Ukraine

Ukraine's defense AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare

Danylo Tsvok predicts 'war of operating systems' with Russia in the next three-five years

A person holds a Sting interceptor drone by the Ukrainian company Wild Hornets at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, March 16, 2026
 Rosneft's Russian-flagged crude oil tanker Vladimir Monomakh transits the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, July 6, 2023

UK's Starmer says armed forces intercepted Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. September 19, 2023

Ukraine benefits from strategic distance - opinion

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Russian army's artillery chief assassinated near Moscow in car bombing, second in one day - report


Zelensky addresses direct talks with Russia in call to Witkoff, Kushner after strikes kill four

On Monday evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said via Telegram that he had a “very positive conversation” with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. 

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump pose for a picture during their meeting at the sidelines of the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.

Drones hit historic museum in Crimea as officials reduce nighttime trains for safety

Sevastopol's Russian-installed governor, Mikhail Razvozhayev, said on Telegram the museum's roof was hit. He did not provide details about the damage or whether there were any casualties.

A Ukrainian serviceman from the special police unit Hyzhak prepares a Gara, a Ukrainian multifunctional unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with artificial intelligence elements, before flying it over positions of Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline in Donetsk.

Ukraine's Zelensky says he had 'positive' conversation with Witkoff and Kushner

"Grateful for the readiness to work as actively as possible already in the weeks to come to give a boost to diplomacy for ending Russia's war against Ukraine," wrote Zelensky on Telegram.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (not pictured), after the Four Freedoms Awards ceremony, in Middelburg, Netherlands, April 16, 2026.

French fighter jet shoots down Russian drone over NATO territory as security incidents escalate

The Latvian army, without saying who had launched the drone, said it had entered from Russia "as a result of Russian electromagnetic warfare."

 Latvian, French and NATO flags flutter in front of a French Rafale fighter jet of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission, in the Lielvarde air base, Latvia April 14, 2026.

Zelensky asked Jewish oligarch Roman Abramovich to secure direct talks with Putin - Financial Times

This comes after Zelensky published an open letter to the Russian president on Thursday evening in which he called on Putin to agree to direct talks and end the war. 

Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea smiles following his team's victory during the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Estadio do Dragao on May 29, 2021 in Porto, Portugal.

Danish soccer player Eriksen collapses for second time in career, is conscious, DR reports

Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday, but was conscious, public broadcaster DR reported.

Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen, pictured May 21, 2026.

European Union considers limiting protection for Ukrainian men of fighting age

The European Union activated the Temporary Protection Directive after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine to manage large-scale arrivals of displaced people.

Soldiers patrol the street after a drone or similar object struck a residential building according to local authorities, following violations of Polish airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine, in Wyryki-Polod, Poland September 10, 2025.

Zelensky calls to end Ukraine-Russia War, begin direct ceasefire talks, in letter to Putin

"Do not be afraid to take the path out of this war. That is the main thing that is required of you now," Zelensky wrote in his open letter to Putin.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, March 25, 2026.

Zelensky says strikes on Russia let Ukraine negotiate as equals, ready to meet Putin directly

"I am ready for direct talks with Putin to bring this war to an end, rather than waiting for when all will resolve every conflict in the world before our turn finally comes," Zelensky said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte after talks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 3, 2026.

The Iran war exposed the weakness of old strategic assumptions - opinion

From deterrence to diplomacy, the Iran war upended long-held beliefs about security in the Middle East.

Destroyed building in central Israel following Iranian missile strikes on February 28, 2026.