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October 5, 2024 at 1:58 PM

Ukraine downs a Russian warplane and Russia claims gains in the east

Ukrainian forces say they have shot down a Russian fighter plane while Russia claimed it made gains in Ukraine’s east
October 5, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Ukrainian servicemen examine fragments of a Russian military plane that was shot down on the outskirts of Kostyantynivka, a near-front line city in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Iryna Rybakova via AP)
October 3, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes in overnight attacks

Ukrainian officials said missiles struck an apartment building in Kharkiv where at least eight people were wounded.
October 3, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Ukrainian officials said missiles struck an apartment building in Kharkiv where at least eight people were wounded.
October 3, 2024 at 12:54 PM

12 injured after a Russian glide bomb smashes into a Ukrainian apartment building

New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has visited Ukraine in his first official trip since taking office and pledging continued support for Kyiv
October 3, 2024 at 12:54 PM
A view of the damage after a Russian strike on a residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, late Wednesday Oct. 2, 2024. (Ukrainian National Police via AP)
October 3, 2024 at 7:18 AM

Russia and Ukraine launch scores of attack drones in overnight strikes

Russia and Ukraine each launched more than 100 attack drones overnight, most of which were intercepted, the countries' militaries said.
October 3, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Rescue workers operate at a site of an apartment building hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine October 3, 2024.
September 29, 2024 at 1:50 PM

Hospital clowns bring joy to young Ukrainian cancer patients who survived Russian missile attack

Two months after Russia bombed Ukraine's largest children's hospital, some of the young cancer patients who survived the strike are having their spirits bolstered by hospital clowns
September 29, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Michael Bilyk, is held by his mother Antonina Malyshko, as he is visited by Zhuzha and Lala from the volunteer group the "Bureau of Smiles and Support" at Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday Sept. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Anton Shtuka)
September 29, 2024 at 1:42 PM

Russia downs over 100 Ukrainian drones in one of the largest barrages of the war

Russian officials say more than 100 Ukrainian drones were shot down, sparking a wildfire and setting an apartment block alight in one of the largest barrages over Russian skies
September 29, 2024 at 1:42 PM
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, residents carrying belongings leave their ruined home after Russia attacked the city with guided bombs overnight in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
September 28, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Russian strikes on a medical center kill 9 people in the Ukrainian city of Sumy

Ukrainian officials say at least nine people have died in two consecutive Russian drone strikes on a medical center in the city of Sumy
September 28, 2024 at 8:06 PM
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services workers look to move rubble and find injured after Russian attacks on a medical center in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
September 28, 2024 at 6:46 PM

China, at UN, warns against 'expansion of the battlefield' in the Ukraine war

Three days before his communist government turns 75, China’s foreign minister is warning fellow leaders against an “expansion of the battlefield” in Russia’s war with Ukraine
September 28, 2024 at 6:46 PM
China's Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, left, enters the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
September 28, 2024 at 10:58 AM

Trump says he wants 'fair deal' between Ukraine and Russia

Former President Donald Trump touted a "very good relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he vowed to negotiate a "fair deal" for both Ukraine and Russia.
September 28, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Former President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower in New York, Sept. 27, 2024.
September 27, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy holds meeting with Trump

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Vice President Kamala Harris earlier in the week during the week to discuss its ongoing war with Russia.
September 27, 2024 at 3:16 PM
VIDEO: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy holds meeting with Trump
September 27, 2024 at 3:02 PM

As the Ukraine war enters a critical period, the EU moves ahead without the US

The war in Ukraine is entering a critical period as the European Union enters a new era
September 27, 2024 at 3:02 PM
In this image provided by the Office of the Ukrainian Presidency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, is watched by Rich Hansen, the commander's representative for the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, while signing military ordnance in Scranton, Pa., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Office of the Ukrainian Presidency via AP)
September 27, 2024 at 12:18 PM

Harris, standing with Zelenskyy, indirectly jabs at Trump and Vance on Ukraine views

Vice President Kamala Harris pledged to continue support to Ukraine as she met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss his so-called "victory plan."
September 27, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sept. 26, 2024, in the vice president's ceremonial office inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex.
September 26, 2024 at 11:43 PM

