Feb 24 Watch 7:03 What lies ahead as Ukraine marks somber 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion By Andrew Corkery, Azhar Merchant Two years ago today, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Every day since then, an average of 42 Ukrainian civilians have been killed and wounded. More than 14 million people are in need of humanitarian aid and about 4… Continue watching
Feb 24 As Ukraine marks 2 years since Russia’s invasion, Zelenskyy hosts Western leaders in Kyiv By Susie Blann, Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Western leaders to Kyiv Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, as Ukrainian forces run low on ammunition and weaponry and foreign aid hangs in the balance. Continue reading
Feb 23 In Ukraine, Schumer challenges Speaker Johnson to ‘rise to the occasion’ and pass more U.S. aid By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Schumer's surprise trip comes as Zelenskyy has said that delays in aid from the U.S. and other Western countries are opening a door for Russian battlefield advances. Continue reading
Feb 21 Zelenskyy invites Poland’s leaders to border to resolve farmer protest affecting weapon shipments By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the blockade is hampering the shipment of weapons to Ukrainian soldiers. He hopes the border meeting could happen before the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Saturday. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 3:22 News Wrap: Navalny’s mother pushes for answers after his death in prison In our news wrap Saturday, Alexei Navalny’s mother is pressing for details of how the Russian opposition leader died in an Arctic penal colony, outnumbered Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the devastated eastern city of Avdiivka, U.S. Secretary of State… Continue watching
Feb 16 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Paris signed security agreement with France after similar deal with Germany By Geir Moulson, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press It's a signal of long-term support as Kyiv works to shore up Western support nearly two years after Russia launched its full-scale war. Continue reading
Feb 16 Zelenskyy signs bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and Germany By Geir Moulson, Associated Press The security agreements appear aimed primarily at sending a message of long-term solidarity as Ukraine has gone back on the defensive in the war, hindered by low ammunition supplies and a shortage of personnel. Continue reading
Feb 08 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires top general, appoints ground forces commander as new leader of army By Illia Novikov, Associated Press In a post on X, Zelenskyy said he thanks Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his two years of service and discussed possible replacements for the top military job. Zelenskyy said: "The time for such a renewal is now."… Continue reading
Feb 05 Zelenskyy may dismiss Ukraine’s top general in broader military leadership shakeup By Illia Novikov, Samya Kullab, Associated Press Word of Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi's possible firing already has shocked the nation fighting a war to end Russia’s invasion and also worried Ukraine’s Western allies. Continue reading
Feb 01 EU seals deal for 50 billion-euro aid package for Ukraine, overcoming Hungary’s veto threat By Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed it as a “very important” decision. His country could receive the first tranche of funds as soon as March, once the European Parliament has endorsed the deal. Continue reading