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Ukraine’s military says Russia launches ICBM, a claim denied by Western official

Ukraine this week launched U.S.-made missiles at targets inside Russia.
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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with the Tax Service chief at the Kremlin in Moscow on Nov. 21, 2024.
November 21, 2024 at 3:01 AM

Ukraine fires new salvo of long-range western missiles into Russia, reports say

Ukrainian forces launched a barrage of British-made long-range cruise missiles into Russia, according to multiple reports, in a battle to hold territory ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's term.
November 21, 2024 at 3:01 AM
VIDEO: Ukraine fires new salvo of long-range western missiles into Russia, reports say
November 20, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Biden administration announces $275M aid package for Ukraine

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has resumed services after closing early Wednesday, but the threat of retaliatory Russian strikes remains.
November 20, 2024 at 10:51 PM
VIDEO: Biden administration announces $275M aid package for Ukraine
November 20, 2024 at 4:58 PM

War in Ukraine is in ‘one of the most dangerous periods’: Retired colonel

Retired Army colonel and Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner is hopeful that a diplomatic solution can be reached next year.
November 20, 2024 at 4:58 PM
VIDEO: War in Ukraine is in ‘one of the most dangerous periods’: Retired colonel
November 20, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Ukrainian forces use long-range missiles into Russia

Eight ATACMS missiles were fired at an ammunition depot across the Russian border after President Joe Biden authorized their use against Russia earlier this week.
November 20, 2024 at 3:09 PM
VIDEO: Ukrainian forces use long-range missiles into Russia
November 20, 2024 at 1:51 PM

US Embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant' Russian air attack

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv temporarily closed its doors on Wednesday out of "an abundance of caution."
November 20, 2024 at 1:51 PM
A picture shows a view of the US embassy in Kyiv on May 18, 2022, as the embassy reopens after closing it for three months due to the Russian invasion.
November 20, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Ukraine fires US-made missiles into Russia for first time

Ukrainian forces fired American-supplied ATACMS missiles into Russia for the first time, officials said. Russian President Vladimir Putin respond by lowering the threshold for using nuclear weapons.
November 20, 2024 at 12:32 PM
VIDEO: Ukraine fires US-made missiles into Russia for first time
November 19, 2024 at 6:09 PM

Putin seemingly threatens to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to threaten to use nuclear weapons if Ukraine fired American-made missiles into Russia.
November 19, 2024 at 6:09 PM
VIDEO: Putin seemingly threatens to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine war
November 19, 2024 at 1:41 PM

Moscow warns US missile authorization may mark new level of involvement in conflict

Russian would consider Ukraine's use of U.S. long-range weapons against Russian forces to be a "qualitatively new round of tensions" between the Moscow and Washington.
November 19, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to leader of the Liberal-Democratic Party of Russia Leonid Slutsky during their meeting at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.
November 19, 2024 at 10:22 AM

24 hours in Ukraine: A single day shows the reality of life as war hits 1,000 days

The Associated Press fanned out across Ukraine to chronicle a typical 24 hours of life just as the country was about to mark 1,000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022
November 19, 2024 at 10:22 AM
An aerial view of Chasiv Yar shows the frontline city in ruins after heavy fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces for over a year, Donetsk Region, Ukraine, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo)
November 19, 2024 at 3:36 AM

Russia says Biden adding fuel to fire by letting Ukraine use long-range weapons

President Biden has permitted Ukraine to use U.S.-made long-range missiles to strike Russia. These missiles have a range of nearly 200 miles.
November 19, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Russia says Biden adding fuel to fire by letting Ukraine use long-range weapons
November 18, 2024 at 9:55 PM

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with US long-range missiles

Ukraine is expected to soon begin using American-made long-range missiles to hit military targets in Russia's western Kursk region. ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports from Ukraine.
November 18, 2024 at 9:55 PM
VIDEO: Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with US long-range missiles
November 18, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Moscow warns US of further involvement in conflict with Ukraine

ABC News’ Patrick Reevell and former Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Mick Mulroy discuss what Ukraine’s use of U.S. long-range missiles means for negotiations.
November 18, 2024 at 4:42 PM
VIDEO: Moscow warns US of further involvement in conflict with Ukraine
November 18, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Biden authorizes Ukraine use of US long-range weapons inside Russia

U.S. officials say a major factor in the shift in policy is the arrival of 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia, who are expected to fight alongside Russians to regain land in the Kursk region.
November 18, 2024 at 3:07 PM
VIDEO: Biden authorizes Ukraine use of US long-range weapons inside Russia
November 18, 2024 at 1:16 PM

Why Biden's Ukraine ATACMS green light might mean peace talks pressure for Putin

It is perhaps on the diplomatic front that ATACMS will make the largest impact.
November 18, 2024 at 1:16 PM
This file photo shows the firing of an ATACMS missile at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on Dec. 14, 2021.
November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM

Biden to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US missiles in Russia: Sources

ABC News’ Patrick Reevell and Luis Martinez discuss President Joe Biden’s potential decision to allow the use of longer-range U.S. missiles in Russia.
November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Biden to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US missiles in Russia: Sources
November 18, 2024 at 1:16 AM

