What are cluster munitions? Why the US is now willing to provide them to Ukraine
A convention banning the use of cluster bombs has been joined by more than 120 countries, but the U.S., Russia and Ukraine haven't signed on.
Video shows Russian fighter jets harassing American drones over Syria
Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said.
Victoria Amelina, award-winning Ukrainian writer, dies after Russian missile attack
The PEN America rights group says award-winning Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina has died from her injuries suffered after a Russian missile attack on a popular restaurant last week.
Mike Pence meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in surprise trip to Ukraine
The former vice president’s visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries and to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Ukraine accuses local man of directing missile strike that killed 11 at popular pizza restaurant
A deadly Russian missile strike at a popular restaurant in Ukraine happened with the help of a Ukrainian, authorities said.
Russia drops charges against Prigozhin, others who took part in rebellion
Meanwhile, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin arrived in Belarus after his short-lived armed mutiny in Russia.
Putin blasts mercenaries, says aborted rebellion played into enemy's hands
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday blasted organizers of a weekend revolt as traitors who played into the hands of Ukraine’s government and its allies.
Russia coup latest: Wagner chief will move to Belarus after challenging Putin
Russia says the head of a private military company who staged a short-lived rebellion will move to Belarus and not face prosecution.
Russia launches criminal investigation into Wagner Group chief
For months, the head of the Wagner private military contractor bombarded Russia’s top military leaders with expletive-ridden insults in a rift that has weakened the country’s forces amid the war in Ukraine.
US journalist Evan Gershkovich must stay in detention until late August, Moscow court rules
The 31-year-old U.S. citizen and Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested on espionage charges in late March while on a reporting trip.
Collapse of major dam in Ukraine triggers emergency as Moscow, Kyiv blame each other
A major dam in southern Ukraine has collapsed, flooding villages, endangering crops in the country’s breadbasket and threatening drinking water supplies.
Russia issues arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments
Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, noted in an edited video that “the Russians are dying” and described the U.S. military assistance to Ukraine as “the best money we’ve ever spent.”
Half of Americans support Pentagon's supply of weapons to Ukraine, poll finds
The survey finds American support for Washington's backing of Ukraine has ebbed slightly since Russia’s war began 15 months ago but remains strong.
Pope Francis’ Ukraine peace envoy criticizes war as a ‘pandemic’ that impacts everyone
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi was named the pope’s envoy, and his mission is to help ease tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Georgia Secretary of State says he's 'honored' to be banned from Russia
“My inclusion on this list is deserved, and I appreciate them thinking of me," Raffensperger said, thanking the regime. The list also includes former President Barack Obama and comedian Stephen Colbert.
Biden endorses F-16 training for Ukrainians as Zelenskyy set to attend G7 summit
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies warned China and North Korea against building up their nuclear arsenals, pivoting to major northeast Asian crises ahead of the arrival later Saturday of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
G-7 summit: Biden, Japan's Kishida vow to 'stand strong' against global threats
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies plan to devote much of the first day of the Group of Seven summit to finding new ways to punish Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.
Russia launches 'exceptional' air attack on Kyiv as Europe, China seek to use influence
The attack came as European leaders sought new ways to punish Russia for the war and a Chinese ambassador sought traction for Beijing’s peace proposal.
French reporter killed in Ukraine by rocket fire: 'We are devastated'
Arman Soldin, a video coordinator for the international French news agency Agence France-Presse, was 32 years old.
Russia's Wagner group threatens pullout in Ukraine over lack of ammunition
The owner of Russia's military contractor says a lack of supplies from military command is starving his forces of ammunition and causing heavy losses.