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Ukraine/Russia

Ukraine Hammers Russian Infrastructure Amid Trump-Putin Talks

Ukraine struck Russia's largest steel plant and an oil pumping station this week while Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed ending the war.

Newsweek - World - 4 minutes ago

Ukraine is exhausted. But it's still determined to resist Russia.

If Russia’s plan to quickly defeat Ukraine failed, it’s fallback seemed more assured: a war of attrition in which the larger and stronger nation would prevail. With Western help, Ukraine has endured, but fatigue is setting in just as U.S. support is flagging.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 16 minutes ago

Vance, Zelenskyy meet in Munich for talks on Ukraine peace efforts - 5 minutes ago

Vance in the run-up insisted the United States was prepared to pressure Russia to end its three-year war on Ukraine, as he said Europe should “of course” be at the table.

First Post - World - 19 minutes ago

Ukraine says protective covering outside Chornobyl nuclear plant hit by Russian drone - A Russian drone caused significant damage to the radiation containment shelter at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday, an allegation the Kremlin denied. News - World - | 3 hours ago

A Russian drone caused significant damage to the radiation containment shelter at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday, an allegation the Kremlin denied.

CBC News - World - 20 minutes ago

Russia denies launching drone strike on Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine

No radiation leak as Kyiv says attack shows Kremlin has no desire for peace

Irish Times - Top Stories - 28 minutes ago

US vice president criticises UK and Europe in fiery speech; Ukraine casts doubt on US peace plan

Officials are meeting at the Munich Security Conference today as they reel from the call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Speaking ahead of talks with Volodomyr Zelenskyy, however, JD Vance has struck a different tone towards Moscow. Watch a live stream at the top of the page.

Sky News - Sports - 31 minutes ago

Munich Updates: JD Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky Meeting Underway

The future of Ukraine is set to dominate discussions at the Munich Security Conference. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Newsweek - World - 46 minutes ago

Zelensky demands 1.5 million-strong army

Europe must help Ukraine beef up its army until Kiev joins NATO, Vladimir Zelensky has told the Munich Security Conference

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Zelensky warns Putin will attack NATO 'next year' as Chernobyl hit by drone

Nuclear scare at Chernobyl site comes as US vice-president meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Munich after Donald Trump announced the start of peace talks

Independent UK - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

4 Chernobyl Nuke Shield Hit in Russian Drone Attack: Zelensky -- DIPLOMATIC FALLOUT?

The attack came just hours before the Ukrainian president was due to meet top U.S. officials.

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Pentagon refuses to rule out nuclear weapons for Ukraine

US President Donald Trump will ultimately decide on whether to provide nuclear weapons to Ukraine, says his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Russia Today - World - 1 hour ago

JD Vance says biggest danger in Europe is censorship during Munich address — not Russia or China: 'Threat from within'

“What I worry about is the threat from within, the retreat of Europe from some of its most fundamental values, values shared with the United States of America,” the vice president said in a...

New York Post - Politics - 1 hour ago

Hegseth says he and Vance are 'on the same page' despite VP's remark on US troops in Ukraine

Defense Secretary Hegseth was asked on Friday about the possibility of the U.S. sending troops to Ukraine just after Vice President Vance said the option had not been ruled out.

Fox News - Politics - 2 hours ago

Trump and Putin Talk Ukraine Ceasefire, M23 Continues DRC Advance, Sudan's Military Makes Gains

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

The Nation - World - 1 hour ago

Zelensky says he will only agree to meet with Putin after common plan with Trump is negotiated

Vance’s speech before the Munich Security Conference warned elected officials that they risk losing public support if they don’t quickly change course

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 hour ago

Zelensky Draws Red Line for Trump and Putin

Zelenskyy believes Trump is the key to ending the Russia-Ukraine war, and said the US president gave him his direct phone number.

Newsweek - World - 1 hour ago

Vance's Munich tirade leaves Europe guessing on Ukraine

Vance instead took aim at Europe's retreat from "fundamental values".

Euractiv - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

World News -- Zelensky: Russian drone strike damages Chernobyl power plant -- A Russian attack drone struck the shelter surrounding the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said early Friday.

