World has 10-week supply of wheat, expert tells UN Security Council: ‘This is seismic’
“Without aggressive global actions, we stand the risk of an extraordinary amount of human suffering and economic damage," a food insecurity expert told the UN Security Council this week.
Biden signs $40 billion in US aid for Ukraine during Asia trip
The legislation, which was passed by Congress with bipartisan support, deepens the U.S. commitment to Ukraine at a time of uncertainty about the war's future.
Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol amid its war with Ukraine
Russia claims to have captured Mariupol in what would be its biggest victory yet in its war with Ukraine.
Senate approves $40B in Ukraine aid amid Russia invasion
Every Democrat and all but 11 Republicans backed the measure.
Ukrainian soldiers feed pets left behind in Kharkiv after neighborhood evacuated
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine
Russia, whose war on Ukraine spurred Finland and Sweden to join the military organization, has warned that it wouldn't welcome such a move and could respond.
Ukraine appears to end battle in Mariupol, evacuates troops from Azovstal steel plant
The fall of Mariupol appears at hand as Ukraine is moving to abandon a sprawling steel plant where its soldiers had held out under relentless bombardment for months, which would make it the biggest city to fall into Russian hands.
McDonald's to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia, says business there 'no longer tenable'
McDonald's pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and has started the process of selling its Russian business, which employs 62,000 people.
Eurovision 2022: Ukraine band releases new war video after big win
"Stefania" was written as a tribute to the lead singer's mother, but since Russia’s invasion it has become an anthem to the motherland.
Finland wants to join NATO; Russians losing momentum, west says
“The brutal invasion (by) Russia is losing momentum. We know that with the bravery of the Ukrainian people and army, and with our help, Ukraine can win this war.”
Eurovision 2022: Ukraine's band wins popular, whacky song contest as war rages back home
This year's Eurovision brought the usual - flames, whacky costumes and dance moves - and a somber win for Ukraine's band, Kalush Orchestra, as war rages on back home.
McConnell, GOP delegation meet with Zelenskyy in Ukraine
McConnell's visit to Kyiv is a “strong signal of bipartisan support for Ukraine” on the 80th day of its war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention in Russia extended by 1 month, lawyer says
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained at the Moscow airport after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Russian soldier on trial in first Ukraine war-crimes case
Russian troops are accused of killing, torturing and abusing possibly thousands of Ukrainian civilians.
Biden sees a bigger role for US farms due to Ukraine war
President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.
Russia pummels vital port of Odesa, targeting supply lines
Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles pummeled the vital port of Odesa, part of apparent efforts to disrupt supply lines and weapons shipments.
As Putin marks Victory Day, his troops make little war gains
While Western analysts in recent weeks had widely expected Putin to use the holiday to trumpet some kind of victory in Ukraine or announce an escalation, he did neither.
‘Everything shook’: Last civilians leave Ukraine steel mill
The steel mill in Mariupol, where roughly 2,000 Ukrainian fighters are making their last stand, is the only part of the city not under Russian control.
U2’s Bono, The Edge do surprise concert for Ukrainian troops in Kyiv
The bandmates played in metro station converted into a bomb shelter.
Dozens feared dead after Russian bomb levels Ukraine school
“Most likely, all 60 people who remain under the rubble are now dead," a Ukraine official said.