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Ukrainian judge in occupied territory refuses to side with Russia

In parts of Ukraine occupied by Russia, Ukrainian officials can suddenly find themselves at the mercy of Moscow and cut off from Kyiv. In Balakliya, about 70 kilometers from Kharkiv, Judge Volodymyr Strihunenko decided that even though the Russians took…

Russia open to hearing Trump’s proposals for ending war, official says

KYIV, UKRAINE —  Russia is open to hearing U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on ending the war, an official said, as a Russian drone killed one person and wounded 13 in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and the European…

US to send contactors to Ukraine to repair, maintain US weapons

The United States will send a small number of contractors to Ukraine to help it maintain and repair the U.S.-provided weapons and air defense systems it is using against Russia’s invasion, a defense official said Friday. The official said the…

Trump’s victory: Ukraine braces for policy shifts amid war

With former President Donald Trump returning to the White House, Ukrainians are bracing for potential shifts in U.S. policy that could reshape its fight for survival against Russian aggression. Trump’s agenda could take a sharp turn from the Biden administration’s…

Overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 1, officials say

KYIV, Ukraine —  Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing one civilian and wounding more than 30 people in the center, south, and northeast, Ukrainian officials said Friday. The Russian forces launched 92 drones and…

What does Trump’s election victory mean for NATO, Europe?

LONDON —  America’s allies in Europe are debating what Donald Trump’s win in Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election could mean for their security and prosperity amid concerns that the next four years may once again be characterized by a turbulent transatlantic…

What does Trump’s election victory mean for NATO, Europe?

Allies in Europe are debating what Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election could mean for their security and economy. Trump’s first term in office was characterized by often turbulent relations with EU and NATO partners. As Henry Ridgwell…

19,000 tons of Ukrainian grain arrives in drought-hit Malawi

Malawi, with help from the World Food Program, has received its first shipment of more than 19,000 tons of maize from Ukraine. The food aid will help feed millions of Malawians currently dealing with food shortages exacerbated by El Nino-induced…

South Korean president does not rule out sending weapons to Ukraine

Ukrainian officials reported damage to residential buildings Thursday after overnight Russian drone attacks, while South Korea’s president said he would not rule out sending weapons to Ukrainian forces. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram that the Russian attack damaged…

Russia to curb income of ‘foreign agents’ and those who leave, lawmaker says

Moscow —  Russia plans to significantly tighten the rules governing the income received by those deemed “foreign agents” and of those who speak negatively about Russia after leaving the country, the speaker of the Russian parliament said on Thursday. Russian…