Ukraine considers keeping F-16 jets abroad to protect from Russian strikes

Ukraine is considering keeping some fighter jets it expects to receive from allies at foreign bases to protect them from Russian attacks, but Putin could still strike them there.

Zelenskyy welcomes French promises of warplanes to help fight Russia

Soon after France's Macron said his country planned to provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets, Ukraine's Zelenskyy said he hoped to see warplanes supplied by France in his country's skies.

Biden singles out conservatives over Ukraine funding in meeting with Zelenskyy

President Biden said during a meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that some conservatives are to blame for stalling aid to his country.

Taiwan watches Ukraine for lessons on possible war with China

Taiwan is taking lessons on both strategy and how to handle its allies from Ukraine as it continues to fight a Russian invasion.

Zelenskyy accuses China and Russia of undermining peace summit during visit to Manila

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a trip to Asia, accused China of aiding Russia in efforts to undermine a Swiss-organized global peace summit.

Russia not 'bluffing' with nuclear threats as Biden greenlights limited military strikes, Medvedev says

Russia's war with Ukraine could go nuclear according to Dmitry Medvedev, a senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who also raised the prospect of the war spilling over into other countries.

Philippines warns of ‘red line’ with Beijing amid heightened tensions in South China Sea

The Philippines have warned China that it would consider any Filipino soldier killed by a Beijing water cannon to be an “act of war" amid heightened tensions in the region.

Germany okays Ukraine's use of German-supplied weapons on targets in Russia following US policy change

Germany said Ukraine can use German-supplied weapons against Russian targets just over their joint border after the U.S. also eased its stance.

Ukraine's military recruits thousands of prison inmates with promise of forgiven sentences

Ukraine is enlisting prisoners to fight against Russia in an effort to bolster its military numbers in the war against Russia. More than 4,000 inmates have applied to join.

Biden administration greenlights Ukraine's use of American weapons to strike inside Russia

President Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use American-made weapons to strike inside Russia. The policy shift is related to Kharkiv alone.

Russia relocates military troops to bolster forces in critical Kharkiv region

Russia is increasing its troop concentration in the Kharkiv region, where its forces have made significant advances during a spring offensive, officials say.

Biden’s incompetence should be laughable, but our enemies are serious

So much for the Biden administration acting like the adults are in charge. White House efforts in the conflict zones of Ukraine and Gaza are embarrassing and our enemies know it.

Pressure grows on Biden admin to allow Ukraine to use US weapons to hit Russia: 'rather unfortunate'

Russia has reportedly increased its fortifications along the border, from which its forces may strike major Ukrainian targets, such as the city of Kharkiv, while Ukraine must show restraint.

Sweden pledges record $1.2B in military aid to Ukraine, including advanced air defense

Sweden has agreed to donate $1.23 billion in military aid to Ukraine. It includes air defense, artillery ammunition and armored vehicles, officials say.

Biden missing upcoming Ukraine talks would be 'applauded' by Putin, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced the importance of U.S. President Joe Biden's attendance at a peace summit in Switzerland organized by Kyiv.

Ukraine secures $1B in military aid from Belgium as Zelenskyy continues EU tour

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has secured a second $1 billion military aid pledge within two days during his tour of the European Union, this time from Belgium.

Baltic states join with Norway, Finland and Poland to build ‘drone wall’ against Russia

Many of Russia's close neighbors plan to build a "drone wall" on their borders with Russia to prevent incursions as tensions in the region escalate.

NATO boss takes apparent swipe at Biden, argues to end restrictions on US weapons for Russian targets

NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg echoed calls for the U.S. to end restrictions on Ukraine's ability to use American weapons to strike targets inside of Russian territory.

WATCH: Killer robots set to change Ukraine war, but expert remains skeptical of long-term success

The ground-based drones pose a great opportunity for new tactics, and can serve a great range of purposes, including the retrieval and transport of injured soldiers from the battlefield.

Russian attack destroys train tracks in Ukrainian border region amid evacuation of children

Officials say a Russian attack has destroyed train tracks in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region. Russia’s Kharkiv push appears to be a coordinated new offensive.

Hungary PM Orbán declares intent to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO operations aimed at supporting Ukraine, according to officials.

Russian military deputy chief arrested in ongoing bribery crackdown

Russian news reports say a deputy chief of the military general staff has been arrested on charges of large-scale bribery. The arrest was reported on Thursday.

Russian missile strike kills 7 civilians in 'extremely cruel' attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv

Officials say that Russian missiles have slammed into Ukraine’s second-largest city in the northeast of the country and killed at least seven civilians.

Norway ramps up entry restrictions for Russians in response to 'illegal war of aggression against Ukraine'

Norway is tightening restrictions on entry from Russia due to concerns over espionage and Russia's actions in Ukraine, according to Norwegian officials.

Trump’s campaign rival decides between voting for him or Biden

Nikki Haley, who was Trump's last rival in the GOP presidential primary race, says she'll vote for the former president but urges him to be "smart" and reach out to her supporters.

Baltic Sea nations voice concern as Russia considers revising maritime border

Leaders in the Baltic Sea region voiced concerns on Wednesday about reports of Russia potentially revising its territorial waters' borders, officials say.

Russia's Kremlin urges 'in-depth dialogue' to ease rising nuclear tensions with the West

The Kremlin has voiced the importance of "in-depth dialogue" to alleviate escalating tensions between Russia and the West when it comes to nuclear matters.