A Russian attack drone struck the shelter surrounding the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said early Friday.

UPI - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine buying Russian gas —Slovakia

Reverse supplies have been flowing to Ukraine despite Zelensky’s recent transit cut to the bloc, according to Slovakia

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

World News -- Zelensky sanctions former Ukrainian President Poroshenko, others -- President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday signed off on sanctions against former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and other prominent Russia-leaning officials.

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday signed off on sanctions against former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and other prominent Russia-leaning officials.

UPI - World - 2 hours ago

From 'nothing without Ukraine' to 'everything for Putin': How Trump's 'peace deal' puts Kyiv in a bind

The Trump administration has signalled Ukraine would have to give up territory to Russia and that NATO membership for Kyiv was “impractical”. The Kremlin seized on Trump’s remarks, saying that the situation in Ukraine “largely corresponds” with his words.

First Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Failure to secure 'just and lasting' peace for Ukraine would also weaken U.S., EU warns

Failure to secure a "just and lasting peace" for Ukraine would enfeeble not only Europe but also the United States, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned Friday.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Royal Navy could defend Ukraine from Russia attack, says Zelensky

Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will play its ‘full part’ in any peace-keeping mission in Ukraine

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 hours ago

Zelensky claims Russia may attack Nato country 'next year' as he pushes for security guarantees

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the need to have security guarantees from Russia, saying Kyiv was willing to adjust its position on Nato membership

First Post - World - 3 hours ago

Radiation levels normal as Ukraine says Russia hit Chernobyl nuclear power plant

The Kremlin rejected that its military targets Ukrainian nuclear sites, while the European Union said the attack was “reckless” and showed Russia was “not looking for peace”

First Post - World - 3 hours ago

US pressures both Russia, Europe on Ukraine

MUNICH: Vice President JD Vance said on Friday (Feb 14) that the United States was prepared to put pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, ahead of a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vance also sought to reassure European nations worried about being frozen out of talks on

Channel NewsAsia - World - 4 hours ago

Qatar announces its successful mediation in reuniting new group of children with their families in Russia and Ukraine

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar announced the success of its mediation efforts in reuniting a new group of children in Ukraine and Russia with their f...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

WSJ Mischaracterizes Vance Comments on Russia Ahead of Munich Security Conference

Trump looking forward to fundamentally productive negotiation with Russia, JD Vance said, in comments mischaracterised as a threat of war.

Breitbart - Politics - 4 hours ago

Vance Says Sending US Troops To Ukraine 'On The Table' Ahead Of Russian Peace Talks

The vice president said the U.S. is considering its options for the talks between Trump and Putin, including sanctions and "military tools."

International Business Times - World - 4 hours ago

Russian drone strikes Chernobyl reactor protective shell: Zelensky

The strike happened early Friday morning.

New York Post - World - 4 hours ago

Radiation Concerns After Ukraine Says Russian Attack Hit Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor

The International Atomic Energy Agency said it was on "high alert" after a drone hit the reactor's protective shell.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Chernobyl Shield Hit by Russian Drone, Radiation Normal: Ukraine

Radiation levels inside and outside remain normal and stable, and there are no casualties, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ready To Talk To Russia After Reaching 'Common Position' With US, Europe: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday he was ready for direct talks with Russia once Kyiv reached a common position with the United States and Europe on how to end the three-year war.

NDTV - World - 5 hours ago

Former US ambassador to NATO predicts imminent ceasefire in Ukraine

Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker discusses President Donald Trump holding phone calls with Putin and Zelenskyy over ending the war in Ukraine on 'Fox & Friends First'.

Fox News - World - 5 hours ago

Vance Says Military Action Could Be On The Table To Force Putin To Accept Deal With Ukraine

The Trump administration is offering mixed signals over its position on the Ukraine war.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ukraine conflict and NATO challenges: Munich Security Conference kicks off (LIVE UPDATES)

The Munich Security Conference 2025 has commenced, with global leaders focusing on the Ukraine conflict and other key security challenges

Russia Today - US News - 5 hours ago

Ukraine and Russia Exchange Claims on Chernobyl Sarcophagus Drone Strike

Drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the protective containment shell of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant overnight, Kyiv says.

