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Kyiv mourns after deadliest attack in a year kills 31 people in Ukraine, including 5 children
Read full article: Kyiv mourns after deadliest attack in a year kills 31 people in Ukraine, including 5 childrenKyiv is observing a day of mourning after a Russian drone and missile attack killed 31 people, including five children, and injured over 150.
Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 13 people and injures more than 130
Read full article: Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 13 people and injures more than 130Authorities in Ukraine said a Russian drone and missile attack on the capital, Kyiv, killed at least 13 people, including a 6-year-old boy.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dinner with singer Katy Perry in Montreal
Read full article: Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dinner with singer Katy Perry in MontrealFormer Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry have sparked speculation after dining together in Montreal.
Thousands gather to protest as Zelenskyy signs bill weakening anti-corruption agencies
Read full article: Thousands gather to protest as Zelenskyy signs bill weakening anti-corruption agenciesThousands of Ukrainians have protested in Kyiv and other cities, urging President Zelenskyy to veto a controversial anti-corruption bill.
Russia launches a major aerial attack on Kyiv hours before high-level talks on support for Ukraine
Read full article: Russia launches a major aerial attack on Kyiv hours before high-level talks on support for UkraineRussia has launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in months, targeting Kyiv overnight into Monday.
Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel Russia
Read full article: Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel RussiaPresident Donald Trump is downplaying the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as Kyiv awaits an injection of U.S. weaponry that it hopes will help it beat back an intensifying Russian air offensive.
Ukraine's security agency says it killed Russian agents suspected of gunning down its officer
Read full article: Ukraine's security agency says it killed Russian agents suspected of gunning down its officerUkraine's security agency says it has killed Russian agents suspected of assassinating a senior officer in Kyiv.
European allies step up plans for future Ukraine stabilization force, with US attending meeting
Read full article: European allies step up plans for future Ukraine stabilization force, with US attending meetingCountries prepared to provide troops for a future stabilization force in Ukraine have agreed to set up a headquarters in Paris to facilitate a rapid deployment after the war ends.
Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began
Read full article: Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine beganRussia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight in the largest aerial assault since the war began.
Trump says US has given Ukraine too many weapons in first public comments on pause in shipments
Read full article: Trump says US has given Ukraine too many weapons in first public comments on pause in shipmentsPresident Donald Trump is complaining that the United States provided too many weapons to Ukraine under the previous administration.
How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weapons
Read full article: How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weaponsUkrainian authorities are enlisting European help to increase domestic military production as the United States pauses some weapons shipments to Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine trade long-range drone attacks as Putin says Moscow is ready for new peace talks
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine trade long-range drone attacks as Putin says Moscow is ready for new peace talksRussia and Ukraine are continuing to exchange long-range drone attacks, a defining feature of the ongoing war.
Wartime NATO summits have focused on Ukraine. With Trump, this one will be different
Read full article: Wartime NATO summits have focused on Ukraine. With Trump, this one will be differentAt summits after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NATO welcomed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with open arms.
Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after deadly missile strike in Ukrainian capital Kyiv
Read full article: Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after deadly missile strike in Ukrainian capital KyivUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging greater international pressure on Moscow.
Kyiv rescuers find more bodies as death toll from latest Russian attack climbs to 28
Read full article: Kyiv rescuers find more bodies as death toll from latest Russian attack climbs to 28Emergency workers have pulled more bodies from the rubble of a nine-story Kyiv apartment building demolished by a Russian missile.
Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine kills 15 and injures 156
Read full article: Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine kills 15 and injures 156Officials say a Russian missile and drone bombardment has killed at least 15 people and injured 156 others in Ukraine overnight, with the main barrage demolishing a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv.
Russia launches another large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding 13
Read full article: Russia launches another large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding 13Ukrainian officials say three people were killed and 13 were wounded when Russia attacked the country with waves of drones and missiles.
Deadly Russian bombardment of Ukraine further dampens hopes for peace
Read full article: Deadly Russian bombardment of Ukraine further dampens hopes for peaceRussia struck Ukraine with a thunderous aerial bombardment overnight, further dampening hopes that the warring sides could reach a peace deal anytime soon.
Russian strike kills 5 in Ukraine, including a 1-year-old, hours after Trump-Putin call
Read full article: Russian strike kills 5 in Ukraine, including a 1-year-old, hours after Trump-Putin callUkrainian officials say at least five people, including a 1-year-old child, his mother and grandmother, were killed in a Russian drone strike on a northern Ukrainian overnight.
Ukraine and Russia agree to swap dead and wounded troops but report no progress toward ending war
Read full article: Ukraine and Russia agree to swap dead and wounded troops but report no progress toward ending warRepresentatives of Russia and Ukraine met for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks.
