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
May 07 Biden hosts Romanian leader at the White House to celebrate NATO partnership By Associated Press Biden said NATO was stronger because Romania was in it and he noted that Romanian and American troops have fought and trained alongside one another and praised Romania for having "stepped up" to assist Ukraine in fending off Russia's invasion. Continue reading
May 06 Russia threatens Britain with retaliation if involvement in Ukraine war deepens By Associated Press Russia on Monday threatened to strike British military facilities and said it would hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid sharply rising tensions over comments by senior Western officials. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 2:44 News Wrap: Israel shuts down Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after Hamas attack In our news wrap Sunday, Israel closed Gaza’s main point of entry for aid after Hamas fired rockets at Israeli forces nearby, Al Jazeera went off the air in Israel after the Israeli cabinet voted to shut it down, Kenya… Continue watching
May 05 Ukraine marks 3rd Easter at war as its east comes under fire from Russian troops and drones By Susie Blann, Elise Morton, Associated Press As Ukraine marked its third Easter at war, Russia on Sunday launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine’s east, wounding more than a dozen people, and claimed its troops took control of a village they had been targeting. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 5:40 Ukrainian family rebuilds life in Minnesota after fleeing Russian invasion By Lindsey Seavert, Minnesota Public Radio Since Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago, about 6.5 million Ukrainians have left the country. One of them is 10-year-old Artem Fedorenko, who lost part of his arm in a Russian bombing that killed his father and brother. Continue watching