US reassures Ukraine of American support
washington — Some top U.S. officials have sought to publicly reassure Ukraine of continued support from Washington, arguing that backing Kyiv in its fight against Russia is in America’s best interest. The United States has provided Ukraine with almost $54…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges Britain to help it strike deeper inside Russia in address to UK Cabinet
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Britain’s new government to help Ukrainian forces attack deeper inside Russia to stop deadly missile strikes on his country, as he gave a rare address by a foreign leader to a U.K. Cabinet meeting. Zelenskyy said…
Threat to Europe, US will not end with Ukraine, officials warn
washington — Ending the war in Ukraine will likely not be enough to end the threat to Europe or even the United States, in the view of several top European diplomats and the top U.S. general in Europe. The officials,…
European leaders discuss Ukraine, migration, direction of US
WOODSTOCK, England — Leaders from across Europe expressed support for Ukraine and concern about the direction of the United States on Thursday at a security-focused summit clouded by worries about whether the U.S. will remain a reliable ally if Donald…
Stoltenberg: NATO command for coordinating Ukraine aid to be operational in September
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday the alliance’s new command for coordinating military aid and training for Ukraine’s military will be operational in September. The command will be located in Germany, with a three-star general leading a team of 700…
Russia says Ukraine targeted border regions with 5 aerial drones
Russia’s defense ministry said Wednesday the country’s air defenses destroyed five Ukrainian aerial drones, including attacks on the Bryansk, Belgorod and Voronezh regions. Officials in Bryansk and Voronezh said on Telegram there were no casualties or damage from the downed…
Interview: More Patriots and F-16s for Ukraine, but no deep strikes in Russia
In May, the United States gave Ukraine permission to strike Russian targets just across the border using American-provided weapons. This decision enabled Ukrainians to better defend against Russian attacks in Kharkiv and other Ukrainian regions. However, the permission did not…
Russia reports destroying 13 Ukrainian drones
Russia’s military said Tuesday its air defenses destroyed 13 Ukrainian aerial drones, while officials in Ukrainian regions along the border with Russia reported damage from Russian shelling. The Russian Defense Ministry said nine drones were destroyed over the Rostov region,…
Russian missile destroys school in Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital
The deadly July 8 Russian missile attack that damaged Ukraine’s largest children hospital also destroyed its school for seriously ill patients trying to keep up with their studies. The School of Superheroes, launched at Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, is now…
Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems and more F-16 jets, Zelenskyy says
Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems to fully defend its airspace and protect the entire country from Russian missile attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, adding that he also wants Western partners to send more F-16…