Feb 24 U.S. commits $2 billion in drones, ammunition, aid on anniversary of war in Ukraine The Pentagon is announcing a new package of long-term security assistance for Ukraine. It's marking the first anniversary of Russia's invasion with a $2 billion commitment to send more rounds of ammunition and a variety of small, high-tech drones into… Continue reading
Feb 20 Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine days before 1-year anniversary of Russian invasion By Evan Vucci, John Leicester, Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden has left Kyiv, Ukraine, after an unannounced visit to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 5:31 Ukraine fights to hold Bakhmut as U.S. accuses Russia of crimes against humanity By Nick Schifrin, Harry Zahn, Andrew Corkery It has been nearly one year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and today for the first time, the United States has labeled Russian actions in Ukraine as crimes against humanity. Meanwhile, Ukrainian soldiers are barely holding Bakhmut,… Continue watching
Feb 17 Zelenskyy warns delays in military support will lead to more Ukraine deaths By Karl Ritter, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging Western allies to quicken their military support for Ukraine. He warned Friday at a major international security conference that delays would play into Russia's hand as the invasion approaches its first anniversary. Continue reading
Feb 14 Russia rejects claims it plans to destabilize Moldova By Associated Press Russia on Tuesday angrily rejected the Moldovan president's claims about an alleged plot by Moscow to overthrow her government and accused Moldovan authorities of trying to distract attention away from the country's own problems. Continue reading
Feb 10 Russia hits targets across Ukraine with cruise missiles, killer drones as one-year anniversary approaches By Susie Blann, Associated Press Russia has used strategic bombers, cruise missiles and killer drones in a barrage of attacks across Ukraine. Meanwhile, a military push by Moscow that Kyiv says has been brewing for days appeared to pick up pace in eastern areas ahead… Continue reading
Feb 09 Watch 4:33 News Wrap: Zelenskyy asks European Parliament for more support for Ukraine In our news wrap Thursday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy made an emotional appearance before the European Parliament in Brussels appealing for new support, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has been showing off his country's largest nuclear-capable missiles during a parade… Continue watching
Feb 09 Zelenskyy urges EU to grant Ukraine membership By Raf Casert, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that “a Ukraine that is winning” should become a European Union member. Continue reading
Feb 08 Zelenskyy visits Britain, promises ‘freedom will win’ and pushes for warplanes By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the British people for their support since "Day One" of Russia's invasion — and pressed for fighter jets to ensure his country's victory. Continue reading
Feb 03 European Union to unveil 10th package of Russian sanctions to mark anniversary of invasion of Ukraine By Susie Blann, Associated Press European Union officials say the bloc will unveil its 10th package of sanctions against Russia on Feb. 24 to mark the anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading