President Zelenskyy makes a stop in Saudi Arabia on his way to Japan to meet with the G7. At the G7 increased sanctions against Russia are on the table, but negotiations still continue. A look at the battle in Bakhmut plus Crimean Tartars; expelled by the Soviets decades ago, now looking to return.

A Chinese envoy is in Kyiv to discuss a peace plan, The G7 meets in Japan with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine high on the agenda. A look at Russian missile attacks and why they’ve not been able to achieve their goals. Plus we meet some Russian tourists in Egypt.

The Black Sea Grain initiative is renewed for two months. South Africa leads a delegation of African heads-of-state to Kyiv and Moscow. American congressmen share their opinions on Ukraine and the federal budget, plus a look at how performing Shakespeare has helped refugees.

Kyiv was the target of intense overnight shelling, Russians claim to have destroyed Patriot Missile site. A delegation of African Heads-Of-State headed to Moscow and Kyiv to attempt to broker peace deal. Plus, is Russian culture being erased from Ukraine?

President Zelenskyy visit’s European allies. Ukrainian authorities have identified nearly 80,00 individual war crimes committed in since the invasion, members of a newly formed international committee meet in Warsaw to plot a way forward. Plus, what to do with Russian assets seized by the West

The U.S. accuses South Africa of sending weapons to Russia. Britain prepares to designate the Wagner Group as a terrorist organization. President Zelenskyy denied a chance to address the Eurovision song contest. Plus a look at what kind of insurance would be needed to attract investors to Ukraine.

The UK confirmed that they are sending long range missiles to Ukraine as EU leadership also says they will send more munitions to Kyiv. A look at the Ukrainian air raid sirens and air defense system plus a look at Russian Victory Day celebrations in Seattle Washington.

The U.S. to send more aid to Ukraine. China prepares to send an envoy to Ukraine for peace talks and oil export sanctions are hurting Russia. A former Moscow Bureau Chief compares and contrasts life in Russia today versus Soviet times, plus a look at the dogs of Chernobyl.

Kyiv is targeted in missile attack ahead of Victory Day in Russia, Ursula Van Der Leyen is in Kyiv for talks about weapons and grains with Zelenskyy. A Pulitzer Prize winner speaks with VOA and a Ukraine prepares for a springtime battle.

Kyiv was the target of a massive drone attack on Monday as President Zelesnkyy makes some changes to an important Soviet-era holiday. Parts of Zaporizhzhia are evacuated and a look at the possibility of Vladimir Putin getting arrested in South Africa. Plus, Ukraine’s entrant in Eurovision 2023.

The U.S. denies any involvement in alleged drone attack on the Kremlin. Head of Wagner Group threatens to pull his troops out of Bakhmut. A new poll reveals a change in American opinion toward supporting Ukraine. Plus a Canadian man tries to raise only a few hundred dollars to help Ukraine.

President Zelenskyy travels to The Netherlands, home of the International Criminal Court, which seeks to arrest Vladimir Putin. What brings Iranians and Ukrainians together in London? Plus, is Ukraine ready for NATO and EU membership? VOA speaks to the Czech Foreign Mnister to find out.

President Zelenskyy travels to The Netherlands, home of the International Criminal Court, which seeks to arrest Vladimir Putin. What brings Iranians and Ukrainians together in London? Plus, is Ukraine ready for NATO and EU membership? VOA speaks to the Czech Foreign Minister to find out.

Russia accuses Kyiv of attacking Kremlin with drones, Ukraine denies accusations. President Zelenskyy visits Finland. The EU plans to manufacture more ammunition for Ukraine and themselves. A look at journalists the world over on World Press Freedom Day, plus political theater during wartime.

The White House has released their estimates of the number of Russian casualties, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has strong words for a Russian reporter. A Ukrainian mayor visits VOA and a conversation about Ukrainian security with a former U.S. Ambassador to Kyiv.

Another weekend of attacks with blasts in Ukraine, Occupied Crimea and Russia. A look at a potential Ukrainian counteroffensive and a conversation with the mayor of Kyiv. Plus a look at the nature of leaks and leakers.

Civilians killed across Ukraine as Russia unleashes a massive wave of missile and drone attacks. A look at how Moscow is forcing dissenters to leave and bringing loyalists in to occupied territory. Plus a conversation about war crimes with Ukraine’s Prosecutor General.

Jens Stoltenberg is optimistic as he says NATO has given Ukraine 98% of what it pledged to. Russia is moving Russian citizens in to parts of Ukraine they occupy in an effort to bolster public support for themselves. Plus a look at some new businesses in Poland that were started by Ukrainians.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. A prominent Russian opposition leader is charged with terrorism. A look at NATO air power, and on the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster we ask if the lessons learned are being applied in Zaporizhzhia.

An attack on Ukrainian history and culture as Russian attacks severely damage a museum in Kupiansk, killing two. Sergei Lavrov at the UN, and Russia is putting pressure on the grain deal. The Wagner Groups activities in Africa plus a look at Latvian military preparedness.

Ukrainian forces make their way to the east side of the Dnipro river as VOA journalists are injured by a landmine. Sergei Lavrov addresses the UN, and the UN reacts, there are signs of Russian and Chinese cooperation on nuclear weapons. Plus a conversation about Crimea and who it belongs to.

Ground support for Ukraine in the way of U.S. made Abrams tanks and training on how to use them. Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Justice on efforts to secure financial compensation and accountability for destruction and war crimes. Banned vodka imports to Russia give an economic shot for Ukraine

NATO’s Jens Stoltenberg visits with President Zelenskyy, we have reactions from Kyiv and Moscow and Sweden is hopeful to join NATO soon. Plus a look at the leaker’s motives, and their ramifications, in the case of the recently leaked Pentagon documents.

A Russian court refuses to release a U.S. journalist it accuses of spying while on assignment last month. Ukrainian President Volodymy Zalensky visits troops on the frontlines. Humanitarian organizations say women are continuing to pay the highest price for the war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits his troops in occupied Kherson, an American journalist’s appeal is denied in Russia and Turks go to the polls soon in an election that could change NATO. Plus, another close-up look at a Ukrainian battleground city and the people who call it home.

A Russian opposition leader is given a harsh sentence and cracks are showing in the Ukraine Grain Deal. A new law has some big changes to the way Russia drafts it’s soldiers. Plus, an Orthodox Easter prisoner exchange.

A 21- year - old National Guardsman suspected of leaking classified documents related to the war makes his first court appearance after his arrest on Thursday. Russia’s war in Ukraine is creating a mental health crisis. Ukrainians prepare to spend their second Easter holiday in a war zone.

A breakthrough in the case of the leaked Pentagon documents, a conversation about the rebounding Ukrainian energy industry and we meet residents of Siversk in Part 1 of a series of visits to battleground cities. Plus a former Ambassador discusses the future of the Ukraine – Europe relationship.

The fallout continues over the recent purported leak of classified documents as top Pentagon officials say they will investigate until the source is found. The diplomatic damage and what the U.S. can do to repair it. Lithuanians fear Russia may be targeting them next.

The world continues to react to a trove of classified documents leaked from the Pentagon. The United States turns up the diplomatic pressure on Russia in the case of an imprisoned journalist. Plus a look at the state of health care in Ukraine and women soldiers.

Investigations Into National Security Impacts Of Leaked Secret Documents On U.S. Ukraine War Strategy, Reaction from Washington, Kyiv, Moscow and Seoul; and Ukrainian coal miners toil underground to keep the lights on. Plus more than 30 Ukrainian children are reunited with their families.

