Category: 2. RussianAggression

A total of 115 prisoners of war returned from Russia to Ukraine on August 24, the country’s Independence Day. Soldiers were brought on buses to a place that Ukrainian authorities had asked to keep undisclosed. It was the 55th prisoner swap since Russia’s full-scale invasion 2 1/2 years ago…. Continue Reading

As Ukraine marks 33 years of independence on August 24, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced that 115 Ukrainian prisoners were released in a swap with Russia. “Another 115 of our defenders have returned home today. They are warriors from the National Guard, the Armed Forces, the Navy,… Continue Reading

Rescue mission Oleg Grishchenko, 61, a dual Russian and American citizen, was in Moscow when Ukrainian troops stormed across the border. When he realised they were headed for Sudzha, his 88-year-old mother’s hometown, he jumped into his Niva 4×4 and sped off, driving for eight hours and more… Continue Reading

KYIV, Ukraine —  Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone, missile and artillery attacks on Saturday as Kyiv marked its third Independence Day since Moscow’s full-scale invasion. A woman was killed and a man wounded when Russian forces shelled the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, the capital… Continue Reading

WASHINGTON – In a historic speech at the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris promised to continue military support for Ukraine and strengthen NATO as she accepted the party’s nomination for the 2024 presidential race. The 59-year-old Harris, the first woman of… Continue Reading

Ukraine marks its Independence Day on August 24 amid Russia’s continuing full-scale invasion of the country. RFE/RL asked Ukrainian soldiers fighting near the front lines what the day means to them personally. Continue Reading

WASHINGTON – In a historic speech at the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris promised to continue military support for Ukraine and strengthen NATO as she accepted the party’s nomination for the 2024 presidential race. The 59-year-old Harris, the first woman of… Continue Reading

The United States imposed new sanctions Friday on more than 400 entities accused of supporting Russia during its war with Ukraine. Announced the day before Ukraine’s Independence Day holiday, the sanctions focus on firms in Russia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East accused of helping Russia… Continue Reading

A mobilization law adopted by Ukraine in May allows certain convicts to serve in the Armed Forces in exchange for parole. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice, more than 6,000 applications have been received and almost 4,000 have been cleared to serve in the army. Lesia Bakalets reports… Continue Reading