US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'
Read full article: US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'A White House envoy says he held “productive and constructive” talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine.
At Putin’s annual news conference, a Russian journalist pops the question — to his girlfriend
Read full article: At Putin’s annual news conference, a Russian journalist pops the question — to his girlfriendRussian President Vladimir Putin fielded many questions at his annual news conference.
Rubio is hopeful about Russia-Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear about the challenges
Read full article: Rubio is hopeful about Russia-Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear about the challengesSecretary of State Marco Rubio is hopeful but clear about the challenges facing the Trump administration’s Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts.
Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met
Read full article: Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be metPresident Vladimir Putin has emphasized that Moscow’s troops are advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine and has voiced confidence that the Kremlin will achieve its goals militarily if Kyiv doesn't agree to Russia’s conditions in peace talks.
EU leaders agree on 90 billion-euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels
Read full article: EU leaders agree on 90 billion-euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravelsEuropean Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years.
Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the country
Read full article: Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the countryBelarus’ authoritarian president says that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end the war in Ukraine have entered a crucial phase.
UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in UkraineThe British government says it has given Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich a final chance to hand over 2.5 billion pounds or $3.25 billion to the victims of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail
Read full article: Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks failRussian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks.
Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns
Read full article: Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concernsThe International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to compete in Lake Placid, New York, this weekend.
Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion
Read full article: Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and 34 other countries have formally approved plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by Russia's invasion.
US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks
Read full article: US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talksU.S. officials say Washington has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend.
Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory
Read full article: Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territoryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees.
Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference
Read full article: Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interferenceAn official says Germany has summoned the Russian ambassador following accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference.
EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine
Read full article: EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for UkraineThe European Union has indefinitely frozen Russia’s assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly governments, can’t prevent the billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine.
Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners
Read full article: Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partnersU.S. President Donald Trump says he and European leaders have discussed proposals to end the war in Ukraine, adding that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “has to be realistic” about his country’s position on a peace plan.
European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test
Read full article: European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major testEuropean Union leaders have committed to funding Ukraine's economic and military needs for the next two years.
Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support
Read full article: Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European supportUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his refusal to cede territory, resisting U.S. pressure for compromise with Russia.
Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security
Read full article: Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian securityBritish, French and German leaders met in London with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of European support for Kyiv at what they called a “critical moment” in the U.S.-led effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
La Scala gala crowd cheers premiere of Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth' once censored by Stalin
Read full article: La Scala gala crowd cheers premiere of Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth' once censored by StalinThe gala crowd at Milan's Teatro alla Scala has cheered the season premiere of Dmitry Shostakovich's "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk" with a 12-minute standing ovation.
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Read full article: Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continueRussia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and triggering air raid alerts.
US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework
Read full article: US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security frameworkPresident Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine.
Putin and Modi hold talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties
Read full article: Putin and Modi hold talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an annual summit, focusing on diversifying economic ties.
US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin ally
Read full article: US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin allyThe U.S. Treasury has imposed a $7 million fine on a New York property management firm for allegedly violating Russia-related sanctions.
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Read full article: Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communicationsRussian authorities say they have imposed restrictions on Apple's video calling service FaceTime, alleging it was being used for organizing what it called “terrorist activities.”.
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin.
Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces
Read full article: Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forcesExclusive drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows a devastated Ukrainian town nearly encircled by Russian forces near the city that Moscow this week claimed to now control.
Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million
Read full article: Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 millionA rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution has sold for more $30 million.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser says
Read full article: US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser saysTalks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains.
Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw
Read full article: Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdrawRussian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks.
US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space Station
Read full article: US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space StationA U.S.-Russian crew of three has started a mission at the International Space Station after their launch on a Russian spacecraft.
Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacy
Read full article: Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacyPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a crucial week of diplomacy, testing his ability to stand his ground while demonstrating to the United States that he is willing to compromise.
Key elements in Trump’s 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for Ukraine
Read full article: Key elements in Trump’s 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for UkraineAn American proposal to end the war in Ukraine puts the country in a delicate diplomatic position — caught between placating its most important ally, the United States, and not capitulating to Russia, its much larger neighbor that launched a full-scale invasion nearly four years ago.
Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia
Read full article: Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by RussiaUkraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the war.
With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice
Read full article: With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short noticeThe European Union has introduced a new defense package to speed up the deployment of tanks and troops across its 27 nations.
Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine’s Ternopil as Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in Turkey
Read full article: Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine’s Ternopil as Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in TurkeyA Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's western city of Ternopil has killed at least 25 people, including three children.
Russian lawmakers approve tax hike bill to boost economy as the war with Ukraine nears 4 years
Read full article: Russian lawmakers approve tax hike bill to boost economy as the war with Ukraine nears 4 yearsRussian lawmakers have endorsed new tax hikes as Moscow tries to boost its economy during its almost four-year war with Ukraine.
Poland says 2 Ukrainians working for Russia are suspected in railway track blast
Read full article: Poland says 2 Ukrainians working for Russia are suspected in railway track blastPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says two Ukrainian citizens working for Russia are suspected of blowing up a railway line in Poland.
Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasion
Read full article: Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Turkey this week to revive talks on ending Russia's invasion, which began nearly four years ago.
Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by Russia
Read full article: Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by RussiaThe Central African Republic’s top court has cleared President Faustin Archange Touadera to run in December’s election.
Hungary to mount court challenge to EU's planned phase-out of Russian energy, Orbán says
Read full article: Hungary to mount court challenge to EU's planned phase-out of Russian energy, Orbán saysHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his country will challenge the European Union's plan to end Russian energy imports in court.
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35
Read full article: Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing six people and wounding at least 35, including a pregnant woman.
Russian court extends jailing of teenage singer over street performance of anti-war songs
Read full article: Russian court extends jailing of teenage singer over street performance of anti-war songsA Russian court has extended the jailing of an 18-year-old street singer on charges seen as punishment for performing anti-war songs.
Zelenskyy seeks Patriot systems from US to counter Russia's power grid attacks
Read full article: Zelenskyy seeks Patriot systems from US to counter Russia's power grid attacksPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he wants to order 25 Patriot air defense systems from the United States as Ukraine tries to fend off relentless Russian aerial attacks that have led to rolling blackouts.
Ukrainian strikes disrupt power and heating to 2 major cities in Russia
Read full article: Ukrainian strikes disrupt power and heating to 2 major cities in RussiaUkrainian strikes have disrupted power and heating in two major Russian cities near the Ukrainian border, according to local Russian officials.
Bulgaria moves to prevent shutdown of its only oil refinery ahead of US sanctions
Read full article: Bulgaria moves to prevent shutdown of its only oil refinery ahead of US sanctionsBulgaria is racing to prevent the shutdown of its only oil refinery before U.S. sanctions on its Russian owner take effect later this month.
Orbán says Trump will not punish Hungary for buying Russian energy, reducing impact of sanctions
Read full article: Orbán says Trump will not punish Hungary for buying Russian energy, reducing impact of sanctionsHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his country has received an exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy after a meeting in the White House with President Donald Trump.
Trading firm Gunvor, accused by US of being 'Kremlin's puppet,’ drops plan to buy Lukoil assets
Read full article: Trading firm Gunvor, accused by US of being 'Kremlin's puppet,’ drops plan to buy Lukoil assetsGunvor, a major international commodities trader, has rejected U_S_ government claims that it acts as "the Kremlin's puppet."
Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost the Trump initiative
Read full article: Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost the Trump initiativeKazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords between Israel and Arab and Muslim majority countries in a move aimed at boosting the initiative that was a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s first administration.
Ukraine says it has hit a major Russian oil refinery with long-range drones
Read full article: Ukraine says it has hit a major Russian oil refinery with long-range dronesUkrainian drones have struck a major oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd region for the second time in nearly three months, according to Ukraine’s general staff.
Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacks
Read full article: Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacksUkraine has received more U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to counter Russia's attacks, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Abu Dhabi hosts oil summit as OPEC+ halts production hikes planned for first quarter of 2026
Read full article: Abu Dhabi hosts oil summit as OPEC+ halts production hikes planned for first quarter of 2026Abu Dhabi hosts a major oil summit Monday, just after the OPEC+ group of the cartel and its allies announced they would halt planned production increases for early 2026.
2 people killed in Ukraine’s Odesa region as Russia continues to target power grid
Read full article: 2 people killed in Ukraine’s Odesa region as Russia continues to target power gridAt least two people have been killed in a drone attack in Ukraine’s Odesa region, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Ukraine says it hit a key fuel pipeline near Moscow that supplies Russian forces
Read full article: Ukraine says it hit a key fuel pipeline near Moscow that supplies Russian forcesUkraine’s military intelligence said it hit an important fuel pipeline in the Moscow region that supplies the Russian army.
