Ukraine Coverage

Editorial: How steep a toll will Ukraine pay for needless delay in U.S. aid?

Thursday, April 25, 2024 -- President Joseph Biden well-knows that patience is a virtue. We can only hope, in the case of this latest aid to Ukraine, the cost of patience doesn't come at the expense of that nation's freedom and security.

‘A Good Day for World Peace’: Biden Signs Aid Bill for Ukraine and Israel

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday, reaffirming U.S. support for Ukraine in the fight against Russia’s military assault after months of congressional gridlock put the centerpiece of the White House’s foreign policy in jeopardy.

Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on Johnson to resign after foreign aid bills pass: ‘If he doesn’t do so, he will be vacated’

(CNN) — Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Sunday said House Speaker Mike Johnson “betrayed” Republican voters after the House approved new aid to Ukraine, threatening to call a vote for his ouster if he doesn’t resign.

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

NC reps feature prominently in congressional outreach to Ukraine, Israel

Members of North Carolina's congressional delegation have taken recent trips to visit Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as their countries wait on whether Congress will authorize more military aid.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Diverse crowd Unites in support of Ukraine's struggle downtown Raleigh

Dozens gathered at the North Carolina State Capitol grounds for an emotional rally and vigil for the Ukrainians impacted by war.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

U.S. warns against traveling to Russia, 33-year-old dual Russian-American citizen detained while visiting family

The warning comes after a dual Russian-American citizen was detained in Russia, accused of treason for helping to raise funds for Ukraine.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Editorial: Sen. Budd's 'America First' threatens U.S. and allies security

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 -- If Sen. Ted Budd genuinely wanted to stand up for America, he'd make sure the nation kept its commitments and stood with our allies and those struggling to protect their borders and freedoms against totalitarian aggressors.

Editorial: N.C. representatives in Washington must reject Trump's talk of abandoning NATO allies

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 -- To what degree do Republicans stand for the United States' integrity as a signer of the NATO alliance treaty, our nation's critical role in support of sovereignty in Europe and back our allies -- or are subservient to the whims and dictates of Donald Trump?

Bipartisan group of senators unveils bill for border security, aid to Ukraine and Israel

A bipartisan group of Senators are working on legislation that would address the migrant crisis at the Southern Border and provide foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel. But the bill faces as uncertain future on Capitol Hill.

On cam: Alleged site of cargo plane crash Russia says killed 74 people, placing blame on Ukraine

Newly-released images show debris Russian investigators say is from a cargo plane crash site. Russia accuses Ukraine of downing the airplane and says more than 70 people on board were killed.

Supporters of Ukraine gather in Raleigh calling for war to end

February will mark two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Supporters gathered in Raleigh to invoke the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King to share a dream of their own: victory over Russia

Zelenskyy visits DC to ask Congress for more aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers for more aid in the war with Russia. Zelenskyy was joined by senate leadership on his way to address senators Tuesday morning.

Cisco gear could be crucial to keeping lights on in Ukraine this winter

Staring down another frigid winter and desperate to keep the lights on, Ukraine’s power grid operator has surreptitiously imported custom-built equipment from Cisco designed to withstand Russian electronic warfare attacks.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Enough of plenty!

Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

President Biden delivers address from Oval Office, calling for support to Israel and Ukraine

President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office, calling on Americans to support Israel and Ukraine as they confront distinct yet relentless adversaries.

Ukraine in the Carolinas opens school, cultural center in Raleigh

The school and cultural center are on the campus of Ridge Road Baptist Church. Its goal is to serve as a community hub for refugees in the Triangle and also as a place to teach children and adults the Ukrainian language and culture.

UNC professor and Durham entrepreneur going to Ukraine to teach at Kyiv school of economics

A UNC professor and a Durham-based entrepreneur are headed to Ukraine to teach at the Kyiv School of Economics -- even as the country remains a warzone.

Ukraine claims responsibility for Crimean bridge strike that killed two

Traffic on a key military supply bridge connecting Crimea to Russia's mainland came to a standstill Monday after one of its sections was blown up, killing two people and wounding their daughter.

Russian military leader on Ukraine 'blacklist' shot dead on morning run

(CNN) -- A Russian submarine commander was shot to death in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar on Monday, the apparent details of which were revealed by Ukrainian intelligence that stopped short of claiming responsibility for the shooting.

Russian commander killed while jogging may have been tracked on Strava app

(CNN) -- A Russian submarine commander shot to death while jogging on Monday may have been targeted by an assailant tracking him on a popular running app, according to Russian media.

By Mariya Knight, Olga Voitovych and Andrew Carey, CNN

Ukraine Appears to Make a Small Gain in the South as Counteroffensive Continues

Ukrainian forces have retaken a small village in the south of the country, a local Russian official and military bloggers said Sunday, the first report of a territorial gain in the Zaporizhzhia region since the start of a major counteroffensive earlier this month.

Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Neil MacFarquhar, New York Times

In NC, Trump promoted Biden bribery allegation. It is from 2020 and unverified.

Days after former President Donald Trump was indicted on federal charges that he mishandled classified documents, he told supporters that the timing was intentional.

Jeff Cercone, Amy Sherman and Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporters

Durham company grows human blood vessels, sends them to wounded Ukraine soldiers

A company at RTP is growing human blood vessels and sending them to help wounded soldiers in Ukraine.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Sr. Durham reporter

Ukraine President Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 Summit

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Saturday in Japan for the G7 Summit. His personal appearance is meant to rally international support for Ukraine, as it prepares for an anticipated major push to take back territory seized by Russia in the war that started in February last year.

U.S. will support F-16 training for Ukraine

President Joe Biden told the leaders of America's closest democratic allies that he would support an international effort to train Ukrainian pilots in flying advanced fighters, including the F-16 jets that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pressed for to counter Russia's superior air force, several U.S. officials said Friday.

Michael Crowley and David E. Sanger, New York Times