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US-Russia Talks on Ukraine War Said to Include Oil Deal
The New York Times reports US-Russia talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war include discussion of a multibillion-dollar oil deal, Reuters says, as fighting over Kyiv's bridges continues.
Japan Imposes New Sanctions Targeting Russian Oil Shadow Fleet
Tokyo added 33 Russian firms, nine individuals and 35 tankers tied to the shadow fleet moving sanctioned crude to its Russia sanctions list, effective October 2.
NATO Responds to Putin's Nuclear Threat Against Member Nations
NATO issued a response after Vladimir Putin raised the prospect of nuclear action against alliance member states, extending a week of nuclear-tinged rhetoric from Moscow.
Putin Shows No Sign of Ending War, Russia Doubles Down on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin's latest foreign policy remarks gave no indication Moscow intends to scale back its invasion of Ukraine, even as fighting continues on multiple fronts.
Russian Drone Strike Hits Kyiv Science Academy, Killing One
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in central Kyiv on Monday, killing one person, as citywide strikes killed seven and injured dozens, Reuters and Al Jazeera reported.
Kyiv Landmark Ablaze After Deadly Russian Daylight Strikes
A landmark in Kyiv was set ablaze in deadly Russian daylight strikes, Sky News reported, as Politico counted eight killed across Ukraine and the Kremlin blamed Kyiv.
Russian Drone Strike Kills Israeli Teen in Kyiv Apartment Attack
A 14-year-old Israeli boy, Daniel Umansky, is among five people killed when a Russian drone strikes a Kyiv residential building, with Israel's consulate confirming contact with the family.
Trump to Press Zelenskyy at UN for Energy Ceasefire With Russia
President Trump is expected to push Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the UN General Assembly to accept a mutual halt on energy infrastructure attacks, The Guardian reports.
Russia Sanctions Law Threatens 100% Tariffs on Top Importers of Russian Energy
President Trump signed sweeping Russia sanctions legislation that threatens up to 100% tariffs on countries importing Russian energy, tightening the economic vice on Moscow's war funding.
Trump Signs Dual Sanctions Law Targeting Russia and Iran
President Trump signed legislation expanding economic pressure on Moscow and extending restrictions on Tehran, tightening the financial grip on two key U.S. adversaries simultaneously.
Russians Vote as Putin Frames Election as Ukraine War Mandate
Polls opened across Russia in Kremlin-dominated elections Putin is casting as a public test of support for his war in Ukraine, amid signs of war fatigue and economic pressure.
Kim Jong Un Vows to Deepen North Korea-Russia Cooperation
Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen strategic ties with Moscow in a direct message to Putin, reinforcing a wartime alignment built around Russia's campaign in Ukraine.
Kim Jong Un Pledges 'Invariable Support' for Russia in Letter to Putin
North Korea's Kim Jong Un sent a letter to Putin pledging unwavering backing and vowed to deepen bilateral cooperation, reinforcing Pyongyang's alignment with Moscow.
China Grows Wary as Putin-Kim Alliance Deepens
Beijing is signaling discomfort with the Russia-North Korea military axis as Pyongyang conducts live-fire drills and fresh troop deployments to Ukraine loom.
China Expands Influence in Central Asia as Russia's Ukraine War Grinds On
Beijing is deepening economic and political ties across Central Asia as Moscow's military remains consumed by Ukraine, quietly reshaping Eurasia's strategic balance.
New Report: Putin Has 'Absurd' View of Ukraine War Due to Army Lying
A new assessment finds Russia's military culture of systemic self-deception insulates Putin from battlefield reality, producing what analysts describe as an increasingly distorted strategic picture.
Trump Says Putin Wants Ukraine War Deal as Strikes Continue
President Trump said Tuesday that Putin is ready to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, even as Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged fresh strikes near the Moldova border.
Zelenskyy Links Kyiv Airport Strikes to US Envoys' Moscow Visit
Ukraine's president says Russia timed missile strikes on Kyiv airports to coincide with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner's talks with Putin in Moscow.
Ukrainian Sea Drones Strike Sochi Port for the First Time
Ukraine's naval drone campaign reached Sochi for the first time Wednesday, striking the Black Sea resort city's port and extending Kyiv's operational maritime reach.
Modi Urges Putin to End Ukraine War as U.S. Targets Russian Oil
Indian Prime Minister Modi pressed Putin to halt the Ukraine war as Washington threatened new tariffs on Russian oil, compounding economic pressure on Moscow from multiple directions.
Blumenthal Urges House Vote on Russia Sanctions Amid Ukraine Crisis
Sen. Richard Blumenthal warned of a 'moment of extreme urgency' in Ukraine as he pressed the House to pass a Russia sanctions bill. A depot strike killed 38.
From Missiles to a Bridge: Russia-North Korea Alliance Deepens
Russia and North Korea are moving beyond arms transfers toward broader infrastructure ties as Moscow's Ukraine war stretches financial and military resources thin.
Russia Threatens to Strike UK Military Targets Over British Missiles
Moscow warns it could target British military assets after Ukraine used UK-supplied missiles to strike Russian territory, as Russia launches massive overnight attacks on nine cities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russian Volunteers Hunt Putin's Forces With Ukrainian Drones
Anti-Kremlin Russian volunteers fighting alongside Ukrainian forces are deploying FPV drones against Russian military positions, as battlefield video circulates publicly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zelensky: Putin Planning New Mobilization Wave as Russian Losses Mount
Ukrainian President Zelensky says Putin is planning a new mobilization drive, citing figures showing Russian battlefield losses now outpace Kremlin recruitment.
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.
Ukraine Defense Chief Rejects Zelensky's Offer, Demands Reinstatement
Fedorov, Ukraine's ousted defense minister, rejected President Zelensky's offer of a different government role and says he will return only as defense minister.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refineries and Logistics Hubs on War Day 1,611
Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil refineries and logistics hubs on the war's 1,611th day, targeting infrastructure that funds Moscow's campaign as Russian energy revenue surges 60 percent year-over-year.
Russia and Ukraine Trade Strikes on Black Sea Civilian Ships
Russia and Ukraine have escalated their Black Sea conflict with fiery attacks on civilian vessels, raising alarm over maritime safety in a war-battered sea lane.
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.
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.
Zelenskyy Moves to Oust Defense Minister as Kyiv Protesters Rally
Ukraine's president is pushing to remove his top defense official as demonstrators fill Kyiv's streets and Russian ballistic missiles kill two people in the capital.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.