Breitbart - Politics - 5 hours ago

'Crucial Chance' to End Ukraine War, UK Minister Says as G7 Gathers in Munich

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle also praised President Donald Trump for being ‘so dedicated’ to bringing the conflict to a close.

Epoch Times - World - 5 hours ago

China Reacts to Trump and Putin's Ukraine War Talks

China has offered to host a summit between the two leaders—without the participation of Ukraine—the WSJ reported.

Newsweek - World - 5 hours ago

Europe -- Chernobyl hit by Russian drone, says Zelensky

A Russian drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the protective confinement shell of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Kyiv region during the night...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ukraine NATO membership 'unlikely'

Speaking in Poland, the US defence secretary lays down what his government considers to be "unlikely" outcomes in any peace deal.

Sky News - World - 6 hours ago

Vance says Trump wants productive Russia-Ukraine negotiations but notes 'range' of options

Vice President JD Vance says President Donald Trump wants productive Russia-Ukraine negotiations but noted the U.S. had a “range of options" if a deal couldn't be reached.

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Chernobyl shelter struck by Russian drone, Ukraine says

A Russian drone struck a shelter at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday. (X/ZelenskyyUa)

Fox News - World - 6 hours ago

Ukraine blames Russia for drone attack on Chernobyl's protective shell

An alleged drone struck the protective shell covering the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine early Friday, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is blaming Russia.

Fox News - World - 6 hours ago

North America - LATEST - | Trump 'wants to restart nuclear arms talks with Russia and China', and signs plan to increase tariffs on trading partners

Donald Trump has said that he wants to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China and that eventually he hopes all three countries could agre...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Russia Denies Ukrainian Claim It Struck Chernobyl Reactor Shell as Radiation Levels Remain Normal -- A Russian drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the protective containment shell of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in...

A Russian drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the protective containment shell of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Kyiv region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, but a senior Russian official rejected blame for the strike.

Military.com - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Chernobyl hit by Russian drone strike, says Zelensky

The drone strike damaged the structure and started a fire - which has been put out, Zelensky said

Evening Standard - World - 6 hours ago

Drone strikes Chornobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, Russia says not to blame

Radiation levels are normal at Chornobyl, IAEA says, as world leaders gather in Munich to discuss Russia-Ukraine war.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Trump Ponders Sex With His Mom In Jordan Klepper's Bonkers Gag About Ukraine

The "Daily Show" co-host went there as he ripped the president for promises unkept about the war.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Europe's leaders warn against 'appeasement' with Russia, ceasefire talks without Ukraine -- -

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday Ukraine would not accept any bilateral agreements on its fate reached by Moscow and Washington in its absence, and called for Europe to have a seat at the negotiating table at the end of the war.

CBC News - World - 7 hours ago

Trump says Russia and Ukraine can reach a peace deal. Will Ukrainians buy what he's selling? -- Geoff Nixon

U.S. President Donald Trump may be saying he believes a peace deal is possible between Russia and Ukraine, but he's got a long way to go to selling Ukrainians that what he's doing will be in any way acceptable to them.

CBC News - World - 7 hours ago

One dog's journey from war-torn Ukraine to the snowy fields of Canada

Two soldiers fell in love with a stray pup, named him Donbas and made it their mission to get him safely to a new home in northern Alberta

The Globe and Mail - World - 7 hours ago

Russia Sparks Fears of False Flag Attack in Baltic Sea

Moscow also alleged that European intelligence services and Ukraine intend to "assassinate Russian opposition figures abroad" and blame Russia.

Newsweek - World - 8 hours ago

Is Russia running out of weapons and manpower for its war in Ukraine?

As Ukrainian attacks wipe out their tanks and armoured vehicles, Moscow’s troops adopt new tactics amid ammunition woes.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

JD Vance threatens Russia with sanctions, possible military action if Putin doesn't agree to end Ukraine war

Vice President JD Vance declared Thursday that the US will consider sanctions and even military action if Russian Vladimir Putin refuses to end the nearly three-year long war in Ukraine.

New York Post - US News - 13 hours ago

Trump wants peace and an end to the war in Ukraine – it's by far his toughest objective

There are two wars that President Trump understandably wants to end.

