Man captured, tortured in Russia celebrates birthday with Tampa volunteers who saved him

A man who was saved from a Russian captors days before his rescuers say he was set to be executed, celebrated his 29th birthday with a surprise party thrown by those who saved his life.

Victoria Amelina, award-winning Ukrainian writer, dies after Russian missile attack

The PEN America rights group says award-winning Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina has died from her injuries suffered after a Russian missile attack on a popular restaurant last week.

Mike Pence meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in surprise trip to Ukraine

The former vice president’s visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries and to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Sarasota man sends supplies to help Ukrainians after Kakhovka dam collapse

The non-profit, Ukraine Aid Operations, provides supplies to Ukrainian troops. Alan Rybak has sent over 13,000 items from Sarasota to Ukraine.

Russia's air force accidentally bombs own city of Belgorod near Ukraine border

Russia’s military has acknowledged that a bomb accidentally dropped by one of its warplanes caused a powerful blast in a Russian city about 25 miles east of the Russia-Ukraine border.

ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war crimes

The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.

Pentagon releases video of Russian jet dumping fuel on US drone

The 42-second video shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes, the Pentagon said.

US: Russian fighter jet hits American surveillance drone over Black Sea

The U.S. military said a Russian warplane struck the propeller of a U.S. drone over the Black Sea, causing America forces to bring the unmanned aircraft down in international waters.

Dade City twins reunited one year after war began in Ukraine

Rachel Woodard stayed in the Bay Area. Becky Petersen moved to Poland. Together they've raised $170,000 for refugees of the war with Russia.

Brad Paisley releases new song featuring Ukraine President Zelenskyy

The song, called "Same Here," features Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking proudly about his country and people.

Biden: Putin made 'big mistake' by suspending US arms treaty

Biden condemned the Russian decision to pull back from the treaty, known as New START. The move is expected to have an immediate impact on U.S. visibility into Russian nuclear activities.

Biden makes unannounced visit to Ukraine: 'One year later, Kyiv stands'

President Joe Biden’s Monday visit was a gesture of solidarity that comes days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.