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Austin says Ukrainian forces will soon receive US Abrams tanks

Austin said M1 Abrams tanks pledged by the Pentagon will soon arrive in Ukraine, and that efforts to train Ukrainian pilots on F16 jets are expanding to include U.S.-based training.

By VOA 2 days ago

Austin says Ukrainian forces will soon receive US Abrams tanks

Chinese, Russian diplomats open talks in Moscow

By VOA 2 days ago

Ukraine to sue Poland, Hungary, Slovakia over grain import ban

Ukraine to sue Poland, Hungary, Slovakia over grain import ban

By Xinhua 3 days ago

Russia withdraws from Barents Euro-Arctic Council

Russia withdraws from Barents Euro-Arctic Council

By Xinhua 3 days ago

Ukraine says Russia used drones, cruise missiles in overnight attacks

Ukraine said Monday that Russia used 24 drones to attack the Mykolaiv and Odesa regions overnight, in addition to firing 17 cruise missiles at Ukraine.

By VOA 3 days ago

Ukraine says Russia used drones, cruise missiles in overnight attacks

Missile strike delivers blow to Russia's Black Sea fleet

Ukraine's military said it has recaptured the village of Andriivka, some 10 kilometers south of the key frontline Russian-occupied city of Bakhmut, following intense battles with Russian troops.

By VOA 6 days ago

Missile strike delivers blow to Russia's Black Sea fleet

US, Germany commit to long-term support for Ukraine

U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock both reiterated their long-term support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia.

By VOA 6 days ago

US, Germany commit to long-term support for Ukraine

Biden to rally support for Ukraine at UN amid global South concerns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be attending in person for the first time since the conflict broke out and will make his case directly to the General Assembly on Tuesday

By VOA 6 days ago

Biden to rally support for Ukraine at UN amid global South concerns

Russia expels two US diplomats for 'illegal activity'

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it has expelled two U.S. Embassy employees from the country, accusing them of working with a Russian national that Moscow had previously accused of spying.

By VOA 7 days ago

Russia expels two US diplomats for 'illegal activity'

The other side of Putin-Kim summit: Looking beyond arms deal

Kim Jong appears to be using this week’s much-heralded summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to tighten his control over a country struggling with international sanctions

By VOA 7 days ago

The other side of Putin-Kim summit: Looking beyond arms deal

US targets 150 entities with new Russia sanctions

The U.S. on Thursday sanctioned more than 150 businesses and individuals in Russia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Georgia to try to crack down on evasion of trade restrictions

By VOA 7 days ago

US targets 150 entities with new Russia sanctions

Washington may ship Army tactical missile systems to Ukraine

Biden is considering supplying Ukraine with longer-range missiles that are packed with cluster bombs that could cause significant damage deeper within Russian-occupied territory

By VOA 10 days ago

Washington may ship Army tactical missile systems to Ukraine

UK's Sunak chides China after report a UK parliament staffer is suspected Beijing spy

Sunak chastised China’s premier on Sunday for “unacceptable” interference in British democracy, after reports that a researcher in parliament was arrested on spying for Beijing.

By VOA 11 days ago

UK's Sunak chides China after report a UK parliament staffer is suspected Beijing spy

Blinken overnights in Kyiv amid Russian airstrikes

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Kyiv on an unannounced two-day visit, his fourth to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in February 2022.

By VOA 15 days ago

Blinken overnights in Kyiv amid Russian airstrikes

Ukraine detains Oligarch accused of fraud, money laundering

A Ukrainian court set Kolomoisky's bail at $14 million, but his defense lawyers said he would not post bail, instead he will remain in custody for two months.

By VOA 19 days ago

Ukraine detains Oligarch accused of fraud, money laundering

Ukraine launches wave of drone attacks on Russia

Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks on Russia early Wednesday, likely Kyiv’s most extensive assault on Russian soil since the 18-month conflict between the two countries began.

By VOA 22 days ago

Ukraine launches wave of drone attacks on Russia

Nerve agents, poison and window falls: Over the years, Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed

The attacks range from the exotic poisoned by drinking polonium-laced tea or touching a deadly nerve agent to the more mundane of getting shot at close range.

By VOA 27 days ago

Nerve agents, poison and window falls: Over the years, Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin feared dead after Russia plane crash

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list of a jet which crashed killing all on board, Russia's civil aviation authority has said.

By BBC News 30 days ago

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin feared dead after Russia plane crash

Will F-16 fighter jets tip war in Ukraine's favor?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described the decision by the Netherlands and Denmark to supply his country with F-16 fighter jets as "historic and inspiring."

By VOA 1 month ago

Will F-16 fighter jets tip war in Ukraine's favor?

US General Mark Milley and Pope Francis discuss war in Ukraine

Pope Francis and US General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed the war in Ukraine at the Vatican on Monday.

By VOA 1 month ago

US General Mark Milley and Pope Francis discuss war in Ukraine

Ukraine claims new battlefield advance

Ukraine claimed Thursday that its counteroffensive had retaken parts of Russian-controlled land in the southeastern part of the country in a push beyond the newly liberated village of Urozhaine.

By VOA 1 month ago

Ukraine claims new battlefield advance

Cargo ship leaves Ukraine, reaches Turkish waters despite Russian blockade

A civilian cargo ship sailing from Ukraine reached Istanbul on Thursday in defiance of a Moscow blockade that sent tensions soaring after Russia open fired on a Turkish-owned ship.

By VOA 1 month ago

Cargo ship leaves Ukraine, reaches Turkish waters despite Russian blockade

Russia fines Google $32,000 for videos about Ukraine conflict

A Russian court on Thursday imposed a $32,000 fine on Google for failing to delete allegedly false information about the conflict in Ukraine.

By VOA 1 month ago

Russia fines Google $32,000 for videos about Ukraine conflict

Russia faces sharp decline in ruble's value against global benchmarks

18 months after launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is facing significant economic challenges, with the country’s currency, the ruble, plunging in value on global markets.

By VOA 1 month ago

Russia faces sharp decline in ruble's value against global benchmarks

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