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North Korea Sends 400 Drone Operators to Russia
Ukraine says North Korea has deployed 400 drone specialists to aid Russian forces, with Kyiv warning Moscow may pursue up to 50,000 additional North Korean troops.
Six Killed, 90 Wounded in Russian Strike on Ukraine Shopping Center
A Russian strike on a shopping centre in Ukraine killed six people and wounded around 90 others Friday, Reuters reported, in the latest mass-casualty attack on a civilian venue.
Kyiv Collects Its Dead After Russian Missile and Drone Strike Kills 16
Residents of Kyiv recovered bodies and tended to pets in the streets Thursday as rescue workers confirmed 16 dead after an overnight Russian missile and drone attack.
Kyiv: 16 Dead After Russian Missiles and Drones Strike the Capital
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv overnight, killing 16 people as residents emerged to collect bodies from rubble and emergency teams worked through the night.
Kyiv Death Toll Rises to 16 as Ukraine Warns of 200-Missile Salvo Threat
Russia's overnight strike killed 16 in Kyiv and wounded dozens more. Defense officials warn of combined salvos up to 200 missiles as interceptor stocks fall to multi-year lows.
Russian Missiles Kill 12 in Kyiv as Zelenskyy Faces Domestic Pressure
Ukrainian officials confirmed at least 12 dead and dozens wounded after Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv on Thursday, as President Zelenskyy confronts pressure at home.
Russia Kills at Least Eight in Massive Missile Strike on Kyiv Region
Russian missiles struck apartment blocks and warehouses across Kyiv and surrounding areas Thursday, killing at least eight and wounding 20 as Zelenskyy faces domestic pressure.
Russian Ballistic Missiles Kill at Least Three in Kyiv
Russian ballistic missiles struck Ukraine's capital, killing at least three people, Kyiv's mayor said, as Russia continues targeting civilian infrastructure.
Russians Withdraw Billions From Banks Amid Fears Putin Could Seize Deposits
Russian citizens have pulled billions from domestic banks, fearing the Kremlin may confiscate private savings as wartime financial pressure mounts on Moscow.
Russia Reports Drone Strike Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Russia reports a Ukrainian drone struck near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, intensifying international concern over nuclear safety amid ongoing warfare.
Pentagon Audits 30 U.S. Universities for Russia, China, and Iran Research Ties
The Defense Department is investigating suspected links between 30 unnamed U.S. universities and 130 research institutes based in Russia, China, and Iran.
Deaths Mount as Russia Ramps Up Missile Strikes on Ukraine
Russia has escalated its missile campaign against Ukraine, with Al Jazeera documenting rising civilian deaths and deepening trauma as attacks intensify.
Ukraine Drones Strike Moscow as Russian Missiles Kill 10 in Kharkiv
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone offensive against Moscow while Russian missile strikes killed at least 10 civilians in the Kharkiv region, escalating both sides of the conflict on the same day.
Ukraine Energy Grid Hit 13 Times in a Week as Russia Doubles Down
A Ukrainian energy company reports serious damage to its facilities after 13 Russian strikes in seven days, as analysts warn Moscow may be setting conditions for a longer, broader conflict.
Russian Court Sentences Anti-War Critic to 11 Years in Prison
A Russian court has jailed a Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the Ukraine war, the latest in Moscow's sustained legal campaign to silence domestic dissent.
Ukraine Months From Striking Russia With Domestic Ballistic Missiles
Ukraine's former defence minister says Kyiv is months away from fielding domestically produced ballistic missiles capable of striking targets inside Russia, marking a pivotal escalation in the war.
Drone and Missile Strikes Kill 19 Across Russia and Ukraine
France 24 reports at least 19 dead in dual-front aerial exchanges, as both sides sustain a campaign of deep strikes that has become the conflict's defining feature.
Russian Missile Strike Hits Kyiv, Sparking Fires as NATO Jet Downs Drone Over Romania
Russia struck Kyiv with missiles Sunday, sparking fires and injuring at least one person, while a NATO aircraft intercepted a drone over Romanian airspace and Ukraine launched 130+ drones at Russia.
Kyiv Hit by Missile Barrage After Zelenskyy Targets Russian Satellites
Ukraine's capital absorbed a fresh Russian missile assault as Zelenskyy escalated strikes on Moscow's satellite network, and a NATO jet downed a drone over Romania.
Russia, Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes on Port and Industrial Targets
Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight drone strikes on ports and industrial sites as Kyiv claimed a strike on a Russian rocket center tied to a satellite-style communications network.
