia amid warnings from some European leaders that Moscow is planning to test NATO's collective defense pact with bolder attacks that have already included… Continue reading