The U.S. and an array of other NATO allies will send Ukraine dozens of air defense systems in the coming months, including at least four of the powerful Patriot systems that Kyiv has been desperately seeking to help fight off Russian advances in the war, according to a new joint agreement. “Today I’m announcing a historic donation … Read more
United Nations: UN Security Council members confronted Russia on Tuesday over a missile strike the previous day that destroyed part of Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital, pouring out condemnations at an emergency meeting chaired by Moscow’s own ambassador. Russia denies responsibility for the strike at the hospital, where at least two staffers were killed. France and … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 27, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a NATO event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the alliance, in Washington, U.S., July 9, 2024. Yves Herman | Reuters President Joe Biden announced new commitments to help Ukraine bolster its air defense against Russia in a speech Tuesday commemorating NATO‘s 75th anniversary. “Putin wants nothing less — nothing … Read more
The stakes are high for the NATO alliance as the organization’s 75th anniversary summit gets underway in Washington this week. Particular focus will be on U.S. President Joe Biden amid widespread concerns about his age and mental fitness for the presidential race following his damaging debate performance against former President Donald Trump in June. Former … Read more
Russia rained missiles down on cities across Ukraine in broad daylight on Monday morning, killing at least 36 civilians and badly damaging Kyiv’s main children’s hospital in the deadliest air strike in months, officials said. Parents holding babies walked in the street outside the hospital, dazed and sobbing after the rare daylight aerial attack. Windows … Read more
Russia has rained missiles down on cities across Ukraine in broad daylight, killing at least 29 civilians and badly damaging Kyiv’s main children’s hospital in the deadliest air strike in months, officials say. Hundreds of people rushed to clear debris at the hospital, where windows had been smashed and panels ripped off. Parents holding babies … Read more
Emergency forces and civilians conduct search-and-rescue operations among the rubble of ‘Okhmatdyt’ Children’s Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 8, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images A barrage of Russian missiles across Ukraine killed at least 31 people, injured 125 others and seriously damaged a key children’s hospital in a rare large-scale daytime attack, … Read more
Canada will be reassuring allies of its commitment to the western alliance as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travels to Washington, D.C., this week to take part in the NATO leaders’ summit at a critical time for war-ravaged Ukraine. The 32 NATO countries are set to mark the alliance’s 75th anniversary in the same city where … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting at Taj Exotic Hotel on October, 15, 2016 in Benaulim, Goa, India. Mikhail Svetlov | Getty Images News | Getty Images India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, marking his first visit … Read more
