Jan 15 At Davos, conflict, climate change and AI get top billing as leaders converge for the World Economic Forum By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Climate, conflict and the rise of artificial intelligence round out a to-do list of global priorities at this year's edition of the World Economic Forum gabfest of business, political and other elites. Continue reading
Jan 11 WATCH: The U.S. failed to track more than $1 billion in military gear given Ukraine, Pentagon watchdog says By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Shortfalls in required monitoring by American officials mean the U.S. cannot track more than $1 billion in weapons and military equipment provided to Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, according to a Pentagon audit released Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 11 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rules out cease-fire with Russia, argues Moscow would use it to rearm and regroup By Harriet Morris, Illia Novikov, Associated Press He said Thursday that the Kremlin's forces would use the pause to rearm and regroup. Limited cease-fires have occasionally been proposed since Russia launched its full-scale war in February 2022 but have never taken hold. Continue reading
Jan 10 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy begins visit to Baltic nations, seeking aid from allies against Russia’s invasion By Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press On his official Telegram channel, Zelenskyy said the trip to the Baltic countries would focus on security concerns, Ukraine's hopes to join the European Union and NATO, and building partnerships in drone production and electronic warfare capacities. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 7:15 New book ‘Our Enemies Will Vanish’ recounts Ukrainian resistance against Russian invasion By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The war in Ukraine will enter its third year next month with the battle lines nearly as frozen as the nation itself during this winter. But two years ago, there was concern Kyiv wouldn't last a week. Ukraine journalist Yaroslav… Continue watching
Jan 09 Global economy will slow for a third straight year in 2024, World Bank predicts By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Heightened global tensions, arising particularly from Israel's war with Hamas and the conflict in Ukraine, pose the risk of even weaker growth. Continue reading
Jan 08 WATCH: DHS Secretary Mayorkas delivers remarks at U.S.-Mexico border By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate negotiators were trying to land a bipartisan border security proposal this week that could unlock Senate Republican support for Ukraine aid. But as Congress returns, House conservatives are trying to interject their own hardline immigration demands. Continue reading
Jan 06 Russian shelling kills 11 in Donetsk region, Ukraine says it hit a military airbase in Crimea By Associated Press Eleven people were killed Saturday in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s partially occupied Donetsk province, according to regional Gov. Vadym Filashkin. Five children were among the dead and eight further people were wounded in the attack on the Pokrovsk district, he… Continue reading
Jan 05 Ukraine ramps up drone, missile attacks on Russia in new year war strategy By Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged to strike more targets on the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula and inside Russian border regions this year. Continue reading
Jan 04 Russia and Ukraine exchange long-range attacks as their front-line forces remain bogged down By Associated Press The report Thursday comes as both sides in the war continue long-range strikes while their front-line forces remain largely deadlocked. Continue reading