Putin declares 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, following an earlier call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a pause in some of the hostilities to observe the holiday. Putin’s decree, released by the Kremlin, orders Russian forces to observe a ceasefire starting at 4 p.m. … Read more

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens

Russia and Ukraine traded deadly strikes overnight and on Saturday morning, killing 10 people and wounding several dozen more, officials on both sides said Saturday. The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He will also meet with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of … Read more

Ukraine uses drone innovation to help level battlefield in war with Russia

When America went to war with Iran last month, the U.S. military faced an enemy using mass-produced drones to deadly effect. The same weapons have been used for years in Ukraine – some of them supplied by Iran to Russia. Unmanned and remotely-controlled, drones have transformed the Ukrainian battlefield. They’re estimated to inflict around 80% … Read more

Ukraine says Russia is helping Iran, and a shutdown record is eclipsed: Weekend Rundown

Russia took satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia three times in the days before Iran attacked the site and wounded American troops, according to a summary of Ukrainian intelligence shared with NBC News by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In an interview in the Gulf nation of Qatar on Saturday, Zelenskyy said he … Read more

Zelenskyy asked if Trump cares about the future of Ukraine

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Zelenskyy asked if Trump cares about the future of Ukraine 01:25 UP NEXT DHS funding lapse becomes longest government shutdown 00:18 Zelenskyy describes Russian intelligence sharing with Iran 01:19 Sky turns bright red in Western Australia ahead of … Read more

Ukraine battles a brutal Russian offensive as Iran war takes the world’s focus

KYIV, Ukraine — With the world’s attention shifting to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Russia is pushing forward with a spring offensive in Ukraine despite months of peace talks that no longer appear to be Washington’s priority. While Moscow seeks to regain momentum and capture more territory four years into its full-scale invasion, … Read more

Estonia and Latvia say Russian drones hit their NATO territory amid huge attack on Ukraine

Kyiv — NATO members Estonia and Latvia said Russian drones entered their territory Wednesday morning on the heels of one of Russia’s biggest daytime drone attacks on Ukraine since Vladimir Putin launched his country’s full-scale invasion four years ago. Estonia’s Internal Security Service said a drone entered the country from Russia and slammed into the chimney … Read more

Trump says Ukraine war depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as Iran takes that mantle, Kyiv sees opportunities

Kyiv — The White House wants Congress to provide at least $200 billion more in funding for the war in Iran, and President Trump says that’s partly due to aid for Ukraine having depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles as it fends off Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion.  “This is a very volatile world,” Mr. Trump said Thursday. … Read more