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Ukrainian women juggle military service and civilian life

They have daily jobs, children and occupation trauma. Some women from the cities in Ukraine’s Kyiv region volunteer in a military unit to learn how to protect their families. Lesia Bakalets reports on how this unit works. Camera: Vladyslav Smilianets….

Germany to hold snap February election amid fears political turmoil imperils Ukraine aid

Germany’s main political parties have agreed to hold a general election in February, following the collapse of the ruling coalition government earlier this month. As Henry Ridgwell reports, the vote could have big implications for Ukrainian military aid — just…

1,000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine: UNHCR urges solidarity with victims

Recent attacks on energy infrastructure have decimated 65 percent of Ukraine’s energy generation capacity, severely disrupting electricity, heating and water supplies across the country. “The deepening emotional toll on innocent people became clear during my visit to the country last…

North Korean troops start fighting alongside Russians, say US, Ukraine officials

North Korea troops have begun fighting alongside Russians, a U.S. State Department spokesman said during a briefing on Tuesday. “Over 10,000 DPRK (North Korean) soldiers have been sent to eastern Russia, and most of them have moved to the far…

Biggest name world leaders missing at UN climate talks, others fill the void

BAKU, Azerbaijan —  World leaders are converging Tuesday at the United Nations annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan although the big names and powerful countries are noticeably absent, unlike past climate talks which had the star power of a soccer…

Ukraine on high alert as Russian troops mass near Kursk

While Ukraine was on high alert for air attacks on Monday, the country’s top military commander said tens of thousands of Russian troops were ready to advance on the Kursk region. “Following the order of their military leadership, they are…

Web Summit kicks off in Lisbon as tech leaders weigh Trump’s return

LISBON, PORTUGAL —  Lisbon will this week play host to Europe’s biggest annual tech conference, Web Summit, where industry leaders and lawmakers will weigh the pros and cons of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Senior executives from firms…

USAID teaches Ukrainian women veterans yachting

For many soldiers on the front lines, the trauma of war can be as hard to fight as the war itself. To help, the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, has created a program to support Ukrainian women veterans,…

UK’s Starmer, France’s Macron to discuss Ukraine support after Trump win

London —  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday to discuss ways to help Ukraine, after the election of Donald Trump has raised concerns of reduced U.S. support for the war against Russia. Days…

Biden to lobby Trump not to walk away from Ukraine

Washington —  U.S. President Joe Biden will discuss top domestic and foreign policy priorities with President-elect Donald Trump when the two meet Wednesday, and will urge him not to abandon Ukraine, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday. Republican Trump…