New York Post - Opinion - 14 hours ago

Trump's big bet on Vlad bound to backfire — Putin has transformed Russia into a war machine

President Trump’s announcement of immediate talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine without any concessions from Moscow is setting the stage for the destruction of the...

New York Post - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

NATO Tests New Deployment Model Without US Ahead of Ukraine War Anniversary -- NATO is testing its ability to rapidly deploy across eastern Europe — without direct U.S. assistance — as Washington shifts...

NATO is testing its ability to rapidly deploy across eastern Europe — without direct U.S. assistance — as Washington shifts its approach toward European defense and the war in Ukraine.

Military.com - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

World Leaders Convene in Munich for High-Stakes Ukraine Talks

World leaders meet in Munich to discuss Ukraine's future, potential peace deals, and the Gaza hostage situation, while German elections cast a shadow over the proceedings.

OilPrice.com - World - 20 hours ago

Trump and Putin's Ukraine peace talks 'echo Nazi appeasement'

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky warns against ‘world leaders trusting Putin’s claims of readiness to end the war’

Evening Standard - World - 20 hours ago

At least 28 injured in Munich after Afghan migrant plows car into crowd in 'suspected attack' -- just day before Vance's Zelensky meeting

Police say the suspect drove a Mini Cooper into the crowd of people leaving several injured just after 10:30 a.m.

New York Post - World - 20 hours ago

Zelensky breaks silence on Russia peace deal

Ukraine will not accept peace negotiations if they are not included in talks, Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed. In his first remarks to journalists since Donald Trump held calls first with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and then the Ukrainian president, Zelensky said the main thing was to “not allow everything to go according to Putin’s plan.

Independent UK - World - 21 hours ago

Zelensky says talks about Ukraine without Kiev unacceptable

Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Kiev would not accept any bilateral peace talks without Ukraine s participation, the g...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Zelenskiy wants plan to 'stop Putin' before US-Russia talks

BRUSSELS: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday the United States should agree on a joint plan to stop Russia before starting talks with Moscow, as European leaders warned...

International The News - World - 23 hours ago

What to know about Trump's phone calls with Putin, Zelensky

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday spoke with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine by phone and said both countries agreed to begin peace...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 23 hours ago

Putin wants to meet Trump 'quite promptly,' but Zelensky says 'no talk about Ukraine without Ukraine'

Russian President Vladimir Putin is eager for a one-on-one meeting with President Donald Trump, but Ukrainian leadership insisted there can be no negotiations without their involvement.

Washington Examiner - World - 23 hours ago

Russia claims Trump, Putin talk brought world from 'brink of Apocalypse,' EU warns of 'dirty tricks'

Top Russian official Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday claimed the call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin brought the world back from the 'brink of the Apocalypse.'

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Russia rejoices at Trump-Putin call as Zelenskyy rejects talks without Ukraine present

Russian officials and state media have taken a triumphant tone after President Donald Trump jettisoned three years of U.S. policy and announced he would likely meet soon with Russian President …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 day ago

Europe warns against Ukraine talks snub after Trump-Putin call

European leaders warned the U.S. on Thursday against striking a Ukraine peace deal with Russia without their involvement, after Donald Trump announced...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

'It is impossible to bring us to our knees': Russia reacts to Putin-Trump phone call

Russian politicians, journalists, and experts reacted to the news about the first contact between the presidents of Russia and the US

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine fears being cut out of talks between America and Russia

Hours before Trump’s call with Putin, we spoke to an apprehensive Volodymyr Zelensky

Economist - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia rejoices at Trump-Putin call as Zelensky rejects talks without Ukraine present

Russia takes a triumphant tone after Trump jettisoned U.S. policy and said he would likely meet soon with Putin to negotiate a Ukraine peace deal.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

European Leaders Demand Involvement in Ukraine Peace Talks

European leaders are demanding a place at the table in any peace negotiations between the U.S. and Russia regarding Ukraine, following a call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago

Russia launches fresh drone attack against Ukraine shortly after Trump-Putin phone call

Ukraine's air force indicated that there was an overnight drone attack. The news on Thursday came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke to both Russia's Putin and Ukraine's Zelenskyy on Wednesday

