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August 10, 2024

Putin under pressure as Ukraine incursion continues, may give Kyiv bargaining chips in peace talks: experts

The incursions into Russian territory might allow Ukraine to retake some territory as Moscow shifts its forces, but one expert argued the attack could strengthen Putin, too.

August 9, 2024

Biden admin announces another $125M in military assistance for Ukraine as fighting intensifies on Russian soil

Ukraine will receive another $125 million in military assistance from the U.S., the Biden administration said Friday.

August 9, 2024

Ukraine brings war to Russia in ‘massive’ drone strike on military, government targets

Ukraine launched a 'massive' drone strike across at least five Russian regions as its troops advance further into Russia's Kursk region in an apparent effort to draw forces away from the front lines.

August 9, 2024

Biden hunkers down at Delaware beach house after only public event of the week

President Biden has retreated to his home in Rehoboth Beach in Delaware after holding only one public event this week at the White House.

August 8, 2024

Fighting rages inside Russian territory after Ukraine's surprise incursion

Thousands of civilians have evacuated from Russia's Kursk region following Ukraine's surprise invasion as Moscow reportedly struggles to hold ground even as Kyiv sees mounting losses.

August 8, 2024

On this day in history, August 8, 1974, President Nixon announces his resignation

President Richard Nixon announced he would step down from the U.S. presidency amid the Watergate scandal and a lack of support from Congress on this day in history, August 8, 1974.

August 7, 2024

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanks boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak for Olympic gold amid Russian war

Ukrainian middleweight boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak won the gold medal when he defeated Kazakhstan's Nurbek Oralbay 3-2 in a thrilling final at Roland Garros.

August 7, 2024

US Olympic figure skaters finally get gold medals after Russian doping scandal halted Beijing Olympics podium

U.S. and Japan figure skaters took to a podium at Champions Park in Paris on Wednesday to receive their gold and silver medals, which they earned at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

August 7, 2024

American ballerina left out of Russia prisoner swap pleads guilty to treason: report

Ksenia Karelina, who was detained in February, has made her first court appearance since last week's prisoner swap deal between the West and Russia.

August 7, 2024

Ukraine breaches Russian border near major gas transmission hub, defense officials say

Russian defense officials have reported battles with Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, marking one of the largest incursions into Russian territory since the war began.