Ukraine

Germany says Europe's largest economy is in 'troubled waters' and cuts growth forecast

By David McHugh, Associated Press

Germany is recovering slowly from the shock of Russia cutting off most natural gas supplies after its invasion of Ukraine.

Hunter Biden's lawyers suggest his case is tainted by claims of former FBI informant charged with lying

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The gun and tax charges against Hunter Biden are separate from the claims made by informant Alexander Smirnov, who has been charged with making up a bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden, his son and a Ukrainian energy company.

Polish farmers block Ukraine's border as they intensify protests against non-EU imports

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

Farmers across Europe have been protesting, worried that EU plans to place limits on the use of chemicals and on greenhouse gas emissions will result in a reduction in production and income.

Ukraine PM in Tokyo says his country needs missiles, but expects new U.S. aid to come through

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Additional long-range missiles are crucial for his country's air defense against Russia on the frontline, said the Ukrainian prime minister, speaking at a news conference the day after he attended a reconstruction conference in Tokyo co-hosted by Japan and Ukraine.

White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's death

By Zeke Miller, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The White House says it is preparing additional "major sanctions" on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic penal colony.

Biden emphasizes that majority of Ukraine aid package would be spent in U.S.

By Jamie Stengle, Josh Boak, Associated Press

The president's argument challenges criticism by some Republican lawmakers that the federal government should be spending more money at home instead of supporting overseas wars.

Zelenskyy expresses concern over delays in military assistance for Ukraine

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

Zelenskyy said talks with foreign partners are focusing on how to “resume and extend" support.

News Wrap: Russia cements substantial battlefield win in eastern Ukraine

In our news wrap Monday, Moscow says its forces cleared Ukrainian defenders from a battered Donetsk city, 26 EU members called for an immediate humanitarian pause in Gaza as the death toll passes 29,000, the UN's top court kicked off…

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Poland's foreign minister on concerns the U.S. will abandon Ukraine, Europe

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Sonia Kopelev

Along the eastern flank of NATO nations sit several former Soviet satellite states, with long and bitter memories of Russian dominance. They are among the strongest supporters of Ukraine's fight against a Russia's invasion and warn that more must be…

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How stalled U.S. aid for Ukraine exemplifies GOP's softening stance on Russia

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

At about 2 a.m. last Tuesday, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin stood on the Senate floor and explained why he opposed sending more aid to help Ukraine fend off the invasion launched in 2022 by Russian President Vladimir Putin.