Ukraine-Russia War
Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin claims
The weekend diplomacy did not appear to produce an immediate public breakthrough, though it raised the possibility that talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States could resume.
Ukraine contracting around 1,000 Patriot missiles from allies, defense chief says
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, foreign minister says in major break from Viktor Orban era
Israel's SpearUAV announces 1,000 suicide drones ready to deploy around the world
Ukrainians push to legalize pornography, raise millions for war effort - report
"These women either don’t pay taxes and face criminal charges for that, or they pay taxes and get charged with violating pornography laws,” one Ukrainian opposition lawmaker told the WSJ.
Zelensky says talks with US were 'very substantial', as Kushner pushes for progress in negotiations
British, French, and German national security advisers also landed in Kyiv on Sunday and will reportedly take part in the second round of meetings with the US and Ukraine.
Putin orders three-day pause in strikes on Kyiv as US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Moscow
US President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that the US had a fresh concrete proposal aimed at ending the war, which is now in its fifth year.
Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad to discuss Ukraine peace, Trump says
During comments in the Oval Office, Trump suggested the US had a fresh concrete proposal aimed at ending the war, which is now in its fifth year.
Air Tanzania becomes first airline to halt flights to Russia after Zelensky warning
The airline did not explicitly mention safety in Russia or the Ukraine-Russia War, but the announcement makes it the first airline to suspend flights after Zelensky warned Russian airspace is unsafe.
Russia bars El Al route to St. Petersburg as punishment for blocking Aeroflot flights - report
El Al's push for a new flight route to Russia comes after the suspension of the Tel Aviv-Moscow route in June due to the security situation amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Norway seizes Russian ship to enforce $4.2 billion claim by Ukrainian energy firm
The vessel, the Professor Molchanov, was seized off the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard after a 24-hour standoff with the Norwegian Coast Guard, according to Covington.
Russia charges children's hospice chief with spreading false war information
Since invading Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has intensified its crackdown on dissent and introduced laws prescribing long prison terms for those found guilty of "discrediting" the military.
EU's Kallas says Leipzig attack had hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed to increase pressure on Russia, especially after the attempted attack at Leipzig that she said showed Moscow's growing "recklessness."
Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China-Russia-led security bloc
Erdogan attended a summit of the SCO, of which Turkey is a "dialog partner," in Bishkek on Tuesday.
