Ukraine's Eurovision win and gains in the east against Russian forces make for a morale boost as country faces long-term war

With their infectious musical fusion of roots and rhythm, folk hiphop band Kalush Orchestra rode a wave of goodwill at the contest this year

In call with Finnish counterpart, Russian president says Nordic nation's abandonment of 'military neutrality' could harm ties between countries

Meanwhile, Russia's offensive in Donbas appears to be turning into a village-by-village, back-and-forth fight with no major breakthroughs on either side

As war broke out, the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous expedited yearly payments to aging heroes seeking shelter from Russian shelling

Ankara, which can block new members to alliance, accuses Nordic countries of harboring Kurdish 'terror' groups, as they seek deterrent against Russia

'Drowned the Russian occupiers': Ukrainian, UK authorities say attack destroyed pontoon bridge, as Kremlin's attempt to salvage war founders

Finnish president tells Moscow to blame itself for Helsinki's decision to seek membership in alliance: 'Look in the mirror'; Kyiv holds war crimes trial for Russian soldier

Council votes 33-2 -- with only China and Eritrea opposing the measure and 12 others abstaining -- following testimony from Ukraine's deputy foreign minister

Footage aired by CNN shows group of Russian soldiers killing two men as they walk away outside a car dealership on the outskirts of Kyiv in March