Zelenskyy will visit US ammunition factory to thank workers
washington — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday will visit the U.S. ammunition factory that is producing one of the most critically needed munitions for Ukraine’s fight to fend off Russian ground forces. Zelenskyy is expected to go to the…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says end of war with Russia depends on allies’ resolve
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that the end of the more than 2-1/2-year-old war with Russia depended on the “resolve” of Kyiv’s Western allies in providing needed weaponry and permission to use it. Zelenskyy, speaking in his nightly…
Ukraine says Russian missile strike kills 3
Kyiv, Ukraine — An overnight Russian missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed a 12-year-old boy and two elderly women, regional governor Serhiy Lysak said Saturday. “Again, a terrifying enemy attack on Kryvyi Rih. In the…
Ukraine says it hit two Russian munitions depots overnight
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine said on Saturday that it hit two Russian munition depots overnight, in attacks that illustrated its growing capability to strike targets deep inside Russia. Russian officials acknowledged the Ukrainian attack on one of the depots in…
White House eager to hear Zelenskyy’s ‘victory plan,’ wants to align strategic goals
The meeting between President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House next Thursday will be an opportunity to “align strategic goals” for the remainder of Biden’s administration – says the National Security Council’s Michael Carpenter. Zelenskyy…
Seattle center for ‘friends all of Ukraine’ holds broad range of projects
The Ukrainian Cultural Center Toloka near Seattle, Washington, is home for ‘friends of Ukraine’ say its founders. Just over a year ago, it began offering a wide range of activities, including aid for refugees, language workshops, art classes, cultural events…
EU unveils plan to lend Ukraine $39B in frozen Russian assets
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said Friday the European Union plans to lend Ukraine $39 billion to help rebuild the nation’s economy and energy grid, both heavily damaged by Russia’s invasion. Von der Leyen made the announcement during…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ‘victory plan’ depends on quick decisions by allies
KYIV — Ukraine’s “victory plan” in the war against Russia depends on quick decisions being taken by allies this year, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday during a visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Zelenskyy told a…
European Commission president says she’s in Kyiv to discuss support for Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday she had arrived in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, to discuss Europe’s support, winter preparedness, defense and progress on the G7 loans. “My 8th visit to Kyiv comes as the…
Russia targets Ukraine city’s energy sector as EU pledges $180M for repairs, shelters
Russian forces hit a care center for the elderly in the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Thursday and targeted its energy sector in airstrikes that killed at least one civilian, Ukrainian officials said. In the daytime attack on Sumy, a…