UN nuclear chief says accident is ‘dangerously close’ at Zaporizhzhia
united nations — The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency warned Monday that the danger of a major nuclear accident at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains “very real.” “We are getting dangerously close to a nuclear accident,” Rafael…
Zelenskyy calls for same defense from allies as for Israel
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Western allies Monday to display the same “unity” toward Ukraine as they did toward Israel when they thwarted an Iranian aerial assault against the Israeli skies over this past weekend. “By defending Israel, the…
Ukrainians worry as Russian attacks rise while US, Western support wanes
Ukrainian officials are voicing concern about future military support from the West, especially the United States. Military commanders say they urgently need additional aid, including advanced weaponry, to regain a strategic advantage against the more powerful Russian forces. Eastern Europe…
Private California school sponsoring students from Ukraine, Afghanistan
A private high school in California has provided scholarships to three refugee students — one from Ukraine and two from Afghanistan. VOA’s Genia Dulot has the story of an American educator who has even opened her home to the two…
Zelenskyy warns against Russia’s and Iran’s coordinated ‘terror’ attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday decried Iran’s drone strikes on Israel, saying the “obvious collaboration” between Russia and Iran in “spreading terror” must be met with “a resolute and united response from the world.” “Iran’s actions threaten the entire region…
Biden, Trump differ on how to end war in Ukraine
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, divisions have arisen in Congress over sending military aid to Kyiv. VOA’s Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti explains how the two presidential frontrunners differ on how to handle the war. VOA footage by Mary Cieslak…
Russian troops advance in eastern Ukraine
Russian troops are making significant gains in Ukraine’s eastern region near the Russian-occupied industrial town of Avdiivka, Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi said Saturday on his Telegram channel. “The situation on the eastern front has deteriorated significantly in recent days,” said…
US: China strengthens Russian war machine with surging equipment sales
WASHINGTON — China has surged sales to Russia of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry for use in its war against Ukraine, according to a U.S….
Saving animals during war: Ukrainians honored for their work
Animal rights groups and political leaders are honoring volunteers and activists who are saving animals affected by the war in Ukraine. Among those being recognized is Maria Vronska, who runs a Kyiv-area shelter that cares for more than 700 dogs…
American goes missing in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine, police say
MOSCOW — Russell Bentley, an American who fought against Ukrainian forces, is missing in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, police there said Friday, adding that a search was underway. Bentley went missing on April 8, according to police….