US military veterans captured in Ukraine seen for first time in Russian TV footage
"Mom, I just want to let you know that I’m alive and I hope to be back home as soon as I can be."
Ukraine should be candidate for EU membership, European Commission says
The European Commission recommended Friday that Ukraine should be granted EU candidate status, a first step on the long road toward membership for the war-torn country.
US sending $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began.
Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended for third time
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time.
McDonald's golden arches come down in Moscow as Russian-owned chain takes over
The golden arches have come down in Russia.
Volunteers retrofit demolition derby cars for Ukrainian soldiers
A city council member in the region said the cars are useful for battle because they’re fast and “handle well.”
Ukraine: 100-200 soldiers die daily, new plea for more arms
Up to 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed every day in Russia’s military onslaught, according to an adviser to Ukraine’s president — and only more and more advanced Western weaponry will turn back the Russian offensive.
15-year-old Ukrainian boy dubbed a hero after using drone to help defeat Russian forces: report
The teenager was reportedly the only person in the area that was experienced with drones and could help fight off a Russian convoy that was just over 24 miles outside of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.
Vigil tonight calling for release of Brittney Griner, WNBA star detained in Russia for more than 100 days
A vigil calling for Brittney Griner's release from Russian detainment is set for Monday at 6 p.m. outside Toyota Center in downtown Houston, where Griner is from.
Celtics add their voices to those asking for Griner's return
Some members of the Boston Celtics are using their platform at the NBA’s title series to add their voices to the chorus of those demanding WNBA star Brittney Griner be allowed to come home.
Pain at the pump: Gas costs nearly $10 a gallon at this California station
Each week, the price of gas gets impossibly higher. One gas station in California is selling gasoline at nearly $10 a gallon.
At 100 days, Russia-Ukraine war explained by the numbers
The impact of the war has reportedly left tens of thousands of people dead, millions forced to flee the country, and towns destroyed.
EU agrees to ban most Russian oil imports in bid to punish Moscow
In a move unthinkable just months ago, EU leaders agreed to cut around 90% of all Russian oil imports over the next six months.
Putin blames West for food supply issues in 80-minute call with France, German leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin held an 80-minute call with the leaders of France and Germany in which he warned against the continued transfers of Western weapons to Ukraine.
After 3 months, Russia still bogged down in Ukraine war with no end in sight
As Russia’s war in Ukraine marked its third month on Tuesday, there appeared to be no end in sight and few successes for Moscow on the battlefield.
Starbucks leaving Russian market, closing 130 stores
Starbucks said Monday it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have a brand presence in Russia.
World has 10-week supply of wheat, expert tells UN Security Council: ‘This is seismic’
“Without aggressive global actions, we stand the risk of an extraordinary amount of human suffering and economic damage," a food insecurity expert told the UN Security Council this week.
Biden signs $40 billion in US aid for Ukraine during Asia trip
The legislation, which was passed by Congress with bipartisan support, deepens the U.S. commitment to Ukraine at a time of uncertainty about the war's future.
Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol amid its war with Ukraine
Russia claims to have captured Mariupol in what would be its biggest victory yet in its war with Ukraine.
Senate approves $40B in Ukraine aid amid Russia invasion
Every Democrat and all but 11 Republicans backed the measure.