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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to have a significant impact on the global agriculture industry.

American farmers have a strong interest in the events unfolding in Ukraine, as they are keen to understand the impact of the war on both international farmers and their own agricultural practices. VOA reporter Kane Farabaugh brings us the latest…

The European Commission has suggested initiating negotiations for Ukraine’s membership.

On Wednesday, the European Commission advised member states to begin negotiations with Ukraine for membership once the country resolves various reform matters. Last year, the European Union gave Ukraine the status of a candidate, which occurred four months following Russia’s…

Polish truck drivers are currently protesting by blocking border crossings into Ukraine.

Polish truck drivers continued their road blockades at three border crossings with Ukraine on Tuesday for the second consecutive day. The truckers claim that their Ukrainian colleagues have an unjust advantage due to regulations implemented during Russia’s conflict with Ukraine….

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy promises that Ukraine will become a member of the European Union.

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised that his nation will eventually join the European Union. This statement was made one day prior to the release of a report on Wednesday evaluating the country’s progress towards EU membership. The European…

Ukrainian individuals seeking refuge have discovered employment and a sense of belonging at a bakery in California.

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Oleksandr Zabelin, a Ukrainian native and current resident of California, founded OutBaking. This bakery, located in Berkeley, offers stable employment opportunities to refugees from Ukraine. Khrystyna Shevchenko shares the story, with narration by Anna Rice….

Russia claims to have prevented an attack by 17 Ukrainian drones.

The Russian defense ministry announced on Tuesday that they successfully stopped assaults from Ukrainian drones in the Black Sea and Crimean Peninsula. The ministry reported that nine of the drones were destroyed by Russian air defenses, and eight more were…

Silent Victim: Environmental Damage From Russia-Ukraine War Totals $56 Billion

On November 6, the world observes the International Day for the Prevention of Environmental Exploitation in War and Armed Conflict. The Ukrainian prosecutor-general has reported that the invasion of Ukraine by Russia has caused approximately $56 billion in environmental damage,…

The Gaza situation overshadowed the visit of the Ukrainian Foreign Minister to South Africa.

Johannesburg, South Africa —  At a press conference in Pretoria, the focus was on the conflict in Gaza rather than the war in Ukraine, after Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his South African counterpart Naledi Pandor. Kuleba made…

The President of Ukraine, Zelenskyy, deems it highly irresponsible to hold elections in a country at war.

In his nightly video address on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that it was highly irresponsible to consider holding elections in Ukraine while the country is at war. He urged for unity to prevent meaningless political debates. The speaker…

An investigation has been launched in Ukraine following an attack on a brigade.

KYIV, Ukraine —  On Sunday, Ukraine announced that it had launched a criminal probe following a Russian missile attack that resulted in the death of several soldiers during what was reported as an “award ceremony” near the frontlines earlier this…