Russia-Ukraine live updates: U.S. to toughen sanctions as evidence of atrocities mounts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized leaders who “still think war crimes are not as horrific as financial losses.”…

Surprise resignation of lawmaker roils Israel’s governing coalition

The resignation of Idit Silman stripped Israel’s already fragile coalition of its majority and raised the prospect of a fresh round of elections.…

These women fled besieged Ukrainian cities. Here’s what they brought.

They carried pieces of home to safety while Russian forces threatened Ukraine.…

A weary Zelensky challenges U.N. to act with graphic video

Ukraine's leader detailed alleged Russian atrocities at the U.N. Security Council, as Russia's ambassador pushed back.…

As Ukraine war drags on, Pentagon makes long-term plans for Europe

The open-ended war in Ukraine has thrown the Pentagon’s long-term planning into question, with senior U.S. defense officials expected to revamp how they deploy military forces in Eastern Europe and…

E.U. proposes cutting funds to Hungary for rule-of-law breaches

The move comes two days after nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban won a fourth consecutive term.…

China and Ukraine’s top diplomats speak for first time in weeks

China's close ties with Russia have become a sticking point for the West as it works to isolate Moscow over the war.…

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Zelensky to address U.N. Security Council; U.S. warns of lengthy war

Kyiv said the humanitarian situation in Mariupol was even worse than in Bucha, as Moscow continued to insist the killings there were “staged provocations.”…

As Russia retreats from Kyiv, U.S. sees uglier fights to come

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters during a news conference Monday that new U.S. assessments indicate Russia is “revising its war aims” in the face of significant…

Russia denies and deflects in reaction to Bucha atrocities

Moscow says the images are fabricated. Western governments and rights groups call them evidence of war crimes.…

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden calls for a Putin ‘war crimes trial’

“This guy is brutal, and what’s happening in Bucha is outrageous, and everyone’s seen it,” the U.S. President said. “I think it is a war crime.”…

Bucha massacre tests Europe’s ‘red lines’ on Russian energy

The E.U. has worked with the United States and other allies to hit Russia with sanctions packages and other penalties, but it continues to buy Russian oil and gas.…

Sri Lanka’s president scrambles to end protests over economic turmoil

Rajapaksa and his family are under pressure from fuel and food shortages.…

Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam won’t seek second term as chief executive

After her term ends this year, Carrie Lam will retire from politics, ending a five-year term as chief executive with a legacy as one of the most unpopular leaders Hong…

Zelensky, entering new stage of war, faces political test

Volodymyr Zelensky has emerged as a modern Ukrainian hero, instilling a will to resist and a deep national pride among the country’s population. But as he seeks an agreement with…

Exiled oligarch calls on other Russian tycoons to break with Putin

Mikhail Khodorkovsky says they must denounce the invasion of Ukraine if they want to be above suspicion of collaborating with Putin.…

After weeks of street battles, Kyiv suburb is scene of ruin

In Irpin, people are emerging to a wasteland of destruction where their neighborhood once thrived.…

Signs of ‘massacre’ in Bucha spark calls for war crime probes

Ukraine is asking the International Criminal Court to send experts to Bucha, near Kyiv, to gather evidence of possible Russian war crimes.…

Ukraine had the world’s biggest plane. Russia’s assault destroyed it.

The Antonov AN-225 airplane, destroyed at Hostomel airport near Kyiv, had set a Guinness world record for being the largest aircraft by weight.…

Russian forces pull back from Kyiv, exposing horrors of war

Russian forces pull back from outskirts of Ukraine’s capital, leaving abandoned bodies in the streets and allegations of atrocities. Battles continue to rage in the east, the new focus of…

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Kremlin forces regroup for attacks in east; explosions rock Odessa

President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed his plea for missile defense systems and planes, saying every missile strike and bombing would be a “black mark” on leaders who don’t send help.…

As Russia pulls back from Kyiv, grim scenes emerge

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia’s pullback in the north was “slow but noticeable,” as the Pentagon announced more security aid.…

Bodies, rubble line the streets of Bucha following Russian retreat

As Ukraine conflict rages, Congress struggles to legislate a response

In the five weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, Congress has yet to send a piece of stand-alone legislation to President Biden punishing Russia or aiding Ukraine.…

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Red Cross team unable to reach Mariupol for evacuations

Ukrainian officials say some evacuation buses bound for the port city were blocked by Russian troops, and a bus convoy came under fire.…

As Russia begins drafting young men, some fear ending up on Ukraine’s front lines

The Russian military is looking to sign up more than 130,000 soldiers during its spring recruitment drive.…

Russian general dubbed ‘Butcher of Mariupol’ is a mystery to experts

Despite his newfound notoriety, some Russia-watchers were surprised to see Mizintsev singled out.…

The view from Kyiv

Russia announced earlier this week it would scale back its offensive around Kyiv. We take you in and around the capital city to see whether that’s true. Plus, how videos…