According to the Ukrainian government, since the start of the Russian invasion, mines have killed at least 264 civilians and injured more than 830. Demining efforts, led by various entitles, are actively underway.
Almost two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, combat medics have started to perform blood transfusions in the trenches. To carry out this crucial task, the medics are undergoing specialized training. Myroslava Gongadze reports from Bucha, Ukraine. Camera — Eugene Shynkar.
On Wednesday, the European Commission recommended opening European Union membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. The news was welcome in Ukraine, which remains at war with Russia but wants to bind its future with the EU. VOA’s Myroslava Gongadze reports. Camera: Eugene Shynkar.
Ukraine’s Jewish community leaders and politicians are hoping the US will continue to back both Israel and Ukraine
On October 15, Polish voters will choose their next parliament which will form Poland’s new government. The country is the largest post-communist EU and NATO member, and a critical supporter of Ukraine in its war with Russia. Myroslava Gongadze reports. Camera and video editing by Daniil Batushchak.
Ukrainian counteroffensive makes slow progress in face of Russian military superiority and lack of proper military equipment and supplies
Rustem Umerov, a Crimean Tatar, assumes the role at a critical time in Ukraine's counteroffensive and in the wake of damaging corruption scandals at its Defense Ministry
Lithuania — a NATO member with a population of nearly 3 million — is beefing up its border security because the presence of Wagner Group mercenaries in Belarus has escalated security concerns
Increased border resources, cooperation, even closing some crossings are among plans being made at border
There is increasing talk about the possibility of military incursion
The European Union allowed the free trade of Ukrainian crops after Russia invaded. The glut that resulted prompted some EU members to impose a ban on sales, which threatens the flow of the grain to world markets. VOA's Myroslava Gongadze reports from Warsaw, Poland. VOA footage by Daniil Batushchak
We explore the 2021 NATO summit. Learn which countries are joining, how NATO is responding to Russia's actions in Ukraine, and the Biden administration's stance. This week on The Inside Story, NATO: Past and Present
Pushed by war needs, the country is rapidly increasing production of unmanned aerial vehicles, other high-tech weapons
A year and a half after Russia invaded Ukraine, unexploded munitions can be found in nearly 40 percent of Ukrainian territory. Ukrainian allies are assisting demining efforts. VOA Eastern Europe Bureau Chief Myroslava Gongadze reports from Poland. Cameras: Daniil Batushchak, agencies.
US, Germany worry that Ukraine membership will push alliance into direct confrontation with Russia
Alliance ministers meeting in Brussels this week will discuss issues ranging from short-term munitions shortages to full NATO membership
Ukrainian Air Force pilots look forward to training on F-16 fighter jets
The nuclear plant, occupied by Russian invaders for some time, uses water from the Kakhovka reservoir to cool its reactors
Mykola Solskyi discusses the importance of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and Ukraine's problems with exporting its goods
After a sleepless night due to Russian drone attacks, residents of the Ukrainian capital marked Kyiv day, the birthday of the 1541-year-old city. VOA’s Myroslava Gongadze has this report from Kyiv.
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