Biden reverses limits on Ukraine to use American weapons systems 

President Joe Biden has lifted Ukranian restrictions of U.S. weapons systems to utilize in an attack on Russia.  
November 18, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Biden reverses limits on Ukraine to use American weapons systems 
November 17, 2024 at 5:36 PM

Russia launches 'massive' nationwide missile attack targeting Ukraine's energy grid

Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight into Sunday targeting power plants and energy infrastructure across the country.
November 17, 2024 at 5:36 PM
In this handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Emergency Service on Nov. 17, 2024, a Ukrainian rescuer works to extinguish a fire in a building following a drone attack in Mykolaiv.
November 17, 2024 at 3:14 PM

Russia launches missile attack targeting Ukraine’s energy system

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired around 120 missiles, the largest attack on Ukraine since late August.
November 17, 2024 at 3:14 PM
VIDEO: Russia launches missile attack targeting Ukraine’s energy system
November 16, 2024 at 11:18 PM

Zelensky: War will end sooner with Trump back in the White House

Patrick Reevell delivers the latest on the war in Ukraine including overnight drone attacks and recent statements from President Zelensky.
November 16, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Zelensky: War will end sooner with Trump back in the White House
November 16, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Japan's minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops

Japan’s foreign minister has arrived in Kyiv to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia, including the deployment of thousands of troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine
November 16, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, center, with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriiy Sybiha at the entrance of St. Michael Monastery in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
November 16, 2024 at 3:44 PM

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaks on possible cease-fire negotiations

The Ukrainian leader told media that the war will end faster with Trump in office.
November 16, 2024 at 3:44 PM
VIDEO: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaks on possible cease-fire negotiations
November 16, 2024 at 1:55 AM

Zelenskyy says war will end faster with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the war would end faster under the Trump administration but added that it must be a just peace.
November 16, 2024 at 1:55 AM
VIDEO: Zelenskyy says war will end faster with Trump
November 16, 2024 at 12:39 AM

In Ukraine, Trump election met with anxiety but also hope he might end the war

Some Ukrainian officials, commanders, soldiers and commentators have said they were relieved by Trump's election, seeing as at least a chance to end the war.
November 16, 2024 at 12:39 AM
In this photo taken from a video released by Russian Defense Ministry press service on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, the Russian army's multiple rocket launcher Solntsepyok fires towards Ukrainian positions in the border area of Kursk region, Russia
November 14, 2024 at 12:08 PM

Russia increases Ukraine drone attacks by 44% since Trump election

Russia increased the intensity of its long-range drone attacks on Ukrainian cities by around 44% in the week following President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory.
November 14, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Tracers and searchlights illuminate the night sky as Ukrainian forces fire at a drone during a Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Nov. 3, 2024.
November 14, 2024 at 5:02 AM

Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration is determined in its final months to help Ukraine keep fighting its war with Russia next year
November 14, 2024 at 5:02 AM
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service on Nov. 13, 2024, rescue workers extinguish a fire of a building destroyed by a Russian strike in Brovary, outside Kyiv, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
November 13, 2024 at 4:25 PM

Biden sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year: Blinken

ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports on the Biden administration’s pledge to help Ukraine keep fighting its war with Russia next year.
November 13, 2024 at 4:25 PM
VIDEO: Biden sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year: Blinken
November 12, 2024 at 7:17 PM

Russia prepares new counteroffensive against Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed 50,000 troops are preparing to fight to drive Ukraine from the border area of Russia it controls.
November 12, 2024 at 7:17 PM
VIDEO: Russia prepares new counteroffensive against Ukraine
November 12, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Russian 50,000-strong Kursk counteroffensive may include North Koreans, sources say

Some 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops are preparing a new counteroffensive in Russia’s western Kursk region, multiple Ukrainian military sources told ABC News.
November 12, 2024 at 2:54 PM
In this photo taken from a video released by Russian Defense Ministry press service on Nov. 5, 2024, a Russian Su-34 bomber operates at the border area of Kursk region in western Russia.
November 12, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Russia, North Korea ratify defense treaty as war in Ukraine continues

ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports on Russia preparing for a new offensive against Ukrainian forces.
November 12, 2024 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO: Russia, North Korea ratify defense treaty as war in Ukraine continues
November 11, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Russia, North Korea prepare 50,000-troop offensive

Some 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops are preparing a new counteroffensive in Russia’s western Kursk region, multiple Ukrainian military sources told ABC News.
November 11, 2024 at 8:45 PM
VIDEO: Russia, North Korea prepare 50,000-troop offensive
November 11, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile kill 6, injure 30 in Ukraine

Officials say Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile have smashed into cities in southern and eastern Ukraine, killing at least six civilians and injuring about 30 others
November 11, 2024 at 6:06 PM
A woman clear the rubble inside a sports center damaged by a Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, November 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Kateryna Klochko)
November 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM

