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Russian authorities are being accused by aid organizations of forcefully removing Ukrainian children.

Kyiv officials have alleged that Moscow forcibly expelled or relocated around 20,000 Ukrainian minors to Russia or territories in Ukraine occupied by Russia. In honor of World Children’s Day on November 20, advocates for human rights are highlighting Russia’s disregard…

The Ukrainian victor of the Eurovision Song Contest has been added to Russia’s list of wanted individuals.

Moscow —  According to state news agencies, Russia has added a Ukrainian singer, who was the winner of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, to their wanted list on Monday. According to reports, the Interior Ministry database stated that singer Susana…

The US Secretary of Defense unexpectedly travels to Kyiv for a visit.

KYIV, Ukraine —  During a surprise trip to Kyiv on Monday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin declared an additional $100 million in military assistance for Ukraine. This is aimed at reassuring Ukrainian officials that the United States remains committed to…

A teenager who was left without parents and sent to Russia during the early stages of the Ukraine conflict has been reunited with family members in their home country.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  A Ukrainian teenager who lost his parents and was brought to Russia during the war in his country has finally returned to his homeland after being reunited with family in Belarus on his 18th birthday. Bohdan Yermokhin…

Approximately 3,000 trucks are currently stranded at the Ukrainian border due to a blockade by Polish drivers.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  As of Sunday morning, Ukrainian authorities reported that approximately 3,000 trucks, mostly from Ukraine, were stranded on the Polish side of the border due to a blockade by Polish truck drivers that has been ongoing for over…

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy demands swift changes in military operations and removes commander from position.

On Sunday, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for swift improvements in the functioning of Ukraine’s military and declared the removal of the leader of the military’s medical division. Zelenskyy’s decision was made public during his meeting with Defense Minister Rustem…

Ukraine has declared sanctions on 37 groups and 108 individuals from Russia.

LVIV, Ukraine —  President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has authorized sanctions against 37 Russian organizations and 108 individuals, including a former prime minister and a former education minister. He stated his intention to combat the abduction of children from Ukraine during wartime…

The onset of winter saw energy facilities being targeted in a Russian drone attack.

According to Ukrainian officials, a significant drone attack carried out by Russia caused power failures in over 400 towns and villages across the nation on Saturday. From 8 p.m. on Friday until 4 a.m. on Saturday, Ukraine’s air defense successfully…

Conflict within Orthodox Church Puts US Aid to Ukraine at Risk

Washington —  Proposed laws in Ukraine that aim to prevent the Ukrainian Orthodox Church from being used as a means for Russian influence are gaining notice in the United States. Some U.S. conservatives are using this as evidence to portray…

The Prime Minister of Pakistan denies selling weapons to Ukraine.

Islamabad —  The caretaker prime minister of Pakistan has denied claims that his country sold weapons to Ukraine for their conflict with Russia, stating that these reports are mistaken. During a special interview with VOA, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar stated that Pakistan…