Ukrainian soldiers feed pets left behind in Kharkiv after neighborhood evacuated

The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.

Brittney Griner arrest: State Department suggests Russia may be violating Vienna Convention

Article 36 of the Vienna Convention requires a country that arrested a foreign national to give the detainee access to their consulate and to give the foreign national the right of consular access.

Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine

Russia, whose war on Ukraine spurred Finland and Sweden to join the military organization, has warned that it wouldn't welcome such a move and could respond.

Ukraine appears to end battle in Mariupol, evacuates troops from Azovstal steel plant

The fall of Mariupol appears at hand as Ukraine is moving to abandon a sprawling steel plant where its soldiers had held out under relentless bombardment for months, which would make it the biggest city to fall into Russian hands.

Eurovision 2022: Ukraine band releases new war video after big win

"Stefania" was written as a tribute to the lead singer's mother, but since Russia’s invasion it has become an anthem to the motherland.

Finland wants to join NATO; Russians losing momentum, west says

“The brutal invasion (by) Russia is losing momentum. We know that with the bravery of the Ukrainian people and army, and with our help, Ukraine can win this war.”

Eurovision 2022: Ukraine's band wins popular, whacky song contest as war rages back home

This year's Eurovision brought the usual - flames, whacky costumes and dance moves - and a somber win for Ukraine's band, Kalush Orchestra, as war rages on back home.

McConnell, GOP delegation meet with Zelenskyy in Ukraine

McConnell's visit to Kyiv is a “strong signal of bipartisan support for Ukraine” on the 80th day of its war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Russian soldier on trial in first Ukraine war-crimes case

Russian troops are accused of killing, torturing and abusing possibly thousands of Ukrainian civilians.

Why a Finland, Sweden NATO membership would be a big deal

Finnish leaders announced Thursday their belief that Finland should join NATO because of Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden could soon follow suit.

Biden sees a bigger role for US farms due to Ukraine war

President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.

Russia pummels vital port of Odesa, targeting supply lines

Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles pummeled the vital port of Odesa, part of apparent efforts to disrupt supply lines and weapons shipments.

As Putin marks Victory Day, his troops make little war gains

While Western analysts in recent weeks had widely expected Putin to use the holiday to trumpet some kind of victory in Ukraine or announce an escalation, he did neither.

‘Everything shook’: Last civilians leave Ukraine steel mill

The steel mill in Mariupol, where roughly 2,000 Ukrainian fighters are making their last stand, is the only part of the city not under Russian control.