Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister says
Read full article: Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister saysPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the killing of a Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin looks like a political assassination.
Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia
Read full article: Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured key support from world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France.
The Latest: Trump at G7 summit for talks with world leaders on Iran and Ukraine
Read full article: The Latest: Trump at G7 summit for talks with world leaders on Iran and UkraineGroup of Seven leaders are meeting for talks on Russia’s war in Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative deal with Iran.
Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine
Read full article: Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on UkrainePresident Donald Trump and G7 leaders are focusing on the Ukraine war and Trump is considering reimposing sanctions soon on Russian oil shipments.
Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
Read full article: Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran warPresident Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran.
Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
Read full article: Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tankerUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, marking Trump's 80th birthday and ahead of this week’s G7 summit.
Trump and Macron will meet over dinner at Versailles palace after G7 summit in France
Read full article: Trump and Macron will meet over dinner at Versailles palace after G7 summit in FrancePresident Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet over dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the upcoming G7 summit of leading industrialized nations in France.
Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in southern Russia and triggers fire at sea terminal
Read full article: Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in southern Russia and triggers fire at sea terminalA Ukrainian drone attack has killed one person and injured three in Russia’s Krasnodar region, according to local officials.
Tensions between Trump and Macron could be on full display at next week’s G7 summit in France
Read full article: Tensions between Trump and Macron could be on full display at next week’s G7 summit in FranceThe relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago.
Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia
Read full article: Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in RussiaA series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries.
Ukraine is ready to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine is ready to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Nordic and Baltic leaders at summit in Estonia amid tensions over Ukrainian drones straying into the region.
European leaders voice 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against ballistic missiles
Read full article: European leaders voice 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against ballistic missilesThe leaders of the U.K., Ukraine, France and Germany discussed the “urgent need” to ramp up production of weapons to combat Russia’s powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missiles in a meeting in London on Sunday.
Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks
Read full article: Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talksResidents of St. Petersburg have been told to stay indoors after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city.
Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it
Read full article: Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in itRussian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees “no point” in it.
In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country
Read full article: In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral countryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
Read full article: Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacksPresident Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks.
Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum
Read full article: Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forumUkrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
Read full article: Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schoolsFormer Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to deliver a broad defense of independent institutions while accepting the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in Boston.
Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say
Read full article: Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials sayRomanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania.
Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes
Read full article: Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks.
Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says
Read full article: Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress asking for more air defense ammunition.
Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage
Read full article: Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrageUkraine’s air force says Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight.
Ukrainian protesters in Kyiv urge veto of a bill families fear could declare missing soldiers dead
Read full article: Ukrainian protesters in Kyiv urge veto of a bill families fear could declare missing soldiers deadHundreds of Ukrainians have marched through Kyiv to demand that the government veto a bill they say could prematurely declare missing soldiers dead.
Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate
Read full article: Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalateUkrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke.
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others
Read full article: Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen othersRussian officials say overnight Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least four people including three near Moscow.
Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Read full article: Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to BeijingRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin says.
Russia hammers Ukraine for a 3rd straight day, flattening a Kyiv apartment block and killing 9
Read full article: Russia hammers Ukraine for a 3rd straight day, flattening a Kyiv apartment block and killing 9Authorities say a massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine has demolished an apartment block in Kyiv, killing nine and wounding dozens.
Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace
Read full article: Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peaceRussia has launched a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine, firing at least 800 drones across 20 regions of the country.
Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe
Read full article: Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probeTwo national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major graft investigation.
Russia accuses Ukraine of violating US-brokered 3-day truce
Read full article: Russia accuses Ukraine of violating US-brokered 3-day truceRussia and Ukraine accused each other of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, with both sides saying that people had been killed or wounded by drone and artillery strikes carried out in the past 24 hours.
Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security
Read full article: Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight securityRussian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in a victory in Ukraine during a military parade in Moscow marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
Read full article: Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swapPresident Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.
What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine
Read full article: What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in UkraineA three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, has eased tensions over a potential Ukrainian attack on a Red Square parade in Moscow.
Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say
Read full article: Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials sayThree Western intelligence officials from different countries have told The Associated Press that a campaign of targeted killings they blame on Russia has ramped up since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
Read full article: Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefireUkrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes during the night and into daylight hours have killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 80 others.
Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers
Read full article: Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankersUkraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and three tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude.
Ukraine says a strike hit Tuapse oil terminal, the fourth attack on the region in 2 weeks
Read full article: Ukraine says a strike hit Tuapse oil terminal, the fourth attack on the region in 2 weeksUkrainian forces have struck an oil terminal in the Russian Black Sea city of Tuapse, according to Ukraine’s General Staff.
Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin’s May 9 ceasefire proposal
Read full article: Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin’s May 9 ceasefire proposalUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's seeking more details about a short-term ceasefire that Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump.
The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies
Read full article: The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifiesUkraine is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence to retain an edge on the battlefield, as the war with Russia enters a new technological phase.
Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
Read full article: Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly recordUkraine’s defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago.
Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held area
Read full article: Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held areaAuthorities in Ukraine say a Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa has wounded 14 people including two children.
Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talksRussian drone and missile strikes have killed at least five people and wounded 46 in Dnipro and other areas of Ukraine.
US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv
Read full article: US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits KyivUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war.
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
Read full article: EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its vetoThe European Union has approved a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years.
EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock
Read full article: EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlockThe European Union is close to approving a 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan package to support Ukraine’s military and financial needs for the next two years.
A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman
Read full article: A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunmanA gunman armed with an automatic weapon has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed by police.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems.
Ukraine and Germany launch plans for joint production of advanced drones and other defense systems
Read full article: Ukraine and Germany launch plans for joint production of advanced drones and other defense systemsUkraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefireRussia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday.
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran warPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy travels to Istanbul for talks with Erdogan
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy travels to Istanbul for talks with ErdoganRussian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths.
Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks
Read full article: Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talksRussia’s Defense Ministry claims its forces have taken control of the entire Luhansk region in Ukraine.
Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'
Read full article: Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash.
Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties
Read full article: Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic tiesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as Kyiv seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iran’s attacks while the war in the Middle East rages on.
Rubio denies Zelenskyy's claim that the US asked Ukraine to cede land to Russia for security deal
Read full article: Rubio denies Zelenskyy's claim that the US asked Ukraine to cede land to Russia for security dealSecretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's assertion that the U.S. wants Ukraine to hand over territory to Russia to receive American security guarantees in any ceasefire plan.
Hungary's government files charges against prominent journalist for alleged espionage
Read full article: Hungary's government files charges against prominent journalist for alleged espionageHungary’s government is filing criminal charges against an investigative journalist, claiming he is spying for a foreign state.
Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive
Read full article: Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensiveThe Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive.
Melania Trump hosts world counterparts and tech reps to discuss children, education and technology
Read full article: Melania Trump hosts world counterparts and tech reps to discuss children, education and technologyMelania Trump is calling on nations to work together to improve access to education and technology for children.
Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option
Read full article: Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting optionPresident Donald Trump has cast another mail ballot in Florida as he continues to publicly bash the voting method as a source of fraud and push Congress to curtail the practice.
Ukraine is using its drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine is using its drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks, Zelenskyy saysUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials are helping five countries in the Middle East and Gulf region counter attacks on their territory by Iranian drones.
Ukraine faces growing pressure because of the war in Iran as Russia readies a new offensive
Read full article: Ukraine faces growing pressure because of the war in Iran as Russia readies a new offensiveWith U.S.-brokered Ukraine peace talks on hold due to the war in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to try to expand his military gains via new offensives against his southern neighbor that will put even more pressure on Kyiv.
EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election games
Read full article: EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election gamesEU leaders are accusing Hungary’s Viktor Orbán of blocking major aid to Ukraine to score points at home ahead of elections next month.
EU asks for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no more strikes on energy, water sites
Read full article: EU asks for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no more strikes on energy, water sitesEuropean leaders have demanded the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a moratorium on strikes on water and energy infrastructure in the Middle East as they met in Brussels to grapple with rising energy prices caused by the war.
Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus
Read full article: Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focusUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called Russia and Iran “brothers in hatred.”.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine waiting on US and Russia to set next round of talks
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Ukraine waiting on US and Russia to set next round of talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow.
Analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
Read full article: Analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heelsTwo weeks into the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has increasingly been knocked back on his political heels.
US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
Read full article: US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay highThe U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war.
Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'
Read full article: Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production dealUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year.
Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on holdRussia and Ukraine have made competing claims about who is gaining ground, as Russian strikes keep hitting Ukrainian cities and U.S.-backed talks in Turkey were postponed.
At least 10 killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment building
Read full article: At least 10 killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment buildingAt least 10 people, including two children, have been killed and 16 others wounded in a Russian missile strike on a five-story residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, officials said.
Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
Read full article: Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources sayOfficials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense.