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October 21, 2024 at 4:10 PM

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.
October 21, 2024 at 4:10 PM
VIDEO: Lloyd Austin visits Ukraine as Zelensky warns of 'clear' North Korea threat
October 21, 2024 at 2:18 PM

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.
October 21, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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
October 21, 2024 at 10:44 AM

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.
October 21, 2024 at 10:44 AM
VIDEO: New video appears to show North Korean soldiers in Russia
October 21, 2024 at 1:50 AM

Video published by Ukraine allegedly shows North Korean soldiers in Russia

A video purporting to show dozens of North Korean recruits lining up to collect Russian military fatigues has been released by Ukrainian officials, who say it shows the introduction of troops sent by Pyongyang into the conflict
October 21, 2024 at 1:50 AM
FILE - North Korean soldiers march during a mass military parade in Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Square to celebrate 100 years since the birth of North Korean founder, Kim Il Sung on April 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
October 20, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plan to end Ukraine’s nearly three-year war with Russia is getting mixed reactions from Western allies
October 20, 2024 at 4:54 PM
FILE - U.S. President Joe Biden, center, with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, front second left, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, front left, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, front second right, President of Poland Andrzej Duda, right, and other world leaders pose for a family picture of the launching of a Joint Declaration of Support for Ukrainian Recovery and Reconstruction, on Sept. 25, 2024, in New York. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)
October 20, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Kyiv launches more than 100 drones over Russia; missile strike on Ukraine injures 17

Moscow officials say Russian air defenses shot down more than 100 Ukrainian drones Sunday over Russia’s western regions, while 17 people were injured in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih in a ballistic missile attack
October 20, 2024 at 3:01 PM
October 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM

France vows support for Ukraine's plan to end Russian invasion

France's foreign minister has pledged his support for Ukraine’s plan for ending the war with Russia
October 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM
In this photo provided by the Press Service of the President of Ukraine on Oct. 19, 2024, a Ukrainian serviceman hugs his family after returning from captivity during a POWs exchange in an undisclosed location, Ukraine. (Press Service of the President of Ukraine via AP)
October 18, 2024 at 3:58 PM

Russia returns 500 dead soldiers to Ukraine

Russia has returned to Ukraine the bodies of 501 soldiers in what appears to be the biggest repatriation of war dead since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022
October 18, 2024 at 3:58 PM
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, left, speaks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the NATO-Ukraine Council working dinner at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (Olivier Matthys, Pool Photo via AP)
October 18, 2024 at 1:42 AM

Ukraine's Zelenskyy heads to EU, NATO to seek backing for his 'victory plan'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his government has intelligence information that 10,000 troops from North Korea are being prepared to join Russian forces fighting against his country, warning that a third nation wading into the hostilities...
October 18, 2024 at 1:42 AM
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, left, speaks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the NATO-Ukraine Council working dinner at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (Olivier Matthys, Pool Photo via AP)
October 17, 2024 at 8:06 AM

Australia gives 49 aging Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Australia will give 49 of its aging M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
October 17, 2024 at 8:06 AM
In this photo released by Australian Department of Defence, an Australian Army trooper fires the .50 cal heavy machine gun from an Australian Army M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank during Exercise Gauntlet Strike at the Puckapunyal Military Area in Victoria, Australia, on June 26, 2024. (CPL Johnny Huang/Australian Department of Defence via AP)
October 17, 2024 at 2:54 AM

Zelenskyy's 'victory plan' includes a big hurdle for the West: NATO membership

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told lawmakers that Ukraine’s Western partners are increasing pressure to negotiate with Russia, but he hinted such talks would be unfavorable to Kyiv as he unveiled what he called his “victory plan” for the war
October 17, 2024 at 2:54 AM
In this photo provided by the Press Service Of The President Of Ukraine on Oct. 16, 2024, Head of Ukrainian Presidential Office Andriy Yermak,left, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Lieutenant Generel Bargilevich Anatoly Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Lytvynenko Head of Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Maj. Gen. Vasyl Maliuk Chief of Ukraine's Security Service, Maj. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's military intelligence chief, listen a speech of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Verkhovna Rada in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Press Service Of The President Of Ukraine via AP)
October 16, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveils 'victory plan'