Ukraine's Zelenskyy courts US support, meets Harris in Washington

The vice president on Thursday pledged to continue support to Ukraine as she and the Ukrainian president discussed his so-called "victory plan" to bring an end to the war with Russia.
September 26, 2024 at 11:43 PM
VIDEO: Ukraine's Zelenskyy courts US support, meets Harris in Washington
September 26, 2024 at 1:17 PM

As Zelenskyy visits White House, Ukrainian push to use long-range weapons continues

Leaders of NATO countries have expressed frustration with the Biden administration, as Ukraine pushes the United States to allow long-range strikes within Russia.
September 26, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at an event concerning the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine at the United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.
September 26, 2024 at 11:58 AM

Russian missiles and drones target Kyiv for 5 hours, hitting Ukraine's power grid

Officials say Ukraine’s air defenses battled an overnight Russian aerial attack on the capital Kyiv for five hours
September 26, 2024 at 11:58 AM
In this photo taken from a video released by Russian Defense Ministry press service on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, A Russian serviceman fires Giatsint-B gun towards Ukrainian positions at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)
September 26, 2024 at 1:53 AM

Trump lashes out at Zelenskyy after Ukraine's leader questioned his plan to end war

Trump painted a picture of an "obliterated" Ukraine as its leader is in the U.S. to present what he calls his "victory plan" to Biden, Trump and Harris.
September 26, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Trump painted a picture of an "obliterated" Ukraine as its leader is in the U.S. to present what he calls his "victory plan" to Biden, Trump and Harris.
September 26, 2024 at 1:46 AM

The President and First Lady of Ukraine | Robin Roberts Reporting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and first lady Olena Zelenska sit down with Robin Roberts to discuss the conflict with Russia, his upcoming presentation of his “Victory Plan,” and much more.
September 26, 2024 at 1:46 AM
VIDEO: The President and First Lady of Ukraine | Robin Roberts Reporting
September 25, 2024 at 9:27 PM

Biden administration pledges new glide bombs to Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy meeting

The U.S. also will announce more than $2 billion in additional military aid.
September 25, 2024 at 9:27 PM
The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conducted the first weapons separation test of an AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) from an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant March 23.
September 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM

Trump lashes out at Zelenskyy after Ukraine leader questioned claim he could end war

Trump painted a picture of an "obliterated" Ukraine as its leader is in the U.S. to present what he calls his "victory plan" to Biden, Trump and Harris.
September 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, on Sept. 25, 2024, in Mint Hill, N.C.
September 25, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Ukraine urges world leaders not to seek 'lull' in Russia's war instead of true peace

Ukraine’s president is urging global leaders at the U_N_ to stand with his country and not seek “a lull” instead of a “real, just peace.”
September 25, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at the UN headquarters. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
September 25, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Zelenskyy to the UN: Russia wanting more land is ‘insane’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.
September 25, 2024 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO: Zelenskyy to the UN: Russia wanting more land is ‘insane’
September 24, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Russia fires barrage at Ukraine as Zelenskyy pitches war-winning plan at UN

Russia launched a major missile and drone attack into Ukraine overnight into Tuesday coinciding with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the U.S.
September 24, 2024 at 9:23 PM
In this handout provided by the National Police of Ukraine, a firefighter is pictured next to a damaged building after a Russian attack in the city of Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine's Donetsk region on Sept. 24, 2024.
September 24, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Wars in Middle East, Ukraine poised to dominate high-stakes UNGA: ANALYSIS

The U.S. is grappling with diplomatic frustrations on both fronts.
September 24, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Aramti, near the Lebanon-Israel border, Sept. 23, 2024.
September 24, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Biden reflects on leaving 2024 race, mixed foreign policy legacy in last UNGA address

President Joe Biden, reflecting on his decision to step aside, told world leaders: "Some things are more important than staying in power. It's your people."
September 24, 2024 at 9:23 PM
President Joe Biden speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters, Sept. 24, 2024, in New York.
September 24, 2024 at 1:27 PM

Zelenskyy appeals for support for Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and first lady Olena Zelenska sit down with ABC News' Robin Roberts to discuss the “victory plan” he will present to President Joe Biden.
September 24, 2024 at 1:27 PM
VIDEO: Zelenskyy appeals for support for Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’
September 24, 2024 at 12:47 PM