Officials are looking into potential leaks of classified war strategy documents ended up on social media platforms. The EU President encourages Chinese President Xi to reach out to Ukraine’s leader. How Russia’s full-scale invasion has created a new ‘war generation’ in Ukraine.

VOA journalists say things seem to have intensified in the last 24 hours. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wraps up a trip to Poland with new pledges of support. Russians who fear persecution due to their opposition to Moscow’s war continue to seek asylum in the U.S.

President Zelensky is in Poland to thank a key ally and meet with Ukrainians who have found refuge in the neighboring nation. A controversial Orthodox church is under scrutiny in Ukraine. A virtual reality exhibition demonstrates how Russia’s war is destroying parts of Ukraine in real-time.

Finland Becomes the 31st nation to join the NATO Military Alliance. The U.S. will send Ukraine millions more for ammunition and equipment. How U.S. manufacturers are working to support Ukraine’s future rebuilding efforts as the war takes a toll on its economy and global supply chains.

United Nations Human Rights Investigators Fear They May Have Only Scratched The Surface on Russian Atrocities In Ukraine. The U.S. continues to demand the release of two Americans being detained in Russia. With its energy infrastructure under assault, Ukraine rethinks its energy future.

Russia launches a fresh barrage of missile strikes, exploding drones and bombs across Ukraine. Demands for the release of an American journalist arrested by Russia Thursday. Despite the challenges, Ukrainian women continue to produce their hand-knit collections for major designers.

The U.S. Congress discusses aid to Ukraine while the world discusses ways to strengthen democracies. An American journalist is detained in Russia and a conversation with the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Plus, a very special airplane in Ukraine is being rebuilt, but is it a good idea?

World leaders gather for the second annual Democracy Summit Amid Russian Nuclear Threats. Ukraine’s President explains why backing down in the battle for Bakhmut is not an option. How "Bakhmut Salt" has become a rallying cry for Ukraine manufacturing.

Russia tests missiles in the Sea Of Japan while the Wagner Group steps up recruitment efforts in Moscow. Controversy in a Kyiv church and monastery, and a look at facial recognition technology in Moscow’s subway. Plus, a Belarusian opposition leader speaks to VOA.

What would having Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus mean for the war? What would it mean for Europe and NATO? A look at the horror of the more than 16,000 children forcibly deported from Ukraine to Russia, plus a look at Russian athletes in international competition.

Russian attacks on water treatment plants and reservoirs could be catastrophic. Russian long-range strikes kill at least 10 civilians and wounded 20 others in several areas of Ukraine. A team of doctors specializing in pediatric trauma train Ukrainian medics on how to treat child blast victims.

Deadly missile strikes throughout Ukraine upon President Xi’s departing Moscow. Plus a look at the origins of the war, and what has thousands of Russian women migrating to Argentina?

Russian missiles and an exploding drone strike a student dormitory and a nine-story apartment building. The White House expresses pessimism that Chinese talks with Russian President will pave the way to end the war. Latvia’s Russian minority struggles with a changing world.

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin hold a second day of talks in Moscow as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits Kyiv. Russian missiles are destroyed in Crimea and parts of Donbas are evacuated. Plus the strained relationship between Russia and Australia.

China’s Xi visits Moscow amid Putin's war with Ukraine. While American support for Ukraine is still strong, fractures among members of the Republican and Democratic parties are beginning to surface. Ukrainians living in South Africa mark one year since Russia's invasion with a dance production.

The international Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. What Ukraine’s ex-leader thinks about how the war is being led by his former political rival. The story of 60 Ukrainian ballet dancers who fled to the Netherlands, where they continue to dance.

The international Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. What Ukraine’s ex-leader thinks about how the war is being led by his former political rival. The story of 60 Ukrainian ballet dancers who fled to the Netherlands, where they continue to dance.

The U.S. military releases a video of a Russian military intercept of a U.S. surveillance drone. A UN report on the investigation of possible Russian human rights abuses. A Ukrainian family who fled to Poland, opens a restaurant called “Crimea” in front of the Russian embassy in Warsaw.

U.S. Lawmakers Debate Sending F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine. Tensions build between the U.S. and Moscow after a Russian warplane hits an American drone over the Black Sea. A former Mariopal principle whose school and home were destroyed, is now teaching Ukrainian kids remotely from Warsaw, Poland.

A Russian missile strikes an apartment building in the center of Kramatorsk in one of Ukraine’s major city strongholds in its eastern Donetsk region. How Russia uses disinformation to justify its unprovoked war against Ukraine. Children of fallen Ukrainian war heroes get a vacation in Colorado.

While Bakhmut is on fire, most of the front lines are all about waiting. The U.S. has begun an aggressive new push to inflict pain on Russia's economy. Ukrainian women who were imprisoned on Ukrainе’s territory under Russia’s occupation and in Russia tell their stories and issue a call to action.

Residents Across Ukraine Remain Without Power After Thursday’s Russian Bombardment. Ukrainians who fled the war and found refuge in the U.S. are in limbo as their one year humanitarian stay is set to expire. A non profit is serving free hot meals daily to thousands of people across Ukraine.

An overnight Russian bombardment of rocket attacks hit critical infrastructure and residential buildings in 10 regions of Ukraine. U.S. intelligence officials are skeptical that Russian can win the war. A British robotics company is providing bionic prostheses to Ukrainians wounded by landmines.

An update on Antonio Guterres’ visit to Kyiv and a close look at the fighting in Bakhmut. We experience some of International Women’s Day in Russia and Ukraine, and we travel to Lithuania, Pennsylvania and Ghana to see effects of the war.

UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres on an Unannounced Visit to Ukraine. A Russian opposition activist who condemned Moscow’s war in Ukraine is sentenced to eight and a half years in jail. Ukrainian Forces Still Control the Main Road to Bakhmut as Russian Soldiers Encroach on the key city.

Despite a Russian onslaught of shelling, Ukrainians vow to keep fighting to hold the key city of Bakhmut as civilians flee. As the war continues, it’s not just Ukrainians fleeing, Russians are leaving Russia. And one year later, a dire humanitarian situation grows more concerning.  

A new U.S. military aid package for Ukraine, including for the first time, armored vehicles. UN leaders are meeting about Russian human rights violations in Ukraine. The war has forced thousands of African students in Ukraine to flee leave the country and their pursuit of a degree.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the G20 summit in India, calls out Russian human rights violations in Ukraine. Residents in Kyiv share how they are adjusting life in a war zone with no end in sight. The story of a young Ukrainian family adjusting to life in the Denver, Colorado.

Now in year two, Ukrainians learn to cope with daily Russian assaults and shelling. The Russia-Ukraine conflict will be a major theme on the agenda for world leaders G20 Summit this week in India. A Ukrainian family with a new baby on the way look to a new start in the U.S. state of Texas.

Russian forces pursue a brutal offensive in the industrial Donbas region. NATO’s Secretary General prepares for talks next week on Finland and Sweden joining the alliance. How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is impacting its own economy. The conflict has disrupted education for millions of children.

Growing concerns that China is considering sending lethal arms support to Russia. The U.S., for now, will not send fighter jets to Ukraine. And a Grammy-winning country singer teams up with Ukraine’s leader on a song of solidarity.

Ukraine’s leader gives a defiant speech to his nation on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion. China is calling for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. A wounded Ukrainian soldier being treated in the U.S. is ready to return home.

The Pentagon reacts to Russia’s suspension of the New Start Treaty. A visit with NATO pilots in Romania, a pro-Ukraine rally in Australia and Russian naval exercises off the coast of South Africa. Plus we visit the site where alleged Russian war crimes shocked the world.

