Russia
US floats NATO membership for Ukraine in exchange for Donbas withdrawal, Zelensky says
Zelensky said Kyiv would not retreat from its territory, but would put the question to a referendum if Ukraine received a full security package.
Antisemitism endures in Putin’s Russia, where tsarist myths and Soviet anti-Zionism meet - analysis
Iran threat concerns grow as US Air Force responds to suspected drone activity at British base
White House confirms Trump-Xi-Putin trilateral summit in China, Iran and nuclear arms on agenda
Europe's security cannot be part of Russia-Ukraine peace talks, EU leaders say
"There will be no discussions about Ukraine without Ukraine, and no discussions about Europe without Europe. Furthermore, there is no need to talk about European security architecture," Merz said.
Who is behind Europe’s wave of bomb threats, cyberattacks?
“Targeting schools can maximize fear, media attention and pressure on the authorities, while involving relatively low costs and operational risks,” said intelligence expert Daniele Garofalo.
Zelensky says Starshield speed is being limited again, hampering Ukraine's defenses
Zelensky said Starshield restrictions have disrupted Ukrainian military operations across the front line, limiting interceptor speeds and hampering efforts to counter Russian attacks.
Putin asked US envoys to convey gratitude to Trump for facilitating Russia-Ukraine contact channels
Additionally, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Thursday there had been positive developments during the peace talks in Abu Dhabi, but warned Russia's intentions remain unclear
Chinese FM says call with Rubio was 'positive,' discuss potential trilateral agreement with Russia
They "agreed on the importance of leader-level conversations to advance goals such as denuclearization, including at potential trilateral leaders meeting with Russia," the US State Department said.
US envoys Kushner, Witkoff to meet Putin, discuss security deal, end to Russia-Ukraine war - report
After meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kushner and Witkoff are expected to fly to Dublin, where they will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
On this day: Armistice agreement to end World War I signed
The armistice was signed in a railway carriage in the Forest of Compiègne outside Paris; it silenced the guns within hours of its ratification.
Russia's ambassador to Washington Alexander Darchiev dies at 66, Moscow confirms
Moscow confirmed the death of Alexander Darchiev, Russia's ambassador to Washington, who had been tasked with improving relations with the Trump administration.
UK arrests US Army member suspected of helping Russia
The 41-year-old man was arrested near the city of Gloucester, west England, on Tuesday and remains in custody at a London police station, police said.
Chinese ambassador says Iran military aid claims 'baseless' after ex-Mossad, IDF allegations
"If some people believe they have evidence that China is transporting lethal weapons to Iran, which would pose a serious threat to Israel's security, I think the Israeli government will let us know."
