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Ukraine denies Russian claim it struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Kyiv dismissed Russian claims that Ukraine was behind the drone attacks Sunday on the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear station, that injured three people, one of them seriously. “Ukraine is not involved in any kind of armed provocations on the territory of…

Exclusive: Russian company supplies military with microchips despite denials

PENTAGON —  Russian microchip company AO PKK Milandr continued to provide microchips to the Russian armed forces at least several months after Russia invaded Ukraine, despite public denials by company director Alexey Novoselov of any connection with Russia’s military. A…

Kuleba visits New Delhi: Can India help bring peace to Ukraine?

Washington —  Ukrainian officials are cultivating closer ties with India, pursuing mutual economic benefits while hoping to nudge the Asian giant away from its historic close ties with Kyiv’s war enemy, Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited India…

6 dead, 10 injured in Russian strike on Kharkiv, officials say

A Russian strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, killed six civilians and injured 10 early Saturday, regional officials said. Ukraine’s national police said the attack was launched by drones. It published pictures of blazes that had broken out on city…

Pilots: NATO military aid updates, strengthens Ukrainian air force

Following Thursday’s meetings in Brussels, NATO’s 32 member states are getting to work on an expanded role in providing military aid to Ukraine. At the session marking the 75th anniversary of the alliance, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg pledged NATO’s support…

Ukraine’s ambassador to US: ‘We need to win,’ but need ammunition now

WASHINGTON —  Next week could prove pivotal for Ukraine, as U.S. legislators reconvene following the Easter break. One of the most pressing topics for discussion is President Joe Biden’s supplemental request, which includes $61 billion for Ukraine. Without these funds,…

Russia, Ukraine intensify aerial attacks against each other

Russia’s deadly missile attacks Friday on Ukraine’s southern city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least three people and damaged several residential buildings and an industrial facility, the regional governor said. “What marks today’s strikes: First, there were two missile strikes, and…

NATO members urged to provide air defense systems for Ukraine

NATO members pledged to boost Ukraine’s air defenses against Russian attacks as the alliance marked its 75th anniversary Thursday, following a two-day summit of foreign ministers in Brussels. Members, however, did not agree on any specific military aid deal for…

Blinken urges more aid for Ukraine as NATO increases resourcing efforts

state department —  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that more aid is urgently needed for Ukraine following meetings with NATO foreign ministers, amid growing concerns that Russia is building up its defense industrial base with support…

Biden heralds 75th anniversary of NATO’s founding

White House —  President Joe Biden welcomed NATO’s 75th anniversary Thursday, as the security alliance hosted new member Sweden for the first time at a major meeting — and as Ukraine eagerly hopes for an invitation to join the group…