Ukraine Strikes Samara as Kyiv's Long-Range Campaign Intensifies
Ukrainian forces struck a Samara region industrial facility Friday as Kyiv widens its deep-strike campaign into Russia, exchanging overnight drone blows with Moscow across ports and factories.
Kyiv Deploys Flamingo Missile Against Russian Industrial Site
Ukraine struck a Russian industrial site using its domestically developed Flamingo cruise missile, as Kyiv simultaneously wrestles with a critical shortage of interceptor rounds needed to shield its own cities.
Zelenskyy Warns Egypt of Food Supply Threat From Russian Black Sea Strikes
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned Egypt that Russian strikes on Black Sea shipping lanes are threatening food supplies for millions, seeking broader Arab-world support.
Ukraine's Interceptor Shortage Leaves Cities Open to Russian Barrage
Ukraine is running critically low on interceptor missiles, exposing its cities to Russian barrages as new reporting sheds light on how Moscow has sustained its air campaign.
Ukraine Drones Strike Ust-Luga Oil Terminal, Fire Erupts at Baltic Hub
Ukrainian drones struck Ust-Luga, Russia's primary Baltic oil export terminal, igniting a fire at the port as both sides traded blows on Day 1,633 of the war.
NATO Jets Scramble Over Latvia After Foreign Drone Enters Airspace
NATO fighter jets intercepted and shot down a foreign drone that crossed into Latvian airspace, marking a direct airspace violation involving an alliance member on Russia's border.
Ukraine Offers Russia Black Sea Truce as Food Supply Fears Mount
Kyiv has proposed halting attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea, with mounting food supply disruption adding urgency to the diplomatic overture toward Moscow.
Russia Is Helping China Close the Military Gap With the United States
A Foundation for Defense of Democracies analysis finds Russia is accelerating China's military modernization as Beijing increases maritime pressure on Taiwan with live naval war games.
Russian Strike Burns Ukraine Port as Zelenskyy Seeks Interceptors
A Russian missile strike ignited a port fire in Ukraine on Thursday, deepening the Patriot interceptor shortage Kyiv traces directly to the U.S.-Iran war that began in February.
Russia-Ukraine War Escalates: Black Sea Strikes and North Korean Missiles
Kyiv and Moscow are trading heavier blows in the Black Sea as North Korean ballistic missiles enter the equation, raising the stakes on multiple fronts of the conflict.
Russia Kills 10 in Ukraine as Moscow Gets More North Korean Missiles
Russian forces killed at least 10 people in Ukraine while Zelenskyy warned Moscow is receiving more North Korean ballistic missiles to sustain its escalating air campaign.
Trump Said Ukraine Had No Cards. Kyiv Struck Russia Anyway.
Despite White House signals that Ukraine lacked diplomatic leverage, Kyiv launched operations on Russian territory, challenging the administration's framing of the war.
Zelensky Mocks Russia's North Korea Reliance After Strike Kills 10
Ukraine's president ridiculed Russia for depending on North Korean missiles after an attack killed at least 10 people, warning Kyiv is preparing for further escalation.
Russian Strikes Kill 9 in Ukraine; North Korean Missiles Keep Coming
Russian aerial attacks killed at least nine people across Ukraine on Monday as Zelenskyy warned that Moscow continues to receive North Korean ballistic missile shipments.
Russia Using North Korean Missiles to Strike Ukraine, Zelensky Says
Zelensky says overnight Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia that killed at least six used North Korean ballistic missiles, while calling on Japan and South Korea for aid.
Zelenskyy Issues Warning Over Russia–North Korea Military Partnership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a formal warning about deepening Russia-North Korea military cooperation, pressing Western allies to treat the partnership as a strategic escalation.
Ukraine Hits Russian Oil as Moscow Races to Expand Missile Output
Ukraine is sustaining targeted strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure while the Kremlin accelerates domestic missile production, deepening the war's industrial dimension.
Russia to Send More North Korean Troops as Ukraine Receives New Missiles
Zelenskyy warns Russia plans to expand its North Korean troop deployments while Kyiv receives a fresh delivery of missile systems from allied nations, deepening two parallel pressures on the front.
Russian Sanctions Tanker Spills Oil Off Oman, Slick Spreads Across Wide Area
A tanker operating under Western sanctions against Russia's oil trade has caused a major oil spill off Oman, with the slick spreading over a large stretch of the Arabian Sea, Reuters reported.
Ukraine's 'Long-Range Sanctions': Inside the Drone Units Hitting Russia
Ukraine reframes its deep-strike drone program as economic warfare, hoping targeted hits on Russian industry create fear and measurable losses inside Russia.
