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March 18, 2024 at 8:54 PM

Commenting on Navalny's death for first time, Putin says he supported prisoner swap for his foe

It was the Russian president's first comments to address Navalny's death.
March 18, 2024 at 8:54 PM
March 18, 2024 at 4:06 AM

Russia says Ukraine launched far-ranging drone attacks on final day of Russia's presidential vote

Russia says Ukraine has launched a new wave of attacks as Russians cast ballots on the final day of a presidential vote set to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule for another six years
March 18, 2024 at 4:06 AM
March 16, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Russia says Ukrainian shelling killed 2 in a border city while it thwarted an incursion

A Russian regional governor says two people have been killed in Ukrainian shelling of the city of Belgorod, close to the border with Ukraine
March 16, 2024 at 10:46 PM
March 16, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Russians cast ballots in an election preordained to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule

The election is set to formalize six more years of power for Vladimir Putin.
March 16, 2024 at 7:34 PM
March 16, 2024 at 10:10 AM

Iconic NYC Ukrainian restaurant is a beacon of hope amid ongoing war

Veselka in New York City has raised thousands of dollars and sponsored several fleeing Ukrainians amid the ongoing war with Russia.
March 16, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Sponsoring fleeing Ukrainians, raising thousands: NYC restaurant steps up amid war
March 16, 2024 at 3:00 AM

This Ukrainian restaurant in NYC is a beacon of hope amid ongoing war

Veselka raised over half a million dollars for Ukraine, and its monumental achievement is captured in the documentary, “Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World.”
March 16, 2024 at 3:00 AM
This Ukrainian restaurant in NYC is a beacon of hope amid ongoing war
March 15, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Russia forces Ukrainians in occupied territories to take its passports – and fight in its army

Russia has successfully imposed its passports on nearly the entire population of occupied Ukraine by making it impossible to survive without them, coercing hundreds of thousands of people into citizenship
March 15, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Using coercion, Russia has imposed its citizenship in Ukraine’s occupied territories
March 15, 2024 at 1:26 PM

UN-backed human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs by Russia

U.N.-backed human rights experts say they have gathered new evidence of “horrific” torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war by their Russian jailers, saying such practices could amount to war crimes
March 15, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs by Russia
March 14, 2024 at 11:18 PM

Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin

Russian officials say Ukraine has fired at least eight missiles at the Belgorod border region, killing two people and wounding 12
March 14, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election
March 14, 2024 at 9:58 PM

US military chief tours arms plants with GOP lawmakers to show that Ukraine aid boosts jobs at home

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown is visiting U.S. weapon factories in Oklahoma and Arkansas to address concerns over billions of dollars being sent to Ukraine and other allies when there are so many needs at home
March 14, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Top US military chief visits munitions plants to press the need to arm Ukraine
March 13, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Ukraine launches drone strikes in Russia ahead of presidential election

President Vladimir Putin said the two days of attacks were attempts at election interference.
March 13, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Ukraine launches drone strikes in Russia ahead of presidential election
March 13, 2024 at 12:47 PM

Putin claims waves of drones striking within Russia are Ukrainian attempt at election interference

The Russian Ministry of Defense said it shot down at least 58 drones.
March 13, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Waves of drones strike within Russia
March 13, 2024 at 11:44 AM

Waves of drones strike within Russia

The Russian Ministry of Defense said at least 58 drones were shot down by air defences overnight and into Wednesday morning.
March 13, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Waves of drones strike within Russia
March 13, 2024 at 10:02 AM

Pro-Ukrainian militant groups launch incursion into Russia

Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed the fighters were "repulsed" after suffering heavy casualties and that they were unable to penetrate into the border regions.
March 13, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Pro-Ukrainian militant groups launch incursion into Russia
March 13, 2024 at 3:46 AM

After Orban says Trump won't fund Ukraine, Trump campaign says Europe should pay more of war costs

The Trump campaign is doubling down on Trump's previous comments that other countries should pay more of the cost of the Russia-Ukraine war.
March 13, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Europe should pay more of Russia-Ukraine war costs: Trump camp
March 13, 2024 at 12:59 AM

Hungarian PM claims Trump won't give Ukraine 'a penny' if elected

Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban said in an interview after visiting Mar-a-Lago that the former president allegedly said he wouldn't support Ukraine.
March 13, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Hungarian PM claims Trump won't give Ukraine 'a penny' if elected
March 13, 2024 at 12:22 AM

Russian missile strike hits Ukraine high-rise

At least three people were killed and dozens injured after a missile hit a residential building in Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian officials said.
March 13, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Russian missile strike hits Ukraine high-rise
March 12, 2024 at 9:03 PM

