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The United Nations Security Council is in talks about the recent crash of a Russian military aircraft near the border with Ukraine.

At the request of Russia, the United Nations Security Council held an urgent meeting on Thursday to discuss the recent crash of a Russian military transport plane near the border between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have expressed the need…

A Russian court has sentenced a woman to jail for causing an explosion that resulted in the death of a blogger who supported war.

Tallinn, Estonia —  On Thursday, a woman in Russia was given a 27-year prison sentence for causing a cafe explosion that resulted in the death of a well-known blogger who had been given a bust of himself that was rigged…

The Ukrainian military is training dogs to take part in combat operations.

Ukraine has resorted to a variety of methods to fend off invading Russian forces. One of the latest ones involves training dogs to accompany Ukrainian soldiers on their missions. Anna Kosstutschenko has the story. VOA footage and video editing by…

The political affairs chief cautions against using language that could escalate the already perilous conflict in the Ukraine.

Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, informed the ambassadors in the Security Council that Russia and Ukraine are each conducting their own investigations into the incident. Additionally, Kyiv has requested for an international investigation to take place. According…

The current hurdle to securing funding for Ukraine and Israel’s border is the growing influence of Trump.

A proposed agreement to allocate $106 billion in international assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as to impose stricter regulations on immigration that have been collaboratively developed by the White House and bipartisan senators over several months, is…

The United Nations Security Council will hold a meeting to talk about the recent crash of a Russian military plane near the border of Ukraine.

An urgent gathering is scheduled for Thursday by the U.N. Security Council in response to a Russian military aircraft crashing near the border between Russia and Ukraine. Officials from both countries are demanding an inquiry into the incident. The Belgorod…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is concerned that the conflict in Ukraine is not receiving enough attention.

kyiv, ukraine —  The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees expressed concern on Wednesday that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been overlooked as the country approaches the two-year anniversary of Russia’s major invasion. During an interview, the head of…

, and A recent worldwide investigation revealed that Russia, India, China, and the United States have the highest number of doping cases involving minors.

Montreal —  On Wednesday, the World Anti-Doping Agency reported that a decade-long study revealed that the majority of positive doping tests among children and young adolescents were associated with Russia, India, and China. These cases were primarily found in weightlifting,…

Is there more that the US can do to assist Ukraine?

washington —  As the Ukrainian military faces challenges in repelling Russia’s invasion due to limited resources of rockets and other weaponry, certain advocates are suggesting that the Biden administration has the ability to provide them with additional arms without relying…

According to a report, Russia is reevaluating their nuclear weapons strategy due to significant losses in Ukraine.

According to a recent report, Russia’s significant casualties in their attack on Ukraine have led them to place a higher value on their nuclear arsenal, including smaller bombs with shorter range. This is seen as a vital factor in deterring…