Zelenskyy told Ukraine's parliament in Kyiv the plan could finish the war against Russia next year.
October 16, 2024 at 5:49 PM
VIDEO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveils 'victory plan'
October 11, 2024 at 1:18 PM

Russia launches 4th aerial attack in a week against Ukraine's Odesa region

Authorities say a nighttime Russian missile strike on Odesa has killed at least four people, including a 16-year-old girl
October 11, 2024 at 1:18 PM
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, Emergency workers provide first aid to a wounded resident after a Russian missile attack that killed four, injured ten in Odesa, Ukraine, late Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
October 11, 2024 at 9:12 AM

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.
October 11, 2024 at 9:12 AM
The founder of the Gen.Ukrainian, Oksana Lebedeva, is seen in an undated image supplied by the organization.
October 11, 2024 at 7:10 AM

Zelenskyy meeting UK and NATO leaders as he seeks support for Ukraine's peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been city-hopping across Europe to promote a “victory plan” that he said “aims to create the right conditions for a just end to the war” against Russia
October 11, 2024 at 7:10 AM
Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrive at 10 Downing Street in London, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
October 9, 2024 at 11:16 AM

Ukrainian drone strikes another arms depot inside Russia, officials say

The Ukrainian military says one of its drones struck an important arms depot inside Russia three weeks after another drone blasted a major Russian armory and three days after a drone smashed into a key oil terminal in Russia-occupied Crimea
October 9, 2024 at 11:16 AM
A Ukrainian serviceman of the 126th brigade air-defense unit fires by a machine gun during the training in Kherson region, Ukraine, Oct. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Marko Ivkov)
October 7, 2024 at 1:50 PM

Ukraine strikes Russian oil hub as Zelenskyy says war is in 'a very important phase'

Ukraine’s military says it struck a major oil terminal in Crimea that provides fuel for Russia’s war effort
October 7, 2024 at 1:50 PM
In this photo taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, a Russian Army "Grad" self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher fires rockets toward Ukrainian position at an undisclosed location. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service photo 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 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 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 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
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at an event concerning the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine at the United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: The President and First Lady of Ukraine | Robin Roberts Reporting
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, on Sept. 25, 2024, in Mint Hill, N.C.
1 month ago

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Zelenskyy to the UN: Russia wanting more land is ‘insane’
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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

The U.S. is grappling with diplomatic frustrations on both fronts.
1 month ago
Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Aramti, near the Lebanon-Israel border, Sept. 23, 2024.
1 month ago

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."
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Zelenskyy appeals for support for Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks with Robin Roberts of ABC News in New York, Sept. 23, 2024.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
The operating room destroyed by a Russian missile attack at DTEK's power plant in Ukraine, April 2, 2024.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska speak with Robin Roberts of ABC News in New York City, Sept. 23, 2024.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Zelenskyy on finding a diplomatic way to stop the war
1 month ago

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."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Ukraine's Zelenskyy seeks US support for 'victory plan' in war against Russia
1 month ago

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."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to address UN General Assembly in New York
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Ukraine continues its push to use of long-range missiles inside Russia
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
People walk across a pedestrian bridge in city center of Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Ukraine's plea to target Russia with long-range missiles
1 month ago

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
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Putin issues warning about Ukraine using long-range weapons in war
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Blinken in Ukraine, pledges additional $700 million in aid
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

Russia appears to have launched major counterattack against Ukraine in Kursk

Videos posted by pro-Russian military bloggers and geolocated by ABC News showed a large Russian armored column attacking toward the village of Snagost.
1 month ago
In a still from a video posted by a pro-Russian account, multiple vehicles are seen rushing toward the village of Snagost in Russia's Kurst region, Sept. 10, 2024.