White House announces $300 million military aid package for Ukraine

The package will include badly needed missiles, ammunition and artillery rounds.
March 12, 2024 at 9:03 PM
White House announces $300 million military aid package for Ukraine
March 12, 2024 at 7:34 PM

US announces new $300 million military aid package for Ukraine

The Biden administration announced on Tuesday a new $300 million aid package to Ukraine.
March 12, 2024 at 7:34 PM
US announces new $300 million military aid package for Ukraine
March 12, 2024 at 1:34 AM

Ukraine needs more than a billion dollars to rebuild its scientific infrastructure, UN agency says

The United Nations cultural and scientific agency says Ukraine will need more than a billion dollars to rebuild its scientific infrastructure that was damaged or destroyed during two years of Russia's war on its neighbor
March 12, 2024 at 1:34 AM
March 11, 2024 at 8:07 AM

Exhaustion, dwindling reserves and a commander who disappeared: How Ukraine lost Avdiivka to Russia

The loss of the city of Avdiivka last month marked the end of a long defense.
March 11, 2024 at 8:07 AM
How Ukraine lost Avdiivka to Russia
March 10, 2024 at 6:54 PM

Pope Francis' 'white flag' comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and its allies

Ukrainian and allied officials have criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia
March 10, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Pope Francis' 'white flag' comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and allies
March 9, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Pope Francis: Ukraine should have the courage of the 'white flag,' negotiate end of war with Russia

Pope Francis says Ukraine should have the courage of the "white flag."
March 9, 2024 at 10:06 PM
March 9, 2024 at 3:34 PM

2 killed including a 16-year-old in Russian artillery strikes in Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities say two people including a teenage boy have been killed in Russian artillery attacks
March 9, 2024 at 3:34 PM
2 killed including a 16-year-old in Russian artillery strikes in Ukraine
March 9, 2024 at 11:50 AM

Turkey's Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia during a visit from Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to hold a peace summit between Russia and Ukraine
March 9, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Turkey, where Erdogan is expected to press for negotiations
March 8, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Could the West use Russia's own money to help Ukraine? US officials think so

Support is building in the U.S. and in Europe for the unprecedented idea of seizing frozen Russian bank assets to help Ukraine defend and rebuild itself.
March 8, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Could the West use Russia's own money to help Ukraine? US officials think so
March 8, 2024 at 6:25 PM

Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid

Kira Rudik, a member of Ukraine's parliament and the leader of the Golos political party, talks about the president’s points about Ukraine during his State of the Union address.
March 8, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid
March 8, 2024 at 1:10 PM

India says some of its citizens have been duped into working for the Russian army

Indian authorities say they are in talks with Russia's government about the return of Indian citizens who were duped into working for the Russian army
March 8, 2024 at 1:10 PM
India says some of its citizens have been duped into working for the Russian army
March 7, 2024 at 1:04 AM

Missile explodes near Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with Greek prime minister: Sources

A missile exploded in Odesa Wednesday, just hundreds of feet from where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was meeting with the Greek prime minister, according to sources.
March 7, 2024 at 1:04 AM
Missile explodes in Ukraine near Zelenskyy meeting with Greek prime minister: Sources
March 6, 2024 at 10:30 PM

UN watchdog’s head in Russia to discuss safety of Ukrainian nuclear plant caught in crossfire

The U.N.’s atomic watchdog agency chief is visiting Russia amid concern about a Ukrainian nuclear power plant caught in the crossfire since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in 2022 and seized the facility shortly after
March 6, 2024 at 10:30 PM
UN atomic watchdog’s director in Russia for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine
March 6, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Ancient stone tools found in Ukraine date to over 1 million years ago, and may be oldest in Europe

Ancient stone tools found in western Ukraine may be the oldest known evidence of early human presence in Europe
March 6, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Ancient stone tools found in Ukraine date to over 1 million years ago
March 5, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Ukraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea using high-tech sea drones

Ukraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea using high-tech sea drones as Kyiv’s forces take aim at targets well behind the war’s front line
March 5, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Ukraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship using high-tech sea drones
March 5, 2024 at 12:37 AM

In a bomb shelter under Kyiv, a US professor taught Ukrainian students about the art of peace

Professor David Dowling of Pepperdine University traveled to Kyiv to teach 18 law students conflict resolution, as the war above them continues relentlessly.
March 5, 2024 at 12:37 AM
US professor taught Ukrainian students about the art of peace
March 1, 2024 at 1:11 AM

Putin threatens West over support for Ukraine

The Russian president issued a warning against Western nations over their further involvement in the war and said such a move would risk global nuclear conflict.
March 1, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Putin threatens West over support for Ukraine
March 1, 2024 at 12:04 AM

