A former U.S. Army general predicts 'successful' Ukrainian offensive
Ex-U.S. Army Europe commanding Gen. Ben Hodges predicts success for Ukraine's long-awaited counterattack against Russia
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This duo rehearsed between air raid alarms. Now they're repping Ukraine at Eurovision
Dozens of countries will compete in the Eurovision grand final on Saturday. Electronic duo Tvorchi is representing Ukraine, which won last year. They spoke to NPR about their journey to Liverpool.
Putin assails West for unleashing 'real war' against Russia, as it marks Victory Day
Russia's Victory Day ceremony was scaled back this year, amid the war in Ukraine.
Latest on Ukraine: Russia will mark WWII Victory Day, as Ukraine war rolls on (May 8)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine buries a 'brave son' from America
Christopher Campbell is one of at least nine Americans known to have died fighting for Ukraine since Russia's invasion began in February 2022.
Russia alleges Ukraine tried to attack the Kremlin in a Putin assassination attempt
Russia said Ukraine tried to attack the Kremlin with drones in an alleged attempt to kill President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine denies it, accusing Moscow of using this to justify a war escalation.
Latest on Ukraine: May Day's another war day as Russia strikes Ukrainian cities
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Missile and drone strikes across Ukraine claim more than 20 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 strike on a Ukrainian apartment since January.
Ukrainian journalist's death leads to investigation and criticism
Bogdan Bitik was shot while on the Antonivka bridge in Kherson. He was working with an Italian journalist who was also shot but survived. Ukraine has launched a war crimes investigation.
China's Xi calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy, after weeks of intensifying pressure to do so
The Chinese leader's call comes as he has sought to play the role of peacemaker, though chances of a big breakthrough are slim, given how far apart Russia's and Ukraine's positions remain.