New U.S. government disinformation board to tackle Russia, migrant smugglers
One of the new board's tasks will involve monitoring Russian disinformation threats ahead of this year's midterm elections and stopping the spread of false information aimed at migrants.
Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in escalation
A day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to send more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin upped the ante, using its most essential export as leverage.
Chernobyl: On 36th anniversary of disaster, Russia’s seizure of nuclear plant seen as ‘nightmare’
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.
Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as West promises Kyiv more weapons
The U.S. defense secretary promised to “keep moving heaven and earth” to get Ukraine the weapons it needs to repel Russia, while Moscow has warned such support risks widening the war.
'Uniting for Ukraine': Biden streamlines process to welcome refugees to US
The U.S. is launching “Uniting for Ukraine,” a streamlined process to welcome Ukrainian refugees, including the opportunity for Americans to sponsor those applicants.
Biden taps Bridget Brink as ambassador to Ukraine as US promises more aid
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia is failing in its war aims and “Ukraine is succeeding,” following a secrecy-shrouded visit to Ukraine's capital.
Zelenskyy meets top-level US delegation Blinken and Austin, Ukraine official says
The U.S. secretaries of state and defense arrived in Kyiv Sunday for the highest-level visit to Kyiv by an American delegation since the start of Russia’s invasion.
Ed Sheeran releases music video filmed in Ukraine days before Russian invasion
The singer-songwriter will also donate proceeds to the country.
Blinken, Austin to visit Ukraine Sunday, Zelenskyy says
Secretary of State Blinken, Secretary of Defense Austin would be the highest-ranking U.S. officials to visit Ukraine since the war began.
Phoenix Ghost: Pentagon fast-tracks mystery drone for Ukraine. What is it?
The Pentagon has fast-tracked a new tactical drone to send to Ukraine amid its fight against Russian aggression. But what is it?
Ukraine: Russians trying to storm steel mill where hundreds of civilians are sheltering
Efforts to evacuate Ukrainian civilians to safer areas continued Saturday amid air strikes on a steel mill where 1,000 civilians are sheltering underground.
Florence + The Machine dedicates new music video filmed in Kyiv to Ukrainians
“Dedicated to the spirit, creativity and perseverance of our brave Ukrainian friends,” a message read at the end of the music video.
Ukraine military blows up bridge ahead of advancing Russian army, video shows
The 13-second clip, which is shot in a first-person view, shows soldiers hiding behind a vehicle before an explosion on the road in front of them sends smoke rising into the air.
Ukraine: Russia shifts elite troops from Mariupol to new battleground
Ukrainian authorities say Russia has shifted a dozen crack units from the shattered port of Mariupol to eastern Ukraine and is pounding away at cities across the region.
Putin tries to claim Mariupol victory but won't storm Ukraine holdout
Putin expressed concern for the lives of Russian troops in deciding against sending them in to clear out the sprawling Azovstal steel mill, where the die-hard defenders were hiding in a maze of underground passageways.
Biden announces $800M in new military aid to help Ukraine fight Russian invasion
The new military assistance includes heavy artillery, ammunition and drones for Ukraine. Biden also said all Russian-affiliated ships would be barred from U.S. ports.
'Days or hours left': Russia tightens the noose in Mariupol
Russian forces tightened the noose around the defenders holed up Wednesday in a mammoth steel plant that represented the last known Ukrainian stronghold in Mariupol, as a fighter apparently on the inside warned in a video plea for help.
Russia attacks Lviv, prepares for all-out assault in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia’s offensive to take control of eastern Ukraine is in full swing.
Ukraine defiant as key port Mariupol teeters on brink
Russian defense officials say Ukrainian military command has banned its troops from surrendering.
Ukraine using facial recognition to identify dead Russians, contact families: report
To date, Ukraine’s IT Army, a volunteer group of hackers and activists who work with the Ukrainian government, has reportedly used the technology to notify 582 Russian families about soldiers’ deaths.