Zelenskyy discusses 'Victory Plan' he will present to Biden: GMA exclusive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the "Victory Plan" he will present to President Joe Biden is aimed at strengthening Ukraine to force Russia to negotiate.
September 24, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks with Robin Roberts of ABC News in New York, Sept. 23, 2024.
September 24, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Zelenskyy says Russia using Chinese satellites to photograph nuclear plants

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will present evidence that China is offering satellite assistance to Russia to possibly target nuclear plants.
September 24, 2024 at 12:02 PM
The operating room destroyed by a Russian missile attack at DTEK's power plant in Ukraine, April 2, 2024.
September 24, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Zelenskyy says Ukraine's war with Russia is 'closer to the end': GMA exclusive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts he believes the end of the war with Russia is closer than people think.
September 24, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska speak with Robin Roberts of ABC News in New York City, Sept. 23, 2024.
September 24, 2024 at 11:03 AM

Zelenskyy on finding a diplomatic way to stop the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the United Nations General Assembly hoping to gain further U.S. support for what he calls a "victory" plan.
September 24, 2024 at 11:03 AM
VIDEO:  Zelenskyy on finding a diplomatic way to stop the war
September 23, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Ukraine's Zelenskyy seeks US support for 'victory plan' in war against Russia

The Ukrainian president told ABC News' Robin Roberts the plan isn't about negotiating with Russia, but "a bridge to a diplomatic way out, to stop the war."
September 23, 2024 at 11:58 PM
VIDEO: Ukraine's Zelenskyy seeks US support for 'victory plan' in war against Russia
September 23, 2024 at 11:25 PM

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to address UN General Assembly in New York

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with President Joe Biden on Thursday at the U.N. General Assembly to discuss his country's "victory plan."
September 23, 2024 at 11:25 PM
VIDEO: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to address UN General Assembly in New York
September 23, 2024 at 10:58 AM

Ukraine accuses Russia of seeking to illegally control strategic sea

Ukraine has accused Russia of seeking to illegally seize control of the strategically important Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait
September 23, 2024 at 10:58 AM
The Ukrainian delegation at the start of PCA Case between Ukraine and the Russian Federation in the Netherlands, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Nijhuis)
September 23, 2024 at 3:34 AM

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Pennsylvania ammunition plant to thank workers and ask for more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Pennsylvania ammunition factory that is producing one of the most critically needed munitions for his country’s fight to fend off Russian ground forces
September 23, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Kristina Ramanauskas, a first generation Lithuanian, waves a Ukrainian flag before President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy's motorcade arrives at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
September 23, 2024 at 1:18 AM

21 wounded in Russian strikes that hit apartment buildings in Ukrainian city of Kharkiv

New Russian strikes in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv have hit high-rise apartment buildings
September 23, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Anatolii Mikheev, a former Azovstal fighter who was recently released in a prisoner exchange, is embraced as he participates in the weekly protest in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday Sept. 22, 2024 concerning the plight of Ukrainian Azovstal defenders still being held prisoner by the Russians. (AP Photo/Anton Shtuka)
September 21, 2024 at 11:18 PM

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit a Pennsylvania ammunition factory to thank workers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit the Pennsylvania ammunition factory that's producing one of the most critically needed munitions of the war, 155 millimeter artillery shells
September 21, 2024 at 11:18 PM
FILE - A key artillery shell in Ukraine's fight against Russia, the 155 mm howitzer shell, is in production at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pa., on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
September 21, 2024 at 6:22 PM

Zelenskyy hopes for quick US action as more arms depots are hit in Russia

Ukrainian drones have struck multiple Russian arms depots, destroying what Ukraine's General Staff claimed were thousands of tons of weaponry, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travels to the White House next week
September 21, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a joint press conference with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (Christoph Soeder, Pool Photo via AP)
September 20, 2024 at 1:50 PM

Residents in Kyiv told to stay indoors as air pollution blankets the city

Authorities in Ukraine have advised residents in the capital Kyiv to stay indoors as air pollution, partly caused by fires in the region, blanketed the city
September 20, 2024 at 1:50 PM
A woman wearing a face mask walks down a street in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday Sept. 20, 2024 on a day with poor air quality. (AP Photo/Tony Hicks)
September 20, 2024 at 12:38 PM

