Natalia Abbakumova

• War in Ukraine

Ukraine said air defenses shot down more than 30 missiles and drones. In Helsinki, Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a speech on the war.

• Europe

The Kremlin said air defenses worked 'properly' even as it faced questions about introducing martial law in response to drone strikes in Moscow.

• War in Ukraine

Moscow's mayor said drones hit two residential buildings there. The report came after Russia's third air attack on Kyiv in 24 hours.

• War in Ukraine

The Pentagon said it did not approve any transfers of equipment to paramilitary organizations outside the Ukrainian military.

• War in Ukraine

The White House reiterated its call for Russia to release Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine convicted of espionage in Russia in 2020.

• War in Ukraine

Explosions rocked Kyiv as Russia continued barrages of airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital.

• War in Ukraine

The Ukrainian and Russian sides have given conflicting statements on whether Ukraine’s counteroffensive has begun, amid fierce fighting for the city of Bakhmut.

• War in Ukraine

Ukraine needs more time before launching its long-anticipated spring counteroffensive against Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

• War in Ukraine

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced a $1.2 billion aid package aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses and sustaining its ammunition supply.