Author: John Bacon, USA TODAY

President Biden’s decision to send Ukraine cluster munitions ignited condemnation from NATO allies. But the White House says the ammo is needed.

The Ukrainian counteroffensive has been slowed by a complex system of defenses erected over several months by Russian troops, US says.

Moscow says transfer of U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is a nuclear threat that creates the risk of a direct armed clash with NATO.

NATO communique reflects strong support for Ukraine in the war and for Ukraine membership when the war is over. But no promises.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Tuesday for the two-day the NATO summit. He was not happy.

Zelenskyy dismissed claims by Trump that he could end the war in 24 hours, saying Trump had the chance while president but didn’t do anything.

Ukraine must turn back the Russian invasion if the U.S. wants to avoid going to war against Russia, former vice president Mike Pence says.

The Russian army is “modern and heroic (despite) “experiencing certain problems, like any army,” a top Kremlin official says.