May 14 Blinken says U.S. arms are helping Ukraine as nation faces a new Russian offensive By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Analysts have called this moment one of the most dangerous for Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. Continue reading
May 13 After thousands flee Russian onslaught, only a few hundred remain in Ukrainian border town By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his troops are locked in intense battles with the advancing Russian army in two border areas. Continue reading
May 12 Putin appoints Sergei Shoigu as secretary of Russia’s national security council amid cabinet reshuffle By Katie Davies, Samya Kullab, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed replacing Sergei Shoigu as defense minister and appointed him as secretary of Russia’s national security council. Continue reading
May 12 Heavy fighting rages along Ukraine’s northeast front line as civilians flee Russian onslaught By Samya Kullab, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press Thousands more civilians have fled Russia's renewed ground offensive in Ukraine’s northeast that has targeted towns and villages with a barrage of artillery and mortar shelling, officials said Sunday. Continue reading
May 11 More than 1,700 civilians flee northeast Ukraine as Russia renews assault on region By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Evgeniy Maloletka, Associated Press The Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday that Moscow's forces have captured five villages as part of a renewed ground assault in northeastern Ukraine. Continue reading
May 10 Ukraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern Kharkiv region By Illia Novikov, Associated Press It's a tactical switch in the war that Kyiv officials have been expecting for weeks. Officials said Friday that intense nighttime shelling targeted Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region and less than 5 kilometers or 3 miles from the Russian border. Continue reading
May 10 U.S. announces a new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The announcement Friday comes as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the northeast Kharkiv region. This is the third tranche of aid for Ukraine since Congress passed supplemental funding in late April after months of gridlock. Continue reading
May 09 Russia celebrates Victory Day as Putin reminds the world of nuclear ability By Associated Press Even though few World War II veterans are still alive 79 years after Berlin fell to the Red Army, the victory over Nazi Germany remains the most important symbol of the country's prowess. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 7:01 Ukrainian troops who lost limbs in war receive prosthetics and hope for the future By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane, Nikol Goldman In addition to shortages of weapons and artillery in its war with Russia, Ukraine faces a critical manpower problem. Its troops are wounded and weary after more than two years of fighting and the military is struggling to replenish ranks. Continue watching
May 08 Russia attacks Ukraine’s power grid on day country celebrates defeat of Nazism in World War II By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russia has launched a massive attack on energy facilities across seven regions in Ukraine. The attacks have damaged homes and the country's railways. The attack happened on the day Ukraine celebrates the defeat of Nazism in World War II. Continue reading