Russia Destroys WHO Warehouse, Rejects Ukraine Ceasefire Freeze
A Russian strike destroyed a World Health Organization supply warehouse in Ukraine as Moscow formally rejected any ceasefire freeze not meeting Putin's demands.
Ukraine Drone Strike Kills 13 at Russian Oil Refinery Hub Nizhnekamsk
Ukrainian drones struck Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region, killing at least 13 people and wounding 39 in one of the war's deadliest attacks on Russian soil.
Russia Claims Two Villages in Eastern Ukraine as Frontline Battles Grind On
Russian forces say they seized two villages in eastern Ukraine while Kyiv reports active contact-line fighting, continuing a pattern of slow territorial attrition.
Zelensky: Up to 50,000 North Korean Troops Set for Russia Deployment
Zelensky says North Korea may send up to 50,000 soldiers to support Russia, the largest disclosed foreign troop commitment to Moscow since the war began.
Zelensky Says Ukrainian-Made Ballistic Missiles Will Be Ready to Strike Russia This Fall
Ukraine has developed domestically produced ballistic missiles capable of reaching Russian territory, Zelensky announced Sunday, reducing dependence on Western weapon approvals.
Syria and Russia Seal Deal on Two Key Mediterranean Bases
Syria and Russia finalized an agreement on Tartous and Hmeimim after 18 months of talks, securing Russia's only Mediterranean military foothold under post-Assad governance.
Russia, Ukraine Exchange Overnight Strikes Leaving 7 Dead, Dozens Injured
Russia and Ukraine traded aerial attacks overnight Sunday, leaving at least seven dead and many injured, as both sides maintain sustained strike campaigns with no ceasefire in sight.
Zelensky Warns North Korea May Send 50,000 Troops to Russia
Ukrainian President Zelensky has warned that North Korea could deploy as many as 50,000 troops to support Russia, as overnight strikes killed two and wounded dozens.
Caspian Sea Strike Reveals Iran and Russia's Long Military Alliance
A Ukrainian strike near the Caspian Sea appears to mark a new convergence of two wars. Analysts say Iran's role in Russia's campaign predates this incident by years.
Zelensky to Make First-Ever Serbia Visit, Testing Russia's Balkan Ally
Ukraine's president will visit Belgrade for the first time on August 8, meeting Vucic to talk EU, energy, and trade—a symbolic move on a country long in Moscow's orbit.
Russian Barrage Kills 17 in Kyiv Region as Ukraine Hits Refineries
A two-hour Russian missile and drone barrage killed 17 and wounded 44 in the Kyiv region, Zelensky said, as Ukraine struck two major Russian oil refineries deep behind the front.
Russia Hits Zaporizhzhia With Eight Glide Bombs as Ukrainian Drones Kill Nine
A concentrated Russian glide-bomb attack wounded dozens in Zaporizhzhia while Ukrainian drones struck targets in southern Russia and occupied Crimea.
Kyiv Strikes Three Russian Oil Refineries and Sanctioned Vessel
Ukrainian forces struck three Russian oil refineries and a sanctioned vessel Sunday, also hitting military bases and Wildberries logistics hubs on war Day 1,621.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Again, Killing at Least Four
Ukrainian officials confirmed at least four killed and 15 injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv Friday, as Moscow sustains its aerial campaign against the Ukrainian capital.
Russia Pounds Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles and Drones, Killing Nine
Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least nine and wounding dozens in one of the deadliest attacks on the capital in recent weeks.
Russia Hits Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles and Drones, Killing Three
Russian ballistic missiles and drones struck Kyiv on Saturday, killing at least three and wounding more than a dozen, with rescuers freeing residents from debris.
Zelenskyy Asks Trump to Unlock Musk's Starlink for Ukraine Strikes
Ukraine's president is asking the Trump administration to intercede with Elon Musk over Starlink access, seeking to extend the satellite network to offensive strike operations inside Russia.
Zelensky Releases Casualty Figures as Ukraine Hits Russian Commerce
President Zelensky cited updated Ukrainian and Russian casualty counts Thursday as Kyiv struck Wildberries warehouses and Russia's grain lobby warned of global food risks.
North Korea Built KN-23 Missile Factory for Russia in 18 Months
Defense Express reports North Korea erected a dedicated KN-23 missile production workshop for Russia in 18 months, then moved the facility underground to evade satellite surveillance.
Trump 'Not Sure' About Ukraine Building Its Own Patriot Missiles
Ukraine's Washington envoy says Kyiv is in Pentagon talks over a PAC-3 production license, but Trump expressed uncertainty and the process could take up to five years.
