Russia hammers Ukraine for a 3rd straight day, flattening a Kyiv apartment block and killing 9
Read full article: Russia hammers Ukraine for a 3rd straight day, flattening a Kyiv apartment block and killing 9Authorities say a massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine has demolished an apartment block in Kyiv, killing nine and wounding dozens.
What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine
Read full article: What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in UkraineA three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, has eased tensions over a potential Ukrainian attack on a Red Square parade in Moscow.
The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies
Read full article: The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifiesUkraine is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence to retain an edge on the battlefield, as the war with Russia enters a new technological phase.
Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
Read full article: Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly recordUkraine’s defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago.
A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman
Read full article: A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunmanA gunman armed with an automatic weapon has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed by police.
Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16
Read full article: Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16Russia has launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting civilian areas with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia
Read full article: Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against RussiaUkraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefireRussia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday.
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran warPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine.
Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'
Read full article: Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash.
Rubio denies Zelenskyy's claim that the US asked Ukraine to cede land to Russia for security deal
Read full article: Rubio denies Zelenskyy's claim that the US asked Ukraine to cede land to Russia for security dealSecretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's assertion that the U.S. wants Ukraine to hand over territory to Russia to receive American security guarantees in any ceasefire plan.
Ukraine is using its drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine is using its drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks, Zelenskyy saysUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials are helping five countries in the Middle East and Gulf region counter attacks on their territory by Iranian drones.
Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus
Read full article: Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focusUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called Russia and Iran “brothers in hatred.”.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine waiting on US and Russia to set next round of talks
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Ukraine waiting on US and Russia to set next round of talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow.
Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'
Read full article: Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production dealUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year.
Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East.
Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests
Read full article: Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interestsThe State Department has expressed its displeasure over Ukraine's recent attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk that have impacted U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan.
The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion
Read full article: The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasionIt's been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united.
Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries
Read full article: Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveriesBudapest has threatened to block a new package of European Union sanctions against Russia and to stall efforts to help Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries to Hungary resume.
After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement
Read full article: After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlementWhen Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic milestone — the same span of time it took Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II.
Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differences
Read full article: Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differencesThe latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine have ended with no sign of a breakthrough.
Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts and uncertainty
Read full article: Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts and uncertaintyWhile businesses were prepared for electricity cuts due to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, no one expected such a brutal winter.
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian air force needs to improve as Russian drone barrages take a toll
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Ukrainian air force needs to improve as Russian drone barrages take a tollUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the air force's performance in parts of the country is “unsatisfactory.”.
In the Ukrainian capital, a mother struggles to keep her children warm and fed amid power outages
Read full article: In the Ukrainian capital, a mother struggles to keep her children warm and fed amid power outagesResidents of Kyiv are struggling through a harsh winter as months of Russian drone and missile strikes have left hundreds of thousands without heat or electricity.
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Read full article: Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia breached its commitment to hold off on energy infrastructure attacks for a week when it launched a major assault on Ukraine overnight.
Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear
Read full article: Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclearRussian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's request to pause attacks on Ukraine's power grid for a week.
Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively and more are possible next week
Read full article: Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively and more are possible next weekUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says talks with Russian and American representatives have concluded with constructive discussions on ending the war.
Freezing and in the dark, Kyiv residents are stranded in tower blocks as Russia targets power system
Read full article: Freezing and in the dark, Kyiv residents are stranded in tower blocks as Russia targets power systemKyiv is facing prolonged winter power outages as Russian missile and drone attacks continue to damage Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine
Read full article: Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia-occupied southern UkraineKremlin-installed authorities in Russia-occupied parts of southern Ukraine say Ukrainian drone strikes have damaged energy networks.
Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites
Read full article: Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sitesA Ukrainian delegation has arrived in the United States to discuss a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war.
Ukraine's new defense minister reveals scale of desertions as millions avoid the draft
Read full article: Ukraine's new defense minister reveals scale of desertions as millions avoid the draftUkraine's new defense minister says wide-scale desertions and draft-dodging are major challenges as Russia's invasion continues.
Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West
Read full article: Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to WestRussia has launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
Russian drone strikes cause major blackouts in two regions of Ukraine
Read full article: Russian drone strikes cause major blackouts in two regions of UkraineRussian drone strikes have knocked out power in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and left over 600,000 households in Dnipropetrovsk without electricity.
Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summit
Read full article: Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summitNational security advisers from Europe and other allies have discussed security guarantees in Kyiv as the U.S.-led push to end the war in Ukraine intensifies.
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks
Read full article: Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talksRussian officials say that a Ukrainian attack killed 24 people in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson region, as tensions between the two nations continue to spike despite diplomats hailing productive peace talks.
Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting
Read full article: Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meetingRussia struck Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones in an attack that killed at least one person.
Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy
Read full article: Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says several key issues remain unresolved in negotiations with the United States over a framework to end Russia’s war.
The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine
Read full article: The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on UkraineRussia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a number of high-profile attacks against prominent Russians since Moscow invaded its neighbor nearly four years ago.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan
Read full article: Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace planA Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa has killed eight people and wounded 27, according to Ukraine’s emergency service.
