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Russia was going to take Kyiv in 3 days. Now it’s installing concrete shelters at home.

Ukraine’s offensive leaves Vladimir Putin’s henchmen reeling.

August 22, 2024 12:00 pm CET

Moscow under attack: Air defenses shoot down killer drones over Russian capital

Kremlin says Ukraine carried out massive overnight assault across the country.

August 21, 2024 10:09 am CET

Don’t use dating apps, Russia begs citizens as Ukraine advances in Kursk

“The enemy is actively using them to gather information,” Kremlin warns.

August 20, 2024 4:51 pm CET
Unpacked

Putin is paralyzed in crisis – again

As Ukraine awaits a response to its Kursk invasion, the Russian leader is once again demonstrating he has an adversity problem.

August 19, 2024 3:37 pm CET

Zelenskyy calls out US, UK, France over slow weapons deliveries

Despite success inside Russia, Ukraine has been struggling to fend off Moscow’s assault in the east.

August 19, 2024 2:23 pm CET

Ukraine destroys second bridge in Kursk region

Ukrainian forces are trying to cut off Moscow’s resupply routes in Kyiv’s cross-border incursion into Russian territory.

August 18, 2024 2:03 pm CET

Ukraine destroys key bridge in Kursk region

Russian forces, meanwhile, came close to two big cities in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

August 16, 2024 9:29 pm CET

Ukraine can fire our weapons during attack inside Russia, says Canada

“Ukrainians know best how to defend their homeland,” says Canadian defense department.

August 16, 2024 2:41 pm CET

Kremlin ally Belarus calls for peace in Russia-Ukraine ‘scuffle’

Putin ally Aleksandr Lukashenko says, “Let’s sit down at the negotiating table” to end the conflict.

August 15, 2024 6:47 pm CET

As Kyiv makes gains in Kursk, Russia strikes back in Donetsk

Ukraine captured a record 102 Russian soldiers in the Kursk region in one day on Wednesday.

August 15, 2024 10:57 am CET

Russia declares state of emergency in Kursk as Ukraine pushes incursion

Kyiv hasn’t commented officially on the military action, but Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko said: “Everything is according to plan.”

August 8, 2024 11:51 am CET

Ukraine claims sinking of Russia sub in Sevastopol

The “Rostov-on-Don” vessel was earlier damaged by Ukrainian missiles in September, Kyiv’s military says.

August 3, 2024 5:31 pm CET
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Kyiv runs into strong opposition on tax hike to fund the war

The country wants to spend 500 billion hryvnia on the war, and needs to increase borrowing and taxes to do that.

August 1, 2024 6:57 pm CET
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A call for clarity

July 25, 2024 4:00 am CET

Top NATO general praises Ukraine’s ‘great’ war strategy

Kyiv is doing a good job of balancing recruitment, training and procurement, Gen. Christopher Cavoli said.

July 19, 2024 4:46 pm CET

Zelenskyy urges partners to show ‘bravery’ in helping Ukraine

Ukraine president warns Russian leader Vladimir Putin will work to break up the pro-Ukraine alliance.

July 18, 2024 6:04 pm CET

Fact-checking J.D. Vance’s statements on Ukraine

Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick is very critical of supporting Ukraine; POLITICO took a look at how his claims stack up.

July 16, 2024 9:39 pm CET

Zelenskyy sees ‘positive signals’ on being able to hit Russian targets

Kyiv is getting enough to hold but not to win against Russia, the Ukrainian president said.

July 15, 2024 7:06 pm CET

Poland begins training Ukrainian volunteer brigade

The new unit consists of Ukrainian recruits from inside Poland, Radosław Sikorski said.

July 11, 2024 2:03 pm CET

Ukraine seeks total lift of restrictions on American weapons after children’s hospital struck

Ukrainian officials want the U.S. to let them use long-range ATACMS to hit inside Russia.

July 10, 2024 12:01 am CET

Ukrainian drones blew up a large ammo depot in Russia

Ukraine takes credit for ‘massive’ detonation deep inside Russian territory.

July 8, 2024 10:43 am CET

Russian troops push back Ukraine’s underequipped soldiers

Despite recently announced security deals and aid packages Ukrainian troops are still struggling to stop Russian frontline push.

July 5, 2024 6:38 pm CET

Zelenskyy is in France with more asks, and some skepticism

The Ukrainian president’s wishlist for Biden and Macron includes requests to strike deeper into Russia and unlock frozen Russian assets.

June 7, 2024 3:51 pm CET

Hitting Russia where it hurts: Ukraine tightens the noose around Crimea

Kyiv is making it increasingly difficult for Russia to keep the peninsula supplied.

May 31, 2024 5:06 pm CET
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