North Korea's Economy Grows on Russia Arms Revenue and China Trade
Bloomberg reports North Korea posted economic gains in 2025 as weapons exports to Russia and expanded China commerce offset years of international sanctions pressure.
Russian Missile Kills at Least 6 Family Members in Ukrainian Village
A Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian village killed at least six members of a single family, the Kyiv Independent reported, as Trump hedged on Patriot missile production for Kyiv.
Ukraine Strikes Two More Wildberries Warehouses in Logistics Campaign
Ukrainian forces struck two more Wildberries warehouses, continuing Kyiv's campaign against Russian logistics infrastructure and raising economic costs inside Russia.
Russia Uses North Korean Missile Against Ukraine as Debris Hits Poland
Russia reportedly used a North Korean ballistic missile against Ukraine for the first time this year, killing at least 13 as debris from the barrage landed inside Poland.
Russia Strikes Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles After Zelenskyy's Warning
Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Wednesday, killing at least seven people, hours after Zelenskyy warned allies of an imminent 'massive' Russian attack on his return from Washington.
Axis of Aggressors: New Book Warns China, Russia, Iran and North Korea Could Overwhelm US
A new book argues that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea have formed a coordinated axis capable of stretching US military and diplomatic resources beyond their limits.
Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery Hours After Zelenskyy-Trump Meeting
Ukraine struck a major Russian oil refinery hours after Zelenskyy's White House meeting with Trump, as Kyiv escalates its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.
Zelenskyy Asks Trump, Senate for Anti-Ballistic Systems and Missiles
Zelenskyy told Trump and senators Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems and long-range missiles. The Senate responded by advancing Russia sanctions legislation for the first time this session.
Zelenskyy Meets Trump at White House, Pushes Joint Patriot Production
Zelenskyy called his White House meeting with Trump 'good,' with talks focused on joint Patriot missile production inside Ukraine to strengthen air defenses.
Russia Condemns Ukrainian Strike on Iranian Vessel in Caspian Sea
Moscow declared Ukraine's Caspian Sea attack on an Iranian ship a direct assault on Iran as Kremlin spokesman Peskov accused Kyiv of widening 'terrorist attacks.'
Zelenskyy Says Russia Seeks 30,000 More North Korean Troops
Ukraine's president warns of a fresh North Korean troop infusion as he heads to talks with Trump, pressing for anti-ballistic missile defenses and strategic cooperation.
Zelenskiy to Meet U.S. Senators as Congress Eyes New Russia Sanctions
Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet U.S. senators as Congress prepares a Russia sanctions vote, while Pentagon aid disbursement timelines add urgency to Ukraine's diplomatic push.
Zelenskyy Says North Korea Will Send 30,000 Troops to Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says North Korea plans to deploy 30,000 troops to support Russian forces, deepening Pyongyang's direct military involvement in the Ukraine war.
Russia Ran North Korea's Ballistic Missile Lab Inside Ukraine
Russia reportedly operated a North Korean ballistic missile laboratory inside Ukraine and is now transferring findings back to Pyongyang, deepening their military partnership.
Putin and Zelenskyy Both Navigate Home-Front Tests in Ukraine War
Both leaders face mounting domestic pressures as Russian casualties reach 1.4 million, Ukrainian drones strike Belgorod, and North Korean troop deployments loom.
Russian Strikes Spark Kyiv Fires Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Meeting
Russia struck Kyiv overnight, sparking fires across the capital, as ceasefire talks edged forward and Zelensky alleged Moscow is seeking 30,000 more North Korean troops.
Russia Asks North Korea for 30,000 More Troops and Missile Launchers
Ukraine says Russia has formally requested 30,000 additional North Korean soldiers and new missile launchers, marking an escalation in Moscow's reliance on Pyongyang.
Ukraine Hit Iranian Arms Ship; Russia Passes Satellite Data to Tehran
Ukraine struck an Iranian Caspian Sea vessel carrying drone and missile components, while Zelensky says Moscow is sharing satellite surveillance feeding Iranian strikes on Gulf states.
Russia Eyes 30,000 More North Korean Troops; Zelensky Warns Asia
Ukraine's president says Russia is readying the Voronezh region for 30,000 more North Korean troops and requesting missile launchers from Pyongyang, warning Asia is now at risk.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Overnight; Zelenskyy Says Moscow Feeds Iran Satellite Data
Russian forces struck Kyiv overnight, starting fires across the capital, as Zelenskyy accused Russia of sharing satellite imagery with Iran to direct Middle East strikes.
