The UK confirmed that they are sending long range missiles to Ukraine as EU leadership also says they will send more munitions to Kyiv. A look at the Ukrainian air raid sirens and air defense system plus a look at Russian Victory Day celebrations in Seattle Washington.
The U.S. to send more aid to Ukraine. China prepares to send an envoy to Ukraine for peace talks and oil export sanctions are hurting Russia. A former Moscow Bureau Chief compares and contrasts life in Russia today versus Soviet times, plus a look at the dogs of Chernobyl.
The U.S. denies any involvement in alleged drone attack on the Kremlin. Head of Wagner Group threatens to pull his troops out of Bakhmut. A new poll reveals a change in American opinion toward supporting Ukraine. Plus a Canadian man tries to raise only a few hundred dollars to help Ukraine.
Russia accuses Kyiv of attacking Kremlin with drones, Ukraine denies accusations. President Zelenskyy visits Finland. The EU plans to manufacture more ammunition for Ukraine and themselves. A look at journalists the world over on World Press Freedom Day, plus political theater during wartime.
The White House has released their estimates of the number of Russian casualties, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has strong words for a Russian reporter. A Ukrainian mayor visits VOA and a conversation about Ukrainian security with a former U.S. Ambassador to Kyiv.