US imposes sanctions on Iran over supply of ballistic missiles to Russia
London — Washington is imposing new sanctions on Iran over its supply of missiles to Russia for use in Moscow’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday. The U.S. State Department said the sanctions aimed…
Top US, British diplomats meet with Ukraine, Gaza on agenda
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy hosted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken for talks Tuesday in London about a range of topics including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. U.S. and British officials are also focusing on bilateral relations, as…
Russia reports shooting down 144 Ukrainian drones
Russia’s military said Tuesday it destroyed 144 Ukrainian aerial drones launched in overnight attacks targeting regions across western Russia. Air defenses shot down 20 of the drones over the Moscow region, where Governor Andrey Vorobyov said drones damaged apartment buildings…
US: Transfer of ballistic missiles from Iran to Russia would be ‘dramatic escalation’
Washington — The transfer of ballistic missiles from Iran to Russia would signify a “dramatic escalation” of Tehran’s support for Moscow, and the United States is prepared to respond with “significant consequences,” the State Department said Monday. U.S. media outlets…
‘Bucha Witches’ are keeping skies over Kyiv drone-free
They call themselves Bucha Witches – an all-female volunteer air defense unit near Kyiv targeting the Iranian Shahed drones that Russia fires at Ukraine. They operate 24/7 and are using unconventional but effective weapons to bring down the deadly aerial…
Ukraine summons Iran diplomat, protests possible Tehran missile shipments to Russia
Ukraine’s foreign ministry said Monday it had summoned Iran’s charge d’affaires Shahriar Amouzegar to protest the possibility that Tehran is supplying Russia with ballistic missiles. The ministry said on Telegram that it gave Amouzegar a harsh warning that confirmation of…
Germany’s Scholz calls for faster progress ending Russia’s war on Ukraine
FRANKFURT, Germany — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agree that Russia should be included in a future peace conference aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. He called for stepped up efforts to…
Russian troops take Ukrainian town in advance on Pokrovsk
Moscow — Russia said on Sunday its forces had taken full control of a town in eastern Ukraine as Moscow’s forces advance on the strategically important city of Pokrovsk and seek to pierce the Ukrainian defensive front lines. Russian forces,…
Anxiety, uncertainty build in Ukraine as US election nears
Many Ukrainians are hoping the outcome of the U.S. elections will help bring an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine. While some worry that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will take a softer approach on Moscow, others are concerned that…
US volunteer delivers aid, helps fortify trenches for Ukraine’s military
American Benjamin Hoerber says he has discovered his calling helping Ukraine’s military. He initially helped transport humanitarian aid. Now he also volunteers at a forge, making supports for trenches. Tetiana Kukurika has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: Sergiy…