Russia deploys 170,000 troops for push in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Russia deploys 170,000 troops for push in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has deployed about 170,000 troops in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, aiming to capture the city of Pokrovsk.
Orbán to press Trump for Hungary's exemption from new US sanctions on Russian oil
Read full article: Orbán to press Trump for Hungary's exemption from new US sanctions on Russian oilHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán plans to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to exempt Hungary from new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil when he visits Washington next week.
Russia blasts Ukraine's power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 3
Read full article: Russia blasts Ukraine's power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 3Russia has launched another massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing power outages across the country.
Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years
Read full article: Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 yearsPresident Donald Trump has appeared to suggest on social media that the U.S. resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades.
Putin claims Russian troops have surrounded 2 Ukrainian cities but Ukraine says that's not true
Read full article: Putin claims Russian troops have surrounded 2 Ukrainian cities but Ukraine says that's not trueRussian President Vladimir Putin is claiming that Ukrainian forces are surrounded by the Russian army in two key eastern cities and is offering to negotiate a deal for their surrender.
Putin says Russia's nuclear-armed underwater drone was tested successfully
Read full article: Putin says Russia's nuclear-armed underwater drone was tested successfullyPresident Vladimir Putin says Russia has conducted a successful test of a new atomic-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drone, declaring that the new weapon can’t be intercepted.
Lawmakers move to extend Russia's compulsory military draft to a year-round process
Read full article: Lawmakers move to extend Russia's compulsory military draft to a year-round processRussian lawmakers have endorsed a bill mandating year-round military conscription, rather than just in the spring and fall, as authorities seek to fill the ranks as fighting in Ukraine grinds through a fourth year.
Putin brandishes a new nuclear-powered missile as he digs in over Russia's demands on Ukraine
Read full article: Putin brandishes a new nuclear-powered missile as he digs in over Russia's demands on UkraineBy holding nuclear drills and boasting about the successful test of a pioneering nuclear-powered cruise missile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a message to President Donald Trump: Moscow wouldn’t be cowed into concessions on Ukraine.
Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concerns
Read full article: Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concernsA Kremlin official says Russia’s test of a nuclear-powered missile that it claims can’t be stopped by air defenses reflects Moscow’s determination to look out for its security interests.
Russian missile and drone attacks kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pleads for air defense
Read full article: Russian missile and drone attacks kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pleads for air defenseOfficials say Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday have killed at least four people and wounded 20.
Russia faces a shrinking and aging population and tries restrictive laws to combat it
Read full article: Russia faces a shrinking and aging population and tries restrictive laws to combat itRussia has grappled with a shrinking and aging population for decades, with President Vladimir Putin viewing it as a threat to national security.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missiles
Read full article: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missilesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the United States to expand sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies to the whole sector.
Lithuanian president says Russian military planes violated the Baltic country's airspace
Read full article: Lithuanian president says Russian military planes violated the Baltic country's airspaceLithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says Russian military planes violated Lithuania’s airspace on Thursday evening.
Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikes
Read full article: Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikesOil prices spiked Thursday after the U.S. announced massive new sanctions on Russia’s oil industry in an attempt to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end Moscow’s brutal war on Ukraine.
Putin deplores US sanctions as 'unfriendly' while EU joins in heaping restrictions on Russia
Read full article: Putin deplores US sanctions as 'unfriendly' while EU joins in heaping restrictions on RussiaThe European Union has heaped more economic sanctions on Russia, adding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new punitive measures the previous day against the Russian oil industry.
EU leaders agree to future Ukraine funds but make little headway on a plan to use Russia's assets
Read full article: EU leaders agree to future Ukraine funds but make little headway on a plan to use Russia's assetsEuropean Union leaders have ordered the bloc’s executive branch to come up with options for meeting Ukraine’s pressing economic and military needs over the next two years.
Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on hold
Read full article: Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on holdRussian President Vladimir Putin has directed drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces that featured practice missile launches.
Ukraine's top slider condemns decision that may allow Russians to compete in Olympics
Read full article: Ukraine's top slider condemns decision that may allow Russians to compete in OlympicsUkraine's top Olympic sliding contender is frustrated with the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation's potential decision to allow Russian athletes to compete in the Milan-Cortina Games.