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April 18, 2022

Zelenskyy vows to fight Russian takeover of Donbas: 'We will not give up anything Ukrainian'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to oppose the Russian offensive in the Donbas region Monday as Russian President Vladimir Putin refocused his forces on the east and south of Ukraine.

April 18, 2022

Biden administration ending anti-satellite missile tests, urges other nations to join

The United States became the first nation to end anti-satellite missile tests amid concerns that space debris created by the launches could threaten military and commercial interests.

April 18, 2022

Ilhan Omar says US must join International Criminal Court before it can hold Putin accountable for war crimes

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., called for the United States to join the International Criminal Court in light of Russia's alleged war crimes in Ukraine, saying that America's refusal to join is "antithetical to our commitment to human rights."

April 18, 2022

Differences in western and eastern ammunition an untold issue in Ukraine war: Petraeus

Gen. David Petraeus highlighted a challenge the U.S. faces in providing military equipment to Ukraine.

April 18, 2022

White House to continue providing security, economic assistance to Ukraine amid 'empty threats' from Putin

The White House on Monday said the United States will continue to provide security and economic assistance to Ukraine, even amid “empty threats” from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who warned of “unpredictable consequences.”

April 18, 2022

Ukraine mayor describes 'hard' interrogations by Russia during 'dangerous' 6 days in captivity

A Ukrainian mayor who recently was freed as part of a prisoner swap is now opening up about his “dangerous” six days in captivity, during which he says he learned that “for Russians my life and the lives of civilians were worth zero.”

April 18, 2022

Reporter’s Notebook: With Congress out of session, lawmakers’ travel destinations speak volumes

Rest during congressional recesses is an alien concept to a majority of members, as they continue to meet with constituents in their home districts or set out on monumental visits.

April 18, 2022

Ukraine Marine commander tells Pope Mariupol is 'what hell on earth looks like'

A Ukraine Marine commander who is trying to defend Mariupol has written a letter to Pope Francis pleading for help, declaring that the besieged city “is what hell on earth looks like.”

April 18, 2022

Ukraine Navy chief promoted by Zelenskyy after sinking of Russian warship: 'Brilliant'

The head of Ukraine’s Navy has received a promotion following the sinking of Russia's Moskva warship last week in what officials are hailing as a “brilliant operation.”

April 18, 2022

Ukrainian mayor says city 'must be ready' for more Russian attacks after deadly airstrikes reported

Lviv’s mayor told Fox News on Monday that the western Ukrainian city “must be ready” for further attacks from the Russian military after a series of fresh airstrikes there reportedly left at least 7 people dead.