Zelenskyy: Russia Set to Receive 30,000 More North Korean Troops as Kim Orders Intelligence Overhaul
Ukraine's president warns of a fresh North Korean deployment to Russia as the Wall Street Journal reports Kim Jong Un ordered a sweeping upgrade of military intelligence.
Zelenskiy: Russia Wants 30,000 More North Korean Troops in Ukraine
President Zelenskiy warned Saturday that Russia is seeking 30,000 additional North Korean soldiers as Pyongyang's military partnership with Moscow continues to deepen.
Russia Says Ukraine Killed 11 at Tourist Camp; Kyiv Hits Russian Refinery
Russia blamed Ukraine for killing 11 at a holiday camp Saturday; Kyiv struck a Russian oil refinery in escalating cross-border exchanges across the war's fourth summer.
Russia Hits Kyiv Arms Exhibition With Ballistic Missiles, Killing 10
Russian ballistic missiles struck a drone and weapons exhibition in Kyiv, killing at least 10 and wounding more than 100 in one of the deadliest single strikes on the capital this year.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Weapons Exhibition, Wounding 100 and Killing 10
Updated casualty figures show the Russian strike on a defense exhibition near Kyiv wounded around 100 people in addition to the 10 confirmed dead, NDTV reported Friday.
Zelenskyy Says Trump Now Understands Who Is Blocking Ukraine Peace
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Friday that Donald Trump has come to understand which parties are preventing an end to the war in Ukraine, a notable diplomatic signal from Kyiv.
Russian Missile Strike Kills 10 at Ukraine Defence Event
A Russian missile strike killed at least 10 people at a Ukrainian defence gathering Friday as both sides traded long-range blows, leaving at least 17 dead across the day's exchanges.
Russia May Be Helping China Prepare for War Over Taiwan, Report Says
The Economist reports Russia may be sharing Ukraine battlefield lessons with China, potentially accelerating Beijing's military preparations for a conflict over Taiwan.
Rubio Says 'New Ideas' Needed for Ukraine Peace After Lavrov Talks
Secretary of State Rubio met Russian FM Lavrov in the Philippines and warned that ending the Ukraine war will require fresh diplomatic approaches, with no quick deal expected.
Russia Vows Support for North Korea's Nuclear and Military Buildup, Lavrov Says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has pledged Moscow's backing for North Korea's nuclear and military expansion, deepening a security partnership that has alarmed the US and its allies.
Ukraine's New Military Chief Pledges Escalation Amid Fedorov Protests
Ukraine's new commander pledged to escalate strikes against Russian targets as demonstrators pressed the government to reinstate ousted Defense Minister Fedorov.
Ukraine's Skyfall Unveils Faster Drone Interceptor for Shahed Attacks
Ukrainian firm Skyfall has revealed a new interceptor variant topping out at 370 km/h, a 60 km/h gain over its predecessor aimed at destroying Russian Shahed drones faster.
Russia's Nuclear Threats Prove Hollow as War Grinds Into Another Year
Ukraine's top commander Syrskii has been fired as Russia hits ports and ships, with analysts arguing Moscow's nuclear arsenal has failed to alter the war's grinding trajectory.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Fighter Jet and Air Defenses in Kursk Oblast
Ukraine's General Staff reports strikes on a Russian fighter jet and air defense systems in Kursk Oblast as UN data documents a steep rise in civilian casualties across the war.
Russian Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Sumy Shopping Centre as Moscow Hits Gas Facilities
A Russian drone attack set a shopping centre in northeastern Ukraine's Sumy ablaze Tuesday as Moscow simultaneously struck the country's gas infrastructure.
North Korea Reaffirms Support for Russia's Ukraine War as Kim Kremlin Visit Is Reported
Pyongyang publicly backed Moscow's war in Ukraine during the North Korean foreign minister's Moscow visit, as reports emerged of an imminent Kim Jong Un trip to the Kremlin.
Putin Meets North Korea's Foreign Minister in High-Level Moscow Talks
Putin received North Korea's foreign minister in Moscow on Monday, as the two countries' military and diplomatic ties deepen in the shadow of Russia's Ukraine war.
Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Depot, Moscow Logistics, Six Black Sea Ships
President Zelensky confirmed Ukrainian forces struck a Russian oil depot, logistics infrastructure in Moscow Oblast, and six Black Sea vessels in coordinated Monday strikes.
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Strike on Border Bus, Five Dead
Moscow says a Ukrainian drone struck a passenger bus in a Russian border region Monday, killing five civilians, in a claim Kyiv has not confirmed.
Russia Strikes Ship Near Odesa, Killing 10; Ukraine Drones Hit Moscow
Russia struck a vessel near Odesa killing at least 10 Monday as Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Moscow, a day after a massive Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv.
