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Ukraine and Russia exchange drone attacks while Russia continues its push in the east
At least 10 people were reported killed in attacks in Ukraine’s war-ravaged northeast on Sunday, as Russia pushed ahead with its renewed offensive
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May 19, 2024 at 2:22 AM
A Ukrainian mother's mission to save her child: Reporter's notebook
I have clear memories of standing behind my mother in clothes stores when I was a kid, waiting for her to find me the right size in a sweater or the right color shirt.
May 19, 2024 at 2:22 AM
May 18, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Russia's attack on Kharkiv kills 2, injures 25
A Russian attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine on May 17 wounded 25 people and killed two people, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
May 18, 2024 at 1:11 AM
May 17, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Russia's President Putin visits China's President Xi Jinping
President Putin met with President Jinping in Beijing. The two are pledging a new era of partnership and taking an adversarial tone toward the United States.
May 17, 2024 at 12:08 AM
May 17, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaks out amid Russian assault
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells ABC News about the latest Russian offensive, "The situation is very serious. We cannot afford to lose Kharkiv."
May 17, 2024 at 12:04 AM
May 16, 2024 at 2:31 PM
US soldier detained in Russia pleads guilty, official says
Gordon Black, the U.S. soldier detained in Russia, has "admitted guilt" on a charge of theft, according to TASS, a state-owned news service.
May 16, 2024 at 2:31 PM
May 16, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Russia's Putin has expressed gratitude to Chinese leader Xi for China's initiatives to resolve Ukraine conflict
Russia's Putin has expressed gratitude to Chinese leader Xi for China's initiatives to resolve Ukraine conflict
May 16, 2024 at 7:42 AM
May 16, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Ukraine withdraws troops near Kharkiv; Russia enters Vovchansk in new offensive
Russia's new offensive gained momentum around Ukraine's second-largest city, dealing a blow to Kyiv as it struggles to contain this new front in the war amid delays from the U.S.
May 16, 2024 at 12:09 AM
May 15, 2024 at 1:13 PM
US to send additional $2 billion in Ukraine aid, Blinken says
Secretary of State Blinken announced the additional aid in Kyiv on Wednesday.
May 15, 2024 at 1:13 PM
May 14, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Ukrainian border city nearly destroyed amid Russian offensive: Official
Ukraine said it is battling 30,000 Russian soldiers at the border near Kharkiv, as thousands of civilians have been evacuated due to heavy fighting in the region.
May 14, 2024 at 6:03 PM
May 14, 2024 at 3:16 PM
What is the newly passed 'Russia law' that has divided people in Georgia for months?
Georgia’s parliament has passed a law that critics see as a threat to media freedom and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union
May 14, 2024 at 3:16 PM
May 14, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Russia arrests another senior Defense Ministry official in bribery charges
Russian authorities have arrested a second senior Defense Ministry official on bribery charges days after President Vladimir Putin replaced the defense minister in a Cabinet shake-up
May 14, 2024 at 1:34 PM
May 14, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Russia increased their attacks on the Kharkiv region of Ukraine
Russia has launched a ground assault in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, attacking new areas to expand the front and stretch Ukraine's forces, says the region's governor.
May 14, 2024 at 12:28 AM
May 13, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Ukraine losing ground in war with Russia
As Moscow pushes ahead with a ground offensive, a new war front opens in Northeast Ukraine.
May 13, 2024 at 11:49 PM
May 13, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Death toll now 15 after Russian apartment explosion
A 10-story residential building in Belgorod, Russia, was struck overnight by a Ukrainian missile, a local governor said.
May 13, 2024 at 8:56 PM
May 13, 2024 at 4:38 PM
At least 12 killed in Russian apartment explosion
Moscow is blaming Ukraine for the attack on the city of Belgorod that killed at least 12 people and left more than a dozen injured, according to local authorities.
May 13, 2024 at 4:38 PM
May 13, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Putin shakes up cabinet, replacing defense minister as war grinds on: ANALYSIS
Sergey Shoigu, a key figure in Putin's orbit, served as defense minister for 12 years and has been often painted as one of his closest lieutenants.
May 13, 2024 at 12:23 PM
May 13, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Putin shakes up cabinet, replacing defense minister as war in Ukraine grinds on
Sergey Shoigu, a key figure in Putin's orbit, was defense minister for 12 years.
May 13, 2024 at 12:09 PM
May 13, 2024 at 10:11 AM
US soldier arrested in Russia appeals detention
A lawyer appointed for Gordon Black, a U.S. Army soldier arrested in Russia, has appealed his detention, according to the state-owned TASS news service.
May 13, 2024 at 10:11 AM
May 13, 2024 at 1:44 AM
Deadly missile strike near Ukraine-Russia border
Moscow is blaming Ukraine for the attack on the apartment building in Belgorod, Southern Russia, that killed at least 13 people.
May 13, 2024 at 1:44 AM
May 12, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Apartment building partially collapses in a Russian border city after shelling. At least 13 killed
An apartment building has partially collapsed in the Russian border city of Belgorod, and officials say at least 13 people have been killed and 20 others injured
May 12, 2024 at 10:30 PM
May 11, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Russia launches a new ground assault in Ukraine's north
Russian troops with armored vehicles and artillery attempted to break through defense lines in the Kharkiv region. In response, Ukraine's Defense Ministry mobilized reserve units in the area.