Charred transformer on Kyiv square makes for an unusual Ukraine war exhibit

A charred transformer from one of Ukraine’s severely damaged power plants has come to a square in Kyiv’s city center
September 20, 2024 at 12:38 PM
People look at a burnt transformer from one of power plants badly damaged in one of Russia's recent missile attacks on energy system in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
September 20, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Ukraine bans Telegram app on state-issued devices because of Russian security threat

Ukraine has banned government officials, military personnel and other defense and critical infrastructure workers from installing the popular Telegram messaging app on state-issued devices
September 20, 2024 at 12:30 PM
FILE - The logo for the Telegram messaging app is seen on a notebook screen in Munich, Germany, Oct. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
September 20, 2024 at 11:42 AM

EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power grid

The European Union is ready to lend Ukraine up to $39 billion as part of a loan package organized by the Group of Seven major industrial nations
September 20, 2024 at 11:42 AM
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, left, holds a bouquet of flowers to place at a wall commemorating the fallen Ukrainian soldiers in the war with Russia, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (Christoph Soeder, Pool via AP)
September 16, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Suspect fixated on Ukraine, sources said. Here's what Trump has said about the war.

Investigators in the case are looking into whether Ryan Routh had grievances related to former President Donald Trump's position on Ukraine.
September 16, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives at the podium to speak during a campaign rally at the Expo World Market Center in Las Vegas, Sept. 13, 2024.
September 15, 2024 at 9:21 AM

Russia downs 30 'Ukrainian drones' in overnight attack, defense ministry says

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Sunday it defeated a fresh wave of Ukrainian drone attacks over the west of the country.
September 15, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Chairman of the Constitutional Court Valery Zorkin in Saint Petersburg, Russia September 12, 2024. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS
September 15, 2024 at 3:18 AM

Ukraine continues its push to use of long-range missiles inside Russia

Ukrainian officials are asking the U.S. and other allies to allow them to use these weapons despite Russian President Vladimir Putin warning against it.
September 15, 2024 at 3:18 AM
VIDEO: Ukraine continues its push to use of long-range missiles inside Russia
September 14, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Ukraine and Russia trade overnight drone attacks, military officials say

Dozens of Russian drones were launched overnight in an attack targeting regions throughout Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
September 14, 2024 at 6:17 PM
People walk across a pedestrian bridge in city center of Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
September 14, 2024 at 2:25 PM

Ukraine's plea to target Russia with long-range missiles

President Joe Biden and the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer are in talks in Washington on the matter.
September 14, 2024 at 2:25 PM
VIDEO: Ukraine's plea to target Russia with long-range missiles
September 14, 2024 at 12:57 AM

UK's Starmer, Biden discuss Ukraine's use of deep-strike missiles inside Russia

Biden and Starmer meet at the White House to discuss possibly allowing Ukraine the use of European-made long-range missiles to strike certain targets deep inside Russia
September 14, 2024 at 12:57 AM
A storm Shadow conventionally armed long range deep strike weapon and a SPEAR, network enabled high precision surface attack missile system are displayed at the MBDA exhibition hall during the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 on July 22, 2024 in Farnborough, England.
September 13, 2024 at 2:48 PM

Putin issues warning about Ukraine using long-range weapons in war

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a strong warning against Ukraine using Western missiles, saying it would mean NATO and the United States are at war with Russia.
September 13, 2024 at 2:48 PM
VIDEO: Putin issues warning about Ukraine using long-range weapons in war
September 12, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Blinken in Ukraine, pledges additional $700 million in aid

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has traveled to Kyiv to pledge support amid debate over giving Ukrainian forces permission to conduct strikes within Russia’s borders using American weapons.
September 12, 2024 at 9:06 PM
VIDEO: Blinken in Ukraine, pledges additional $700 million in aid
September 12, 2024 at 8:19 PM

No decision made on long-range missiles during Blinken visit: Ukrainian adviser

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv as Ukrainian leaders pressed for U.S. permission to use American-made long-range weapons against targets inside Russia.
September 12, 2024 at 8:19 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a joint news conference with Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriiy Sybiha at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sept. 11, 2024.
September 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM

Blinken meets with Ukrainian leaders in Kyiv

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukrainian leaders as Ukraine pressed for U.S. permission to use long-range weapons against targets inside Russia.
September 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukrainian leaders as Ukraine pressed for U.S. permission to use long-range weapons against targets inside Russia.