Dec 25 Ukraine says it shot down 2 Russian fighter jets, along with missiles and drones By Associated Press Ukraine also observed Christmas on Monday, the first time the country has officially marked the holiday on Dec. 25 rather than the Jan. 7 date followed by some Orthodox countries, including Russia. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 8:10 ‘Glory to the Heroes’ documents the resilience of those on Ukraine’s front lines By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn With aid for Ukraine caught in a partisan fight on Capitol Hill, it can be easy to lose sight of the human toll of the war. In a new documentary “Glory to the Heroes,” director Bernard-Henri Lévy turns the focus… Continue watching
Dec 24 As conflicts rage overseas, a divided Congress struggles to meet historic global challenges By Stephen Groves, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Congress is not expected to return for two weeks while continued aid for Ukraine has nearly been exhausted. Still, congressional leaders are trying to rally members to address global challenges they say are among the most difficult in decades. Continue reading
Dec 21 Ukraine ends year in disappointing stalemate with Russia and anxious about aid from allies By Barry Hatton, Associated Press The year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia. Continue reading
Dec 20 Putin builds up military resources for new stage of war against Ukraine By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be hoping that relentless military pressure, combined with changing Western political dynamics and a global focus on the Israeli-Hamas war, will drain support for Ukraine in the nearly 2-year-old war and force Kyiv to… Continue reading
Dec 20 A federal raid on Rudy Giuliani’s home and office in 2021 was spurred by Ukraine suspicions, unsealed documents show By Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The documents shed new light on the since-concluded investigation into Giuliani's involvement with Ukrainian figures in the run up to the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch 6:52 Ukraine prepares for another round of Russia’s winter attacks on energy grid By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed confidence that both the U.S. and the European Union would deliver tens of billions of dollars in much-needed assistance. The aid is crucial for Ukraine’s air defense, which is becoming more important as Russia begins what… Continue watching
Dec 18 The European Union targets Russian diamond industry in latest round of Ukraine war sanctions By Associated Press The European Union is imposing sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting the lucrative diamonds industry as well as more than 140 officials, companies and organizations. Continue reading
Dec 17 Russian drones hit Black Sea coast while Ukraine targets air base in Russia By Karl Ritter, Associated Press Russia and Ukraine reportedly launched mass drone attacks at each other’s territories for a second straight day Sunday, one of which apparently targeted a Russian military airport. A civilian was killed overnight near Odesa after the remnants of a destroyed drone… Continue reading
Dec 16 Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks after Hungary vetoes EU funding to Ukraine By Karl Ritter, Elise Morton, Associated Press Russia and Ukraine each reported dozens of attempted drone attacks in the past day, just hours after Hungary vetoed 50 billion euros ($54.5 billion) of European Union funding to Ukraine. Continue reading