Donetsk residents have tried to stay in their homes but now they’re leaving
KOSTIANTYNIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — For many residents of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, evacuation begins with one defining blast…
Russia targets Ukraine with drone and missile barrage as Zelenskyy seeks allies’ support
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired more than 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine overnight, authorities…
Czech government approves $1.6 billion deal to buy Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech government approved on Wednesday a plan by the defense ministry to acquire 44…
Leaders gathering in China may be simply looking out for their own interests
TOKYO (AP) — The leaders of China, North Korea and Russia stood shoulder to shoulder Wednesday as high-tech…
Maduro vows to declare a ‘republic in arms’ if US forces attack Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday said he “would constitutionally declare a republic in…
Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state in September angers Israel and the US
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, prompting similar moves from other…
European defense leaders pledge pressure to end the war in Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — European defense ministers pledged Friday to ramp up support for Ukraine and increase pressure on…
Zelenskyy seeks meetings with Trump and European leaders
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that Ukrainian officials want to meet with U.S.…
Top European diplomat says Putin is setting ‘a trap’ by demanding Ukraine concessions
The European Union’s foreign policy chief said Friday that the possibility of Ukraine ceding land to Russia as…
The UN Ocean Conference tries to turn promises into protection
NICE, France (AP) — The third U.N. Ocean Conference opened Monday as pressure mounts for nations to turn…