Ukrainian official suggests US mineral deal terms improved for Kyiv

(KYIV) -- A Ukrainian official described to ABC News details of a potential U.S.-Ukraine mineral deal, sharing points that appear to suggest Kyiv has succeeded in significantly improving the terms, perhaps staring down some of the Trump administration's more onerous demands.The $500 billion demanded...

Full Ukrainian liberation from Russia unrealistic, Hegseth tells allies

(LONDON and THE PENTAGON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared at his first meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Wednesday to tell allies that the liberation of all Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory "is an unrealistic objective.""The bloodshed must stop and this war must...

Massive Russian air attack follows record-breaking Ukrainian drone barrage

(LONDON )-- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned allies that the defense of his nation is a litmus test for broader Western resolve, after Russia fired at least 117 missiles and drones in an overnight attack on the country's energy infrastructure facilities."It's the middle of...

Ukrainian forces claim significant casualties among North Koreans in Kursk

(LONDON) -- The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Directorate of Intelligence said on Monday that at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed and wounded in weekend battles in Russia's western Kursk region, prompting commanders to send reinforcements to frontline units."North Korean army units are...

How the Ukrainian Special Olympics team found hope through training

(NEW YORK) -- As the war rages around them, the Ukrainian Special Olympics team is showcasing their indomitable spirit, staying incredibly focused on the opportunity to compete at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.ABC News' partner, ESPN, was given exclusive access to...