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The European Union is gradually shifting towards utilizing the profits generated from frozen Russian assets to provide assistance to Ukraine.

Brussels —  The nations of the European Union have agreed to a plan that would set aside the earnings from Russian central bank assets, worth billions of dollars, that have been frozen in response to Russia’s involvement in the war…

A Donbas couple who lost their home due to war persevered and opened a cafe, refusing to let the conflict defeat them.

The Voronkov family resides in Donbas, approximately 20 kilometers away from the conflict zone. In May 2023, their residence was demolished by a Russian missile, narrowly missing their teenage son who had taken shelter in the basement. However, the couple…

35 drones were used by Russia to attack Ukraine.

On Tuesday, Ukraine reported that Russia’s armed forces carried out an attack during the night using 35 drones and two guided missiles, targeting various parts of the country. The Ukrainian air force reported that their air defenses successfully took down…

The delay in funding for Ukraine aid is affecting the resettlement of refugees in the US.

The discussion surrounding providing financial support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia has significant consequences, even beyond the battlefield. VOA reporter Kane Farabaugh explores how this affects the resettlement of refugees in Chicago, the second largest Ukrainian community in…

Blinken stated that Ukraine’s ability to defend itself may be at risk without assistance from the United States.

On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken cautioned that Ukraine’s efforts to defend against Russia could be jeopardized without Congress approving additional aid. During a press conference in Washington with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, Blinken stated that if it…

Ukraine has announced the discovery of a large-scale scam in their defense procurement system.

Ukrainian officials say they uncovered a massive defense procurement scheme that saw tens of millions of dollars spent for weapons that never materialized. The discovery follows the downing of a Russian military plane said to have been carrying Ukrainian POWs….

The leader of NATO urges member countries to continue providing financial support for Ukraine’s defense requirements.

The NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, expressed that Ukraine must continue to receive necessary support in order to defend itself against Russia’s aggression. Otherwise, the U.S., Europe, and other regions may become more susceptible if Russian President Vladimir Putin succeeds in…

Despite the concessions offered by the government, French farmers will continue to protest.

PARIS —  On Saturday, French farmers declared their intention to persist with their protests, keeping road blockades in place on several important routes throughout the country. This comes after the government’s recent announcement of various actions, which the farmers argue…

Ukraine raises doubts about the authenticity of a video allegedly showing Ukrainian prisoners of war boarding a Russian plane that later crashed.

The leader of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency stated on Friday that they did not possess reliable or thorough details about the individuals onboard the Russian aircraft that was shot down on Russian territory. This plane was reportedly transporting 65 Ukrainian…

American lawmakers express worry about collaboration between North Korea and Russia.

A group of U.S. senators from both political parties voiced increasing worry on Friday regarding the military partnership between North Korea and Russia. They emphasized the importance of ongoing U.S. assistance to Ukraine in light of this development. According to…