Power Outages hit Ukraine and Moldova

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Emergency power cuts swept across several Ukrainian cities as well as neighboring Moldova on Saturday, officials said, amid a commitment from the Kremlin to U.S. President Donald Trump to pause strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine battles one of its bleakest winters in years.

Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – The terms of a Russian commitment to U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily halt its bombardment of Ukraine during one of the country’s bleakest winters in years remained unclear Friday, as Ukrainians braced for even worse conditions to come next week.

Olympic organizers invoke ancient pledge to call for suspension of all wars

ATHENS, Greece (AP) – If the rules of ancient Greece were observed today, drone and missile fire over Ukraine would stop on Friday as guns fall silent in the Olympic tradition. The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin in one week, and the United Nations and organizers are calling for a 7-week pause of all wars worldwide – as they do every time the Olympics take place.

Attempts at a ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine have proven futile

U.S. President Donald Trump says President Vladimir Putin has agreed to temporarily halt the targeting of the Ukrainian capital and other towns as the region suffers under bitterly cold temperatures. The Kremlin confirmed Friday it agreed to hold off striking Kyiv until Sunday, but refused to reveal any details.

UN nuclear watchdog discusses risks to Ukraine's nuclear safety

VIENNA (AP) – The U.N. atomic watchdog’s board held a special session Friday to discuss risks to nuclear safety in Ukraine as concerns mount that relentless Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure pose an increasing danger of a nuclear accident.

Trump Asks Putin Not to Target Kyiv for 1 Week During Brutal Cold Spell

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he had asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and that Putin had agreed, but there was no confirmation of that from Russia.

2 Million Casualties in Russia's war on Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A new report warns that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia’s war on Ukraine could hit 2 million by the spring, with Russia suffering the largest number of troop deaths recorded for any major power in any conflict since World War II.

Russian Drones Kill 3 and Wound Children in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A heavy Russian drone bombardment of Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa killed at least three people and wounded 23, including two children and a pregnant woman, officials said Tuesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for speedier U.S. efforts to end Russia’s almost 4-year-old invasion of his country.

Russia offers cash bonuses to replenish its troops in Ukraine

For average wage earners in Russia, it’s a big payday. For criminals seeking to escape the harsh conditions and abuse in prison, it’s a chance at freedom. For immigrants hoping for a better life, it’s a simplified path to citizenship.