World Jun 07 European leaders stress 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against Russian ballistic missiles By Pan Pylas, Associated Press
World May 29 With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war Russia’s warning to carry out “consistent and systematic” missile strikes on Kyiv, accompanied by a call for evacuating foreign embassies from the capital, signals Vladimir Putin’s intention to expand Russia's barrage despite the heavy costs and potential international outrage. By Associated Press
World May 12 Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff a suspect in a money-laundering probe, Ukraine officials say Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major graft investigation. By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press
World May 08 Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire, prisoner swap President Donald Trump announced on social media that the ceasefire would run Saturday through Monday. Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates its victory over Nazi Germany 81 years ago in World War II. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
World May 05 Russian strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before looming ceasefire On Tuesday afternoon, powerful Russian glide bombs smashed into the eastern city of Kramatorsk, the southern city of Zaporizhzhia and the northern city of Chernihiv, killing at least 17 civilians and wounding 45 others, officials said. By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press
Apr 03 Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce By Volodymyr Yurchuk, Associated Press Ukrainian officials claim the Kremlin is changing its tactics to increase civilian suffering, shifting to daytime barrages and preparing to target more key infrastructure. Continue reading
Mar 20 Zelenskyy says Ukraine is using drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukraine is also looking into whether it can have a role in restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, according to Zelenskyy. Continue reading
Mar 12 Ukraine awaits U.S. sign-off on drone production deal, Zelenskyy says By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukraine has pioneered the development of cut-price drone killers, some of which cost a few thousand dollars, that have rewritten the air defense rule book. Continue reading
Feb 25 Ukrainian officials will meet Trump envoys in Geneva for talks By Kamila Hrabchuk, Associated Press A Ukrainian delegation will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys in the run-up to another round of trilateral talks with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 24 Zelenskyy says Putin 'has not won this war' as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasion By Illia Novikov, Associated Press "He has not broken Ukrainians; he has not won this war," Zelenskyy said. Continue reading