President Biden in Warsaw continues to reassure eastern flank NATO allies. Deepening ties between Russia and China being closely watched. The war’s impacts on children. Also, an update on a republican led delegation in Kyiv.

Reaction to Joe Biden’s visit to Kyiv and a look at his meeting with allies in Poland. A conversation about military aid and a visit with Ukrainian refugees who have found a new life in California. Plus a look at Vladimir Putin's State of the Nation address.

During an unannounced visit to Kyiv, US President Joe Biden praised Ukrainian resiliency. The visit comes as the United States announces additional military aid for Ukraine. Plus, a lifelong humanitarian reflects on her first visit to Ukraine after the end of the Cold War.

The Munich Security Conference begins in Germany with Russia’s war on Ukraine as the key agenda item. The WHO presents its health assessment on the war's impact on Ukrainians nearly a year into the conflict. Plus, updates on Russian and Ukrainian refugees who’ve fled the violence

NATO makes more ammo as Munich Defense Conference begins. A conversation about holding Russia accountable and what it would take to achieve peace. Plus, a look at training camp for operators of Ukraine’s new Leopard 2 tanks and a special award for someone in the Flashpoint family.

Spy balloons spotted over Kyiv as NATO defense ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss defending Ukraine while the UN in Geneva has created a plan for humanitarian aid and the European Commission announces new sanctions against Russia. Plus a look at the work of journalists during war.

The Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting gets under way in Brussels, the main topic of conversation is jets and military support for Kyiv. It’s Valentine’s Day in Kyiv, we'll see how locals are celebrating, plus a look at how the lessons of one war can inform another.

Russian forces continue their assault on Ukraine's eastern city of Bakhmut. Moldova’s President claims Russia is trying to destabilize the country, so how will its new government address the challenge? Plus, providing aid to abandoned pets in war zones.

President Zelenskyy travels to the Britain. President Biden urged continued support for Ukraine in his State of The Union address. Plus a look at an innovative and sustainable solution to the problem of blackouts and energy shortages in Ukraine.

Heavy shelling across Ukraine, including Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv. Moldova’s politics are in turmoil. Plus a conversation with the General leading American troops on NATO's eastern flank about training.

President Zelenskyy is in Brussels as Russia appears to be preparing for an offensive. A genuine rock and roll legend speaks his mind about the war in Ukraine to the United Nations and a visit to one of Ukraine’s most famous, or infamous, places.

Israel balances relationships with Ukraine and Russia, the Estonian defense minister speaks with VOA and the EU has opened its doors to Ukrainian migrants, but have they been treating migrants from elsewhere fairly? Plus, both Russia and Ukraine react to the devastating earthquake in Turkey.

Wounded soldiers Ukraine are getting more advanced treatments and an Olympic-sized controversy is brewing ahead of Paris 2024. Plus a look back at the EU Summit in Kyiv and What was discussed, and the U.S. is in Romania, training with NATO.

The EU summit is underway in Kyiv as Putin praises his military. The conversation with a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine continues, today’s discussion is about peace and how to pay for it. Plus “Elves” fighting misinformation “trolls” and a U.N. aid convoy brings much needed relief.

A European Union summit will begin on Friday in Kyiv to show support for Ukraine as the weapons discussion turns to jets. Plus, a conversation with a former Ambassador to Kyiv about the future of the conflict and the story of a daring rescue of a child from Bakhmut.

More Ukrainian officials are removed from their jobs as attacks intensify in the east. Plus the United States is accusing Russia of not living up to its obligations under a nuclear weapons treaty and a treatment for children suffering the psychological effects of war.

The West is preparing to debate sending jets to Ukraine. The former Prime Minister of Bulgaria discusses his secret plan to send weapons to Kyiv, and Human Rights Watch issues a report critical of Ukrainian forces, accusing them of using banned antipersonnel weapons.

Boris Johnson claims Putin threatened him with missiles before the invasion. A potentially new source of power generation for Ukrainian citizens plus a look at the various types of tanks headed into the battle and the differences between them. And a Tech Support hotline for war?

The UNHCR accuses Russia of abducting children. The latest on tanks and a look at Russian media control and the newest epicenter of fighting in the Donbas region. Plus, after other Western countries have given tanks, Australia is feeling the pressure.

Updates on the tanks headed to Ukraine, and the German Defense Minister pushes back against the idea that he hesitated in delivering tanks to Kyiv. The Prime Minister of Lithuania speaks to VOA, and an update on shelling in Kyiv. Plus a look inside Kherson and President Zelenskyy’s family life.

Germany and the U.S. will send tanks to Ukraine, Plus a close look at corruption in the Ukrainian government and what’s being done about it.

High level government officials in Kyiv resign amid corruption investigations, and the latest developments in Ukraine’s push to get tanks. Plus EU sanctions Iran, an update from Kyiv and a tour of some of Ukraine’s hardest-hit places with a war correspondent.

Germany hasn’t yet decided what to do, but says it won’t prevent Poland from sending their own German-made tanks to Ukraine. Plus a look at the controversial Wagner Group and their new designation as a Transnational Criminal Organization.

More military aid, including tanks, is being discussed in Ramstein Germany. A look at how the was in Ukraine has exacerbated the migration crisis in Europe, plus a conversation with a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.

The latest on the helicopter crash near Kyiv and an in-depth look at more military aid, including tanks, for Ukraine. Plus a conversation on the current state of affairs with Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S.

A helicopter carrying senior government officials crashed in to a kindergarten near Kyiv. The U.N. Secretary General is not optimistic, and is Russia on its way to becoming a failed state?

The death toll in Dnipro continues to rise as a high-level delegation of U.S. diplomats visit Kyiv. Plus, a look in to missing civilians and a conversation with a U.S. Congresswoman about supporting Ukraine.

Did Donald Trump’s infamous phone call with Zelenskyy sour the US – Ukraine relationship and delay aid? Plus a look at the latest from the attack in Dnipro, new tanks headed to the battle front and a chat with Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister about Russia and the Security Council of the U.N.

Russia claims to have captured Soledar; we’ll hear from Moscow and Washington. Also, a look at investigating war crimes in Kherson. Plus a conversation with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on the importance of supporting Ukraine.

Intense fighting continues in Soledar as Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister says Russians are “moving over their own corpses.” Plus a leadership shakeup in the Russian military and a conversation with a former ambassador about the possibility of negotiations and the failures of the Russian troops.

American soldiers to begin training their Ukrainian counterparts. A look at the eastern Ukrainian city of Soledar and who is in control there. Plus a conversation with a former Ambassador about Putin’s motivations and any hope for peace.

The Pentagon calls the intense fighting in Ukraine’s east “savage” as NATO and the EU strengthen their relationship. An in-depth look at Ukraine’s controversial new media regulations. Plus, we meet a man with a terrifying job: he’s a minesweeper.

The Russian authorities say they killed 600 Ukrainian soldiers; The Ukrainians say that’s not the case. Plus a look at Ukrainian religious life returning to the Lavra and analysis from the Washington Post; is 2023 really the year Ukraine can end the war?

Shelling continues during what was supposed to be a cease-fire to observe Orthodox Christmas, with each side blaming the other. Plus, more weapons for Kyiv and a look at American volunteers fighting in Ukraine.

Poland and Ukraine are making weapons deals. And The Russian Orthodox Church has proposed a cease fire; we get reaction from Kyiv. Plus analysis on the attack in Mikiivka which left scores of Russian soldiers dead, and their commanders being blamed.

