From VOA Russian: White House confirms Ukraine approved to use ATACMS on targets deep in Russia
The White House this week officially confirmed Ukraine’s use of U.S.-made ATACMS missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. White House National Security Advisor John Kirby told reporters that Ukraine can use ATACMS to defend itself on “an immediate-need basis.”…
Trump to name retired Army lieutenant general as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate retired Army Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg to serve as assistant to the president and special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg was chief of staff on Trump’s National Security Council during…
‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike
“The latest developments follow the already disturbing reports of troops from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) being deployed to the conflict zone,” Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, told ambassadors. He said the Ukrainian city…
US to Ukraine: Draft more troops to fight Russia
The U.S. is telling Ukraine that it needs to draft more soldiers to bolster its outmanned forces in its nearly three-year fight against Russia’s invasion, saying Kyiv should cut its conscription age from 25 to 18. “The need right now…
Russia launches largest drone attack of war, pushes deeper into Ukraine
Russia launched its largest drone strike on Ukraine overnight with 188 drones, Ukraine’s air force said Tuesday. Ukraine’s military said it shot down 76 Russian drones in the overnight attacks that targeted areas across the country and damaged critical infrastructure…
Why are Russia and Ukraine escalating their war?
Moscow awaits Donald Trump’s inauguration amid escalating military tensions with Ukraine and Western powers following the Kremlin’s use of a new nuclear-capable missile against Ukrainian positions. Elizabeth Cherneff narrates this report from Ricardo Marquina. Source: voanews.com
Human rights groups collect evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine
As of November 2024, the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office has documented more than 150,000 alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. This number continues to grow as experts highlight systemic breaches of international law, including attacks on civilians,…
Ukraine says it shot down 76 of 188 Russian drones
Ukraine’s military said Tuesday it shot down 76 Russian drones in overnight attacks that targeted areas across the country and damaged critical infrastructure facilities. Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 188 total drones, along with four missiles, in the latest…
From VOA Russian and VOA Ukrainian: US experts analyze Moscow’s nuclear threats
U.S. experts are casting doubt on the effectiveness of Russia’s threat to expand the use of its new ballistic missile following publicly announced changes in Moscow’s nuclear doctrine. VOA Russian and Ukrainian reporters spoke with experts, including Matthew Bunn, a…
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system risks nuclear disaster: rights experts
Their warning comes amid growing international concern about the vulnerability of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities which rely on a stable power grid to maintain critical safety systems. “The latest large-scale Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s electricity system has led to further…