Putin Hosts North Korea's Foreign Minister at the Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin received North Korea's top diplomat in Moscow on Monday, the latest in a sustained run of high-level exchanges between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Putin Thanks North Korea as Ukraine Blames Russia for Cargo Ship Strike
Ukraine attributed a deadly Black Sea cargo ship strike to Russian forces as Putin publicly thanked North Korea for its military support, formalizing a wartime alliance that has alarmed Western governments.
Russia Strikes Cargo Ship in Black Sea, Killing Five
A Russian strike on a cargo vessel in the Black Sea killed five crew members Sunday, Ukrainian officials said, adding to a mounting toll on civilian maritime traffic.
Russia Strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv With Ballistic Missiles, One Killed
Russia launched one of the largest ballistic-missile barrages of the war against Kyiv and Kharkiv on Saturday, killing at least one and wounding up to 15 others.
Russia Hits Kyiv With Largest Ballistic Missile Attack of the War
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv on July 19, killing one and wounding 13 in what Zelensky called the most massive ballistic attack on Ukraine's capital.
Ukraine Escalates Air War With Deadly Strikes on Russia's 'Amazon'
Ukrainian drones struck warehouses and logistics sites across Russia overnight, killing 9 and wounding more than 60 in one of the campaign's deadliest raids.
Botswana Warns Russia Over Trafficking of Citizens Into Ukraine War
Botswana formally warned Russia that its citizens are being trafficked into the Ukraine war at an 'alarming rate,' marking a rare diplomatic pushback from southern Africa.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses, Kill Seven Near Moscow
Drones hit Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov, killing seven warehouse workers and sparking an oil depot fire, as Russia struck Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
EU Lists Six Russian Military-Industrial Entities Over Kyiv Strikes
The European Union has agreed to sanction six entities linked to Russia's military-industrial complex, citing their role in the recent deadly strikes on Kyiv.
Trump-Turkey Deal Loosens Sanctions on Russia's Arms Buyers
India and other major buyers of Russian weapons stand to benefit after the Trump administration eased CAATSA sanctions restrictions through a new deal with Ankara.
Four Dead in Russian Strikes as Zelenskyy Defense Shake-Up Stirs Anger
Russian strikes killed at least four people across Ukraine on Thursday as a Zelenskyy defense leadership overhaul drew protests and sharp criticism from commanders and allies.
A Divided World Is North Korea's Greatest Asset
Geopolitical fractures between Washington, Beijing, and Moscow have dismantled the UN sanctions architecture that once constrained Pyongyang's nuclear program, handing Kim Jong Un a historic strategic opening.
Russia and China Have a Plan to Disable Starlink Over Ukraine
Russia and China have jointly developed a plan to disable SpaceX's Starlink network over Ukraine, EUobserver reports, as the war enters its 1,604th day and expands into space.
Putin's False Town Capture Claim Exposes Russia's Slow Advance
A Kremlin claim that Russian forces had seized a Ukrainian town proved false, CNN reported, laying bare the grinding and costly pace of Moscow's offensive.
Kyiv Hit by Russian Missiles Hours After EU-Ukraine Drone Deal
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on Wednesday, killing two and wounding six, hours after the EU and Ukraine signed a joint drone production deal.
Russia Pounds Ukraine as Kyiv Strikes 20 Russian Vessels in Black Sea
Russia launched missile and drone strikes against Ukraine on Wednesday as Kyiv hit 20 Russian naval vessels in the Black Sea, including 17 oil tankers.
Ukraine Hits Russia's Command Network as War Reaches the Homeland
Ukraine has struck deep into Russia's command infrastructure, triggering a domestic crisis that analysts say threatens Moscow's war effort more than any battlefield reversal.
Kyiv Claims More Than 100 Russian Vessels Hit in Azov Sea Over Nine Days
Ukraine says a nine-day naval strike campaign in the Sea of Azov has struck more than 100 Russian ships, marking one of the war's most sustained maritime attrition efforts.
Ukraine Downs Five Ballistic Missiles, Presses Allies for Air Defense
Ukrainian forces intercepted five Russian ballistic missiles Monday as Kyiv accelerates efforts to secure additional interceptor systems from Western partners and a new European missile-shield coalition forms.
Russia Strikes Kyiv After Putin Vows 'Powerful' Response
Russian forces hit Ukraine's capital Monday in a fresh wave of attacks hours after Putin threatened retaliation for Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russian territory.
Ukraine, Allies Launch Coalition to Counter Russian Ballistic Missiles
Ukraine and allied nations launched a formal coalition to counter Russia's ballistic missile campaign amid critical interceptor shortfalls as winter approaches.
