U.S. President Joe Biden has strong bipartisan support in Congress for his latest $33 billion aid request for Ukraine, in addition to the $13.6 billion in economic, humanitarian and military…
Україна отримала майже 500 млн євро грантових коштів від США, Норвегії, Австрії – Мінфін
«До державного бюджету надійшли кошти від США (близько 463 млн євро), Норвегії (близько 20,5 млн євро) та Австрії (близько 10 млн євро)» …
US Diplomats Resume Some Activities in Ukraine
A U.S. diplomat said Monday the United States could reopen its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, soon. Chargé d’affaires Kristina Kvien said during a press conference in Kyiv that the U.S….
Israel Lashes Out at Russia Over Lavrov’s Nazism Remarks
Israel on Monday lashed out at Russia over “unforgivable” comments by its foreign minister about Nazism and antisemitism — including claims that Adolf Hitler was Jewish. Israel, which summoned the…
Russia’s Bolshoi Scraps Performances by Critical Directors
Russia’s Bolshoi Theatre has announced it is cancelling the performances directed by Kirill Serebrennikov and Timofey Kulyabin who have spoken out against Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine. Late Sunday, Russia’s…
«Енергоатом» за час повномасштабної війни РФ проти України зазнав втрат на 36 млрд грн – Котін
Збитки Запорізької АЕС, захопленої російськими військами, за попередньою оцінкою, вже складають 18 млрд гривень …
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 2
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine. The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 4:30 a.m.: Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported…
Ukraine Expects Further Evacuation of Ukrainian Civilians from Mariupol Steel Plant
Ukrainian officials said they expect more civilians will be able to evacuate from the besieged city of Mariupol on Monday. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video message late Sunday…
Qantas Launches Non-Stop Sydney-London, NY Flights by End of 2025
Qantas announced Monday it will launch the world’s first non-stop commercial flights from Sydney to London and New York by the end of 2025, finally conquering the “tyranny of distance.”…
US Vows Increased Support for Ukraine Amid Continued Russian Aggression
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi became the highest-ranking elected official to visit Ukraine’s president in Kyiv. She led a U.S. congressional delegation that promised more support for Ukraine and unwavering solidarity…
Combat Death Puts Spotlight on Americans Fighting in Ukraine
Harrison Jozefowicz quit his job as a Chicago police officer and headed overseas soon after Russia invaded Ukraine. An Army veteran, he said he couldn’t help but join American volunteers…
May Day Rallies in Europe Honor Workers, Protest Governments
Citizens and trade unions in cities around Europe were taking to the streets on Sunday for May Day marches, and to put out protest messages to their governments, notably in…
Violence Erupts in May Day Protests in Paris, Marchers Criticize Re-Elected Macron
Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad anarchists who ransacked business premises in Paris on Sunday during May Day protests against the policies of newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron….
Greece Lifts COVID Curbs for Travelers ahead of Key Summer Season
Greece lifted COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday for foreign and domestic flights, its civil aviation authority said, ahead of the summer tourism season that officials hope will see revenues bouncing back…
Turkish Police Detain Dozens in May Day Demonstrations
Turkish riot police detained dozens of protesters trying to reach Istanbul’s main Taksim Square for May Day demonstrations against economic hardship caused by raging inflation. The Istanbul governor’s office had…
Кулеба закликав США забезпечити лібералізацію українського експорту
Голова МЗС провів телефонну розмову з державним секретарем США Ентоні Блінкеном …
‘A Huge Demand’: Ukrainian Women Train to Clear Landmines
Learning to identify and defuse explosives is something Anastasiia Minchukova never thought she would have to do as an English teacher in Ukraine. Yet there she was wearing a face…
Despite Payment, Investors Brace for Russia to Default
Prices for Russian credit default swaps — insurance contracts that protect an investor against a default — plunged sharply overnight after Moscow used its precious foreign currency reserves to make…
Remembering Havel, Czechs Feel Moral Responsibility to Help Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has driven home the importance of NATO and the European Union for many of their newest members, according to Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky, who…
Serbia Shows Off New Chinese Missiles in Display of Military Power
Serbia on Saturday showed off its new Chinese-made surface-to-air missiles and other military hardware purchased from both Russia and the West, as the country seeks to perform a delicate balancing…
Сервіси онлайн-продажу залізничних квитків знову запрацювали – «Укрзалізниця»
Перевізник пояснював, що продаж е-квитків на поїзди та роботу сервісів онлайн-підтримки й гарячої лінії «Укрзалізниці» призупиняли через «невідкладні технічні роботи» …
In Scandinavia, Wooden Buildings Reach New Heights
A sandy-colored tower glints in the sunlight and dominates the skyline of the Swedish town of Skelleftea as Scandinavia harnesses its wood resources to lead a global trend towards erecting…
Zelenskyy’s Invite to G20 Not Enough for Biden
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who holds this year’s G-20 presidency, has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the group’s summit in Bali later this year, despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s…
Chilling Calls, Legal Action as Russia Seeks to Silence Dissent
First came a court summons alleging Mikhail Samin had discredited the Russian army. Then came the threatening calls. Samin, a 22-year-old from Moscow who has been posting commentary about the…
Президент України подякував США за програму ленд-лізу
«Ленд-ліз допоможе Україні та всьому вільному світу подолати ідейних спадкоємців нацистів, які розв’язали війну проти нас на нашій землі» …
Media Watchdog RSF Puts French News Sites Back Online in Mali
Press freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has put the websites of two major French broadcasters back online in Mali, after the country’s military government pulled the broadcasters off the…
Уряд дозволить компаніям також подавати заявки про знищене через війну майно в «Дію»
Громадяни України вже подали понад 100 тисяч заяв на відшкодування зруйнованого майна …
Швейцарський регулятор перевірить банк, який допомагає громадянам РФ обходити санкції, про що розповідали «Схеми»
CIM Banque допомагає громадянам РФ відкривати мультивалютний рахунок та оформлювати віртуальні та пластикові картки міжнародних платіжних систем Visa/Mastercard …
Lviv Families Open Homes to Ukraine War Refugees
Millions of Ukrainians have fled to neighboring countries since Russia invaded their homeland. Others have moved to western Ukraine and the city of Lviv, which for now are relatively safe. Anna Kosstutschenko has…
New Gas Pipeline Boosts Europe’s Bid to Ease Russian Supply
Mountainous and remote, the Greek-Bulgaria border once formed the southern corner of the Iron Curtain. Today, it’s where the European Union is redrawing the region’s energy map to ease its…