US signals to allies it won't block their export of F-16 jets to Ukraine
The Biden administration has signaled to European allies in recent weeks that the US would allow them to export F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, sources familiar with the discussions said, as the White House comes under increasing pressure from members of Congress and allies to help Ukraine procure the planes amid intensifying Russian aerial attacks.
2023-05-19 05:27
Exclusive-Pentagon accounting error overvalued Ukraine aid by $3 billion - sources
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON The Pentagon overvalued U.S. equipment it sent to Ukraine by around $3 billion, a
2023-05-19 00:18
Global wheat prices fall as Russia-Ukraine grain deal extended
Global wheat prices fell Thursday after Ukraine and Russia agreed to extend a deal allowing grain to be exported from Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea.
2023-05-18 20:16
Slovakia country profile
Provides an overview of Slovakia, including key dates and facts about this central European state.
2023-05-18 18:28
Ukraine's counteroffensive is shrouded in confusion. That may be the plan
The columns of dozens of US-supplied M-ATVs kept coming, preceded by a police car, lights blaring, and tailed by dozens of muddy, civilian saloons. Where the armored vehicles were ultimately destined for was unclear. But they were still beige - the paintjob they would have had for use in Iraq and Afghanistan -- suggesting they were at least a spray can or mud-shower away from being ready for use on the front line.
2023-05-18 18:24
Ukraine says it shot down 29 of 30 missiles in overnight Russian attacks
By Gleb Garanich KYIV Ukraine shot down 29 of 30 missiles launched by Russia in overnight air strikes
2023-05-18 15:51
Visiting Ukraine, China's envoy urged all sides to create space for peace talks
BEIJING Beijing's special envoy noted there was no panacea to the war in Ukraine during a visit to
2023-05-18 13:46
China's special envoy wraps two-day Ukraine visit as Beijing attempts to play peacemaker
Chinese envoy Li Hui wrapped up a two-day visit to Ukraine Wednesday, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said -- completing the first stop on a European tour focused on the war there, as Beijing attempts to fashion itself as a peacemaker in the grinding conflict, despite its close ties with Russia.
2023-05-18 11:55
Ukraine war: Russian missile attack on Kyiv ongoing, mayor says
Explosions are reported in Ukraine's capital, the ninth time Russia has attacked the city this month.
2023-05-18 11:28
Ukraine war: Boy of 5 among civilians killed in shelling
Reports say eight people died and 17 were injured in heavy shelling in the war-torn south and east.
2023-05-18 08:20
EU's Borrell asks for 3.5 billion boost to fund used for Ukraine military aid
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has proposed adding 3.5 billion euros ($3.85 billion)
2023-05-18 03:49
Russia confirms Black Sea grain deal renewed for two months, says 'distortions' remain
Russia confirmed on Wednesday that a deal to allow Ukraine to export its grain safely across the Black
2023-05-17 23:46