Finland’s Leaders Support Joining NATO
Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin Thursday expressed their approval for joining NATO, a move that would complete a major policy shift for the country in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
“NATO membership would strengthen Finland’s security. ... Read More
United States Passes One Million Covid Deaths
The US has passed more than one million Covid-related deaths, says the White House.
President Joe Biden is ordering that flags be flown at half-staff to mark the milestone.
It's the highest official total in the world - although the World Health ... Read More
Over 560 Ukraine National Guard Soldiers Killed In War, Kyiv...
Over 560 soldiers from Ukraine's National Guard, a force that includes the Azov regiment currently holed up in Mariupol's steelworks, have been killed since the war with Russia began, its leader said Wednesday.
Besides the 561 dead, an additional 1,697 troops ... Read More
Ukraine Cites Gains Pushing Russia Out Of Kharkiv
Ukrainian officials said the country’s forces have made gains in pushing Russian forces out of Kharkiv, a city in northeastern Ukraine that has been under attack since Russia launched its invasion in late February.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautiously offered what ... Read More
Ukraine War: Putin Preparing For Long Haul, US Intelligence ...
President Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is preparing for a long war in Ukraine, with even victory in the east potentially not ending the conflict, US intelligence has warned.
The warning comes as fierce fighting continues in the east, where Russia is trying ... Read More
US Consider Billions More In Ukraine Aid
U.S. lawmakers could vote as soon as Tuesday on a bill authorizing at least $33 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Ahead of the possible vote in the House of Representatives, President Joe Biden said his administration has "nearly ... Read More
Ukraine War: First Ladies Meet As US Announces New Sanctions...
Olena Zelenska, left, and Jill Biden met at a school in the border town of Uzhhorod
US First Lady Jill Biden has met her Ukrainian counterpart Olena Zelenska in Ukraine as Washington announced further sanctions on Moscow.
The two first ladies met ... Read More
Karine Jean-Pierre: White House Names First Black Press Secr...
Karine Jean-Pierre
President Biden has named Karine Jean-Pierre as his new top spokesperson - the first time a black, or openly gay, person has held the role.
Ms Jean-Pierre, 44, has served as the administration's principal deputy press secretary since Mr Biden ... Read More
Zelenskyy Calls For Longer Mariupol Cease-Fire As Russia Ple...
Russia pledged to observe a cease-fire Thursday in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, where its forces have controlled all but a steel plant complex where Ukrainian troops are holed up along with civilians the United Nations is working to evacuate.
Russia ... Read More
Pope Wants To Meet With Putin In Moscow
Pope Francis said in an interview published on Tuesday that he has asked for a meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to stop the war in Ukraine but had not received a reply.
The pontiff also told ... Read More