Ukraine forced to institute rolling blackouts as Russian attacks on power grid persist

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid have forced Ukrainian leaders to institute nationwide rolling blackouts. Power shortages could worsen as need spikes in the summer and winter.

Russian physicist accused of treason sentenced to 14 years in prison

Anatoly Maslov, a Russian physicist, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his alleged involvement in researching super-high flight speeds, officials say.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges faster aid, direct Western involvement to counter Russian advances

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has voiced frustration with Western allies' slow military support decisions and urged for direct involvement in intercepting Russian missiles.

Thousands of Russians flee Turkey due to residency struggles and soaring costs

Many Russians fled to Turkey for its visa-free travel, but residency challenges and rising living costs led tens of thousands to move elsewhere, officials say.

UN Security Council calls for responsible arms transfers amid Ukraine-Russia war

The U.N.’s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs cautioned states involved in transferring arms to Ukraine or Russia to act responsibly as the war shows no signs of stopping.

Pro-Russia official accuses Ukraine of using French supplied missiles to attack Luhansk

The leader of the Russia-installed administration in Ukraine's Luhansk region accuses Kyiv of using French-supplied missiles in an attack near Luhansk.

Tyson Fury suggests Oleksandr Usyk won championship bout thanks to judges' feelings about Ukraine war

Tyson Fury was upset with his loss against Oleksander Usyk on Sunday and claimed the judges favored his opponent because his home country, Ukraine, was at war.

US says NATO military trainers will eventually be sent to Ukraine: report

The U.S. says says it is only a matter of time before NATO military trainers are sent to Ukraine to help in its effort to thwart Russia's invasion, according to a report.

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Russia as Putin courts support from China

The strikes hit oil refineries, causing fires that burned into Friday morning as local officials warned that blackouts would continue throughout the day.

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea cuts power, burns refinery

A Ukrainian drone attack struck caused a loss of power in the city of Sevastopol and destroyed a refinery in southern Russia as Russia forces advance in the Kharkiv region.

Pro-Ukraine Russian paramilitaries join fight on front lines

The Freedom of Russia Legion and two other units made up of Russian nationals have joined the fight in Ukraine against Putin's invasion.

Ukraine military claims to have halted Russia's offensive in key town

In northeastern Ukraine, Ukrainian forces claim to have halted Russian advancements in the key town of Vovchansk, despite Moscow's recent frontline push.

Who is Russia's new defense minister and what's behind Putin’s wartime cabinet reshuffle?

Putin appointed an economist and close ally as defense minister, placing Russia onto a permanent wartime footing to fight a protracted war with Kyiv.

Putin and Xi reaffirm 'no-limits' partnership as Moscow intensifies offensive in Ukraine

Chinese leader Xi Jinping reaffirmed the "no-limits" partnership with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a Beijing summit on Thursday, officials said.

Blinken's viral guitar playing in Ukrainian bar draws conservative heat as war rages: 'How is this real life?'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was condemned online after video went viral of him playing Neil Young's 'Rockin' in the Free World' at a bar in Ukraine's capital city.

Russia's military claims to have shot down 10 U.S.-supplied missiles over Crimea as Blinken visits Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry said its air defenses intercepted U.S.-supplied weapons to Ukraine, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Kyiv.

Blinken, guitar in hand, sings ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ in Kyiv bar during Ukraine trip

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the stage at a bar in Kyiv Tuesday to play guitar and sing Neil Young's 1989 hit "Rockin' in the Free World," with a local band.

Ukraine opens first underground school to shield children from airstrikes in war-torn Kharkiv

Hundreds of children in Kharkiv, Ukraine, have started lessons in the country's first bunker school, designed to protect them from Russian attacks, officials say.

Putin to visit China this week to meet with Xi, Chinese Foreign Ministry says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China for two days, strengthening the alliance between the two authoritarian powers against the Western order led by the U.S.

UK's Cameron discussed Ukraine-Russia peace deal with Trump: report

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron reportedly floated a possible Ukraine-Russia peace deal during his visit with former President Donald Trump.

Blinken makes unannounced diplomatic trip to Ukraine after Congress approves $60B in military aid

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took off from the Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Monday and took an unannounced trip to Ukraine, landing on Tuesday local time.

Ukrainian first lady, foreign minister visit pro-Russia Serbian president

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska accompanied Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on a trip to Serbia where she met with Serbian first lady Tamara Vucic.

Ukraine's Kharkiv residents remain defiant as Russia launches new offensive

Despite intense fighting in the Kharkiv region, residents of Ukraine's second largest city, Kharkiv, have remained defiant. The city experienced a temporary respite on Sunday.

Only a few hundred remain in Vovchansk as Russian advance intensifies in northeast Ukraine

Ukrainian officials say only a few hundred residents remain in the embattled northeast town of Vovchansk amid pitched battles after a renewed Russian assault.

US special ops teams must cut 5,000 troops over next 5 years amid push to recruit technical experts

U.S. special operations commanders must balance a mandated cut of their overall forces by about 5,000 troops over the next five years with the need to hire more technical experts.

Here's why Ireland is at boiling point over mass immigration

Hundreds of protests in towns have sprung up in Ireland with people calling on the government to end what they say is an "open borders" globalist agenda that is putting the needs of migrants ahead of its citizens.