‘We need it to be faster,’ says Ukraine’s ambassador about arms shipments
Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States on Sunday urged American leaders to speed up shipments of arms and aid to the country, which is struggling to defend itself from Russian forces. Ambassador Oksana Markarova said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” with Margaret Brennan: “When you’re dealing with an enemy this bad, you can’t go faster […]
Ukraine’s Controversial Military Mobilization Law Comes Into Effect
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine comes as Kiev struggles to build up troops after Russia launches a new offensive threatening to close in on Ukraine’s second-largest city. It took effect on Saturday. The bill has been watered down from its original draft to make it easier to identify all conscripts […]
Drone footage shows devastation in Ukraine’s strategic eastern city of Chasiv Yar as Russians near
Months of relentless Russian shelling have devastated strategic cities in eastern Ukraine. New drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows buildings barely intact, homes and city hall scorched, and the town, once home to 12,000, now in ruins. Deserted. The footage shows Chasib Yar surrounded by green fields and forests as an apocalyptic scene […]
Ukraine’s Farm Minister Detained, Latest in Growing List of Corruption Suspects
Ukraine’s agriculture minister was ordered into custody on Saturday as he faces organized crime charges, the latest high-profile corruption investigations against dozens of people now flooding the country’s courts. Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption High Court ruled that Agriculture Minister Oleksandr Solushky should be detained for 60 days, but he was quickly released after paying bail of 75 […]
US prepares $6 billion long-term aid package to bolster Ukraine’s defenses with no quick end to war in sight
$6 BILLION FOR THE FUTURE: The last time the Ukraine Defense Contact Group met, the United States had little new to offer in aid to Ukraine, its hands tied by the gridlock in Congress. Now flush with $6 billion in emergency funds from the bipartisan foreign assistance package passed this week and signed into law […]
Ukraine’s 1-ton payload drones can help retake Crimea as Kyiv seeks to destroy bridge: report
Ukraine has begun mass production of two maritime drones that can carry up to a ton of explosives, as the military sets its sights on retaking Crimea, the crown jewel of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s neighboring country’s ambitions. “These are already new generation drones, which the SBU’s expert team continues to work on improving and […]
Ukraine’s Top General Says Eastern Front Situation ‘Significantly Worsened’
The top commander of Ukraine’s armed forces has admitted that the situation along the Eastern Front with Russia has “significantly deteriorated” amid renewed pressure from the Russian military. Ukraine’s top commander, Oleksandr Shirushkyi, assumed the top post in February following the ouster of Valery Zarzhiny, who called the war a “stalemate.” I have written He […]
Ukraine’s Parliament Passes Controversial Law Expanding Conscription
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukraine’s parliament passed a law on Thursday governing how the country will recruit new conscripts, after months of delays and thousands of amendments to water down the original draft. It was approved. Lawmakers dragged their feet for months over the potentially unpopular law. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in December that the […]
US announces $138 million in sales to bolster Ukraine’s HAWK air defense system
The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday that it has authorized an emergency $138 million foreign military sale to Ukraine for repairs to the Hawk missile system. “Ukraine has an urgent need to strengthen its ability to defend against Russian missile attacks and Russian military aviation capabilities. Maintaining and sustaining the Hawk missile system will protect […]
Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv Leave Six Dead, 11 Injured
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russian forces attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles overnight, killing at least six people and wounding 11 more in Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, local officials reported. Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Sinievov said the missile attack on the city damaged homes, gas stations, kindergartens, cafes, shops and cars. Overall, Russia launched 32 […]