An examination of the latest statements from both sides on the Mikiivka attacks. A deep dive into the Russia – Iran relationship. And what message is President Zelenskyy trying to send with his choice of wardrobe and what his now-iconic military outfit says about his leadership and his intentions.

Scores of Russian soldiers were killed in Donetsk and Russian military bloggers are angry with the commanders. Plus, a conversation on supporting Ukraine with a member of congress and a look at how the controversial Wagner Group is attracting new employees for the fight.

Russia continues its attacks on Kyiv as 2023 begins, killing at least three civilians. Plus, as a Republican majority prepares to be sworn in at the U.S. House of Representatives, some have signaled they may be more cautious in proving support for Ukraine.

As 2022 comes to a close, we look back at how the war affected those living on the front lines. Plus the importance of journalism during times of war, and how the loss of critical learning centers affects children.

In this special presentation of Flashpoint Ukraine, VOA discusses food insecurity with Alexandra Vasylenko, Special Envoy on Humanitarian Assistance in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Plus a look at how some Americans are helping those in Ukraine.

The Kremlin gives its response to Ukraine’s peace plan and lays out its own requirements to end the war. We take a close look at the mechanics of propaganda, and a look at the central role Crimea has played in European History.

An already devastated industrial city of Ukraine, among other civilian targets, continues to be shelled; Ukraine makes a long shot move to remove Russia from the United Nations. A seven-year-old Illinois girl’s desire to aid Ukraine has some crucial help rolling to the country.

Christmas came to Ukraine two weeks early as the country’s split with Russia includes, for the first time, breaking with the Orthodox Church’s designation of January 7th as Christmas Day. But peace for Ukraine remains elusive.

President Zelenskyy returns to Kyiv and vows to keep working toward victory. North Korea is accused of supplying arms to Russia, a violation of sanctions. Plus an in-depth look at the destruction of Ukrainian cultural sites and a conversation with the CEO of the Ukrainian electricity provider.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Joe Biden and addressed congress on Wednesday, making the case for continued support. What are the reactions in Washington, Kyiv, and Moscow to the visit? Plus a closer look at Donetsk, the scene of some of the war’s fiercest battles.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes his first overseas visit since Russia’s invasion over 300 days ago. He’s scheduled to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden and address a joint session of Congress. Plus, a closer look at the Belarusian border with Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin met with Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, Russian monuments are coming down and the India / Russia relationship is examined. Plus a look at how the Russian invasion of Ukraine affected food prices the world over.

Vladimir Putin is in Belarus as More Drones Attack Kyiv Last Night. Plus a Conversation with the National Security Council.

A first-hand account of the intense shelling in Kyiv as the United States announces an increase in training for Ukrainian armed forces. And Europeans are forcing some difficult choices this winter.

A look at the recent drone strikes on Kyiv, plus an overview of Ukraine’s air defenses. The global ramifications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as felt in energy markets plus a look at seized Russian assets.

Ukrainian citizens win an award for their bravery, evacuations from Bakhmut and Patriot Missiles.

We’ll see what’s happening in Paris at a conference dedicated to humanitarian aid for Ukraine in the winter. Plus we’ll find out what’s holding up some oil tankers as they go through Istanbul and we’ll chat with former President Petro Poroshenko about the future of Ukraine.

We’ll take a look at Bakhmut where sex crimes are being investigated as well as Kherson, which is still recovering from Russian occupation.

More military aid is headed to Kyiv as Finland and Sweden are working to Join NATO. We’ll hear the backstory of Ilya Yashin as he is sentenced to prison, plus we find out about disinformation campaigns meant to demonize Ukrainian refugees.

American basketball star Brittney Griner is freed from a Russian prison and Vladimir Putin says that using nuclear weapons is still a possibility, but only in defense. Plus a look at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Poland and knitting for the war effort.

Ukrainian reaction to blasts at Russian air bases, plus we learn what happened at the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday. Plus we hear from the Pope and learn more about India’s complex role in geopolitics.

We’ll learn more about the attacks on Russian military bases inside Russia, and the Russian retaliation. Some more analysis on the oil embargo, plus a visit to Indiana.

We’ll find out about the price cap on Russian oil and it’s likely consequences. We’ll hear what the U.S. Intelligence community has to say about Russia, and a look at the importance of funeral rituals and how they are complicated by war.

The Presidents of the U.S. and France reaffirm support and solidarity with Ukraine while leaving open the possibility of negotiations to end Russia's war against its neighbor.

Letter bombs are being found across Spain at locations with Ukrainian connections. We’ll hear from NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, and we’ll learn how the war in Ukraine is affecting Nigeria’s security.

The U.S. has pledged more aid to Ukraine but is it enough? There’s a world-wide discussion on holding those responsible for war crimes accountable and we’ll hear the story of an eleven year-old world champion checkers player in Kyiv.

The U.S. comes through with some much needed help for Ukraine’s electrical grid as winter approaches, plus a look at Ukrainian art. And just who gives press credentials in a war zone anyway?

Analysts say Belarus is allowing up to 10,000 Russian troops to train within its borders. How Moscow’s attacks on Kyiv’s power grid disrupts everyday life. Israel’s new wave of Russian immigrants since the war’s onset.

Russia continued its attacks on Ukraine’s power grid. Plus, the dire conditions in Kherson as residents queue for much-needed water and heating fuel to face winter temperatures. And, a song of solidarity for Ukraine from Africa sung by a local Lviv band and a popular Ugandan singer Bobi Wine.

We get an update on shelling and a lesson in nuclear power plant safety. Plus we talk to celebrity chef Jose Andres about preparing over one hundred million meals with the World Central Kitchen in Ukraine.

The European Parliament declares Russia a state sponsor of terror as the G7 contemplates a gas price cap. Plus a recent attack in Ukraine claims a newborn. And is Russia planning a false flag operation?

NATO deploys troops all around the world – why are they having trouble sending personnel and equipment to their own back yard? Plus, we’ll meet some young volunteers serving with Ukraine’s armed forces. And we’ll find out what’s in the latest report from the Internataional Campaign to Ban Landmines.

In today’s show we’ll get the latest from a nuclear power plant in Ukraine's south, we’ll visit Przewodow, the village in Poland where a missile killed two people last week. And we’ll l have an update from Kyiv. All this, and more.

More on the missile that hit Poland and a look at what changes to the U.S. House of Representatives might mean for Ukraine. Plus a chat with VOA's Ukrainian Service about the news from Kyiv.

The Black Sea Grain Deal is renewed for another 120 days while the blame game continues for a missile strike that hit inside Poland. A student from Zambia ended up dying in the Ukrainian war. We’ll find out how.

After an explosion in Poland that killed two by an apparent errant missile, what’s the risk this could escalate the war? The results of a UN investigation in to the treatment of prisoners on both sides of the war.

G20 leaders to call for end of Ukraine-Russia War; Russia renews aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities; Republican control of the House could cause reassessment of U.S. aid to Ukraine

Russia is accused of war crimes as Ukrainians – including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy return to the newly liberated city. Plus, the U.N. has announced a new imitative to help displaced people all over the world including Ukraine. We’ll hear the latest from Geneva.

The United States is working to ensure that sanctions are not impeding the flow of Russian food and fertilizer to developing countries during talks the brokered grain deal. Kyiv says Moscow’s withdrawal from Kherson is humiliating for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin says, “No.”

The U.S. ambassador to the U.N sits down with VOA, Vladimir Putin will NOT be attending the G-20 summit and we’ll find out what a “power bank on wheels” is – and how it’s being used.

