Volgograd Oblast

3:22 PM

Video

Discovering the majesty of the Carpathians | Dare to Ukraine.

In the second episode of “Dare to Ukraine,” we venture into the breathtaking Carpathian Mountains, a region known for its majestic landscapes, deep-rooted traditions, and rich cultural heritage.

3:21 PM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill at least 6, injure 25 over past day.

Ukrainian air defenses shot down 72 of the 76 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.

3:14 PM

103 Ukrainian POWs returned from Russian captivity, including 23 Azov fighters.

This is the 57th prisoner exchange since the outbreak of the full-scale war. A total of 3,672 Ukrainians have been brought back from Russian captivity since the start of the all-out war.

1:36 PM

NATO could have done more to stop Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Stoltenberg says.

Stoltenberg said the day the war was launched was the worst in his 10-year stint in the role, from which he is stepping down next month.

12:39 PM

Ukraine's long-range missile strike hopes on hold once again but encouraging signs remain

7:42 AM  (Updated:  September 14, 2024 11:01 am)

Zelensky dismisses Trump's contentious statements on Ukraine as 'election messages.'

"My position is that the election period and election messages are election messages. Sometimes they are not very real," Zelensky said during a clip of the CNN interview, which is set to be fully published on Sept. 15.

9:06 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 632,630 troops since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,210 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

6:29 AM

Red Cross says it has suspended operations at Dnipro office following attack that killed, injured employees.

A spokesperson for the Ukrainian delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross says that the organization has suspended operations at its Dnipro office after three of its employees were killed in a strike on Sept. 12.

4:26 AM

Ukraine's chief rabbi mourns loss of adopted son, killed in combat.

On Thursday, a memorial service was held in Kyiv for Anton Samborskyi, the adopted son of Ukraine's Chief Rabbi Moshe Azman, who was killed in combat.

12:16 AM

US warns RT is directly involved in Russian intelligence operations.

"(RT) is also engaged in information operations, covert influence, and military procurement. These operations are targeting countries around the world, including in Europe, Africa, and North and South America," the State Department said.

11:36 PM

Belarus weekly

Belarus Weekly: Poland uncovers a cyber-sabotage group linked to Russian, Belarusian security services

11:02 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: 49 Ukrainians released from Russian captivity; Finland announces new aid package for Ukraine

11:01 PM

No changes in US policy on long-range strikes into Russia expected, White House says.

"There is no change to our view on the provision of long-range strike capabilities for Ukraine to use inside of Russia," National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.

10:07 PM  (Updated:  September 13, 2024 10:53 pm)

War analysis

Kursk counteroffensive: Will Russia push Ukraine out of its turf?

10:24 PM

Sweden, Finland will not prohibit Ukraine from striking Russia with its weapons amid Putin's threats to NATO.

The day before, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine's use of Western long-range weapons against Russia would mean that NATO countries were directly involved in the war.

9:49 PM

Polish minister urges Ukraine to resolve issue of Volyn tragedy.

"We have to tell the truth, talk about the Volyn tragedy, about other mutual acts," Sikorski said, adding that Ukraine and Poland must choose a "common and secure future."

9:21 PM

Culture

Is ‘Russians at War’ propaganda? We asked 7 film industry people who saw it

7:59 PM

Russia launched production of new drone with Chinese parts in 2023, Reuters reports.

Russia began producing a new long-range attack drone, the Garpiya-A1, using a Chinese engine and other parts in 2023, Reuters reported on Sept. 13, citing two undisclosed sources in European intelligence and obtained documents.

7:02 PM

Russia's 'rapid' offensive in Kursk Oblast hasn't yet achieved 'serious' success, Zelensky says.

"In the Kursk direction, the Russians have started their rapid offensive, and they want to use about 60,000-70,000 people there. We know about 40,000 people who are there," Zelensky said.

6:37 PM

ATACMS 'pointless' without ability to strike inside Russia, Zelensky says at YES conference.

U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles are "pointless" in Ukraine due to their limited quantity and restrictions on strikes deep inside Russia imposed by Western partners, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 13 at the Yalta European Strategy conference.

5:38 PM

IAEA to increase monitoring missions to facilities critical to nuclear safety in Ukraine.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will increase its monitoring missions to Ukrainian facilities critical to nuclear safety, Ukraine's state nuclear energy company Energoatom reported on Sept. 13.

5:11 PM

Video

Russia's oil sector still has its claws on Hungary

3:54 PM

Russia releases 45 Indians tricked into fighting in Ukraine.

Forty-five Indians tricked into joining the Russian military fighting in Ukraine have been released, with 50 more yet to be discharged, NDTV reported on Sept. 12, citing the Indian Foreign Ministry.

3:51 PM

Peace Negotiations

Explainer: The 'destructive' China-Brazil peace plan for Ukraine

3:34 PM

Russian airstrike in Sumy Oblast kills 2, injures 6, including child.

A Russian airstrike against the village of Yampil in Sumy Oblast on the morning of Sept. 13 killed two civilians and injured six, including a 4-year-old child, regional authorities reported.