Svetlana Shkolnikova

ODESA, Ukraine — For one boat commander in the Ukrainian navy, the main advantage of the American patrol vessel he pilots is its maneuverability. It’s small, fast, hard to spot from a distance and a stark contrast to its bulky Soviet-era predecessors. “Yo... See more

KYIV, Ukraine — The former U.S. soldier believed to be the first fallen American fighter buried in Ukraine rests in the Alley of Heroes at the historic Lukianivske Cemetery, flanked by Ukrainian and American flags. A placard written in Ukrainian marks his... See more

KYIV, Ukraine — The nature of warfare has changed dramatically since a 23-year-old Ukrainian soldier who goes by the call sign Architect enlisted in 2021. Back then, before Russia’s full-scale invasion the following year, combat was largely conventional, ... See more

The House Appropriations Committee approved a defense funding bill Wednesday that endorses the Pentagon’s rebrand to the Department of War while allocating $1.1 trillion in defense spending and providing a range of pay raises to troops. The legislation wa... See more

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday approved a House-passed measure to end unauthorized U.S. military action against Iran in a symbolic congressional rebuke of the war amid negotiations for a lasting peace agreement. Senators voted 50-48 for the concurrent... See more