Jul 16 Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister By Samya Kullab, Illia Novikov, Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets Thursday across Ukraine to protest the ouster of his youthful defense minister — seen as an innovator of the country’s successful drone technology but who clashed with… Continue reading
Jul 13 Ukraine fears it will have a weaker link to Trump after Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death By Samya Kullab, Will Weissert, Associated Press Ukraine has lost a close ally in President Donald Trump’s orbit, leaving its leaders grappling with the implications for their war-torn country. Continue reading
Jul 13 Ukraine and 9 other countries form coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles By Illia Novikov, Emma Carmichael, Associated Press Ukraine and nine other countries have announced a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, taking advantage of Kyiv’s experience of fighting Russia. Continue reading
Jul 12 Ukraine's prime minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Zelenskyy, who has remained in office under martial law because wartime elections are prohibited, has periodically reshuffled his government in an effort to bring fresh momentum to his administration. Continue reading
Jul 09 Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Ukraine's drone strikes on oil refineries and other infrastructure across Russia have triggered a widespread fuel crisis with gasoline shortages and rationing in multiple regions and motorists waiting for hours to fill their tanks. Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Trump says in Zelenskyy meeting that U.S. will allow Patriot missiles to be made overseas By Associated Press President Donald Trump said that the U.S. will give a license for its Patriot air defense systems to be made overseas for Ukraine to counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for that nation. Continue reading
Jul 07 Woman suspected of trying to kill tycoon in Monaco bombing found dead in Ukraine By Associated Press The woman suspected of trying to kill a Ukrainian business tycoon in a bombing attack in Monaco last week was found dead in Ukraine with gunshot wounds to the head. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 5:58 Can NATO allies deliver on promises to increase military spending? By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi President Trump is departing for a pivotal summit with NATO allies after a year in which he's questioned European countries’ sovereignty and doubted the alliance's very utility. Nick Schifrin reports from Ankara, Turkey, where the NATO summit will take place. Continue watching
Jul 06 Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 22 in the Kyiv region By Hanna Arhirova, Samya Kullab, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The assault highlights gaps in Ukraine's air defenses, particularly the need for more U.S.-made Patriot interceptor missiles. Continue reading
Jul 06 WATCH: Trump says he thinks an end to Ukraine war is 'getting close' despite Russian strikes on Kyiv By Associated Press “I think we’re getting much closer than people realize. And President Putin wants it to end, I will tell you that very strongly,” President Donald Trump said while talking to press at the White House. Continue reading