Professor teaches conflict resolution to Ukrainian students in bomb shelter

Professor Dowling traveled to Kyiv to teach 18 Ukrainian law students conflict resolution. Air raid sirens disrupted their first class.
March 1, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Professor teaches conflict resolution to Ukrainian students in bomb shelter
February 29, 2024 at 11:53 AM

France again floats idea of sending non-combat troops to Ukraine

France’s foreign minister has suggested that Western countries should be considering sending NATO troops in non-combat roles to assist Ukraine.
February 29, 2024 at 11:53 AM
France again floats idea of sending non-combat troops to Ukraine
February 27, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Biden, Hill leaders show optimism on shutdown, but have 'intense' talk on Ukraine

Biden hosted the "Big 4" leaders to discuss Ukraine aid and government funding with a partial shutdown deadline just days away.
February 27, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Biden, Hill leaders show optimism on shutdown, but have 'intense' talk on Ukraine
February 27, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Schumer, Johnson deliver remarks following meeting with Biden on Ukraine aid bill

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the meeting the most intense he's ever had, but both he and House Speaker Mike Johnson are confident a government shutdown can be averted.
February 27, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Schumer, Johnson deliver remarks following meeting with Biden on Ukraine aid bill
February 27, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Biden meets with congressional leaders on Ukraine aid bill

Aid to Ukraine is the center point of a potential government shutdown.
February 27, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Biden meets with congressional leaders on Ukraine aid bill
February 26, 2024 at 11:34 PM

Ukrainian refugee faces uncertain future in the US

When the war broke out in 2022, Mariya Grigoryeva fled Ukraine with her young daughter. Now, they’ve established a temporary life in Philadelphia with the help of a Jewish Community Center.
February 26, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Ukrainian refugee faces uncertain future in the US
February 26, 2024 at 10:09 PM

Ukraine marks 2 years since Russian invasion

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the latest in the war in Ukraine on “This Week.”
February 26, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Ukraine marks 2 years since Russian invasion
February 26, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Two years into the war, American support for Ukraine is down

New polls on Ukraine, Black History Month, the Supreme Court, political philosophy and TikTok.
February 26, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Two years into the war, American support for Ukraine is down
February 26, 2024 at 5:54 AM

Ukraine's President Zelensky vows victory against Russia

Zelenskyy says Ukraine, which is running low on weapons and ammunition, requires military aid from the U.S. "within a month."
February 26, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Ukraine's President Zelensky vows victory against Russia
February 25, 2024 at 8:09 PM

Russia sanctions are latest ‘turn of the crank, and there will be more’: Sullivan

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on “This Week.”
February 25, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Russia sanctions are latest ‘turn of the crank, and there will be more’: Sullivan
February 25, 2024 at 5:37 PM

President Joe Biden meets with G7 and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Two years after the Russian invasion began, U.S. President Joe Biden meets with allies to discuss continuing support for Ukraine.
February 25, 2024 at 5:37 PM
President Joe Biden meets with G7 and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
February 25, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Speaker Mike Johnson can 'bend the course of history' by backing Ukraine funding, White House says

Jake Sullivan pressured Mike Johnson Sunday to put a bipartisan Senate foreign aid bill to a House vote, arguing doing so could help turn the tide in the war in Ukraine.
February 25, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Speaker Johnson can 'bend the course of history' by backing Ukraine, White House says
February 25, 2024 at 2:54 AM

Zelenskyy pays tribute to courage of Ukrainians as war enters 3rd year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Western world leaders marked the occasion with a wreath laying ceremony in Kyiv.
February 25, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Zelenskyy pays tribute to courage of Ukrainians as war enters 3rd year
February 24, 2024 at 10:37 PM

Russians picked up her father near the front line almost 2 years ago. She hasn't heard from him since.

Serhiy saw Russian soldiers in the village where he worked, his daughter Yulia told ABC News. Then the worst happened.
February 24, 2024 at 10:37 PM
2 years after Russians took her father, a Ukrainian woman seeks answers
February 24, 2024 at 10:36 PM

Russia strikes hit Ukraine overnight as it marks 2nd anniversary of invasion

Russia, as it does many nights, has launched airstrikes on Ukraine overnight into Saturday morning, the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion in 2022.
February 24, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Russia strikes hit Ukraine overnight as it marks 2nd anniversary of invasion
February 24, 2024 at 10:35 PM

How initial US support for aiding Ukraine has come to a standstill 2 years later

Additional aid to Ukraine is trapped in a political fight on Capitol Hill and public support for assisting the nation is appearing to wane.
February 24, 2024 at 10:35 PM
How initial US support for aiding Ukraine has come to a standstill 2 years later