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Macron-Zelensky talks focused on sanctions on Russia, US peace plan
French President Macron hosted Ukraine’s Zelensky in Paris for high-stakes talks on a potential peace plan, urging European involvement.
Putin holds ‘constructive’ talks with US delegation on Ukraine
Moscow received four more documents alongside the 28-point plan initially put forth by the United States for a potential settlement in Ukraine.
Europe is driving the continent toward war: Putin
Putin accused European governments of driving the conflict while asserting Russian battlefield gains near Kupyansk and warning that Moscow will broaden its military and maritime responses if Europe continues encouraging escalation.
Russian tanker attacked in Black Sea, Turkiye sternly warns Ukraine
A Russian tanker carrying vegetable oil was attacked in the Black Sea, as Turkiye confirms the vessel is safe.
Putin briefed on capture of Pokrovsk and Vovchansk, says Kremlin
Russia says its forces have captured several key eastern Ukrainian cities as Putin receives frontline briefings.
Turkey condemns Ukrainian drone strikes on tankers in Black Sea
Turkey condemned Ukraine’s reported drone attacks on tankers near its coast, warning that the expanding Black Sea strikes threaten regional maritime safety despite Ankara’s ongoing military support to Kiev.
Turkey condemns Ukrainian drone strikes on tankers in Black Sea
Turkey condemned Ukraine’s reported drone attacks on tankers near its coast, warning that the expanding Black Sea strikes threaten regional maritime safety despite Ankara’s ongoing military support to Kiev.
FSB foils Ukrainian plots to assassinate Russia official, gas pipeline
FSB says it foiled a Ukrainian plot to kill a Russian officer in Crimea and stopped a bombing attempt targeting a gas pipeline near Moscow.
US, Ukrainian officials meet in Florida to advance settlement efforts
US and Ukrainian officials held what both sides described as productive peace talks in Florida, aiming for a long-term settlement to the Ukrainian conflict.
European militaries boost procurement from German-French defense firm
Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic order upgraded Leopard 2 A8 tanks from KNDS amid rising defense needs.
Investigation ongoing into Black Sea attacks on Kairos, Virat tankers
Russia and Turkey are investigating recent Black Sea tanker attacks on Kairos and Virat. No casualties reported, but maritime security remains at risk.
Kazakhstan blasts Ukraine after drone strike on oil export terminal
Kazakhstan has protested after a Ukrainian drone strike severely damaged a key Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in Russia, forcing a shutdown of operations and threatening the flow of most of Kazakhstan's oil exports.