Ukraine-Russia war latest: what we know on day 201 of the invasion Russia knocks out critical infrastructure in ‘revenge’ for Ukraine’s successful counteroffensive; Moscow silent on dramatic defeats The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2022
Joy in northeast Ukraine as residents return after Russian retreat Ukrainian forces swept deeper into territory seized from fleeing Russian troops on Monday and joyful residents returned to former frontline villages, while Moscow's shells rained down on Kharkiv, setting off fires across the region's main city. Reuters · Sep 11, 2022
Ukraine waiting for UN go-ahead to get grain ships away Kyiv waiting for UN as news about insurance cover adds to hopes of shipments leaving soon The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022
Russia hits key Odesa port day after landmark grain deal: Ukraine The missile strike could deal a blow to the deal signed on Friday to unblock grain exports from Black Sea ports. Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2022
U.S. envoy says Russia should be held to account for strike on Odesa The U.S. ambassador to Kyiv said that Moscow should be held to account for what she said was an "outrageous" Russian strike on the port city of Odesa on Saturday. Reuters · Jul 23, 2022
U.S. ambassador to Ukraine: 'It's going to be a long, grinding, tough war' The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has been through a lot in recent years. It's just reopened and Ambassador Bridget Brink is overseeing a massive U.S. assistance operation with a limited staff. WEKU · Jun 17, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 2) A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. WEKU · Jun 2, 2022
Russia controls 20 per cent of Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as US targets yachts linked to Putin President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia currently occupies about 20 per cent of Ukraine’s territory, as Russian forces continue to pound towns and cities, tightening their grip on Luhansk province. ABC News · Jun 2, 2022
UK pledges missiles to Ukraine; new US ambassador in Kyiv Britain says it is sending sophisticated medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022
New US ambassador to Ukraine arrives in Kyiv in symbolic move Bridget Brink’s arrival confirmed on US embassy website, as western diplomats slowly return to city The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022
Moscow says hundreds of Ukrainian troops in custody; US Senate approves $40 billion in new aid KYIV, Ukraine — Russia said Thursday that more than 1,700 Ukrainian fighters had surrendered at a steel plant in the conquered city of Mariupol, even as Ukraine claimed battlefield gains elsewhere, continued its first war crimes trial against a Russian soldier and prepared to launch a second. Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2022
Moscow says hundreds of Ukrainian troops in custody as war crimes trials continue KYIV, Ukraine — Russia said Thursday that more than 1,700 Ukrainian fighters had surrendered at a steel plant in the conquered city of Mariupol, even as Ukraine claimed battlefield gains elsewhere, continued its first war crimes trial against a Russian soldier and prepared to launch a second. Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2022
Ukraine welcomes Senate confirmation of U.S. ambassador Ukraine welcomes the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Bridget Brink as Washington's Ambassador to Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said on Thursday. Reuters · May 19, 2022
Live updates | Japan to double Ukraine aid to $600 million Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday his country will double its financial aid for Ukraine to $600 million in support of the country badly damaged by Russia’s aggression The Independent UK · May 19, 2022
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 Senate confirms Brink as new US ambassador to Ukraine The Senate has confirmed Bridget Brink as the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine
Reuters · May 19, 2022 U.S. Senate confirms Biden's pick for ambassador to Ukraine The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed career diplomat Bridget Brink to be ambassador to Ukraine, a critical post that has been vacant for three years.
Al Jazeera · May 18, 2022 US embassy in Kyiv reopens after nearly three months of war Washington remains committed to helping Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion, US says, as embassy staff returning to capital.
Reuters · May 18, 2022 U.S. Senate confirms Biden nominee to be Ukraine ambassador The U.S. Senate unanimously approved veteran diplomat Bridget Brink on Wednesday to be ambassador to Ukraine, filling a critical post that has been vacant for three years as Washington works to increase support for the government in Kyiv.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 Ambassador nominee for Ukraine seeks quick embassy reopening The Biden administration’s nominee for U_S_ ambassador to Ukraine is promising senators she'll work to make Russia’s war there a “strategic failure."
WEKU · May 10, 2022 What to know about Bridget Brink, the nominee for ambassador to Ukraine The Biden administration is re-opening its embassy in Ukraine and hoping the Senate will approve a new ambassador. The nominee, Bridget Brink, was on Capitol Hill for her confirmation hearing Tuesday.
Reuters · May 10, 2022 Smooth sailing seen for Biden Ukraine ambassador pick in U.S. Senate U.S. President Joe Biden's nominee to be the next ambassador to Ukraine, veteran diplomat Bridget Brink, was expected to easily win confirmation to a crucial position that has been vacant for three years after a smooth confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Los Angeles Times · May 2, 2022 As Ukrainians emerge from war ruins, US officials warn that Russia plans to start annexing territory LVIV, Ukraine — As battered, sun-starved Ukrainians trickled out from the ruins of the port city of Mariupol, Russian forces Monday pressed new bombing runs in the east and south of the country and U.S. officials warned Moscow will attempt to annex larger chunks of territory it occupies.
Los Angeles Times · May 2, 2022 Pelosi meets Polish president as Mariupol evacuations continue LVIV, Ukraine — Fresh from an unannounced visit to Kyiv, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Monday with the president of Poland, thanking him and his country for taking in the lion’s share of Ukrainians who have fled their country since the war there began.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022 Bridget Brink named as US ambassador to Ukraine President Joe Biden named Bridget Brink as his nominee for ambassador to Ukraine on Monday
Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2022 Biden nominates Bridget Brink as US ambassador to Ukraine The announcement came after US officials visited Ukraine and announced more aid and plans to reopen US embassy in Kyiv.