Volodymyr Zelenskiy

A bunch of flowers with the colors of the Ukrainian flag is laid down at the memorial for those killed during the war, near Maidan Square in central Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.

‘The war is not over yet’: Ukraine marks 10-year anniversary of pivotal Maidan Revolution

On Tuesday, Ukraine is celebrating 10 years since the start of the Maidan Revolution, the uprising that led to the downfall of the pro-Russian government and closer ties with the European Union. It also sparked a new wave of aggression from neighboring Russia that led to its full-scale invasion nearly two years ago.

‘The war is not over yet’: Ukraine marks 10-year anniversary of pivotal Maidan Revolution
US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink in Kyiv.

US Amb Bridget Brink: ‘I see no break in support’ to help Ukraine prevail against Russia

US Amb Bridget Brink: ‘I see no break in support’ to help Ukraine prevail against Russia
US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet smiles ahead of a meeting in Serbia, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. 

America’s top priority is to help Ukraine ‘defend itself’ as a sovereign nation, Blinken adviser says

America’s top priority is to help Ukraine ‘defend itself’ as a sovereign nation, Blinken adviser says
ship at port

How well is the grain deal working for Ukraine?

How well is the grain deal working for Ukraine?
damaged building

Russia is using suicide drones in Ukraine. They’re coming from an unlikely source.

Russia is using suicide drones in Ukraine. They’re coming from an unlikely source.
men in a row

Ukrainian band Antytila on the front lines

Taras Topolia is the lead singer of the Antytila band in Ukraine. When the war started, Topolia immediately joined Ukraine's military and served on the front lines, as did some of the other band members. At the same time, Topolia continues to advocate for Ukraine through his music.

Ukrainian band Antytila on the front lines
children line up with flowers

'Knowledge has become our weapon': Ukrainian children return to school amid war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that a lot of students are also going to class far from home, or online because of the war. 

'Knowledge has become our weapon': Ukrainian children return to school amid war
In this image provided by the US Air Force, pallets of ammunition, weapons and other equipment bound for Ukraine are loaded on a plane by members from the 436th Aerial Port Squadron during a foreign military sales mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware

Harsh sanctions, military support are key to Ukraine's defense, former amb to Ukraine says

Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's emotional speech to US Congress and the American response so far to Russia's invasion into Ukraine. 

Harsh sanctions, military support are key to Ukraine's defense, former amb to Ukraine says
Smoke rise from an air defense base in the aftermath of an apparent Russian strike in Mariupol, Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022.

Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe 'shattered'

Russia has launched an invasion into eastern Ukraine, prompting condemnation from the US and Western nations. Meanwhile, Ukrainian civilians flee to safety amid the ongoing assaults.

Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe 'shattered'
Police officers collect evidence near the car of Serhiy Shefir, first assistant to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, that was shot at, near Kyiv, Ukraine

Top aide to Ukraine’s president targeted in shooting

A top aid of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy escapes an assassination attempt. Also, US President Joe Biden hosts a vaccine summit on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. And, cargo ships are facing a bottleneck at California ports.

Top aide to Ukraine’s president targeted in shooting
US President Joe Biden is shown standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone with his hands raised slightly.

Biden defends Afghanistan exit, praises Kabul airlift

Top of The World: US President Joe Biden called the airlift of more than 120,000 Americans, allies and Afghans an “extraordinary success.” And, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet with Biden in Washington DC on Wednesday, in what has been described as a show of renewed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty. Also, opposition parties in Venezuela announced in a strategy shift, that they will participate in the November local and regional elections.

Biden defends Afghanistan exit, praises Kabul airlift
Visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, center, speaks during a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Washington. 

Zelenskiy-Biden meeting signals 'reassurance' of ongoing US support to Ukraine, former Amb says

William Taylor, the former US ambassador to Ukraine, joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about the significance of today's meeting between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Joe Biden.

Zelenskiy-Biden meeting signals 'reassurance' of ongoing US support to Ukraine, former Amb says
In this Nov. 19, 2019, file photo National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman is sworn in to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. 

Alexander Vindman: Accountability is key to building back American unity

Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman's new book is titled: “Here, Right Matters: An American Story." He recently spoke with The World's host Marco Werman about what it's been like since he testified against Donald Trump, and the role his family has played in his career path.

Alexander Vindman: Accountability is key to building back American unity
An abandoned mask, strewn on the wet stone ground next to a puddle with the reflection of the US capitol building.

Coronavirus case totals surge with colder temperatures; More foreign leaders call President-elect Biden; Typhoon Vamco strikes the Philippines

The number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continues to soar in the US, Europe and elsewhere, with death tolls expected to rise quickly as well. And, the leaders of Japan, South Korea and Australia had their first calls with US President-elect Joe Biden, reaffirming close relations. Also, the second typhoon in a week in a half has struck the Philippines.

Coronavirus case totals surge with colder temperatures; More foreign leaders call President-elect Biden; Typhoon Vamco strikes the Philippines
A headshot of Trump in shadow

Trump's hypocrisy on corruption is just what Putin wants

US President Donald Trump said he was concerned about corruption in Ukraine when he withheld aid last year. But his interference in Justice Department matters post-impeachment are eroding US institutional norms — and playing into Russian President Vladimir Putin's hand.

Trump's hypocrisy on corruption is just what Putin wants