Apr 15 Ukraine's foreign minister says Israel's thwarting of Iran's attack shows what Kyiv needs from allies By Susie Blann, Illia Novikov, Associated Press Ukrainian officials have pleaded with the country’s Western allies to provide more air defense systems. Israel’s defense system, with assistance from the U.S. and Britain, is credited with preventing serious damage or casualties in Sunday’s attack by Iran. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 4:16 Ukraine faces dire shortage of munitions and manpower as Russia ramps up offensive By John Yang, Amna Nawaz, Lorna Baldwin, Sam Lane, Andrew Corkery Ukraine has been at war with Russia for more than two years, and there are signs that this year could be pivotal. Ukrainian officials say they need more munitions and support as Russia appears to be gaining ground. Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
Apr 14 Speaker Johnson says he will push to advance aid for Israel, Ukraine in the House this week By Stephen Groves, Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will try to advance wartime aid for Israel this week as he attempts the difficult task of winning House approval for a national security package that also includes funding for Ukraine and allies… Continue reading
Apr 14 Ukraine will struggle to fight off Russian advances without U.S. aid, military analysts warn By Associated Press With the war in Ukraine entering its third year and a vital U.S. aid package for Kyiv stuck in Congress, Russia has used its edge in firepower and personnel to step up attacks across eastern Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 3:34 News Wrap: Israel on high alert, closes airspace as Iran launches drone attack In our news wrap Saturday, Iran’s much-anticipated attack on Israel is unfolding slowly, violent unrest continued in the West Bank as the body of a missing Israeli teen was found, an attacker stabbed six people to death at a mall… Continue watching
Apr 12 U.S. intelligence shows China is surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine, AP says By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press China has surged sales to Russia of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry for use in its war against Ukraine, according to a U.S. assessment. Continue reading
Apr 11 Ukraine's parliament aims to increase conscript numbers for war effort with new law By Samya Kullab, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The law — which was watered down from its original form — will make it easier to identify every draft-eligible man in the country, where even in war many have dodged conscription by avoiding contact with authorities. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 10:24 Ukrainian Christian groups face violent crackdown from Russian forces By Simon Ostrovsky, Dan Sagalyn, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Russia first occupied the Ukrainian city of Melitopol in March 2022. After the persecution of pro-Ukrainian activists, former government officials, human rights defenders and journalists, Russian secret services turned its attention to churches, their pastors and congregations. With the support… Continue watching
Apr 10 Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia 10 to 1 in weeks without U.S. help, top Europe general says By Tara Copp, Associated Press The top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine will be outgunned 10 to one by Russia within a matter of weeks if Congress does not find a way to approve sending more ammunition and weapons… Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 4:34 News Wrap: Judge rejects Trump's bid to delay criminal trial In our news wrap Tuesday, an appeals judge in New York denied former President Trump's bid to delay his hush money criminal trial, the Vatican restates its opposition to gender-affirming surgery and surrogate parenting, dozens of people were killed near… Continue watching