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Trump not betraying Ukraine – Pentagon chief

The US leader’s phone call with Vladimir Putin is “recognition” that Washington is interested in negotiated peace, Pete Hegseth has said

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

EU must be involved in Ukraine peace talks – German FM

Annalena Baerbock has complained that US President Donald Trump sidelined the EU in his recent phone talks with Moscow and Kiev

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine has every reason to be worried after Trump's comments

There are some ominous signs already bolstering fears Ukraine has been betrayed before talks with Russia to put an end to the nearly three-year war have even started.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump says he had "lengthy and highly productive phone call" with Putin

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held a 90-minute phone conversation regarding the war in Ukraine. Washington says this as the start of negotiations over a ceasefire, but alarm has been raised among European allies.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Trump's opening gambit to end war shakes Ukraine and stirs Russia

Analysis: Washington’s intervention has boosted Russia’s hopes of achieving two key goals of its invasion

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Trump, Putin agree to negotiate Ukraine ceasefire

Donald Trump has said that he and Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin negotiations to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine, later adding that it was unlikely Kyiv would win back all its territory or join NATO if a deal is to be reached.

Tehran Times - World - 1 day ago

Trump speaks to Putin, Zelenskyy as U.S. defence secretary dismisses prospect of Ukraine NATO membership -- -

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is unrealistic and the Trump administration does not see NATO membership for Kyiv as part of a solution to the war triggered by Russia's invasion.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Trump suggests 'very bloody' Russia-Ukraine war could be nearing its end after 'great talks' with both countries

President Trump suggested Thursday that Russia’s “very bloody war” on Ukraine could be nearing its end after he held talks with both sides. “Great talks with Russia and...

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Trump touts Saudi Arabia summit with Putin to discuss Ukraine war

Donald Trump touted Wednesday he anticipated meeting Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks, following a surprise phone call that signaled...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Trump and Putin's call triggers fear in Ukraine and Europe

Also on the daily podcast: an M23 rebel leader and Bridget Jones strikes back

Economist - Top Stories - 1 day ago

European NATO 'fears cost' of Trump's Ukraine burden shift – FT

European NATO states’ officials fear the cost of Donald Trump’s Ukraine burden shift, The Financial Times has said

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Oil Prices Down on Potential Ukraine Peace Deal

Oil prices declined on Thursday amid growing optimism about a potential peace deal for Ukraine, which could lead to increased Russian oil supply and lower prices.

OilPrice.com - Business - 1 day ago

Russia has won a war against the West: What the Putin-Trump call really means

The new reality is that the West can be stopped and made to negotiate on its “adversary’s” terms

Russia Today - Opinion - 1 day ago

Allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in talks as Trump touts Putin

Comes after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he would hold talks soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Talks to end war in Ukraine boost prospects for Korean equipment makers

Donald Trump said both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed a desire for peace in separate phone calls with him on Wednesday, and ...

Korea Times - Technology - 1 day ago

Trump and Putin to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks

ALBAWABA- In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for discu

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump announces US-led peace talks after calls with Putin and Zelensky

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV: Donald Trump has revealed that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed a willingness to pursue peace during separate phone...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

UK vows 'steadfast' support for Ukraine amid reports of Trump-Putin talks

‘The whole of Parliament’ continues to support Ukraine, Angela Rayner said, amid the US president’s moves to draw the conflict to an end.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump says discussed ending Ukraine war with Putin. Zelensky; 'No more lives should be lost!'

President praises Russian counterpart in social media post says the leaders agreed to work together and conduct visits; Zelensky says conversation with US president 'highly significant'

YNET News - World - 1 day ago

'Time to work together': Trump, Putin start talks to end Ukraine war -- 12 Feb 06:13 PM

Trump praised Putin, calling their call 'lengthy and highly productive'.

NZ Herald - World - 1 day ago

Justin Trudeau says Ukraine decides how war with Russia ends, praises buy-Canadian movement

The Prime Minister’s one-day visit to Brussels includes a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and the European Union’s two most senior leaders

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump upends US policy on Ukraine and says he and Putin have agreed to begin talks on ending the war

President Donald Trump has upended three years of U.S. policy toward Ukraine, saying he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war following a dramatic prisoner swap.

