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Ukraine Is Making More Weapons Than Ever—but Still Can’t Fight Russia Alone
With future U.S. aid in doubt, Kyiv is ramping up domestic production of arms such as its Bohdana howitzer.
Russia is labelling Oscar Jenkins a ‘mercenary’, not a prisoner of war. What’s the difference – and why does this matter?
Mercenaries are outlawed under international law. But Russia has misused the label to deny foreign fighters their protections ...
Ukraine and Russia agree prisoner-of-war exchange after first direct talks in years
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each after the first face-to-face talks in three years The date ...
UK's Starmer discussed Ukraine war with leaders of US, Italy, France and Germany
(Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday discussed the war in Ukraine with leaders of the U.S., Italy, France ...
Russia Preparing 'Combat Training' ICBM Launch, Kyiv Warns
Russia will reportedly conduct a "combat training" launch of its RS-24 intercontinental ballistic missile on May 19, ...
Zelensky Attends Leo’s Inaugural Mass After Pope Offered to Help End War
Ukraine’s president was among the dignitaries and world leaders in St. Peter’s Square after the pope proposed the Vatican as ...
Putin no-show at peace talks and new Russian offensive | Ukraine This Week
In this week’s episode, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down the back-and-forth developments surrounding peace ...