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May 12, 2026
Russia Keeps Attacking U.S. Firms in Ukraine. The White House Is Silent.
Facilities tied to Coca-Cola, Cargill, Mondelez and others appear to have been deliberately hit. The Trump administration’s muted response has raised concerns.
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May 11, 2026
Ukraine Looks to Step Away From Trump and U.S.
With peace talks on ice and Ukraine now more self-reliant, President Volodymyr Zelensky seems to be stepping away from the United States.
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April 30, 2026
Trump and Putin Talk, and Ukraine Shrugs
More than a year of similar conversations have failed to bring the country any closer to peace, so Ukrainians have stopped hoping they will.
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April 23, 2026
After U.S. Aid Fell by 99%, E.U. Pledges $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine
Unlike previous European assistance packages, the latest one is heavily weighted toward military spending, reflecting a view that the war is far from over.
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April 21, 2026
How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses
The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.
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April 18, 2026
Kyiv Mass Shooting Kills 6 and Gunman Is Shot Dead After Taking Hostages in Grocery
It was the deadliest mass shooting in Ukraine in years, where firearms have proliferated since the war with Russia began.
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April 16, 2026
Got $100 Million? Ukraine Has Just the Fertilizer Plant for You.
An effort to privatize the facility is a key test of whether Kyiv can overcome concerns about Russian attacks and corruption to attract foreign investment.
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April 13, 2026
Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe
The Hungarian leader’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90 billion euro loan he blocked will be disbursed.
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April 9, 2026
Putin Announces Orthodox Easter Cease-Fire, but Ukraine Is Skeptical
The cease-fire would be in effect this weekend, the Kremlin said, but each side accused the other of violating a similar pause announced last year.
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April 7, 2026
Ukraine Ramps Up Attacks on Russian Oil, Aiming to Curb Iran War Windfall
As the Persian Gulf conflict boosts the oil revenue that finances Moscow’s war against Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are striking at Russia’s ability to refine and ship its crude.
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April 6, 2026
Why Trees Are Key to Russia’s Spring Offensive in Ukraine
In the age of drone warfare, Russia is expected to exploit the return of vegetation to help conceal its troops.
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March 12, 2026
How Russia’s Scorched-Earth Attacks Put Ukraine’s Power Grid Near Collapse
Strikes on Ukrainian energy systems have tripled this winter. Continuous repairs and Western aid staved off a total breakdown.
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February 24, 2026
Ukraine War Deaths on Pace to Hit 500,000 in Fifth Year, Estimates Say
Russia has lost as many as 325,000 troops, according to some estimates, with more than 200,000 deaths verified by researchers.
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