Moscow says 498 Russian troops killed in Ukraine
MOSCOW — Russia said Wednesday that 498 Russian troops had been killed in Ukraine, its first announced death toll since President Vladimir Putin launched...
‘Can’t lose faith’: Ukrainians cling to hope in Kyiv’s subway
KYIV, Ukraine – In Kyiv, the sounds of sirens and explosions ring out all through the day and night.
With no end in sight to...
Russian forces appear to shift to siege warfare in Ukraine — US official
WASHINGTON — Russia, frustrated by early battlefield setbacks in Ukraine, could be shifting its strategy to siege warfare just as President Vladimir Putin raises...
Belarus referendum approves proposal to renounce non-nuclear status — agencies
BELARUS - A referendum in Belarus on Sunday approved a new constitution ditching the country’s non-nuclear status at a time when the former Soviet...
Ukraine shoots down Russian fighter jets, aircraft: Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine has shot down two Russian fighter jets, an IL-76 aircraft and a helicopter, Ukrainian officials said Saturday.
The head of the...
Arabs fear for wheat supplies after Russia invades Ukraine
CAIRO — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could mean less bread on the table in Egypt, Lebanon, Yemen and elsewhere in the Arab world where...
Duchess Kate makes rare solo visit to Denmark
COPENHAGEN — The Duchess of Cambridge kicked off a rare solo visit to Denmark on Tuesday, where she will spend two days with officials...
Hungary to send troops to ‘strengthen’ border with Ukraine
BUDAPEST — Hungary will deploy troops to its border with Ukraine amid fears of an exodus of refugees if the crisis with Russia escalates,...
Int’l community condemns Russian move in eastern Ukraine
VIENNA– Global condemnations have poured in following Russia’s recognition of Ukraine’s breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk as independent states.
EU members Austria, Netherlands, Czechia...
Dominican Republic begins building border wall with Haiti
SANTO DOMINGO — The Dominican government on Sunday began building a wall that will cover almost half of the 392-kilometer (244 miles) border with...