NATO to boost rapid reaction force, Ukraine military support

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance plans to add thousands of troops and provide more resources to support Ukraine.

G-7 leaders confer with Zelenskyy, prepare new aid for Ukraine

The U.S. is reportedly planning to buy an advanced surface-to-air missile system for Kyiv to help Ukraine fight Russian forces.

Biden: G-7 countries to ban Russian gold imports

A new ban on Russian gold is the latest in a series of sanctions that the seven leading economies hope will further isolate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian army to leave battered city to avoid encirclement

Ukrainian troops fought the Russians in house-to-house battles before retreating to a factory. They’ve now been ordered to leave an area of the country that’s faced relentless attacks from Russian forces.

Russia-Ukraine war could last years, NATO chief warns

NATO's secretary-general urged countries ”not to weaken support for Ukraine, even if the costs are high."

Wheat and barley shortage: How Russia-Ukraine war triggered a global food crisis

Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.

US sending $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine

President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began.

John Cena surprises teen fan who fled Ukraine with his mom

“I think Misha and his mom are two great examples of how persistence can lead to joy even in the toughest of times,” the WWE wrestler said.

15-year-old Ukrainian boy dubbed a hero after using drone to help defeat Russian forces: report

The teenager was reportedly the only person in the area that was experienced with drones and could help fight off a Russian convoy that was just over 24 miles outside of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.

Milwaukee firefighter evacuates Ukrainians

A firefighter from our area decided he couldn't sit by and watch what was happening in Ukraine, so he started a nonprofit and assembled a team of volunteers. Since April, he's helped rescue more than 100 people in the country.

Putin warns West about supplying long-range rocket systems to Ukraine

The cryptic threat of a military escalation from Putin didn't specify what the new targets might be, but it comes days after the U.S. announced plans to deliver rocket systems to Ukraine.

Port Washington church prepares Ukrainian refugee donations

Volunteers with Portview Church in Port Washington accepted donations for Ukrainian refugees Saturday, June 4.

At 100 days, Russia-Ukraine war explained by the numbers

The impact of the war has reportedly left tens of thousands of people dead, millions forced to flee the country, and towns destroyed.

Help Heroes of Ukraine seeks toolbox donor, special note inside

Help Heroes of Ukraine hopes to find an anonymous donor with a red toolbox that made its way to the frontlines of the war containing tools from WWII and a special message.

Biden: US to send medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine

The U.S. plan tries to strike a balance between helping Ukraine battle Russia while not providing arms that could allow Ukraine to hit targets deep inside Russia.