Western Leaders Form Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition With Ukraine
Allied governments have agreed to establish a dedicated coalition to counter Russia's ballistic missile threat, as Macron announces French missile production and warplane orders for Kyiv.
Ukraine Strikes 15 Russian Ships; Kremlin Targets Paris 'Warmongers'
Ukraine reported strikes against 15 Russian ships as Zelenskyy heads to Paris for European air-defense talks and Russia retaliates against Chornomorsk port.
Ukraine Drones Strike Moscow as Overnight Exchanges Kill Four
Ukrainian drones reached Moscow overnight while targeting oil facilities, as exchanges with Russia killed four people and injured 16 across both countries.
Russian Guided Bomb Strike on Sumy Kills 5, Including Child, Injures 43
Russian forces struck the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy with guided bombs Sunday, killing five people including a child and wounding 43 in an attack on the border region.
Nine Dead as Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone and Missile Salvos
Mutual strikes killed at least nine people Sunday as Ukrainian commanders warned a critical Patriot munition shortage is leaving cities exposed to Russian ballistic missiles.
Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Tankers and Refineries as Strikes Kill One
Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil tankers and refineries killed one on Sunday, as Kremlin missile attacks killed seven and Zelensky called for faster weapons shipments.
Russian Missiles Kill Seven in Ukraine; Zelensky Demands Faster Arms
Kremlin missile strikes killed at least seven people in Ukraine as President Zelensky urged allies to deliver weapons 'much more quickly' to counter Russia's aerial campaign.
Zelenskyy Decries Civilian Weapons Cache After Russian Strike Kills 10
Zelenskyy condemned weapons storage in civilian areas after a Russian strike killed 10 people in Ukraine, as Moscow struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
Russia Kills Six in Overnight Missile and Drone Strikes Across Ukraine
Russia struck Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing six and wounding dozens, as Zelensky announced a command for long-range strikes inside Russian territory.
Russia Missile and Drone Strike Kills Two in Ukraine, Wounds 19
Russia struck Ukraine overnight with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, killing two people and wounding 19, including 11 in Kyiv, per multiple reports Saturday.
Russian Missiles and Drones Strike Kyiv Overnight, Injuring 10
Russia struck Ukraine's capital with a combined missile and drone barrage overnight, injuring at least 10 people as both sides continue trading deep strikes on each other's territory.
Ukraine Creates Long-Range Strike Command to Intensify Campaign Against Russia
Kyiv formally established a dedicated long-range strike command, institutionalizing drone, missile, and deep-strike operations against Russian territory and supply lines.
Graham Calls on China to Press Russia; Trump Said to Back Oil Tariffs
Senator Graham urges Beijing to leverage economic ties with Moscow as sources say the Trump administration is moving toward heavy tariffs on Russian oil exports.
Graham Urges China to Pressure Russia as Senate Strikes Sanctions Deal
Senator Graham called on China to press Russia toward peace in Ukraine as senators announced a deal with Trump on new sanctions and his administration backed Russian oil tariffs.
American Technology Guiding Ukraine's Deep Strikes Into Russia
CBS News reports U.S.-made systems are directing Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory as the IEA cuts its Russian oil production forecast through 2027.
Russian Gasoline Output Falls to 65% of Demand, Sources Tell Reuters
Ukraine's sustained strike campaign against Russian oil infrastructure has cut domestic gasoline production to roughly 65% of demand, Reuters reported, citing sources.
Kyiv Hits Russian Ships Near Crimea as IEA Cuts Oil Output Forecast
Ukraine struck Russian ships near Crimea and the IEA slashed its Russian oil output forecast, as Kyiv's deep-strike campaign targets fuel infrastructure across Siberia.
Russia Hits Ammunition Depot in Ukraine's Kyiv Region, Zelenskiy Says
A Russian strike on an ammunition warehouse in Ukraine's Kyiv region drew attention as NATO allies met and Germany finalized a deal to buy U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Kremlin Rejects Trump Claim That Refinery Strikes Speed Ukraine Peace
Moscow pushed back Thursday against President Trump's assertion that Ukraine's drone campaign on Russian oil refineries could accelerate an end to the war, as the Saratov refinery remained offline.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Oil Depots, Azov Tankers Ablaze
Ukrainian drones struck several Russian oil storage facilities and set at least two tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, targeting Moscow's energy export capacity.
Trump Permits Kyiv to Make Patriot Missiles as Moscow Fumes at NATO
Trump authorized Ukraine to produce Patriot air defense missiles domestically, drawing sharp condemnation from Moscow as NATO allies met in Ankara.