Midterm elections were held in the United States yesterday – what was the reaction in Ukraine? Plus, we’ll get an update from Kyiv and a look at preparing for a cold winter during wartime. And also, an American actor has a special gift for Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

As Americans finish voting in the midterms, how are Ukrainians viewing the election? What’s the economic and industrial outlook for European countries as they prepare for winter months without Russian gas? Plus, It’s not just people and pets that have become victims of the war.

A new allocation of aid from Washington to Kyiv. How Iran and Russia are connected in the conflict. And a look at Antony Blinken’s trip to the G7 conference.

A Senator visiting Kyiv vows Washington will continue providing aid to Ukraine, no matter who comes out on top in next week’s US mid-term elections. As American basketball star Britney Griner heads toward a Russian penal colony, what can she expect?

New attacks on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant has severed its external power supply. Ahead of next week’s COP 27 climate conference, the war’s impact is expected to be discussed. The story of residents staying behind in cities constantly bombarded by Russian shelling.

Days after saying it was suspending participation in the Black Sea Grain Deal, Russia announces it’s back in. How residents are dealing with Moscow’s attacks on civilian Infrastructure. And, how the war is inspiring some to immerse themselves in a foreign language.

Black Sea grain exports continue despite Russia’s withdrawal from the deal; Biden blasts oil companies for war profiteering; Putin the man is different from the myth; Chicken Kiev keeps a Ukrainian actor from becoming a starving artist

Russian forces continued striking cities throughout Ukraine. What impact has the Black Sea Grain Deal had, and what’s at risk now that Russia says it’s temporarily suspending participation? How one woman in Sumy has taken it upon herself to help the war’s orphaned dogs.

In Ukraine’s east, soldiers continue firing mortars from dug-in positions against Russian invaders. How important is Bakhmut to Ukraine? How a soccer club in Kyiv stepped in to help create a safe space for medical care.

Ukrainian forces in the Kherson region say they see signs that Russians are showing signs of digging in for a protracted battle. Plus the Kyiv region’s energy infrastructure is hit again, causing a 30% drop in power generating capacity.

At least two are reported dead after a missile attack in the city of Dnipro. As Russia continues its global disinformation campaign, why is it targeting the African continent? How three high school students are using technology to help young refugees find safety.

Kyiv says it’s carried out raids in a Russian-held city. How has the war’s narrative changed over the past eight months on Russian state television? American basketball player Britney Griner appeals her conviction.

As Russia’s war on Ukraine passes the eight-month mark and some feel the war could last much longer, even years. How much of a toll has Moscow’s aggression taken on the country? And what’s life like in a city recently liberated from Russian occupation?

Russia and Ukraine trade accusations that each is planning to destroy a massive dam on the Dnipro River. What’s at stake should the dam break? The United States says it has evidence that Iranian forces are on the ground in Crimea, supporting Russia’s war of aggression.

Ukraine began restricting power use on Thursday after several attacks by Russian forces on its electrical infrastructure. Despite denials from both Moscow and Tehran, what role do Iranian-made drones play in Russia’s war on Ukraine? The role crypto currency iplays in the war effort.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in four areas Moscow recently annexed as Ukrainian military forces continue making gains during their counter offenses. The US sees evidence that atrocities in Ukraine were not committed by rouge Russian units.

Airstrikes on power-generating sites in Ukraine continue. Plus, a former US Ambassador to Belarus discusses Moscow’s recent attacks on civilian infrastructure. And a Ukrainian doctor in the United States who works with her family in Dnipro to help pets who have been left behind.

Police in Kyiv shot at drones laden with explosives during the morning rush hour, in an attempt to prevent them from exploding into their target. Authorities say at least four people have died. Plus, as mobilized Russian conscripts arrive on the battlefield, what is the West looking at?

Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. With winter quickly approaching, Kyiv issues recommendations for the coming cold weather. And the state of the war on the battlefield and where things may be headed.

Russian forces used Iranian suicide drones to attack Ukraine’s capital. NATO defense ministers continued meeting in Brussels, vowing to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia for as long as it takes. A lawyer re-careers yet again, following Russia’s latest invasion of her homeland.

More than 50 countries met in Europe, pledging more weapons for Ukraine’s defense. Russia apprehends individuals it claims is responsible for a bridge attack in Crimea. Plus, after living in a basement to escape bombardment, how some children are volunteering to raise money for the war effort.

Air raid sirens sounded across Ukraine as missiles continued to bombard civilian infrastructure sites. What does the continued targeting of civilian infrastructure convey about Moscow’s military? Plus a look at how the Russian media has been portraying recent events.

Kyiv reporter describes impact of Russia’s first strike on the city in months. Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor discusses how Monday’s Russian strikes may affect war’s trajectory.

Russia stages a deadly bombardment of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia city as its forces retreat in the face of a Ukrainian counteroffensive in the south and east. President Biden says risk of "Armageddon" is at its highest since early 1960s due to Russian threats of the possible use of nuclear weapons in response to its losses in Ukraine.

Ukraine’s success retaking territory raises the question of whether Russia may use a nuclear weapon. Find out how that played out at the Warsaw Security Conference. New EU sanctions include a price cap on Russia oil. And find out how life is coming back to Bucha after Russia’s massacre there.

Both Moscow and Kyiv claim they will control operations at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. On the road with a Ukrainian military commander, discussing the war. How hospitals without power are using an African breathing device for premature babies that works without electricity.

Ukraine forces reclaim more territory; Russia’s illegal annexation awaits Putin’s final signature. How President Biden is likely to respond if Russia uses nuclear weapons.

Why is retaking the city of Lyman important for Ukraine’s counteroffensives?  Australia announced new sanctions against Russia after it annexed areas of Ukraine last week. Why those fleeing Russian mobilization orders, may not be safe in neighboring Belarus.

Russian President Vladimir Putin annexed four additional Ukrainian regions Friday. It’s a move that Ukraine said it will never accept and goes against the United Nations Charter and international law. What impact will it have on the war moving forward? Plus, living under Russian occupation.

Why is Moscow choosing this particular time to hold so-called referenda in occupied territories on joining Russia? The United States announces a new tranche of aid for Ukraine. And protests in Russia against President Putin’s mobilization continue.

Why is there concern over the leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines? Analysts speaking to VOA share their thoughts on Russia’s battlefield losses and President Putin’s recent announcements. And how four-legged friends are helping Ukrainian veterans.

Tens of thousands continue to flee Russia, doing what they can to avoid being caught up in Russia’s partial mobilization.  The United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had caused a dire human rights situation.

Reaction in Kyiv as Russia continues its referendums in occupied territories the West characterizes as a sham. Plus, walking through the forest outside Izium, where over 400 bodies were found in a mass grave.

Russia began holding referendums in 4 Ukrainian territories it controls. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine released its initial findings, saying “it has concluded that war crimes have been committed in Ukraine.”

More than 1,000 people have been arrested during protests in Russia following President Vladimir Putin’s mobilization order. Plus, as the U.N. General Assembly gathered, the Security Council did so as well, focusing on Ukraine.

In a televised address, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had signed a decree on partial military mobilization. How did US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy respond? And what implications could there marks have for the war moving forward?

Ukraine says it is currently trying to stabilize areas it's recently retaken. Plus, in New York, the United Nations General Assembly gets underway n New York, with a warning of global concern. And later in the program, how a bomb shelter for children in Lviv has a special connection to New Jersey.

Ukrainian officials say missiles impacted some 300 meters away from the country’s second-largest nuclear reactor. Plus, we speak to Iuliia Mendel, former Press Secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about her time in office.

