Russia-Ukraine War
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine War. On February 24, 2022, Russia's Vladimir Putin began a military invasion of Ukraine, creating the largest military conflict and the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky received international praise for his handling of the conflict, with the international community condemning Russia's Putin and implementing sanctions that have crippled and isolated the Russian economy.
Turkey Detains Russian Cargo Ship Amid Ukraine's Stolen Grain Claims
Since Russia's invasion, Ukrainian officials have accused the Russians of stealing its grain and trying to sell it abroad.
U.S. Embassy in Russia Hides Address as Trolling War with Moscow Escalates
Russian authorities renamed the square outside the embassy after one of the separatist regions of Ukraine that Russia recognizes as sovereign.
Moscow Claims Control Over Luhansk Region as Missiles Hit Border Towns
Russia's defense minister Sergei Shoigu told President Vladimir Putin that Russia's troops have "full control over Lysychansk," according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
Russia Holding 8 Ukrainian Mayors Captive: Report
The Kremlin faces accusations of capturing five mayors in the past week.
'Fierce Battles': Ukraine Disputes Claims Russian Forces Seized Lysychansk
Lysychansk would give Russian forces full control over the contested Luhansk region in Eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian Airborne Assault Troops Take Out Convoy of Russian Ammo Vehicles
Russian military vehicles were successfully hit by Ukrainian ordnance as footage released by Ukraine military shows.
Ukrainian Troops Hit Russian Ammo Depot With 'Hurricane' Rocket Launcher
The Ukrainian military said troops used a BM-27 Uragan self-propelled 220-mm multiple rocket launcher to blast the Russian ammunition depot in the country's eastern Donbas region.
Russia Says Its Fighter Jets Have Taken Out Ukrainian Targets in New Video
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claims its Air Force has hit Ukrainian forces in a number of attacks as they released a video showing the jets in action.
Watch: Polish Armor in Action as Ukrainian Commander Praises Allies
The footage shows a Polish AHS Krab, a self-propelled tracked gun-howitzer in action.
Russian Drone Worth $7M Obliterated in Ukraine Strike
The drone "was aptly 'discharged from performing tasks for purpose' by our anti-aircraft missile unit," Ukraine's Operational Command South said Friday.
Pentagon Sending More Assistance for Ukraine; Total Hits $6.9 Billion
The Defense Department announced more missile systems and ammunition are being provided to Ukraine.
At Least 8 Killed in Reported Russian Missile Strike on Ukraine Building
Heartbreaking images show rescuers removing the lifeless body of a 21-year-old woman from the remains of a bombed-out building in Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine.
Watch: A Day in the Life of a Ukrainian Self-Propelled Howitzer Commander
Self-propelled howitzers, while similar to tanks, are usually much more fragile and are fundamentally different in that they cannot usually withstand direct missile from heavy weaponry.
Rescue Efforts Ongoing in Odesa After 19 Killed in Reported Russian Strike
Rescue efforts are ongoing after Russian nighttime missile strikes killed at least 19 people and injured another 38 on the outskirts of Odesa.
Watch: Ukrainian Marines Destroy Russian Tank With Guide Missile
The Stugna-P is a Ukrainian-made, anti-tank guided missile that was designed in the early 2010s to destroy modern armored vehicles.
Original Maker of AK-47 Among 14 Russian Weapon Tycoons Left Unsanctioned
A report of sanctions on Russian individuals and defense manufacturers not being punitive enough follows new worldwide sanctions imposed this week.
NHL Prospect Detained in Russia After Choosing U.S.
Authorities met Ivan Fedotov in Russia and asked him to head to the Russian military registration and enlistment office in St. Petersburg.
Putin Ally Warns Former USSR Nations Need to Fall in Line to Stay Sovereign
"We are convinced that only together can we resist global challenges," Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said.
Putin's War Has Killed 343 Children in Ukraine, Prosecutor General Says
The official said the child death count is not final because her office is working to confirm additional casualties in areas with "active hostilities."
Putin Seizes Control of Oil Project Amid Reports of Economic Turmoil
Multinational oil corporation Shell is currently invested in the venture, as are Japanese companies Mitsui and Mitsubishi.
Putin Says Russia and Belarus Moving Towards Unification
His remarks come days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Belarusians not to allow Putin to drag their country into his war against Ukraine.
U.S. Is Sending More Gas to Europe Than Ever Before
The European Union may still struggle to meet demand despite much higher imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas.
The Other Risk of U.S. War With Russia
There is no vital U.S. interest at stake in Syria, certainly nothing which justifies the risk ongoing military intervention incurs.
Russia Admits It's Running Out of Weapons in Ukraine War
Russian officials have so far publicly denied that Moscow is having difficulties sustaining Vladimir Putin's war effort.
Fact Check: Is Video of Russian Column Wiped Out by Ukrainian Mini Real?
A video purportedly showing a rocket-armed version of a Soviet-era minicar obliterating an entire Russian military column has gone viral but some viewers are skeptical.
Biden Faces 3 Awkward Anniversaries of Things He Shouldn't Have Said
Last July, President Joe Biden made a series of inaccurate predictions on the pandemic, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and rising inflation.
Russia Dissent Rises as Man Tries To Set Government Building on Fire
Multiple mysterious fires have been reported at government and military enlistment buildings across Russia since Vladimir Putin declared a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February.
Vladimir Putin Has Threatened Nuclear War at Least 35 Times—U.K.'s Johnson
Boris Johnson says the West should not become "side-tracked" by Putin's push to make the Ukraine war about a conflict with NATO.
Russia Halts Mariupol Deliveries as 'Almost All' Food, Goods Gone: Ukraine
While fighting has subsided in the Ukrainian port city, humanitarian agencies say they're having difficulties delivering badly needed aid.
For Ukraine, Retaking Kherson Could Create Battle Similar to Mariupol
Despite optimism from Kyiv, international military experts remain skeptical about Ukraine's chances of taking back Kherson in the foreseeable future.
