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June 6, 2022

Gen. Milley, on D-Day's 78th anniversary, tells World War II vets that Ukraine war is about 'honoring' them

U.S. Army Gen. Mark Milley said Monday on the anniversary of D-Day that the ongoing war in Ukraine is “about honoring these veterans of World War II.”

June 6, 2022

Ukraine-Russia war: As Kyiv's losses mount, how long can they keep up the battle?

Ukraine had around 250,000 soldiers before the Russian invasion, but its government hasn't said how many have died fighting Vladimir Putin's military. .

June 6, 2022

Don't close the embassy, U.S. ambassador tells Russia

Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan said Russia should not close the U.S. embassy amid the war on Ukraine as the two nuclear powers cannot break off diplomatic relations.

June 6, 2022

US Army veteran volunteers to train and fight with Ukrainians: 'These people inspire me every day'

A U.S. Army veteran of the Iraq War has traveled to Ukraine to help train their forces in first aid and basic tactics in the country's ongoing war with Russia.

June 5, 2022

Ukraine's emotionally charged push for World Cup appearance ends on brutal mistake

Ukraine was on an emotional push to the World Cup before one mistake let it slip away. Wales defeated Ukraine 1-0 to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 64 years.

June 5, 2022

US says Russia isn't serious about allowing Ukraine grain exports

Russian officials are not operating in good faith in negotiations with the U.N. over allowing Ukraine to make grain exports through the Black Sea, U.S. officials say.

June 5, 2022

Syrian army should use air defenses against Turkish invasion, US-backed SDF says

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces commander said Sunday that Syria should use its air defense system against Turkish planes if an invasion were to take place.

June 5, 2022

International food crisis stemming from Ukraine war has no quick fixes, experts say

The looming international food shortage, exasperated by the Ukraine war, doesn't have any quick solutions and could leave millions without food, experts say.

June 5, 2022

Russian missiles strike Kyiv for first time in a month, targeting tank facility

A Russian missile strike on Kyiv targeted a facility housing foreign-supplied tanks and armored vehicles Sunday, shattering the city's sense of relative calm.

June 5, 2022

Putin says Russia will hit harder if US supplies long-range missiles to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West that Russia would strike new targets if the U.S. began supplying Ukraine with longer-range missiles.