More than 400 bodies have been uncovered in a mass grave in the recently liberated town of Izium. U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says Russia must be held accountable for its actions in Ukraine. Plus, why are next week’s UNGA General debates so important?

Ukrainian forces free another city that’s been under Russian control for months. What it takes to get vital humanitarian assistance into recently liberated cities. And, a look ahead at next week’s United Nations General Assembly

Residents continue to share stories during the Russian occupation in recently freed Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian forces continue making advances as Russian forces withdraw. How an American riding across Ukraine is raising awareness globally.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his forces have liberated over 6,000 square kilometers from Russian control. Plus, what’s it going to take to rebuild Ukraine after the war? And, how a tragedy over 20 years ago turned into a mission to help those in need around the world.

Ukraine continues making gains on the ground as Russian forces withdraw. So what’s the biggest takeaway from this weekend’s developments? Also, a group of friends is using food to raise funds to help those affected by the war.

Ukraine and the IAEA say they’ve learned of a serious development at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The challenges facing the European Union as ministers meet to discuss what to do about soaring energy prices. How everyday Ukrainians are crowdfunding significant military purchases.

The United States announce more aid for Ukraine, bringing the total to more than $14 billion since U.S. President Joe Biden took office. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes an unannounced trip to Kyiv. And an update on Ukrainian counteroffensives.

A new reports says that up to four pre-schools are destroyed each day because of the war. Plus Britain’s new Prime Minister faces challenges abroad and at home.

Ukraine says its forces have liberated another village previously under Russian control. A new US Intelligence report says Russia may purchase ammunition from North Korea. How a love of heavy metal music is helping raise funds for Ukraine.

More inspectors leave the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as fighting continues around the site. Russia has revoked the license of a newspaper that’s been highly critical of the Kremlin. How every day travelers are bringing aid to those that need it.

U.N. experts continue their assessment of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. The United States military released a new assessment of Russian forces. And, the growing environmental concerns over an unexplained Russian gas flare close to the Arctic.

Despite increased fighting along the route to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the IAEA mission presses on. The change in approach to Africa from Mikhail Gorbachev’s Soviet Union to Vladimir Putin’s Russia. And children in Ukraine head back to the classroom.

The International Atomic Energy Agency is on its way to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as shelling in its vicinity continues. The world reacts to the death of former Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev. And, how those in the western state of Colorado came out to support Ukraine.

Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces continues in the south. The WHO  says Ukraine’s health systems has suffered extensive damage since Russia’s latest invasion. Despite their town being decimated from war, residents of one town still make time to take care of themselves.

The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog says a team is on its way to inspect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Ukraine says its forces have breached Russian front lines in the Kherson region. As Russia’s war with Ukraine continues, what threat does it pose to the rest of Europe?

VOA speaks to an engineer inside the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine. Turkey is deepening its trades relations with Russia in the face of Western sanctions against Moscow. And since February, more than 100,000 children have been born in Ukraine.

The death toll of Wednesday attack on a train station in Ukraine climbs. A former US ambassador about how he sees the current situation in Europe and the challenges facing the EU, NATO, and world moving forward.

Ukraine celebrated its 31st Independence day while fighting for the same on this day, marking six months of continued Russian aggression. European leaders send messages of support as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy tells his country the war will end in victory.

Russia continues to amass forces near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. The United Nations expresses concerns over alleged plans to put Ukrainian Prisoners of War on trial. And what is Russia’s “Firehose of Falsehood?”

Some media outlets have described Alexander Dugin, whose daughter was killed in a suspected car bomb attack as “Putin’s Brain” - but who is this man others have also described as a “Spiritual Guide?” Plus, destroyed and damaged Russian equipment on display in Kyiv.

Safety concerns continue to mount over the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Plus, as winter approaches, will Europe be able to import enough gas to stay warm? And, how volunteers are helping those hard hit by the war in the Chernihiv region continue with their everyday lives.

Despite hundreds of millions of dollars more in U.S. military aid, Ukraine is withdrawing forces from areas in the country’s east where Russian forces have all but encircled key cities. Yet many Ukrainians remain dug in, expecting the worst and hoping for the best.

Officials report more missile strikes in Ukraine’s Odesa region. What would it mean if Russia moves ahead with its expected annexation of controlled Ukrainian territory? And, as Ukrainians seek refuge from the war, many take their pets.

As sirens fill the skies over Kyiv, explosions erupt on the Crimean Peninsula. Plus, the challenges of assessing battlefield conditions and how artists are using the remnants of war to inspire others.

Ukraine accuses Russia of shelling a nearby town from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. A look at how Russian forces may be organizing as their war on Ukraine approaches the sixth month mark. How mining and munitions may present long-term environmental concerns.

Fighting continues across Ukraine’s southern region. Following the UN security council’s meeting over the shelling around Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, what’s next?

What’s the status of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant after Ukraine and Russia traded accusations as to who fired on the facility? What does it mean to be designated a “state sponsor of terror?" And the challenges the war presents to Belarus’ opposition leader.

The governor of Ukraine’s central Dnipropetrovsk region says Russian forces struck the area overnight, resulting in civilian deaths. Plus, Lithuania’s President says his country feels safe, but is aware of the risks posed by Russia in a VOA interview.

In Ukraine’s south, resistance forces have stepped up their activity. How closely aligned is Russian propaganda with its foreign policy aims? And, a visit to a rehabilitation center in Irpin, that has recently re-opened and is seeing patients again.

Ukraine’s ambassador paints a bleak picture if something drastically goes wrong at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.  While Russian forces are not making significant gains in the east, they continue their push in the south. And, the challenges of rebuilding communities destroyed by war.

More than 50 metric tons of corn left Ukrainian ports as part of a UN-brokered deal. What Ukraine’s new “Children of War” digital portal hopes to achieve.. And could Russia be taking gold out of Africa to prop up its economy and skirt international sanctions?

Ukraine says it liberated more areas from Russian occupation in the Kherson region. A British marine insurance specialist reacts to first shipment of Ukrainian grain from a Black Sea port under U.N.-backed Ukraine-Russia deal. A former U.S. IMF official assesses latest U.S. sanctions on Russia.

Istanbul inspected the first shipment of Ukrainian grain brokered under a UN deal, but what impact will the shipments have on global food insecurity? And, how sports academies are helping children displaced by the war.

Kyiv reacts to Russia labeling the Azov Regiment a terrorist group. Observers say the image of Russia in Africa that countered Western imperialism is still present. And over 5 million people have been evacuated in Ukraine since the war began, but those are the only refugees.

The first shipment of Ukrainian grain has left the port city of Odesa, bound for Lebanon.  What’s the possibility of Russia attacking Ukraine from Belarus? And, inside the lost tapes of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

Russia and Ukraine traded accusations over the shelling of a prison in the Donetsk region where 40 prisoners were reportedly killed. How to hold those responsible for war crimes, when extradition treaties don’t exist?

Residents in the capital city of Kyiv awoke to a series of air raid sirens as missiles struck more infrastructure. While challenging, the US Justice Department says it will continue to investigate alleged war crimes. A look at training operations for those fighting against the Russian invasion.

Ukrainian forces struck the Antonivskyi Bridge crossing the Dnieper River. A look at the US Justice Department’s efforts to hold those accountable who commit war crimes.. And an aid center in Poland gets some help from Eurovision 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra.

European Ministers look to approve a measure aimed at reducing energy reliance on Russian gas a day before Gazprom said it would reduce supply by 80%. Moscow continues its attacks on Odesa. The effect Russia’s war on Ukraine is having on African food supplies.

