Russia-Ukraine war
Germany is having a budget crisis. With the economy struggling, it’s not the best time
Germany is struggling to find a way out of a budget crisis after a court decision struck down billions in funding for clean energy projects and help for people facing high energy bills because of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Russia says it downed dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow, following a mass strike on Kyiv
Russian authorities say that Ukraine tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones. That’s just a day after Ukrainian officials said Russia launched its most intense drone attack on Kyiv since the beginning of its full-scale war in 2022.
Intercepted calls from the front lines in Ukraine show a growing number of Russian soldiers want out
In audio intercepts from the front lines in Ukraine, Russian soldiers speak in shorthand. They describe 200s to mean dead, 300s to mean wounded, and 500s to describe people who refuse to fight.
Ukraine’s military says Russia launched its largest drone attack since the start of the invasion
Ukrainian military officials say Russia has launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion last year.
Slovak leader calls the war between Russia and Ukraine a frozen conflict
Slovakia’s new prime minister, Robert Fico, says he considers the war between Ukraine and Russia a frozen conflict that cannot be solved by sending arms to the Ukrainian armed forces.
Ukraine aims a major drone attack at Crimea as Russia tries to capture a destroyed eastern city
Russian officials say Ukraine has launched one of its biggest drone attacks on the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula since the full-scale war began.
French foreign minister says China’s cooperation is vital in ending Russia-Ukraine war
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna says China’s cooperation is vital on an issue that has divided it and much of Europe: ending the war in Ukraine.
Hungary set to receive millions in EU money despite Orban’s threats to veto Ukraine aid
Hungary is set to receive 900 million euros ($981 million) in European Union money despite the Hungarian prime minister’s attempts to scupper the bloc’s support for Ukraine.
Ukraine says 3 civilians were killed in a daylight Russian cluster bomb attack
A Kyiv official says a Russian attack using cluster munitions has killed three people in a suburb of Ukraine’s southern city of Kherson.
The White House is concerned Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine
The White House says it’s very concerned that Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the war against Ukraine.
Poland set to get more than 5 billion euros in EU money after commission approves recovery plan
Poland is expected to receive more than 5 billion euros ($5.5 billion) in EU funds after the European Commission gave a positive assessment of the country’s revised plan for green reforms and investments.
Germany’s defense minister unveils more help for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is vowing to keep supporting Ukraine’s efforts to win its war against Russia, pledging further military aid worth 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion).
10 years later, a war-weary Ukraine reflects on events that began its collision course with Russia
Ten years ago, Ukrainians took to the streets to protest a decision by their Moscow-friendly president to move the country away from the European Union and toward Russia.
Defending champ Italy qualifies for Euro 2024 after tense draw with Ukraine
Italy will defend its European Championship title next year in Germany after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine is enough to secure its place.
US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv to show steadfast support for Ukraine
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made an unannounced visit to Ukraine, traveling to Kyiv by train from Poland.
An orphaned teenager who was taken to Russia early in the Ukraine war is back home with relatives
An orphaned Ukrainian teenager who was taken to Russia last year during the war in his country returned home on his 18th birthday.
Russian doctors call for release of imprisoned artist who protested Ukraine war
More than 100 Russian doctors have signed an open letter demanding the immediate release of an artist and musician who was sentenced to seven years in prison for swapping supermarket price tags with antiwar messages.
Estonia’s Kallas is reelected to lead party despite a scandal over husband’s Russia business ties
Estonia’s ruling Reform Party has reelected Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as its chairperson and confirmed her staying on as the Baltic nation’s leader.
Ukraine’s troops work to advance on Russian-held side of key river after gaining footholds
Ukraine’s military says its troops are working to push back Russian forces positioned on the east bank of the Dnieper River.
The world’s attention is on Gaza, and Ukrainians worry war fatigue will hurt their cause
With the onset of the war between Israel and Hamas, the world’s attention has swung away from the nearly 2-year-old conflict in Ukraine.
More than 2,400 Ukrainian children taken to Belarus, a Yale study finds
More than 2,400 Ukrainian children aged 6-17 have been taken to Belarus from four regions of Ukraine that are partially occupied by Russian forces, a study by Yale University has found.
Ukrainian marines claim multiple bridgeheads across a key Russian strategic barrier
Ukraine’s marine corps says it has secured multiple bridgeheads on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River in the Kherson region in fighting it described as having caused thousands of Russian casualties and destroyed dozens of ammunition warehouses, armored vehicles and other weaponry.
DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy get personal and friendly during ‘family discussion’ in Iowa
The Republicans battling to be their party’s alternative to Donald Trump have brought personal and at times emotional stories to what an influential Iowa Christian organization billed as a friendly conversation.
In Russia, more Kremlin critics are being imprisoned as intolerance of dissent grows
Russia under President Vladimir Putin has been closing in on those who challenge the Kremlin. Protesters and activists have been arrested or imprisoned, independent news outlets have been silenced, and various groups have been added to registers of “foreign agents” and “undesirable organizations.”
Russian artist who protested Ukraine war gets 7 years in prison in latest crackdown on free speech
A Russian court has convicted an artist and musician for replacing supermarket price tags with antiwar slogans and sentenced her to seven years in prison.
David Cameron visits the Ukrainian port of Odesa, his first overseas trip as the UK’s top diplomat
David Cameron has traveled to the Ukrainian port of Odesa in his first overseas trip as Britain’s new foreign minister.
A record Russian budget will boost defense spending, shoring up Putin’s support ahead of election
Russia’s State Duma passed a record federal budget in its second reading which aims to increase spending by around 25% in 2024, with record amounts going on defense.
EU moves closer to imposing a new set of sanctions on Russia for its war on Ukraine
The European Union’s executive has proposed to the member states a new package of sanctions targeting Russia.
Ukraine says it now has a foothold on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River near Kherson city
A top Ukrainian official says its troops have established a beachhead on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River near Kherson, an important advance in overcoming one of Russia’s most significant strategic barriers in the war.
Economy has lost momentum during a tough year, EU commission says and warns of risk from Mideast
The European Union’s executive commission has lowered growth its expectations for this year and next, saying the economy “has lost momentum” as inflation discourages consumers and higher interest rates deter borrowing for purchases and investment.
UAE president visits Dubai Air Show as Russian arms company shows attack helicopter used in Ukraine
The leader of the United Arab Emirates has toured the Dubai Air Show as a sanctioned arms supplier displayed an attack helicopter used in Russia’s war on Ukraine.