«Це допоможе профінансувати найбільш нагальні для українців проєкти відбудови, зокрема критичної інфраструктури» …
Biden: Talks Underway With Russia on Freeing US Journalist
U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that talks are underway with Russia to free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been held in a Moscow jail for more…
IOC Declines to Give Russia, Belarus Formal Invitations to Paris Olympics
Russia and Belarus will not get a formal invitation to the 2024 Paris Olympics when more than 200 national teams receive their traditional invites later this month, the IOC said…
Russian Lawmakers Move to Further Restrict Transgender Rights in New Legislation
Russian lawmakers on Thursday approved a toughened version of a bill that outlaws gender transitioning procedures, with added clauses that annul marriages in which one person has “changed gender” and…
UK Government Offers Millions of Public Sector Workers Pay Raises in Push to End Strikes
The British government offered millions of public sector workers pay raises Thursday in a bid to end an array of strikes, including a five-day walkout from doctors in Britain’s publicly…
Biden in Finland for Talks With Nordic Leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden is in Helsinki to meet Thursday with leaders from Nordic countries and praise Finland’s NATO accession. Biden’s schedule includes a separate meeting with Finnish President Sauli…
China-Russia Trade at its Highest Since Start of Ukraine War
China’s two-way trade with Russia rose in June to its highest level since the Ukraine war started, Chinese customs data showed on Thursday, at a time that both of the…
Kurdish Journalists Released on Bail After 13 Months of Pretrial Detention
A Turkish court in Diyarbakir decided on Wednesday to release 14 Kurdish journalists on bail after detaining them for 13 months awaiting trial. The journalists were initially detained on June…
Biden Hails Unity of NATO as Ukraine Conflict Deepens
Wrapping up a two-day summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, U.S. President Joe Biden delivered an address highlighting how Washington and its allies are supporting Ukraine, defending democratic values and taking action…
NATO Not Expanding Eastward Into Asia, Says US Ambassador
The United States is defining the limits of NATO’s outreach in the Indo-Pacific region, saying its focus on challenges posed by China does not signal an intention to invite Asian…
UN Rights Chief Condemns Russia’s ‘Costly, Senseless’ War on Ukraine
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a costly, senseless war that has killed and injured thousands of civilians and violated…
Iran Summons Russian Ambassador Over Comments on Persian Gulf Territorial Dispute
Iran summoned Russia’s ambassador on Wednesday after Moscow released a joint statement with Arab countries earlier this week challenging Iran’s claim to disputed islands in the Persian Gulf. It marked…
‘We Meet as Equals’ NATO Tells Zelenskyy
NATO leaders met Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they close a summit in Lithuania’s capital, reiterating support for Kyiv to join the alliance but stopping short of any…
NATO Leaders Meet With Zelenskyy at Vilnius Summit
NATO leaders met Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Lithuania’s capital as they close a summit that has included emphasis on supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion…
Smuggler Sentenced to 12 Years for Deaths of 39 Migrants Who Suffocated in Truck
A Romanian man who was part of an international human smuggling ring was sentenced Tuesday to more than 12 years in prison for the deaths of 39 migrants from Vietnam…
NATO Leaders Set to Meet With Zelenskyy at Vilnius Summit
NATO leaders are set to meet Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they close a summit in Lithuania’s capital that has included emphasis on supporting Ukraine in its fight…
NATO Agrees on Pathway for Ukraine as Turkey Backs Adding Sweden
From Lithuania, U.S. President Joe Biden said Tuesday this year’s NATO summit represents an ‘historic moment,’ as the security bloc prepares to enlarge while tackling issues around the grinding war…
VOA Interview: National Security Council’s John Kirby
As NATO leaders meet in Lithuania’s capital to hammer out key agreements amid a grinding war in Ukraine, John Kirby, director of strategic communications for the National Security Council, met…
Svitolina Thinks of Family, Ukraine as She Beats No. 1 at Wimbledon
The last time Elina Svitolina was a Grand Slam semifinalist — twice, actually, in 2019 — she was pursuing the usual trappings of success in professional sports: trophies, money, fame,…
South African Business Groups Concerned as US Reviews Trade Program
South African business groups are pushing the government to make strong diplomatic efforts to ensure the country is not stripped of its duty-free access to the U.S. market. A group…
Taliban Suspend Swedish Activities in Afghanistan Over Quran
The Taliban Tuesday ordered the suspension of all Swedish activities in Afghanistan because of the public burning of the Quran, Islam’s holy book, at a protest in Sweden last month. …
NATO Chief Calls Summit ‘Historic’ as Turkey Backs Adding Sweden to Alliance
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday he is “absolutely confident” Turkey will ratify Sweden’s accession to NATO and that alliance leaders gathered for a two-day summit in Lithuania’s capital will…
Spain Rescues 86 People Near Canary Islands, but Scores of Migrants From Senegal Remain Missing
Spanish authorities rescued 86 people Monday from a boat near the Canary Islands that appeared to be from Senegal, after an aid group reported that three boats from the African…
Biden Welcomes Sweden’s Acceptance Into NATO as Summit Begins
President Joe Biden welcomed news late Monday that Sweden will be admitted to NATO, overcoming objections from the last holdout in the security alliance, Turkey, on the eve of a…
Myanmar Violence, Sea Disputes to Dominate ASEAN Talks Joined by Envoys from US, Russia and China
Myanmar’s prolonged civil strife, tensions in the disputed South China Sea, and concern over an arms buildup in the region are expected to dominate the agenda when Southeast Asia’s top…
Russian Air Antics Helping Islamic State, Pentagon Says
The repeated harassment of U.S. drones by Russian fighter pilots in the skies over Syria is again drawing the ire of U.S. officials who now warn Russia’s antics are serving…
Ukraine to Push for Invitation to NATO at Vilnius Summit
At the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, this week, a main question will be whether Ukraine should join the alliance, even though there will be no vote on the issue….
Right-Wing Victory in Spain Could Bolster Catalan Independence Drive
Analysts say a right-wing victory may bolster the Catalan independence movement in the north-eastern corner of the country when voters go to the polls in Spain this month. Several recent…
Latest in Ukraine: NATO Allies Remain Divided Over Membership Path for Ukraine
Latest developments: Ukrainian officials say the country’s forces have recaptured 193 square kilometers of territory since launching a counteroffensive last month. Poland, which serves as a hub for military aid…
Australia Agrees to Near Record German Defense Deal
Australia has confirmed one of the largest defense export deals in its history selling armored combat vehicles to Germany. The $661million announcement was made by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…