Russia admitted on Sunday its forces hit targets in the Ukrainian city of Odesa. The strike came less than 24 hours after a grain deal was signed that offered protection to the port. Five months into the war, what challenges does Moscow face?

The United Nations, Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine signed a deal with hopes it will alleviate global food insecurity.  Plus, what’s the strategic value of a power plant Russian forces are trying to capture? And, how a Ukrainian helped an Afghan reporter and her family escape violence twice.

Rockets still raining on Kharkhiv; Russian gas again flowing through the Nordstream pipeline, but how much for how long? And how China may be learning lessons from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine’s First Lady delivers impassioned remarks to the US Congress. Plus, what challenges face Kyiv as the officials say they will not cede territory to Russia, even though US intelligence suggests Moscow may annex occupied territory, as it did in 2014.

Russian President Vladimir is in Tehran, meeting with leaders of Iran and Turkey. What does the trip say about Russia’s war effort? Plus, how one Florida resident is using drones to search for pets in war-torn Ukraine.

As European Union Foreign Ministers meet in Brussels to discuss options for additional sanctions against Russia what are possible future implications for Eurasian security? Plus, how one American shares his experience supporting Ukraine while temporarily back home.

More than 80 wounded civilians are hospitalized a day after Russian missiles fired from Black Sea struck Ukraine’s central city of Vinnytsia, killing 23. An adviser to the Belarusian opposition leader tells VOA that Russian warplanes are using Belarus as an 'aircraft carrier' to attack Ukraine.

Russia fires a missile from a submarine, killing Ukrainian civilians; Turkey has mediated a possible deal to get Ukrainian grain shipped from Black Sea ports; Europeans online are raising money to send drones to Ukraine

As officials from Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the U.N. met Wednesday in Istanbul to try to negotiate a deal to resume Ukraine’s grain exports from its Russian-blockaded ports, the International Committee of the Red Cross warned that the disruption is exacerbating severe hunger in parts of Africa.

The death toll continues to rise as more bodies are being pulled from the rubble of an apartment building hit by Russian rocket fire in Ukraine's Donetsk region. The U.S. says Iran plans to supply lethal drones to Russia as an NGO gathers evidence of Russian war crimes.

Ukrainian officials report more Russian missiles hitting eastern and southern Ukraine, with the deadliest strike on a residential building in the Donetsk region. A former U.S. intelligence official says Russia's and Ukraine's sharply diverging war aims mean no peace deal is likely anytime soon.

Top diplomats from the world’s rich and major developing countries fail to reach consensus on the Ukraine war, as Russian and U.S. officials ignore each other despite being in the same room. Britain pledges to keep up its strong support of Ukraine even as its prime minister agrees to step down.

Ukraine expresses disappointment over Turkey’s release of a Russian vessel that Kyiv says is carrying stolen Ukrainian grain, posing a challenge to Ankara’s self-styled role as a mediator in Russia’s war on Ukraine. A U.S. health care company says Ukrainians traumatized by the conflict will soon benefit from the opening of a mental health center in the western city of Lviv in the coming months.

Ukraine says Russia continues to shell residential areas. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken could have a face-to-face encounter later this week with Russia’s foreign minister. The U.N. is working to hold Russia accountable for atrocities in Ukraine.

NATO members signed the accession protocols for Finland and Sweden, paving the way for them to join the military alliance. Plus, after losing a key city, Ukraine says it has struck a Russian military base. And how one non-profit is working with Ukrainian children to share their art with the world.

Australia’s Prime Minister announced new support for Ukraine this weekend during a surprise visit. Plus, Ukraine withdrawals from a key eastern city. And while some say Russia has adapted to enemy drones, others say they still have a role to play.

Russian missiles struck the Black Sea city of Odesa, killing at least 18. What are the diplomatic challenges facing Moscow as economic sanctions force it to default on its debt for the first time in more than a century. And how a Ukrainian poet passes the time while on the front line in the Donbas.

Addressing reporters at the NATO summit, US President Joe Biden says the alliance is stronger than ever before. But as Russia continues its war on Ukraine, how will NATO’s new force posture affect tension in Europe?

On the first day of a NATO summit in Madrid, alliance leaders reach a deal to admit Sweden and Finland as new members in the coming weeks, as U.S. President Joe Biden pledges to send more American troops and military assets to Europe in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Russia intensifies its attacks on major cities in Ukraine’s north and south, as leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations ended their summit in Germany with a pledge to cap the price of Russian oil to try to dent that nation’s war chest.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with G7 leaders on Monday, discussing his strategy on Russia. Plus, as the NATO summit prepares to get underway in Spain, the war between Moscow and Kyiv isn’t the only agenda item on the table.

Despite hundreds of millions of dollars more in US military aid, Ukraine is withdrawing forces from areas in the country’s east where Russian forces have all but encircled key cities. Yet many Ukrainians remain dug in, expecting the worst and hoping for the best.

As Russia makes more gains in Eastern Ukraine, the country is one step closer to integration with Western Europe as the European Union decides to grant “candidate status” to Ukraine.

As Ukraine awaits an expected decision this week by EU leaders to begin its candidacy process for eventually joining the 27-nation bloc, the U.S. ambassadors to Ukraine and Russia tell VOA why they support Kyiv’s goals for EU membership and keeping up the fight against Russian invaders. The two diplomats also share their experiences of returning to the Ukrainian capital and seeing U.S. businesses abandon Moscow as U.S. sanctions on Russia take hold.

Ukraine’s eastern city of Sievierodonetsk continues under heavy attack. Plus, as the conflict continues, does the war in Ukraine mirror other world events? And the sale of a Nobel prize for a Ukrainian charity brings home a staggering amount.

Russian forces continue their attacks on Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region. Plus, the impact Russia’s war on Ukraine is having on the ground to those who can’t flee. And the United Nations marks World Refugee Day in the shadow of what it says is the largest displacement crisis since World War II.

The European Commission recommends Ukraine for EU membership, a milestone in its path from a former Soviet republic. A top U.N. official says information about what transpired in Mariupol strongly suggests Russian armed forces committed serious crimes.

Four European leaders travel to Kyiv; Ukraine’s president welcomes another one billion dollars in military aid from the United States and there is discussion of a new “Marshall Plan” for Ukraine and other Eastern European nations as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The U.S., France and NATO promise more military and political support for Ukraine as it battles Russian invaders in the east of the country. The invasion is posing major challenges for Ukraine, including how to evacuate citizens from a bombarded eastern city, how to recapture Russian-seized territory, and how to clear massive minefields the size of the U.S. state of Arizona. In spite of those challenges, some Ukrainians are finding new opportunities to dance and laugh at home and abroad.

With all three bridges destroyed leading to the eastern Ukrainian city of Siervierodonetsk, can support still reach its defenders? Plus, what are some of the challenges facing Ukraine as Russian forces continue to make advances in the Donbas? And how one puppy is helping children recover from the trauma of war.

Fighting continues raging on in the eastern Donbas region with Russian forces assaulting a Ukrainian holdout in Siervierodonetsk. Plus, what’s needed to address the mental health of those affected by the trauma of war? And the United Nations warns that global hunger is likely to rise.

The Ukrainian commander in Sievierodonetsk says his forces are taking to the street to counter Russia’s artillery advantage. US Officials say they’re helping move Ukrainian grain to Africa, but is that enough to stop the continent from purchasing Russian grains?

