Given a lifeline by the U.S., Ukraine must now prove it can beat Russia

CNBC— Time is of the essence for Ukraine, which has been pleading for more air defense systems, artillery and ammunition to turn the tide in the war.

WNYC—Newshour, Can the US aid package to Ukraine slow Russia’s advance?. Ukraine's recent lack of air defence systems has been blamed for Russian forces capturing hundreds more square kilometres of Ukrainian territory. So what difference will the aid make? We speak a defence analyst and get reaction from the capital, Kyiv.Also on the programme: Newshour’s James Coomarasamy asks if India can stick to its ambitious plans to tackle climate change and develop renewable energy sources; and we ask if the government of Sierra Leone is serious about tackling the drug, called...

CNBC—U.S. accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine, in breach of global ban. The U.S. has formally accused Russia of using chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops.

NBC News—Ukraine retreats in the east as Russia pushes forward while U.S. ally waits for aid. Ukraine’s outnumbered troops have been forced to retreat from three villages on the eastern front lines, the country’s top commander said Sunday, as Russian forces push to break through its beleaguered defenses while Kyiv waits for newly committed U.S. military aid to arrive. It was a rare admission from Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, that his troops were not only struggling, but also that Russia was gaining the upper hand. In a lengthy post on his Telegram channel...