Ukrainian air defense downs 24 Russian drones, Kyiv says
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian air defenses shot down 24 out of 52 drones launched by Russia during overnight attacks on eight regions across Ukraine, the air force said Saturday. It said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app that…
Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region is legitimate, says NATO’s Stoltenberg
BERLIN — Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region is legitimate and covered by Kyiv’s right to self-defense, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told German weekly Welt am Sonntag in his first reaction to the advance into Russian territory. “Ukraine has a…
With men at front lines, women watch Ukraine’s night sky for Russian drones
KYIV, Ukraine — When the air raid siren bellows in the dead of night, the women in arms rush to duty. Barely two months since joining the mobile air-defense unit, 27-year-old Angelina has perfected the drill to a tee: Combat…
Moscow accuses Europe of ‘theft’ as frozen Russian assets fund Ukraine defense
london — Russia has accused the European Union of “theft” after the bloc transferred the first tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to boost its military capabilities in the face of Moscow’s invasion. The G7 group of…
Moscow accuses Europe of ‘theft’ as frozen Russian assets fund Ukraine defense
Russia on Thursday accused the European Union of “theft” after the bloc transferred the first tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to boost Kyiv’s military capabilities. But some fear Western states could cut their own aid, as…
Kremlin has ‘no worries’ about Putin visit to Mongolia despite ICC warrant for his arrest
The Kremlin says it has “no worries” about President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Mongolia, a country that is a member of the International Criminal Court, which last year issued a warrant for his arrest. The visit, scheduled for Sept….
US company helps Ukraine develop nuclear energy capabilities
Russian shelling has destroyed 50% of Ukraine’s electricity generation capacity since late March, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. To make up for the power shortage, the country has turned to U.S. energy giant Westinghouse for help developing next-generation nuclear…
Lowest euro zone inflation in 3 years sets up ECB for cut
FRANKFURT/TALLINN — Inflation in the euro zone fell to its lowest level in three years in August, setting the stage for a further cut in the European Central Bank’s interest rates next month despite an Olympics-driven surge in the price…
Kyiv hospital struggles to care for patients amid air strikes
“When the alarm went off, we were all rushed into the shelter,” she said. “Even the tiniest babies from the neonatal intensive care unit were brought down by nurses and aides, who carried them gently because they are too fragile…
Ukraine, Russia trade attacks, leaving dozens dead or injured
Kyiv, Ukraine — A Russian bomb attack on the northeastern Ukraine city of Kharkiv on Friday hit a playground and a 12-story residential building. Officials say seven people, including a 14-year-old girl, were killed, and at least 77 people were…