Ellie Cook
U.S. News Reporter
Ellie Cook is a U.S. News Reporter based in London, U.K., covering U.S. politics, Ukraine and military defense. Ellie previously worked for the Daily Express after studying International Journalism. Ellie joined Newsweek in 2023. Languages: English, Spanish.
You can reach Ellie via email at [email protected].
US Abrams arrive in Ukraine ahead of challenging mud season
The U.S.-donated M1 Abrams are "preparing to reinforce our brigades," the Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, said on Monday.
Commander of Russian Black Sea fleet killed in Crimea navy HQ strike: Kyiv
Ukraine's special forces said on Wednesday that 34 Russian personnel were killed in Friday's missile strikes on the Black Sea Fleet base.
Video shows ATACMS cluster bomb devastation as Ukraine awaits missiles
U.S.-provided ATACMS would boost Ukraine's ability to fire deep behind the front lines into Russian-held territory.
Before and after photos show damage from Russia-Ukraine overnight barrage
The southern Ukrainian city of Odesa has been frequently targeted by Russian missile strikes.
As Biden dawdles on ATACMS, expert suggests next best thing for Ukraine
U.S. cluster rockets like the M39 "are far and away the best additional weapon for this counteroffensive," said former Ukrainian military adviser, Dan Rice.
Russia eyes Iran's new cruise missile with 900-mile range
"Russia-Iran cooperation is reaching new highs," Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.
Russia loses over 400 artillery systems in 2 weeks: Ukraine
Russia has lost a total of 6,137 artillery systems since the beginning of all-out war in Ukraine last February, Ukraine's military said on Thursday.
How Ukraine's crowdfunded spy tech is helping it strike Russian targets
The Finnish-made satellite had "a very important role" in Ukraine's recent attack on Russian vessels in Sevastopol, Kyiv's military intelligence agency said.
Putin seeking quick end to Ukraine war, Turkey's leader hints
"It's quite obvious that this war is going to last a long time," Turkey's leader, Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, said on Monday.
Russian ally forced to give up disputed enclave as ceasefire declared
The ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh on Wednesday will mean the "complete cessation of hostilities," Moscow said.
Will US M1 Abrams be a game-changer in Ukraine war?
The battle tank will "add another formidable armored capability" to Ukraine's counteroffensive, U.S. Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, said on Tuesday.
Russia's S-400 air defense systems are being cut to shreds
Russia's S-400 is broadly comparable to the U.S. Patriot system operating in Ukraine.
Cluster munitions bombard Russian positions in chilling night vision video
Ukraine is using cluster bombs "quite effectively," the White House said in July shortly after the U.S. sent dual-purpose improved conventional munitions.
What is Kh-BD? Russian Tu-160 bombers armed with new long range missiles
The new air-launched cruise missiles will be fired from Russia's Tu-160 supersonic bomber, Moscow has said.
What is BAS-80? Russia's new kamikaze drone inspired by stolen Switchblades
The new Russian BAS-80 drone, modelled on the U.S. Switchblade 300, is "already operation" in Ukraine, according to a Russian media report.
China has hobbled Russia's drone industry
Drone warfare has dominated the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with both sides pushing forward with rapid uncrewed technology development.
Missing F-35 could keep flying for "hundreds of miles" on autopilot
The U.S. military issued an appeal to the public on Sunday for "any information that may help our recovery teams locate the F-35."
Missing F-35 sparks widespread mockery as military asks public for help
An F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet was "involved in a mishap" on Sunday, military officials said.
America is waging war with Russia, foreign minister says
"It is not a war between the United States and Russia," U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said earlier this year.
Ramzan Kadyrov appears in video after death rumors swirl
Kadyrov is one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's key allies and has committed his "Kadyrovtsy," or pro-Russian Chechen fighters, to Moscow in Ukraine.
Russia scrambling to fortify "linchpin" town near Ukraine frontline
Moscow is likely building up defenses around Tokmak amid "concern" over Ukraine breaching the first line of defenses around Robotyne, the U.K. said on Sunday.
Ukraine forces secure "significant tactical breach" on front line
Kyiv said in late August it had captured Robotyne in its grinding counteroffensive, slowly moving towards the Russian-held city of Melitopol.
Putin cheerleader suggests strikes on 4 NATO countries
Vladimir Solovyov, a Russian state TV host and long-time ally of Vladimir Putin, said the four wanted to "cause maximum damage to the Russian Federation."
Ukraine liberates key village near Bakhmut in counteroffensive milestone
Ukraine's counteroffensive, now heading for the winter months, has seen Kyiv make small gains, but with a heavy cost for both Ukraine and Russia.
Russia loses 42 artillery systems, 47 drones and a submarine in a day: Kyiv
Experts have frequently pointed to the importance of artillery and unmanned vehicles for both Ukraine's and Russia's war efforts.
Satellite images reveal aftermath of "Storm Shadow" hit on Crimea shipyard
Russia said the two damaged vessels will be put back into use with its navy, but Ukraine said the submarine and landing ship were likely "beyond repair."
European official reveals "lifeblood" of NATO militaries
Russia and Ukraine have burned through ammunition stockpiles, with no signs of the demand for artillery shells abating as the counteroffensive grinds on.
NATO Typhoon fighter jet pilots get augmented reality upgrade
The new helmets have integrated night-vision, which its previous version did not have.
Russia "in for the long haul" as winter nears: UK army chief
"We have to be ready for what may follow," the British army chief said on Tuesday.
Crimea is running out of gas
Gasoline and diesel shortages have reportedly struck several southern Russian regions as well as the annexed peninsula.