1 person killed in Odesa drone attack as EU foreign policy chief arrives in Kyiv

Russia's deputy foreign minister says Moscow is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on ending the war in Ukraine
November 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM
An honor guard carries the coffin of fallen Ukrainian serviceman of 3rd assault brigade Danylo Liashkevych, known as "Berserk", who was killed together with his girlfriend Valentyna Nagorna, known as "Valkiria", during the funeral ceremony at a crematorium in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
November 8, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Russia blasts Ukraine with more aerial attacks as part of an intensified campaign

Officials say Russian missiles, bombs and drones have battered three regions of Ukraine in targeted nighttime attacks
November 8, 2024 at 3:04 PM
In this photo provided by Kharkiv Regional Administration, an apartment building is seen damaged by a Russian attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, early Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Kharkiv Regional Administration via AP)
November 7, 2024 at 4:58 PM

How Trump’s reelection could impact war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with President-elect Donald Trump, as the former seeks to shore up long-term American military and financial support in its war with Russia.
November 7, 2024 at 4:58 PM
VIDEO: How Trump’s reelection could impact war in Ukraine
November 5, 2024 at 6:12 PM

10,000 North Korean troops now in Russia's Kursk region, Pentagon says

NATO confirmed on Monday that North Korean troops had been deployed to fight alongside Russian troops in the Kursk region.
November 5, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin greets North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
November 1, 2024 at 4:13 PM

8,000 North Korean soldiers to enter Ukraine in days: Pentagon

ABC News’ Patrick Reevell talks about what the escalation of troops by North Korea and Russia could mean in Ukraine, as well as in Asia.
November 1, 2024 at 4:13 PM
VIDEO: 6,000 North Korean soldiers to enter Ukraine in days: Pentagon
October 31, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Ukraine-born congresswoman on supporting Trump: He’s ‘very tough’ on Russia

Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., says “peace can only be achieved through strength,” and former President Donald Trump is “the toughest in actions.”
October 31, 2024 at 3:38 PM
VIDEO: Ukraine-born congresswoman on supporting Trump: He’s ‘very tough’ on Russia
October 30, 2024 at 11:35 PM

29 injured, 1 child killed in Russian strike on residential building in Ukraine

Russia struck a nine-story building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, with a guided aerial bomb, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
October 30, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Rescuers work at the site where an apartment building was hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Oct. 31, 2024.
October 28, 2024 at 6:01 PM

NATO confirms North Korean troops deployed in Russian war on Ukraine

NATO confirmed on Monday that North Korean troops had been deployed to fight alongside Russian troops in the Kursk region.
October 28, 2024 at 6:01 PM
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte delivers a statement, after a meeting with a high level South Korean delegation including top intelligence and military officials as well as senior diplomats briefed NATO diplomats, at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
October 28, 2024 at 4:08 PM

NATO confirms North Korean troops deployed in Russian war on Ukraine

ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports on the latest deployment in the Kursk region, the area within Russia where Ukraine has been waging an assault.
October 28, 2024 at 4:08 PM
VIDEO: NATO confirms North Korean troops deployed in Russian war on Ukraine
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The human cost of the ongoing war in Ukraine

It’s been nearly 1,000 days since Russia invaded Ukraine and ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports on the lives caught in the middle now that North Korea intends to send their troops into battle.
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The human cost of the ongoing war in Ukraine
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US says North Korean troops are in Russia to aid in fight against Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed that the U.S. has evidence that North Korean troops are in Russia.
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VIDEO: US says North Korean troops are in Russia to aid in fight against Ukraine
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North Korean troops are already in Russia, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says

ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports on the troop movement which the defense secretary calls a “very, very serious issue.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: North Korean troops are already in Russia, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says
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North Korea sending troops to aid Russia: South Korean intelligence

ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on this potential threat and the response from the U.S.
1 month ago
VIDEO: North Korea sending troops to aid Russia: South Korean intelligence
1 month ago

Lloyd Austin visits Ukraine as Zelensky warns of 'clear' North Korea threat

Austin's visit is his third to the country during its war with Russia. ABC News' Britt Clennett reports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Lloyd Austin visits Ukraine as Zelensky warns of 'clear' North Korea threat
1 month ago

Lloyd Austin visits Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns of 'clear' North Korea threat

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, early on Monday morning for his third visit to the country since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022.
1 month ago
This handout photograph from the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin shaking hands during their meeting in Kyiv on Oct. 21, 2024
1 month ago

New video appears to show North Korean soldiers in Russia

Geolocated video circulating online appears to show North Korean soldiers in Russia's far east, potentially to deploy to the war in Ukraine. ABC News' Ines de La Cuetara reports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New video appears to show North Korean soldiers in Russia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveils 'victory plan'

Zelenskyy told Ukraine's parliament in Kyiv the plan could finish the war against Russia next year.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveils 'victory plan'
1 month ago

Inside a Ukrainian camp for children who've lost family in the Russia-Ukraine war

At Gen.Ukrainian, children who have lost family to Russia's war in Ukraine meet with psychologists and attend group classes.
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The founder of the Gen.Ukrainian, Oksana Lebedeva, is seen in an undated image supplied by the organization.