A brutal battle is reported to be determining the fate of the Donbas. There are increased warnings about the global food supply resulting from Russia blocking Ukrainian ports. Russian oligarchs who see their jets and yachts seized likely have little chance of getting them back.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks in Ankara with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu Wednesday on efforts to create shipping corridors to allow Ukrainian grain access world markets and alleviate soaring grain prices.

Longer range missile systems are on their way to Ukraine as Russia claims it holds 97% of the Luhansk region. Intense fighting there allows Ukrainians elsewhere to return to what’s left of their homes.

Russia issued new warnings to western governments providing aid to Ukraine as Moscow continues attacking Kyiv and other cities across the country. Plus, the United Nations estimates Ukraine is now one of the most mined countries in the world.

As Ukrainian refugees make it to Polish border towns, escaping the fighting taking place in their home country, VOA takes a look at some of the volunteers helping them with their basic needs. Plus, a look at the soccer stadium in Lviv, that’s been turned into a refugee shelter. And New York and New Jersey firefighters are gathering gear from colleagues across the United States to help their counterparts in Ukraine stay safe.

More than just bullets – the latest American military aid package for Ukraine packs a longer-range punch. NATO’s leader calls Russia’s nuclear saber-rattling rhetoric dangerous. A spy agency chief acknowledges America has gone on the offensive against Moscow in cyberspace.

The United States says its authorized shipment of medium range missiles to Ukraine to aid in its defense. It comes as Russia secures more of Sievierodonetsk. But what does Moscow’s effort to take this strategic town say about Russia’s war effort?

European Union leaders agree to on a new round of sanctions against Russia that includes a ban on most Russian oil. Russian forces continue making gains in a strategic eastern Ukrainian city, and a look at a new film celebrating 75 years of UNICEF.

Russian forces increased their efforts to take the Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk. Authorities in Ukraine say they’ve not registered any cases of corruption since the war began... but is that view shared by all looking into the issue?

Ukraine says more Russian missiles struck the city of Dnipro, striking a military barrack, killing members of its National Guard. Plus, what happened to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s early military strategy to quickly assume control of Ukraine? And how thousands of Russian IT professionals are opposing Moscow’s war of aggression.

The Ukrainian president is rejecting suggestions his country cede territory to Russia for a peace agreement. Ukrainian prosecutors are getting additional international support for their investigations of war crimes and other atrocities. Despite sanctions, Russia's ruble is on the rise.

Ukraine’s President says he’s willing to hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war, but won’t cede territory as fighting continues to rage in the eastern Donbas region. Plus, how sustainable can Ukrainian aid be in the face of a long and protracted war?

As Ukraine marks three months of war, fighting continues to rage in the country’s eastern Donbas region. Plus, As U.S. President Joe Biden wraps up is Asia trip, what challenges face the US and the Quad to address concerns of countries in the region who’ve abstained from condemning Russia’s aggression, and how the pandemic and war have created new billionaires.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for continued pressure against Russia after its unprovoked war on his country. In addition, a court in Kyiv convicted a Russian soldier of killing a civilian in the Sumy region.

Turkey and Finland are set to meet this weekend to discuss Ankara’s objections to the Nordic country’s application to the organization. What are analysts looking for as the two sides discuss expanding NATO?

President Joe Biden greets leaders of Finland and Sweden at the White House to endorse their formal application to join NATO. Russia says hundreds more Ukrainian soldiers had surrendered at the besieged steel plant in Mariupol.

Appearing with the NATO Secretary-General, Finnish and Swedish ambassadors formally applied to join the US-led alliance in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine. Plus, in the first war crimes trial taking place in Ukraine, a Russian soldier pleads guilty.

Ukraine’s military worked Tuesday to evacuate its remaining fighters from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol where three months of Russian bombing has left the besieged port city in ruins. What does the agreement with Kyiv mean for Putin’s war on Ukraine? Plus, an exclusive look inside the training ground for Belarusian regiment known as “Pahonya."

Ukraine said Monday its forces had pushed back Russian troops in the Kharkiv region in a counter-offensive that allowed the Ukrainians to reach the Russian border. Plus, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his overseas trip, what are the key takeaways? And an update on efforts to preserve Ukrainian historical and cultural sites.

The EU said it was giving Kyiv an additional $520 million to purchase weapons to hold off Moscow’s unprovoked war of aggression, as the United States Senate defers until next week to vote on a measure to provide $40 billion in assistance. Plus, Russia continues responding to the West after Finland announced its intention to join NATO. And what can be learned from Russia’s military performance in Ukraine?

Finland’s legislature next week will debate asking NATO for membership after the country’s prime minister and president endorse join the Western defense pact. President Biden wants American farmers to do more to compensate for the loss of harvests in Ukraine. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a setback for arms control talks between Moscow and Washington.

Ukrainian military officials say they’ve made some gains in the eastern Donbas region, but heavy fighting continues. Analysts say western sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine have forced mining investors to look to Africa. A look at the ruble as western sanctions affect the Russian economy.

Russia attacks the Ukrainian city of Odesa. VOA visits front line trenches in the Donbas. Plus, Finland and Sweden are expected to formally apply to join NATO later this month. And in a searing report, the Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine describes the extent of destruction reaped upon the civilian population by Russian forces.

What does Russian President Vladimir Putin’s WWII Victory Day remarks say about his future plans?  The United States and other G7 members unveil new sanctions against Moscow as it continues its war on Ukraine and efforts to help children affected by the trauma of war.

More civilians evacuate from the besieged port city of Mariupol, as Ukraine sees an increase of fighting across the country ahead on Monday’s Victory Day over Nazi Germany in Moscow. How important is that day for Russian President Vladimir Putin? Plus, students from 64 countries stand ready to compete in an international science fair, including a handful from Ukraine.

Russia pledged to observe a cease-fire Thursday in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol. A survey finds that half of Russians remain uncritically loyal to their country agreeing that people should support their country even if their country's actions and policies are in the wrong. And with the help of international experts, Ukraine is rushing to collect evidence of widespread war crimes, using 21st century technology to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President called upon the  27-member European Union to ban oil imports from Russia, and to do so within 6 months. Plus, inside Ukraine, Russia intensified its shelling in the eastern and southern parts of the country, actions that Zelenskyy characterized as Russian forces reacting “with great anger to our successes.”

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Tuesday on efforts his administration is carrying out to assist Ukraine as Russia continues pounding Mariupol, even as civilians evacuated. Plus a new British assessment on Russia’s military and the possible implications for Europe.

Ukrainian officials said they expect more civilians will be able to evacuate from the besieged city of Mariupol on Monday. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi traveled to Ukraine and Poland, pledging support for NATO allies in their efforts to bolster Ukraine against Russia. And a San Francisco area-based non-profit is working to send easily operated, simply maintained and low cost incubators to Ukraine.

Missiles struck the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv Thursday during a visit by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, resulting in the death of an RFE/RL producer. Plus, Indonesia invites Ukraine to this year’s G-20 meeting. And, since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, people have spread information — and misinformation — about the war on social media.

The United States is moving to supply Ukraine with additional badly-needed assistance to continue to fend off the Russian invaders. Some of the devastation caused by the Russians was viewed first-hand on Thursday by the U.N. secretary-general.  Meanwhile, a new think tank report delves in the erroneous assumptions Moscow made as it prepared to invade Ukraine.

Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday that while Russian forces were driven back from the capital of Kyiv during the early phases of the war, Moscow has made advances in the Donbas region. Plus, Moscow has signaled it will cut off energy exports to two European countries. And since the start of Russia's invasion, millions of Ukrainians have fled their homes, leaving behind thousands of animals in shelters and zoos. Now it is up to dozens of volunteers and international groups to care for them.