Putin Moves to Escalate War in Ukraine With Talks at Dead End
Russia's President Putin is considering escalating the war in Ukraine, as diplomatic talks appear to have failed.
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Russia's President Putin is considering escalating the war in Ukraine, as diplomatic talks appear to have failed.
Europe's response to drone attacks on weapons and cargo is complicated by Germany's cautious stance.
Ukraine's drone campaign has destroyed 8 of Wildberries' 10 major warehouses in Russia
Kazakhstan’s Kondensat refinery will return up to 70% of Russian crude‑derived fuel to Russia amid a sharp shortage.
Ukraine's Western tanks, once hailed as game-changers, are now mostly idle, raising questions about their future role in the conflict.
Ukrainian forces reignite attacks on Russia’s Wildberries network, prompting Moscow’s tax relief proposal and regional supply‑chain fallout.
A fire at a Russian gas chemical complex has killed three and injured over a hundred, including foreign workers.
A former senior Russian official has warned that UK factories producing drones for Ukraine could face attacks from unknown sources.
Kanye West's planned concerts in Russia have been abruptly canceled by a major venue.
Armenia's historic shift towards the EU marks a pivotal moment in its foreign policy, as it seeks to distance itself from Russia.
OpenAI has banned five Russian ChatGPT accounts used in a covert misinformation campaign.
Moscow's forced recruitment is surging, sparking fears of abductions and intimidation across Russia
Zelensky's call for a U.S.-brokered peace window through 2027 sparks fresh diplomatic and military pledges amid Russian defiance.
The US's refusal to join a UN statement condemning Russia's strikes on Ukraine has left Ukraine's allies divided.
Ukraine's farmers face renewed uncertainty as the Black Sea blockade tightens, threatening global grain supplies.
Ukrainian basketball star Kate Koval abruptly leaves LSU after the team signs a Russian player.
Ukraine's strategic strikes on Russian oil refineries escalate tensions and disrupt energy supplies.
LSU women's basketball center Kate Koval has left the team, citing personal reasons.
The Vatican's top diplomat is in Moscow for talks, as Pope Leo XIV intensifies efforts for Ukraine peace.
Ukraine's allies have pledged to continue support despite Russian threats
Ukrainian drones have struck Russia's ICBM and military satellite launch hub for the first time
A drone guided entirely by A.I. killed three Ukrainians in Zaporizhzhia.
Grain shortages loom as Putin rebuffs Ukraine’s Black Sea truce, leaving markets and consumers in uneasy limbo.
EU pours €6.1 billion into Ukraine’s defences even as Kyiv cries for tens of billions more.
Ukrainian officials report that Russian A.I.-guided weaponry is utilizing Nvidia microcomputers, following recent fatal drone strikes.
Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian e-commerce giant Ozon disrupt supply chains and raise questions about escalation.
European leaders join Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv for Independence Day celebrations amid ongoing Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has made his third public statement denying involvement in the Nord Stream sabotage.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Ukraine with a plan to boost the country's long-range missile production.
Russian troops closing to within 5 km of Sloviansk sparks warnings that Ukrainian intelligence will not intervene, and a looming Odesa blockade heightens stakes.
Russia is accused of orchestrating sabotage attacks on weapons factories across Europe, but the evidence is murky.
Ukraine and Finland have agreed to produce drones together, marking a significant shift in their defense cooperation.
Mike Pence's recent statements on Ukraine's war and US stockpiles have sparked debate and diplomatic activity.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has revealed new details about the country's ballistic missile defense strategy, including a rare strike on a Russian launcher.
Western leaders converge on Kyiv as Ukraine targets a key Russian asset
Kazakhstan's election could tip the balance of power among Russia, the EU and China in Central Asia.
Ukraine’s drone fleet cripples Russia’s shadow navy, striking 36 vessels and dozens of energy sites in a single day.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy warns of a massive Russian troop draft after upcoming elections
Germany is initiating a multi-billion euro investment into a new domestic arsenal of cruise and hypersonic missiles to enhance its strategic deterrence.
France commits to supplying additional interceptor missiles to Ukraine following a surge in Russian strikes.
Putin’s “Pandora’s box” claim turns Ukraine’s drone strikes into a legal pretext for seizing fragile Russian infrastructure.
NATO allies are reinforcing Poland's defenses against potential Russian aggression.
Ukrainian drones shut a major Perm oil refinery and ignite an Ozon hub, cutting Russian fuel output and hitting a key e‑commerce logistics centre.
Russia's economy is growing despite Putin's war, but experts warn it won't last.
A Russian drone strike on a Ukrainian shopping mall has killed 15 people and injured over 100.
Ukraine's plan to use AI drones to disrupt Moscow airports is revealed amid ongoing conflict with Russia
Ukraine has officially sanctioned the Russian children’s television show 'Masha and the Bear' as part of a broader crackdown on entities linked to Moscow.
Ukraine warns that North Korea's military support for Russia is escalating, with drone operators and advanced missiles now in play.
German authorities are investigating a secret weapons cache unearthed in a forest near Berlin, with reports suggesting potential links to Russia.
Russia's UN envoy denies plans for mass mobilization, but other outlets say preparations are underway.
Ukraine's latest strike may have crippled two Russian warships, potentially altering the balance of power in the Black Sea.
A Russian-Australian dual citizen faces foreign interference charges amid accusations of sharing sensitive Ukrainian military intelligence.
Germany's spy agency has launched a helpline for exiled dissidents from Russia and China.
A series of Russian strikes on food supply infrastructure across Ukraine is disrupting retail availability and production capacities.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, held by Russian forces, has lost its external power supply, raising immediate safety concerns.
NATO's deployment of advanced aircraft near Kaliningrad signals heightened tensions with Russia.
Ukraine claims a drone strike on a Russian oil refinery, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
Russia faces a severe fuel crisis with seven in 10 petrol stations running dry.
Russian military strikes are targeting logistics hubs and warehouse infrastructure, causing widespread disruption to Ukraine’s retail and food supply chains.
Ukrainian forces have pushed back against Russian advances in northeastern Ukraine.