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A teenager who was left without parents and sent to Russia during the early stages of the Ukraine conflict has been reunited with family members in their home country.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  A Ukrainian teenager who lost his parents and was brought to Russia during the war in his country has finally returned to his homeland after being reunited with family in Belarus on his 18th birthday. Bohdan Yermokhin…

Approximately 3,000 trucks are currently stranded at the Ukrainian border due to a blockade by Polish drivers.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  As of Sunday morning, Ukrainian authorities reported that approximately 3,000 trucks, mostly from Ukraine, were stranded on the Polish side of the border due to a blockade by Polish truck drivers that has been ongoing for over…

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy demands swift changes in military operations and removes commander from position.

On Sunday, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for swift improvements in the functioning of Ukraine’s military and declared the removal of the leader of the military’s medical division. Zelenskyy’s decision was made public during his meeting with Defense Minister Rustem…

Ukraine has declared sanctions on 37 groups and 108 individuals from Russia.

LVIV, Ukraine —  President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has authorized sanctions against 37 Russian organizations and 108 individuals, including a former prime minister and a former education minister. He stated his intention to combat the abduction of children from Ukraine during wartime…

The onset of winter saw energy facilities being targeted in a Russian drone attack.

According to Ukrainian officials, a significant drone attack carried out by Russia caused power failures in over 400 towns and villages across the nation on Saturday. From 8 p.m. on Friday until 4 a.m. on Saturday, Ukraine’s air defense successfully…

Britain has approved the first gene therapy for sickle cell disease, making it the first country in the world to do so. The UK has given the green light to the initial gene therapy for sickle cell disease, making it the pioneering nation to do so.

LONDON —  The United Kingdom’s regulatory agency for medicines has approved a gene therapy as the first of its kind to treat sickle cell disease, potentially providing relief to numerous individuals affected by the debilitating condition in the country. On…

Conflict within Orthodox Church Puts US Aid to Ukraine at Risk

Washington —  Proposed laws in Ukraine that aim to prevent the Ukrainian Orthodox Church from being used as a means for Russian influence are gaining notice in the United States. Some U.S. conservatives are using this as evidence to portray…

The most recent addition to Russia’s list of “foreign agents” is an online newspaper based in Moscow.

On Friday, the Russian Justice Ministry designated The Moscow Times, a widely read online newspaper among expats, as a “foreign agent.” This is part of Russia’s ongoing efforts to suppress any media or dissent that speaks out against its actions…

The town near the Icelandic volcano faces years of uncertainty.

GRINDAVIK, ICELAND —  Following a series of earthquakes indicating a potential volcanic eruption, residents who were forced to evacuate from Grindavik, Iceland are left questioning if they will be able to come back. Eythor Reynisson, a native of Grindavik, shared…

The United States is attempting to prevent a Russian effort to influence and manipulate Latin American countries.

In early August, an article written in Spanish and based in Moscow was published, featuring a provocative title and discussing a possible theft taking place in Ukraine. The text inquired about the transfer of sacred items from Ukraine to the…