Joanna Kakissis
Stories
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World
Ukraine appears to have started its next big move against Russia
Pentagon officials met today with other nations supporting the war, and Kyiv says it's steadfast in pushing Russia out of the country altogether.
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National
Ukraine secured military aid, including advanced fighter jets, at the G-7 summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a rare and brief trip to Hiroshima, Japan this weekend to re-energize support for the war from key Western allies.
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World
Zelenskyy expected to attend G-7 summit as leaders agree to new sanctions on Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet with the group of seven leading industrial nations' meeting in Japan this weekend, as member states intensify sanctions on Russia.
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World
The Ukraine grain deal is extended 2 months, helping ease the global food crisis
An agreement allowing Ukrainian grain to ship through the Black Sea has been extended for two months just a day before its expiration — overcoming Russia's threats to pull out of the deal.
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World
Missile and drone strikes across Ukraine claim at least 15 lives
An apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Uman has been hit after a series of airstrikes across the country on Friday. The attack is the deadliest hit on a Ukrainian apartment since January.
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Europe
Russia aims to capture Bakhmut, its first important battlefield victory in months
Russian and Ukrainian forces have been fighting over the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Both sides have suffered horrific losses. Russia is trying to encircle Ukrainian forces still in the city.
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Politics
A year since Russia invaded, Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs the support of the world
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a lengthy press conference in Kyiv Friday as the country marked one year since Russia's invasion.
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Europe
Ukraine marks one year of war with defiance and trepidation
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine a year ago today. The mood in Ukraine is somber as residents mark the anniversary.
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Europe
The stories of Ukrainian citizens who formed espionage cells to help liberate Kherson
The southern port of Kherson was the first major Ukrainian city occupied by Russian forces. Despite deep ties to Russia, an army of citizen spies helped to liberate the city in November.
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Politics
Biden visits Kyiv to show solidarity, says "One year later, Ukraine still stands"
President Biden often pledges to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia "as long as it takes." The risky secret trip to the warzone is aimed at showing he means it.