May 11, 2024 at 12:46 AM
May 10, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Russia may soon begin summer offensive attack in Ukraine
Russian forces have launched a new push into the Kharkiv region in Northeastern Ukraine as the Biden administration announces a desperately needed $400 million aid package for Ukraine.
May 10, 2024 at 7:10 PM
May 10, 2024 at 6:46 PM
A bus plunges off a bridge in Russia, killing 3, injuring 6 others
Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg, the country's second-largest city
May 10, 2024 at 6:46 PM
May 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia's prime minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as the country’s prime minister
May 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM
May 9, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Russia's celebration of victory in World War II is a key pillar of Putin’s rule
Russia wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, as President Vladimir Putin celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II by hailing his forces in Ukraine and blasting the West for fueling conflicts around the world
May 9, 2024 at 9:50 PM
May 9, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Poland is strengthening border with Belarus, plans to reinforce border with Russia
Poland’s defense minister says his country is strengthening the metal barrier along its border with Belarus to deter illegal migration
May 9, 2024 at 1:42 PM
May 9, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Family of US soldier detained in Russia speaks out
The mom and stepfather of Army soldier Gordon “Chris” Black speak about their son’s recent arrest in Russia.
May 9, 2024 at 9:08 AM
May 8, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure in 6 regions
Russia had previously targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure on March 22, March 29, April 11 and April 27.
May 8, 2024 at 8:06 PM
May 8, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure in sweeping assault in 6 regions
Russia launched at least 21 attack drones, including Iranian-made Shahed drones, along with about 55 missiles, Ukrainian military officials said.
May 8, 2024 at 7:36 PM
May 7, 2024 at 2:08 PM
American soldier arrested in Russia
An Army staff sergeant was arrested in the city of Vladivostok late last week and charged with “criminal misconduct.”
May 7, 2024 at 2:08 PM
May 7, 2024 at 11:33 AM
American detained in Russia for allegedly 'violating public order,' Moscow court says
An American visiting Russia was detained for "violating public order" and remanded in custody for 10 days, a Moscow court said Tuesday.
May 7, 2024 at 11:33 AM
May 7, 2024 at 9:43 AM
US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, Army says
A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia on Thursday, May 2, according to a U.S. official.
May 7, 2024 at 9:43 AM
May 7, 2024 at 1:54 AM
US soldier arrested in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct
A U.S. soldier was apprehended in Vladivostok, Russia, on Thursday for alleged criminal misconduct, according to the U.S. Army.
May 7, 2024 at 1:54 AM
May 6, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Double European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine war
The Ukrainian Olympic Committee says two-time European weightlifting champion Oleksandr Pielieshenko has died on the front line in the war in Ukraine
May 6, 2024 at 8:14 PM
May 6, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with Western officials
Russia is threatening to strike British military facilities and says it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons
May 6, 2024 at 6:46 PM
May 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Germany recalls its ambassador in Russia for a week in protest over a hacker attack
Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party
May 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM
May 5, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Ukraine marks its third Easter at war as it comes under fire from Russian drones and troops
Russia has launched a barrage of drones on eastern Ukraine and claimed its troops took control of a village they had been targeting as Ukraine marks its third Easter at war
May 5, 2024 at 6:22 PM
May 5, 2024 at 6:06 AM
As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia
Just a few months short of a quarter-century as Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin starts another six-year term as president holding extraordinary power
May 5, 2024 at 6:06 AM
May 4, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Russia puts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on its wanted list
Russian state media say Moscow has put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on its wanted list, citing the interior ministry's database
May 4, 2024 at 9:26 PM
May 2, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Brittney Griner speaks out for 1st time since being released from a Russian prison
WNBA star Brittney Griner shares her story for the first time about her harrowing months-long detention in Russia in an exclusive interview with ABC News.
May 2, 2024 at 12:16 AM
April 30, 2024 at 12:32 PM
'No one should be left behind': WNBA's Griner reflects on freedom from Russian prison
WNBA star Brittney Griner reflected on learning she was going to be released from Russian prison and voiced her support for bringing other Americans home.
April 30, 2024 at 12:32 PM
April 29, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Former NSA employee admits trying to sell top secret info to Russia
Jareh Dalke pleaded to six counts of attempting to transmit national defense information to a foreign government
April 29, 2024 at 9:32 PM
April 29, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Brittney Griner reflects on moment she was detained in Russia in '20/20' special
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was opened up for the first time about her harrowing experience in a Russian prison in an exclusive interview that will air on “20/20."
April 29, 2024 at 12:40 PM
April 25, 2024 at 11:34 AM
US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine to use against Russia: Officials
The U.S. secretly gave Ukraine ATACMS, long range missiles that can reach deep into Russian-held areas, and U.S. officials say Ukraine used them over the last week
April 25, 2024 at 11:34 AM
April 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Moscow court rejects latest appeal by detained WSJ reporter
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkowivch’s latest appeal was denied and his pre-trial detention remains in place through June 30.
April 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
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For second time in a week, Russian strike in Ukraine kills and wounds dozens
For the second time in a week, a Russian strike has killed and wounded dozens of civilians, as missiles hit around key of Dnipro.
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Polish citizen accused of helping Russia in potential plot to assassinate Zelenskyy
A Polish man was arrested for allegedly spying for the Russian government as part of a potential assassination attempt against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Russia ramps up strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv's largest power plant last night and damaged other plants across the country.
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Inside Ukraine's wrecked power plants amid unprecedented Russian attacks
Russia has destroyed 80% of Ukraine's thermal power plants in recent attacks, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
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