Russia Denounces NATO Summit Decisions on Ukraine Aid and Defense
Moscow condemned commitments made at NATO's Ankara summit to arm Ukraine and expand allied defense spending, as Trump complicated the alliance's message on multiple fronts.
Kostyuk Advances at Wimbledon as Kyiv Burns, Blasts IOC on Russia
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk extended her Wimbledon run Wednesday as attacks hit Kyiv and renewed her public condemnation of IOC policy permitting Russian athletes to compete internationally.
Trump and Zelenskyy Hold Ukraine War Talks at NATO Summit
Trump met with Zelenskyy at the NATO summit and declared a peace deal 'within reach,' as Russia launched a second consecutive overnight missile barrage against Kyiv.
Trump Authorizes Patriot Missile License for Ukraine at NATO Summit
President Trump announced at the NATO summit that the US will grant Ukraine a Patriot missile license as Russian strikes on Kyiv entered a second straight night.
Trump Says Putin 'Feels Pressure' Over Ukraine After Direct Call
President Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin is feeling the weight of the war in Ukraine, following a direct phone call between the two leaders reported Monday.
Trump Says Ukraine War End 'Getting Close' as Russia Strikes Kyiv
President Trump said the war is 'getting close' to ending even as Russia launched large-scale attacks on Kyiv and Ukrainian drones struck Russia's largest oil refinery.
Ukraine Drones Strike Russian Refineries, Hit Vysotsk Terminal
Ukrainian drones struck multiple Russian oil refineries and an oil terminal in Vysotsk in one of the deepest attacks on Russian energy infrastructure yet recorded.
Zelensky Warned Russia Would Strike Before NATO Summit — Then It Did
Ukraine's president publicly predicted a Russian attack ahead of his Trump meeting at the NATO summit. A large-scale strike killed at least 11 in Kyiv hours later.
Russia Kills 11 in Second Kyiv Bombardment This Week as NATO Summit Opens
A second Russian ballistic missile barrage in seven days killed at least 11 civilians and wrecked Kyiv apartments hours before Trump's NATO summit meeting with Zelensky.
Russia Hits Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles on Eve of NATO Summit
Putin struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones hours after Zelensky warned an attack was imminent, killing at least nine on the eve of the Turkey NATO summit.
Russia Claims Ukraine Rejected Ceasefire in Kostiantynivka Dispute
Moscow says Kyiv turned down a proposed local pause in fighting near the Donetsk city of Kostiantynivka as Trump prepares to meet Zelensky at the NATO summit.
Trump, Zelensky to Meet at NATO Summit as Kyiv Warns of Strike
President Trump will hold talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky at the NATO summit as Russia claims Kostiantynivka and rejects a local ceasefire deal.
Pentagon Eyes Big NATO Force Cut as Europe Scrambles for Backfill
Pentagon is preparing significant reductions to US jets and warships dedicated to NATO operations in Europe, per a New York Times report cited by Defense News, as the Iran cycle absorbs attention and assets.
Gulf Splits: Saudi Condemns Iran Strikes as Qatar Mediates in Tehran
Gulf states publicly fractured today over the Iran strike cycle, with Riyadh issuing a sharp condemnation while a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran for talks.
Russia Eyes $13.6B Windfall From Hormuz Oil Spike
Moscow expects to pocket $13.6 billion from elevated crude prices tied to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, as Houthi pressure and US diplomacy keep the region on edge.
IAEA says Iran deal is close. Tehran says talks are deadlocked.
Grossi told reporters a US-Iran nuclear framework is 'pretty close.' Hours later, a Khamenei adviser told CNN the talks are stuck and warned of a wider war.
Italy, Russia, Pakistan Split Over Tehran's Hormuz Tolls Plan
Rome demands an unrestricted reopening, Moscow lines up behind Beijing, and Islamabad offers a Washington-Tehran backchannel as the Trump administration itself splits.
Putin Backs Iran as Araghchi Visits St. Petersburg
Russia pledged full support to Iran as Foreign Minister Araghchi met Putin in St. Petersburg, deepening the diplomatic rift over the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia and China's Iran posture: real or performative?
Both major powers have benefited from the Iran cycle without committing to either side. Their public statements are loud; their actions are minimal. Here's what each is actually doing — and why the restraint matters more than the rhetoric.
What is OPEC and how does it actually work?
OPEC sets oil prices for the entire world — except when it doesn't. The cartel's actual mechanics, why members cheat, and how OPEC+ and Saudi Arabia changed the picture in 2016.