Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy plot to assassinate Zelenskyy
Two colonels in the State Guard of Ukraine were detained on suspicion of enacting the plan drawn up by Russia’s Federal Security Service, a statement said.
World
May 7
Ukraine marks its third Easter at war under fire from Russian attacks
As Ukraine marked its third Easter at war, Russia on Sunday launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine’s east.
World
May 5
Trudeau, Western leaders in Kyiv as Ukraine marks 2 years since Russia invasion
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Western leaders to Kyiv Saturday.
World
Feb 24
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires state guard head after 2 accused in assassination plot
The move came as Zelenskyy said his country's army is facing “a really difficult situation” in eastern regions where troops are battling to hold back Russia.
World
May 9
Thousands flee northeast Ukraine as Russia presses renewed border assault
Kharkiv regional police said that by Sunday afternoon, Russian forced were approaching the town of Vovchansk from three directions.
World
May 12
Canada to contribute $76M to German-led air defence fund for Ukraine
Defence Minister Bill Blair and his German counterpart announced the contribution to Germany's Immediate Action on Air Defence initiative after a joint meeting in Ottawa.
World
May 10
Russia captures 5 villages in Ukraine’s northeast, forces 1,700 to flee
Moscow's forces have captured five villages as part of a renewed ground assault in Ukraine’s northeast, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.
World
May 11
Ukraine parliament passes controversial law to boost army recruitment
The controversial law will govern how Ukraine recruits new soldiers to replenish depleted forces who are increasingly struggling to fend off Russian troops.
World
Apr 11
Zelenskyy fires more aides in reshuffle as Russia launches attacks across Ukraine
No explanation was given immediately for the latest changes in the Ukraine president's wide-reaching personnel shakeup over recent months.
Politics
Mar 30
U.S. House Speaker to move ahead on Ukraine, Israel aid, risking his job
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing calls to resign or risk facing a motion to vacate as he seeks to unite Republicans behind his foreign aid plans.
U.S. News
Apr 16
The House passes almost $100B in aid for Ukraine, Israel and other allies
Democrats and Republicans are joining together after a grueling months long fight over renewed American support for repelling Russia's invasion.
Politics
Apr 20
Russia carries out largest air strike of Ukraine war on energy facilities
Russia on Friday staged its largest air strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure of the war, leaving more than a million others without electricity, Kyiv said.
World
Mar 22
Russia hits Kyiv in missile strike, Ukraine says
A three-story building in central Kyiv was badly damaged in a Russian missile attack on Monday that saw missile debris fall in three other districts of the city, officials said.
World
Mar 25
Ukraine faces Russian ‘meat storms,’ military chiefs warn as U.S. aid stalls
Top generals in Canada and the U.S. say Russia could overtake Ukraine within weeks if further U.S. aid doesn't break through a legislative logjam.
World
Apr 11
Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with 99 drones, missiles
Moscow launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Friday, with a mass barrage of 99 drones and missiles hitting regions across the country.
World
Mar 29
Russia would be ‘cynical’ to blame Moscow attack on Ukraine, Macron says
Russia challenged Western assertions that the Islamic State militant group orchestrated the gun attack, accusing Washington of covering for Ukraine.
World
Mar 25
Ukraine’s new army chief lays out goals, including use of high tech weapons
Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi's remarks appeared to align with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s stated aim of bringing “renewal” to the armed forces with Thursday’s shake-up.
World
Feb 9
The West Block – Episode 36, Season 13
We’re learning more details about the secretive transfer of one of Canada’s most brutal killers: Luka Magnotta. Why is the prison system so secretive?
Politics
May 19
Montreal newspaper La Presse removes cartoon denounced as antisemitic
La Presse chief editorialist Stéphanie Grammond apologized for the cartoon on behalf of the paper in a statement posted online this afternoon.
Canada
Mar 20
Zelenskyy says he’s thinking about replacing Ukraine’s military chief
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was weighing a possible dismissal of the country's top military officer, a prospect that has shocked the nation.
World
Feb 5