Ukraine reclaims more territory, reports capturing many POWs
Ukrainian troops expanded their territorial gains Monday, pushing all the way to the country's northeastern border in places, and claimed to have captured a record number of Russian soldiers as part of the lightning advance that forced Moscow to make a hasty retreat.
Ukrainian troops expanded their territorial gains Monday, pushing all the way to the country's northeastern border in places, and claimed to have captured a record number of Russian soldiers as part of the lightning advance that forced Moscow to make a hasty retreat.
Ukraine claims it reached Russian border continuing its momentum in the war
It’s unclear if Ukraine’s latest blitz may signal a turning point in the war. Some analysts suggest it might be while also warning fighting could continue for months.
It’s unclear if Ukraine’s latest blitz may signal a turning point in the war. Some analysts suggest it might be while also warning fighting could continue for months.
Last reactor at Europe's largest nuclear plant stopped in effort to avoid radiation disaster
The plant, one of the 10 biggest atomic power stations in the world, has been occupied by Russian forces since the early stages of the war in Ukraine.
The plant, one of the 10 biggest atomic power stations in the world, has been occupied by Russian forces since the early stages of the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces retake key territories, threaten Russian supply lines
This could be the biggest battlefield success for Ukrainian forces since they thwarted a Russian attempt to seize the capital at the start of the war.
This could be the biggest battlefield success for Ukrainian forces since they thwarted a Russian attempt to seize the capital at the start of the war.
Blinken makes unannounced trip to Ukraine, unveils $2B in US military aid
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unscheduled visit to Kyiv and unveiling more than $2 billion for Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unscheduled visit to Kyiv and unveiling more than $2 billion for Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia.
UN inspectors arrive at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
A U.N. inspection team has arrived at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on a mission to safeguard it from catastrophe.
A U.N. inspection team has arrived at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on a mission to safeguard it from catastrophe.
Death toll from train station attack on Ukraine Independence Day rises to 25
The victims of a Russian rocket attack included an 11-year-old boy found under the rubble of a house and a 6-year-old killed in a car fire near a train station that was the target.
The victims of a Russian rocket attack included an 11-year-old boy found under the rubble of a house and a 6-year-old killed in a car fire near a train station that was the target.
US will send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months
The new military aid to Ukraine will enable forces there to fight for years to come.
The new military aid to Ukraine will enable forces there to fight for years to come.
Ukraine blamed for car bombing death of Russian nationalist’s daughter
Russian officials allege the killing of the woman was carried out by a Ukrainian citizen who left Russia after the incident. Ukraine has previously denied any involvement in the bombing.
Russian officials allege the killing of the woman was carried out by a Ukrainian citizen who left Russia after the incident. Ukraine has previously denied any involvement in the bombing.
Daughter of Russian known as 'Putin's brain' killed in car blast
The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a vehement supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a vehement supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Stars Coffee, a rebranded Starbucks chain, opens in Russia
Instead of a Starbucks crown, the Stars Coffee mermaid wears a Russian headdress called a kokoshnik.
Instead of a Starbucks crown, the Stars Coffee mermaid wears a Russian headdress called a kokoshnik.
Putin ready to arm Russia's allies with 'most advanced types of weapons'
Putin didn’t name any country in particular, but noted that “Russia sincerely values its historically strong, friendly and trusting relations with countries of Latin America, Asia and Africa.”
Putin didn’t name any country in particular, but noted that “Russia sincerely values its historically strong, friendly and trusting relations with countries of Latin America, Asia and Africa.”
US pledges $1 billion in rockets, other arms for Ukraine
The Biden administration announced another $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Monday, pledging what will be the biggest yet delivery of rockets, ammunition and other arms straight from Dept. of Defense stocks for Ukrainian forces.
The Biden administration announced another $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Monday, pledging what will be the biggest yet delivery of rockets, ammunition and other arms straight from Dept. of Defense stocks for Ukrainian forces.
Kremlin says Brittney Griner swap must be discussed without publicity
Asked at the White House Friday about the prospects of securing Brittney Griner’s release, President Joe Biden said: “I’m hopeful ... We’re working hard.”
Asked at the White House Friday about the prospects of securing Brittney Griner’s release, President Joe Biden said: “I’m hopeful ... We’re working hard.”
Exhibit showcasing Ukrainian art opens in downtown Austin
Every piece in the exhibit was created by Ukrainian artists still fighting for Ukraine, through art.
Every piece in the exhibit was created by Ukrainian artists still fighting for Ukraine, through art.
Brittney Griner: WNBA star back in Russian court on cannabis charge
Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a tiny, cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy.
Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a tiny, cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy.
BP earnings triple to $8.5 billion as prices soared during Russia-Ukraine war
The good news for the London-based BP was bad news for consumers, as soaring energy prices contribute to the cost-of-living crisis in Britain and around the world.
The good news for the London-based BP was bad news for consumers, as soaring energy prices contribute to the cost-of-living crisis in Britain and around the world.
Kremlin poker-faced on US swap offer to free Griner, Whelan
A person familiar with the matter said the U.S. government proposed trading convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner.
A person familiar with the matter said the U.S. government proposed trading convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner.
In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for WNBA star Brittney Griner
The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.
The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.
Russia to drop out of International Space Station after 2024 and build own outpost
The decision to quit the ISS project comes amid soaring tensions between Russia and the West over the Kremlin's military action in Ukraine.
The decision to quit the ISS project comes amid soaring tensions between Russia and the West over the Kremlin's military action in Ukraine.