AP News - World - 1 day ago

Trump administration voices doubt about Ukraine joining NATO, keeping all its territory

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Ukraine is unlikely to join NATO or keep all its territory. Trump says he'll start talks with Putin to end war.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Trump speaks to Putin, says Ukraine talks to start 'immediately'

Washington: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Wednesday and agreed to immediately start talks to end th...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

Trump and Putin to begin talks on ending Ukraine war 'immediately'

Forcing Ukraine to cede territory to Russia would be ‘greatest betrayal of European ally’ since Poland in 1945 says Ed Davey

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump, Putin discuss ending Ukraine war, agree to meet in future

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday discussed ending the war in Ukraine, agreed to meet in the future and Putin invited Trump to Moscow, the Kremlin...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Hegseth Says Ukraine Regaining Pre-War Borders Is 'Unrealistic'

Hegseth reiterated Trump’s calls for negotiations to end the Russia–Ukraine war and signaled U.S. focus will shift to other security concerns beyond Europe.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Says 'Unrealistic' For Ukraine To Return To Pre-2014 Borders

Secretary Pete Hegseth said that a "realistic assessment of the battlefield" needs to be considered ahead of talks to end the war with Russia.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Calls for End of Ukraine War, Announces No New Aid for Ukraine

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the NATO headquarters called for an end to the Ukraine war and defined some outer limits of future U.S.military involvement in a future Ukraine peace deal.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Pete Hegseth Calls NATO Membership For Ukraine Unrealistic

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth said that Ukraine’s Western backers must abandon the “illusionary goal” of returning the country to its pre-2014 borders.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Putin giving up Crimea in Ukraine peace deal 'unrealistic,' says US

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth also said Washington does not see NATO membership for Kyiv as part of a solution to Putin’s war

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

Judge 'wrong' to let Gaza family settle in UK under Ukraine scheme, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer said he agreed with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch that the decision was "wrong" and he is working to close a loophole to prevent the case happening again.

Sky News - Politics - 2 days ago

Syria's interim foreign minister says Russia-Iran ties to Assad are an open wound after war

Syria’s relations with Iran and Russia remain an open wound for the country’s people after the nations backed autocratic President Bashar Assad during its long war.

AP News - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine offers land swaps, Russia releases prisoner to woo Trump

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled a willingness to negotiate a land swap with Russia, as U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Moscow’s release of an...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Vladimir Putin launches huge missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Ukraine’s air force said it shot down six out of seven ballistic missiles used in the latest attack on the country

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

American teacher Marc Fogel greeted by Trump after Russia releases him from prison

The family of American teacher Marc Fogel says it's "beyond grateful, relieved and overwhelmed" that he's heading home after his release from Russia.

SBS - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump secures release of American teacher in a U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange

ALBAWABA- In a high-stakes prisoner exchange with Russia, President Donald Trump secured the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher who had been imp

Albawaba - World - 2 days ago

German industry eyes Ukraine investment, despite war and ravaged energy system

A significant share of German industries wants to increase activity in Ukraine, according to Germany's eastern business association.

Euractiv - Environment - 2 days ago

Trump says Treasury Secretary going to Ukraine as U.S. has 'little to show' for aid

Trump's post on Truth Social suggested the two leaders could discuss pathways to ending the conflict.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Russian oil under attack as Ukraine targets fuel used by Putin's military

Sky News analysis shows an increase in Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian oil depots and other facilities linked to oil production over the past three months - with Kyiv hitting targets hundreds of miles into Russian territory in defiance of air defences.

Sky News - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine may one day become part of Russia

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) –US President Donald Trump has said that Ukraine "may be Russian someday," also not ruling out the possibility that he would want to take back the money invested in Ukraine by the US government.

Mehr News Agency - World - 3 days ago

Putin digs in over Ukraine peace deal after talks with Trump

The Russian president is also trying to drag the UK into nuclear arms control talks

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

Russia condemns 'irresponsible' talk of nuclear weapons for Ukraine

The New York Times reported last week that some unidentified Western officials had suggested US President Joe Biden could give Ukraine nuclear weapons before he leaves office.

