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Russia hits Ukraine hard in massive retaliation; Kiev losses mount
The Russian attacks execuited with long-range air, sea, and ground-based high-precision weapons, as well as with strike UAVs.
Putin accuses Ukraine of terror tactics, undermining peace talks
The Russian leader cited attacks in the Bryansk and Kursk regions, including the bombing of a bridge that killed seven civilians and injured more than 100.
Ukraine missile disadvantage grows, as Russia ramps up attacks
Despite Ukraine’s audacious drone strikes on Russian airfields, the missile math is turning against Kiev as air defenses wear thin and Russia boosts production.
Ukraine’s role at NATO’s The Hague summit in Limbo: AFP
As NATO prepares for its 2025 Hague summit, uncertainty rises over Ukraine's participation and defense spending, with Trump opposing Kiev's membership ambitions.
NATO pushes for fivefold increase in European air defense forces
NATO urges European members to expand their ground-based air defense forces fivefold, Bloomberg reports, as the alliance aims to address gaps in its military posture.
Medvedev: Russia seeks victory, not compromise, in Ukraine peace talks
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says peace talks with Ukraine aim to secure a full Russian victory, not compromise, as Moscow issues sweeping demands at Istanbul talks.
Medvedev: Russia seeks victory, not compromise, in Ukraine peace talks
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says peace talks with Ukraine aim to secure a full Russian victory, not compromise, as Moscow issues sweeping demands at Istanbul talks.
Ukraine, US hold talks on defense, sanctions, and minerals
Ukraine's chief of staff arrives in Washington to push for more US military aid, tighter Russia sanctions, and progress on a Ukraine-US minerals deal.
Russia outlines conditions for Ukraine settlement at Istanbul talks
A Russian memorandum presented during peace talks in Istanbul outlines key demands for resolving the Ukraine conflict, including Ukraine's neutrality, withdrawal from Russian territories, and more.
Russia, Ukraine agree on largest prisoner swap and limited ceasefire
Russian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky confirmed that Moscow submitted a comprehensive two-part memorandum to the Ukrainian side outlining a potential roadmap for conflict resolution.
Russia, Ukraine discuss prisoner exchange during Istanbul talks
Russia and Ukraine held detailed discussions on a potential prisoner exchange during talks in Istanbul, though no date has been set for a follow-up meeting.
Medinsky leads Russian delegation to Istanbul despite sabotage attacks
Russia confirms participation in a second round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, despite ongoing Ukrainian attacks on its infrastructure.
