In Ukraine, more than 200 libraries have been destroyed and about 400 damaged since Russia launched its war, say Ukrainian officials. Lesia Bakalets reports from Kyiv on how librarians are…
While under Russian attack, Ukraine pleads to West for more military aid
Ukraine has appealed for its European allies to urgently step up weapons supplies as it struggles to hold ground against invading Russian forces. As Henry Ridgwell reports, Germany has called…
Europe falters on boosting weapons supplies to Ukraine, as US military aid held up
london — European nations are struggling to agree on providing urgently needed weapons to Ukraine as Kyiv’s forces struggle to hold ground against invading Russian forces. Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure…
Україна та Європейський інвестиційний банк підписали меморандум щодо співпраці на 10 років – уряд
За даними уряду, від початку повномасштабної війни обсяг наданих інвестицій ЄІБ склав більше 2 мільярдів євро …
Курс на 40: на міжбанку гривня стрімко падає відносно долара
Національний банк України опівдні встановив довідкове значення курсу на рівні 39 гривень 77,16 копійки за долар, це на 17 копійок більше за офіційний курс на 19 квітня …
VR exhibition walks viewers through war-torn Ukraine
“War up Close” is a 360-degree virtual reality exhibition in Los Angeles that takes visitors through the streets of Ukraine and lets them see the devastation inflicted by the war….
Шмигаль заявив про «зрушення» у розблокуванні військової допомоги США
«Ми отримали запевнення в підтримці законопроектів обома партіями. Очікуємо, що найближчим часом цей великий пакет допомоги буде проголосовано» …
In Corsica, autonomy measure stirs debate and doubt
CORTE, CORSICA — The colorful graffiti sprinkled across this mountain town offers one clue about some political sentiments here. “Liberty for Stephanu Ori,” is plastered on one peeling wall, referring to…
Turkey’s leader to visit Iraq in bid for support against Kurdish rebels
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travels to Iraq next week for the first time in 12 years. Erdogan is looking for Iraqi support in his war on Kurdish rebels based…
Бюджет України потребує 42 мільярди доларів допомоги у цьому році – МВФ
«Ми впевнені, що цю потребу буде задоволено» …
Germany arrests 2 for allegedly spying for Russia, plotting sabotage to undermine Ukraine aid
BERLIN — Two German-Russian men have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of espionage, one of them accused of agreeing to carry out attacks on potential targets including U.S. military facilities…
Країни G7 «продовжать працювати» над шляхами застосування активів РФ на підтримку України
«Ми вітаємо пропозиції ЄС щодо спрямування надзвичайних надходжень від суверенних заморожених активів Росії на користь України» …
Georgia presses on with ‘foreign agents’ bill opposed by EU
TBILISI, GEORGIA — Georgia’s parliament gave initial approval on Wednesday to a bill on “foreign agents” that the European Union said risked blocking the country’s path to membership and triggered protests…
UK, EU face significant medicine shortages, study says
LONDON — Patients in the U.K. and European Union are facing shortages of vital medicines such as antibiotics and epilepsy medication, research published Thursday found. The report by Britain’s Nuffield Trust…
25 years after massacre in Kosovo, survivors appeal for justice
Twenty-five years ago this week, Serbian forces killed 53 Albanians in the Kosovar village of Poklek, making it one of the worst massacres of the war in Kosovo. Today, some…
American RFE/RL reporter marks 6 months jailed in Russia
washington — An American journalist jailed in Russia will mark six months behind bars on Thursday over charges that press freedom groups have condemned as bogus and politically motivated. Alsu Kurmasheva,…
Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting US election have begun
SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft said on Wednesday that Russian online campaigns to influence the upcoming U.S. presidential election kicked into gear over the past 45 days, but at a slower pace…
Шмигаль у США закликав інвестувати в Україні та назвав шість перспективних сфер
«Ми створюємо необхідні умови та проводимо реформи, аби цих інвестицій та компаній було більше» …
G7 foreign ministers meet in Italy amid calls for sanctions on Iran
CAPRI, Italy — Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies gathered on the Italian island of Capri on Wednesday for three days of talks overshadowed by expectations of…
Russian shelling severely damages Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Dam
In late March, Russian shelling severely damaged Ukraine’s largest hydroelectric plant. The attack on the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Station and dam in the frontline city of Zaporizhzhia is a challenge…
At 12, China-central and eastern Europe group faces growing pains
Vienna, Austria — Next week, China will mark the 12th anniversary of a group for central and eastern European countries it established to grow its influence in the EU. But when…
International donors pledge more than $2.13B for Sudan
One year after Sudan’s war started, international donors pledged over $2.13 billion dollars in funding for the country at a conference in Paris. Meanwhile, the U.N. says the looming famine…