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The Russian government is holding Kyiv responsible for the crash of a Russian military aircraft which they allege was transporting Ukrainian prisoners of war.

On Wednesday, Russia alleged that Ukraine was responsible for the downing of a military aircraft carrying 74 individuals, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war who were to be exchanged for Russian prisoners held by Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities have not yet…

Yastremska, Ukraine’s Fairytale Qualifier in Tennis, Praises Home Country’s Resilient Players

MELBOURNE, Australia —  Dayana Yastremska continued her impressive performance at the Australian Open on Wednesday, becoming the first female qualifier in 45 years to reach the semi-finals. She also took the opportunity to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict in…

Additional attacks in the Middle East as the initial meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group for the new year commences.

The U.S. military reports that it attacked three locations on Tuesday in western Iraq that were being used by Kataib Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran. These strikes are in response to over 150 attacks by militant groups on…

It is likely that a deal for Ukraine aid and border security in Congress will be reached within a week.

Capitol Hill  —  On Tuesday, American legislators stated that they are close to reaching an agreement on border security in exchange for Republican support in providing approximately $60 billion in aid to Ukraine. However, it is unlikely that the announcement…

A shelter inspired by the hobbits provides relief for Ukrainian children experiencing stress.

Volunteers from a school in the Kyiv region of Ukraine created a bomb shelter that resembles a house from “The Hobbit” movies. The original school was destroyed during Russia’s invasion, but the volunteers rebuilt it and also added a playful…

Soldiers from Ukraine Discuss Their Encounters with Russian Tanks

The 80th Separate Galician Air Assault Brigade from Ukraine has utilized Ukrainian machinery to eliminate Russian armored vehicles since the beginning of the conflict. Anna Kosstutschenko interviewed some of the experienced soldiers. (Filmed and Produced by: Pavel Suhodolskiy) Source: voanews.com

The capital and Kharkiv of Ukraine were hit by a deadly barrage of missiles launched by Russia.

Ukrainian authorities reported that Russia initiated a series of missile attacks on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least seven individuals and injuries to over 60 others. The attacks also caused extensive damage to multiple residential structures in Kyiv…

The decree may grant Ukrainian citizenship to international combatants and members of the country’s diaspora.

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared a decree that may provide Ukrainian citizenship to non-citizens who are currently engaged in combat against Russia in Ukraine. On Monday, the legislation was proposed in honor of Ukraine’s Day of Unity, which…

Poland and Ukraine Set Aside Disagreements to Unite Against Russia.

On Monday, leaders from Poland and Ukraine promised to strengthen their partnership in response to Russia’s incursion into Ukraine. They set aside any disagreements over Poland’s recent obstruction of Ukrainian trucks attempting to enter the European Union. During his initial…

Several people killed, wounded following shelling in Donetsk; Ukraine is accused by Russia.

At least 24 individuals have been reported killed in a Russian-occupied town that was hit by Ukrainian military bombardment. Additionally, a Russian chemical transportation facility was targeted in a separate assault. VOA correspondent Arash Arabasadi provides the details. Source: voanews.com