Joanna Kakissis
Stories
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Ukraine is celebrating Christmas on the Western calendar this year
Ukraine has shifted Christmas from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, further distancing itself from Russian tradition.
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World
Ukrainians worry over wavering U.S. and EU support as Christmas approaches
As Ukrainians prepare to celebrate Christmas according to the Western calendar for the first time, they fear the support of their biggest allies – the U.S. and the European Union – is wavering.
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World
EU summit begins with future funding for Ukraine in doubt
A two-day European Union summit begins with future aid for Ukraine in doubt.
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A bitter truth of the war in Ukraine is that Russia's invading troops have allies
After a powerful Russian missile kills a fifth of a Ukrainian village's population, survivors grapple with revelations that pro-Russian neighbors may have helped coordinate the attack.
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Ukraine struggles to export its grain — as Russia repeatedly strikes its ports
Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports have intensified since Moscow suspended participation in a deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to reach world markets.
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World
The Cossacks' traditions live on near the front lines in Ukraine
Zaporizhzhian Cossacks are warriors who have been revered for centuries in Ukraine. A family is maintaining the Cossack traditions by training people with swords, maces and their bare hands.
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Weekend Russian drone attack comes as Ukrainian forces prepare for counteroffensive
Russia launched its biggest drone strike since the war began. Ukrainian officials say it mostly targeting the capital Kyiv. Ukraine's top commander hints a long-awaited counteroffensive is imminent.
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World
Ukraine appears to have started its next big move against Russia
Pentagon officials met today with other nations supporting the war, and Kyiv says it's steadfast in pushing Russia out of the country altogether.
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National
Ukraine secured military aid, including advanced fighter jets, at the G-7 summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a rare and brief trip to Hiroshima, Japan this weekend to re-energize support for the war from key Western allies.
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World
Zelenskyy expected to attend G-7 summit as leaders agree to new sanctions on Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet with the group of seven leading industrial nations' meeting in Japan this weekend, as member states intensify sanctions on Russia.