Jul 31 Ukraine’s Parliament approves law restoring independence of anti-graft watchdogs following backlash By Illia Novikov, Associated Press The move on Thursday reversed his contentious move last week that curbed their power and brought an outcry. Continue reading
Jul 30 Russian missiles hit Ukrainian military training ground and civilian buildings By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Authorities say Russian missiles have hit a Ukrainian army training ground and killed three soldiers as Ukraine struggles to make up a severe manpower shortage in the three-year war. Continue reading
Jul 24 After public outcry and EU criticism, Zelenskyy announces new anti-graft bill in Ukraine By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Opponents said the legal changes had reduced the independence of anti-corruption watchdogs. Zelenskyy unexpectedly revealed a draft bill on Thursday aimed at addressing those concerns. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 4:44 NATO countries promise more weapons for Ukraine as Russia launches massive assault By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev It is a pivotal moment in Ukraine as Kyiv announced it will hold another round of peace talks with Russia on Wednesday. It's the first such meeting in seven weeks and comes as NATO leaders try to answer Ukraine’s desperate… Continue watching
Jul 21 Russia launches a major aerial attack on Kyiv hours before high-level talks on weapons support for Ukraine By Emma Burrows, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The hours-long drone and missile assault on Kyiv overnight into Monday underscored the urgency of Ukraine's need for further Western military aid, especially in air defense. Continue reading
Jul 20 Kremlin says Putin open to peace with Ukraine only after Russia’s goals have been achieved By Associated Press Russia is open to peace with Ukraine, but achieving its goals remains a priority, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday, days after U.S. President Donald Trump gave Moscow a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face tougher sanctions. Continue reading
Jul 18 EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow’s energy revenue and spies are targeted By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the new measures, describing them as a “timely and necessary” step amid intensified Russian attacks. Continue reading
Jul 17 Zelenskyy appoints Yulia Svyrydenko as new prime minister for war-weary Ukraine By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appointed the key negotiator of his country’s deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals as its new prime minister. Continue reading
Jul 17 Ukraine approves plan to boost domestic arms production to counter Russia, Zelenskyy says By Volodymyr Yurchuk, Emma Burrows, Associated Press Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of expanding production to counter Russia's invasion and strike deeper into Russian territory. Continue reading
Jul 16 Russian attack targets energy infrastructure in Ukraine, injuring at least 15 By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russia has launched overnight attacks on four Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 15 people and targeting energy infrastructure. Continue reading