Social Democrats to make decision by May 24, likely ensuring a parliamentary majority, particularly if neighboring Finland also opts to join alliance in wake of Russian aggression

'Naturally, we will have to reinforce these borders,' deputy chair of Russian security council says as Helsinki, Stockholm consider membership in military alliance

'Ukraine can undoubtedly defeat the Russian occupation force,' a senior Zelensky adviser tells Times of Israel -- but Western arms are the key

Head of alliance doesn't say what weapons being sent by whom; Blinken says new types of equipment transfers being examined in reaction to images out of Bucha and elsewhere

Zelensky says Russia preparing renewed offensive in Donbas; G7 calls for Moscow's suspension from UN Human Rights Council; Kremlin vows response to latest US sanctions

Energoatom claims soldiers retreated after 'becoming sick' in highly radiated area; adds that Moscow signed off on document handing over control of the power pant

Ahead of talks in Turkey, Ukrainian leader says Kyiv ready to declare neutrality, offer security guarantees to Russia and potentially accept compromise on contested Donbas region

UK warns Russia is moving to encircle Ukrainian forces in Donbas region; Ukrainian military intel chief accuses Moscow of trying to split up country in a Korea-like scenario

Wrapping up Europe trip, US president tells Ukrainians ‘we stand with you,’ warns world of ‘long fight ahead’; calls invasion a 'strategic failure' for Moscow

Addressing alliance, Ukrainian leader accuses Russia of using phosphorus bombs; children among dead in strikes near Luhansk; Ukraine says it hit Russian naval transport vessel