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

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

Viktoria Korniykova, who lives in Berlin, says it's difficult to understand another nation's problems; part of gig's proceeds go to Magen David Adom efforts in Ukraine

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

Bank alert flagged 2018 donation to Boris Johnson's party from Ehud Sheleg, which was traced back to $2.5 million 'gift' from father-in-law's Russian bank account

Top rights body set to vote on draft resolution calling for probe into alleged war crimes by Moscow since invasion's start, with a view to holding those responsible to account

Top prosecutor says office charged Sgt. Vadin Shyshimarin, 21, in the killing of an unarmed civilian who was gunned down while riding a bicycle

Senate approval of measure seems certain, with Washington becoming increasingly assertive about willingness to help Ukraine with more sophisticated weapons