Ukraine

Ancient stone tools found in Ukraine may have been used by early humans over 1 million years ago

By Christina Larson, Associated Press

It’s not certain which early human ancestors fashioned the tools, but it may have been Homo erectus. The tools could mark the oldest known evidence of early human presence in Europe.

Few Americans want U.S. more involved in current wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP-NORC poll says

By Farnoush Amiri, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

The findings underscore the difficult dynamics that Joe Biden and Donald Trump face in the lead-up to November's election, with significant swathes of the electorate frustrated by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the costs of assisting Ukraine.

International court seeks the arrest of 2 Russian officers over attacks on Ukraine infrastructure

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two high-ranking Russian military officers on charges linked to attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

News Wrap: Ukraine claims it sank another Russian warship

In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine claimed it sank a Russian warship in the Black Sea, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two top Russian commanders, China sets an ambitious economic growth target, the Dartmouth men's basketball team…

Continue watching

High-tech sea drones used to sink another Russian warship in the Black sea, Ukraine claims

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Kyiv officials say some 20% of Russian missile attacks on Ukraine are launched from the Black Sea, and hitting Russian ships there is embarrassing for Moscow.

UN rights chief urges end to ‘repression’ of independent voices in Russia after Navalny’s death

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

Volker Türk lamented dozens of conflicts around the world, widespread violations of human rights law that have impacted millions, and displacements caused by war — which could escalate in places like the Middle East, the Horn of Africa and Sudan.

International Atomic Energy Agency director says he’s heading to Moscow for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine

By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press

The U.N. atomic watchdog agency's director said that he's due to depart for a trip to Moscow on Tuesday for high-level talks with Russian officials to discuss the issue of nuclear safety in Ukraine.

Death toll rises from Russian drone strike on Odesa, as China’s envoy tours Moscow

By Susie Blann, Joanna Kozlowska, Associated Press

The death toll rose to 11 on Sunday from a Russian drone strike that destroyed an apartment block in Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa the previous day.

WATCH: Biden hosts meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Barry, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has sought to assure European leaders that the U.S. remains behind Ukraine even as he's been unable to win passage of a supplemental foreign aid package that includes $60 billion for Ukraine in addition to $35 billion…

Russian offensive targets more Ukrainian towns and villages as Ukraine says it shot down 3 warplanes

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Russian forces have been bludgeoning some Ukrainian defensive positions by deploying overwhelming amounts of artillery and troop numbers in an effort to punch through defensive lines at targeted points.