Ukraine

EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power grid

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Part of the money will be used to help the country repair and reconnect its war-damaged electricity grid and boost its heating capacity as winter approaches. Around half of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is destroyed.

Dozens wounded in Kharkiv as Russia and Ukraine exchange drone and missile attacks

By Associated Press

The latest attacks came after Ukraine made a new call Saturday on the West to allow it to use the long-range missiles they have provided to strike targets deep inside Russia, as Ukrainian forces struggle to hold back Russian advances in eastern…

Biden and British PM consider allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons in Russia

By Nick Schifrin, Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn

Leaders of Ukraine’s two most important allies are meeting in Washington. President Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have many topics on their agenda, but there is particular attention on coordinating support for Ukraine and allowing Kyiv to use…

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Biden meets with UK leader Starmer as Ukraine pushes for easing weapon restrictions

By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Ukraine wants to use some weapons to strike deeper into Russia, and there are signs the White House might shift its policy in response.

ICC prosecutor on steps to hold Russia accountable for atrocities in Ukraine

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

The International Criminal Court in The Hague investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest of crimes. Its chief prosecutor is busy these days focusing on the war in Ukraine and the war between Israel and Palestinians. Earlier…

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WATCH: Blinken speaks to media with Poland’s foreign minister after Ukraine meeting

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up a three-nation, Ukraine-focused European tour in Poland on Thursday after hearing repeated appeals from Ukrainian officials to use Western-supplied weaponry for long-range strikes inside Russia.

WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as North Korea promises to build its nuclear forces

By News Desk and Associated Press

North Korean state media reported Kim's remarks on Tuesday, after the country disclosed a new platform likely designed to fire more powerful intercontinental ballistic missiles targeting the mainland U.S.

WATCH: Blinken and top UK diplomat jointly pledge almost $1.5 billion in more Ukraine aid

By Matthew Lee, Illia Novikov, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced more than $700 million in humanitarian aid, while British Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed that his country would provide another $782 million in assistance and loan guarantees.

Harris suggested that Russia could target Poland if Ukraine loses the war. That resonates with Poles

By Vanessa Gera, Monika Scislowska, Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump twice refused to directly answer a question during the debate about whether he wanted U.S. ally Ukraine to win the war.

Blinken travels to Kyiv as Ukraine pushes for long-range strikes against Russia

By Associated Press

For months, Ukraine has been requesting approval to use long-range weapons from the United States and Western allies to strike targets in Russia, and is expected to press harder given Russia’s latest reported weapons acquisition.