Ukrainian and Polish presidents show unity against Russia, address historical tensions
Read full article: Ukrainian and Polish presidents show unity against Russia, address historical tensionsThe Ukrainian and Polish presidents have met in Warsaw to emphasize unity against Russia and progress on historical reconciliation.
Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met
Read full article: Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be metPresident Vladimir Putin has emphasized that Moscow’s troops are advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine and has voiced confidence that the Kremlin will achieve its goals militarily if Kyiv doesn't agree to Russia’s conditions in peace talks.
Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the country
Read full article: Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the countryBelarus’ authoritarian president says that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end the war in Ukraine have entered a crucial phase.
Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail
Read full article: Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks failRussian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks.
Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days
Read full article: Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within daysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says peace proposals for U.S. officials to present to Russia could be finalized within days.
Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
Read full article: Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territoryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says negotiators are tackling territorial issues in U.S.-led peace talks with Russia.
Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners
Read full article: Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partnersU.S. President Donald Trump says he and European leaders have discussed proposals to end the war in Ukraine, adding that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “has to be realistic” about his country’s position on a peace plan.
Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentum
Read full article: Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentumU.S. officials are meeting in Florida this weekend with their Ukrainian counterparts about the Russia-Ukraine war.
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search home
Read full article: Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search homeUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country’s lead negotiator in talks with the U.S. The resignation on Friday came hours after Yermak’s residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators.
Russian hackers target US engineering firm because of work done for Ukrainian sister city
Read full article: Russian hackers target US engineering firm because of work done for Ukrainian sister cityHackers working for Russian intelligence attacked an American engineering company this fall, seemingly because that firm had worked for a U.S. municipality with a sister city in Ukraine.
Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacy
Read full article: Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacyPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a crucial week of diplomacy, testing his ability to stand his ground while demonstrating to the United States that he is willing to compromise.
Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by AP
Read full article: Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by APPresident Donald Trump’s plan for ending the war in Ukraine would cede territory to Russia and limit the size of Kyiv’s military, according to a draft proposal obtained by The Associated Press.
Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia
Read full article: Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by RussiaUkraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the war.
Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine
Read full article: Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in UkrainePresident Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before spring.
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35
Read full article: Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing six people and wounding at least 35, including a pregnant woman.
EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal
Read full article: EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandalEuropean Union officials are warning Ukraine that it must keep cracking down on graft in the wake of a major corruption scandal that could hurt the country’s ability to attract financial help.
Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacks
Read full article: Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacksUkraine has received more U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to counter Russia's attacks, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says long-range strikes on Russian refineries have reduced Moscow's oil refining capacity by 20%.
Putin brandishes a new nuclear-powered missile as he digs in over Russia's demands on Ukraine
Read full article: Putin brandishes a new nuclear-powered missile as he digs in over Russia's demands on UkraineBy holding nuclear drills and boasting about the successful test of a pioneering nuclear-powered cruise missile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a message to President Donald Trump: Moscow wouldn’t be cowed into concessions on Ukraine.
Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concerns
Read full article: Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concernsA Kremlin official says Russia’s test of a nuclear-powered missile that it claims can’t be stopped by air defenses reflects Moscow’s determination to look out for its security interests.
Russian missile and drone attacks kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pleads for air defense
Read full article: Russian missile and drone attacks kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pleads for air defenseOfficials say Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday have killed at least four people and wounded 20.
Trump says he's doubtful Ukraine can win the war with Russia as he prepares for Putin meeting
Read full article: Trump says he's doubtful Ukraine can win the war with Russia as he prepares for Putin meetingPresident Donald Trump says it's possible that Ukraine can defeat Russia, but he’s doubtful that it will happen.
The EU unveils a plan to be ready within 5 years to fend off any Russian attack
Read full article: The EU unveils a plan to be ready within 5 years to fend off any Russian attackThe European Union has unveiled a plan aimed at ensuring that Europe can defend itself against outside attack by the end of the decade.
Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion
Read full article: Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billionGermany plans to send more than $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about dwindling Western support.
Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting
Read full article: Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meetingUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential U.S. provision of long-range weapons.
Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid
Read full article: Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy gridPower has been restored to over 800,000 residents in Kyiv, a day after Russia launched major attacks on Ukraine's power grid, causing widespread blackouts.
Russian strikes wound at least 20 in Ukraine's capital as child is killed in separate attack
Read full article: Russian strikes wound at least 20 in Ukraine's capital as child is killed in separate attackUkrainian authorities say that Russian drone and missile strikes wounded at least 20 people in Kyiv and damaged residential buildings and caused blackouts across swathes of Ukraine.
Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant as winter approaches, officials say
Read full article: Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant as winter approaches, officials sayUkrainian authorities say a Russian strike has seriously damaged one of Ukraine’s thermal power plants in an overnight attack, as Moscow pursued its campaign to deny Ukrainians heat, light and running water as winter approaches.
At least 1 dead and dozens injured as Russian drones strike a Ukrainian railway station
Read full article: At least 1 dead and dozens injured as Russian drones strike a Ukrainian railway stationRussian drones have struck a Ukrainian railway station in an attack that killed one person and wounded dozens.
After missile strike near Kyiv, volunteers and one café owner help stitch life back together
Read full article: After missile strike near Kyiv, volunteers and one café owner help stitch life back togetherA Russian missile has struck a neighborhood on the edge of Kyiv, leaving destruction in its wake.