Trump caught off guard by DOD pause on Ukraine arms deliveries: Report
Trump’s decision to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine came after he privately expressed frustration over DOD's pause, The Associated Press reported.
By Tara Copp, AP
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Ukraine arms freeze part of wider military aid review, Pentagon says
The decision to pause the delivery of some munitions to Ukraine "was made to put America's interest first," a White House spokesperson said.
Half of US public approves of Washington’s arms deliveries to Ukraine
A new survey finds American support for Washington's backing of Ukraine has ebbed slightly since the war began 15 months ago.
Wagner Group boss says more than 20,000 of his troops died in Bakhmut
The head of the Russian private army Wagner says his force lost more than 20,000 men in the drawn-out battle for the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
By Susie Blann, AP and Joanna Kozlowska, AP
Biden shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debate
Over the past three months, Biden officials shifted toward the view that it was time to provide the aircraft for Ukraine's long-term security.
Russia fights alleged incursion from Ukraine for second day
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking a border town for a second day. Kyiv blames Russian partisans.
By Susie Blann, Associated Press
Holding the line, ahead of Ukraine’s counteroffensive
The Ukrainians used Moscow's fixation on Bakhmut to exhaust Russian troops and ammunition, buying time for their own counteroffensive.
By Tom Mutch
Russia alleges incursion by Ukrainian saboteurs; Kyiv denies
Russian officials are claiming that Ukrainian military saboteurs have launched an attack across the border, wounding three people in a small town.
By Susie Blann, Associated Press
Russia claims Bakhmut fallen, Ukraine says fighting goes on
Ukrainian officials acknowledge they now control only a small part of Bakhmut but say they continue to fire on Russian forces.
German Spy chief warns Russia stoking anti-government mood
German security agencies have disrupted many plots in recent years by groups accused of planning attacks on government targets and critical infrastructure.
By Frank Jordans, The Associated Press
Zelenskyy denies Ukrainian city of Bakhmut occupied by Russian forces
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian forces weren’t occupying Bakhmut, casting doubt on Moscow’s insistence that the city had fallen.
By Zeke Miller, Susie Blann and Elise Morton, AP
How US support for pilot training could pave path to F-16s for Ukraine
President Joe Biden endorsed plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets at the Group of Seven Summit, according to U.S. officials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP and Tara Copp, AP