Euractiv - World - 4 days ago

'I couldn't believe it was happening': Ukraine holds on in Russian border area six months after lightning attack

Occupied territory in Kursk region could be valuable bargaining chip in any Trump-brokered talks

Irish Times - World - 4 days ago

Breakaway Moldovan region turns back to Russia for energy needs

A European Commission spokesperson today said that the EU's offer "is still on the table" but that Transnistrian authorities "have gone for another solution."

Euractiv - Environment - 4 days ago

Putin refuge for Assad 'hits Russia talks to keep forces in Syria'

Vladimir Putin offering refuge to ex-Syrian tyrant Bashar al-Assad in Moscow is undermining Russia’s talks to keep its forces in the wartorn country, according to British defence chiefs.

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Zelensky endorses Trump's terms for military aid in exchange for natural resources

Trump said that among other provisions in a possible deal, he might be willing to fund Zelensky’s war against Russia in exchange for rare Ukrainian minerals.

Washington Examiner - World - 5 days ago

⇒ - Read more on the war in Ukraine

Since Vladimir Putin ordered his tanks across the Ukrainian frontier in February 2022, the outcome of the war has been highly uncertain

Economist - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Significance of Iran-Russia treaty beyond current agenda

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Referring to the Iran-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Agreement, Sergey Markadenov told Mehr News Agency that the significance of this treaty is beyond the current agenda.

Mehr News Agency - Opinion - 10 days ago

As Russia destroys its energy infrastructure, Ukraine is replacing destroyed power plants with renewable sources.

Russia is weaponizing the cold and darkness of winter by targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. But in some regions, renewable energy is replacing the destroyed heating and electricity plants.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 10 days ago

Ukraine could lose over 100,000 jobs due to new EU policy – report

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, set to take effect next year, will impose tariffs on carbon-intensive imports

Russia Today - Business - 25 days ago

Russia and Iran sign strategic cooperation treaty

Putin and Pezeshkian sign 20-year strategic partnership treaty emphasizing closer defense and economic cooperation, specifics remain undisclosed

YNET News - World - 28 days ago

Global diesel prices soar after latest US sanctions on Russia – Reuters

Diesel prices have hit a five-and-a-half-month high due to reported fears of disruptions to supply

Russia Today - Business - 28 days ago

From Russia to the EU: The high stakes of Meta's content moderation shift

As Mark Zuckerberg rolls out an “anti-censorship” policy for all Meta subsidiaries, we must be careful to not repeat Vladimir Putin’s playbook.

Global Voices - Technology - 29 days ago

Putin has the momentum, Ukraine feels the pressure ahead of Trump's inauguration

Tactically pushed back and strategically defeated: With Trump's return to the White House, Kyiv braces for a shift that may work against it; Putin is already preparing for a meeting with Trump, and it’s unclear whether he has any interest in ending the war with the president-elect on his side

YNET News - World - 30 days ago

Russia and Iran to sign strategic partnership pact on Jan. 17, Kremlin says

Iranian officials reportedly making clandestine trips to Moscow seeking Russian help with Islamic Republic's nuclear program as negotiations with West may resume

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

Ukraine captured 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia

Ukraine's forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia's Kursk border region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday.

Washington Times - World - 1 month ago

In the Ukraine Conflict, Fake Fact-Checks Are Being Used to Spread Disinformation

Social media posts debunking purported Ukrainian disinformation are themselves fake. That doesn’t stop them from being featured on Russian state TV.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 months ago

Former British soldier fighting for Ukraine captured by Russia in Kursk

James Scott Rhys Anderson is shown in a video with his hands appearing tied together

Telegraph UK - World - 2 months ago

Granderson: Aiding Ukraine has been cheap. Caving to Russia would be far more costly

If the incoming administration abandons Kyiv, Russia's ambitions will explode and nuclear weapons will proliferate.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 2 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 6 months ago

2 Years After Russia's Invasion, Ukraine Needs More Than Just Our Aid. It Needs Our Attention.

Saturday, Feb. 24, marked the second anniversary of Russia's unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Military.com - Opinion - 11 months ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 2 years ago