Putin’s tough stance on a Ukraine peace plan shows his resolve on Russia’s demands
Read full article: Putin’s tough stance on a Ukraine peace plan shows his resolve on Russia’s demandsBy making harsh, uncompromising demands in peace talks with Ukraine while continuing to pummel it with waves of missiles and drones, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a clear message: He will only accept a settlement on his terms and will keep fighting until they’re met.
Czech Republic accuses China of 'malicious cyber campaign' against its foreign ministry
Read full article: Czech Republic accuses China of 'malicious cyber campaign' against its foreign ministryThe Czech government says China was “responsible” for cyberattacks on a communication network of its Foreign Ministry.
Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs but no ceasefire
Read full article: Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs but no ceasefireThe first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow’s 2022 invasion ended after less than two hours.
As eyes turn toward Turkey, here's what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Read full article: As eyes turn toward Turkey, here's what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talksThe talks took place in the warring capitals of Moscow and Kyiv, from Washington and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to countries across Europe.
Ukrainian drones target Moscow as foreign leaders arrive for Red Square parade
Read full article: Ukrainian drones target Moscow as foreign leaders arrive for Red Square paradeRussian authorities say drone attacks by Ukraine have caused flight disruption at Moscow’s main airports for a third straight day.
What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region
Read full article: What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk regionRussia has announced that its troops have fully reclaimed the Kursk region, nearly nine months after losing chunks of the border territory to a surprise Ukrainian incursion.
Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kherson kill 1 person and wound 9
Read full article: Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kherson kill 1 person and wound 9Russian glide bombs and artillery struck Kherson, in southern Ukraine, killing one and wounding nine others as Moscow forces continued daily attacks across the country.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves MoscowRussia and Ukraine’s top diplomats have used a high-level conference in Turkey to once again trade accusations of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure.
1 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv as death toll from earlier missile strike rises to 20
Read full article: 1 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv as death toll from earlier missile strike rises to 20Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko says one person was was killed as Russian air strikes hit the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Sunday.
Captured Ukrainians convicted on terrorism charges by Russia in what Kyiv called a sham trial
Read full article: Captured Ukrainians convicted on terrorism charges by Russia in what Kyiv called a sham trialRussia has convicted 23 captured Ukrainians on terrorism charges stemming from the war in Ukraine in a trial that Kyiv denounced as a sham and a violation of international law.
A Russian drone attack kills 7 in Ukraine ahead of ceasefire talks
Read full article: A Russian drone attack kills 7 in Ukraine ahead of ceasefire talksAt least seven people were killed when Russia launched a barrage of drones across Ukraine overnight, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency services.
Russian drones strike Ukrainian city of Odesa, underlining challenges for even limited truce
Read full article: Russian drones strike Ukrainian city of Odesa, underlining challenges for even limited truceRussian drones have pummeled the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, injuring three people and sparking fires.
The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in Ukraine
Read full article: The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump talked about the fighting in Ukraine, of course.
Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress
Read full article: Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progressUkraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off limits to attack.
Ukraine and Russia have conditions that could affect a ceasefire. What are they willing to concede?
Read full article: Ukraine and Russia have conditions that could affect a ceasefire. What are they willing to concede?A ceasefire in Russia’s 3-year-old war in Ukraine hinges on Moscow accepting the U.S. proposal of a 30-day pause in fighting as a confidence-building measure for both sides to hammer out a longer-term peace plan.
Zelenskyy names new chief of general staff to enhance Ukraine's combat effectiveness
Read full article: Zelenskyy names new chief of general staff to enhance Ukraine's combat effectivenessUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Andrii Hnatov as the new chief of the general staff of Ukraine’s military, replacing Anatoliy Barhylevych.
Ukraine will struggle to strike targets inside Russia without US intelligence
Read full article: Ukraine will struggle to strike targets inside Russia without US intelligenceThe U.S. decision to stop sharing military intelligence with Ukraine hobbles its ability to strike and defend against the Russian army.
Trump envoy says Ukrainians 'brought it on themselves' after US pauses aid and intelligence sharing
Read full article: Trump envoy says Ukrainians 'brought it on themselves' after US pauses aid and intelligence sharingUkraine was given “fair warning” by the White House before President Donald Trump this week ordered a pause on U.S. military assistance and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Kremlin says a 2022 Ukrainian decree bans Zelenskyy from talks with Putin
Read full article: Kremlin says a 2022 Ukrainian decree bans Zelenskyy from talks with PutinRussia is asking how Ukraine could attend potential talks on ending their three-year war when a Ukrainian decree from 2022 rules out negotiations with President Vladimir Putin.
Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relations
Read full article: Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relationsThe leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor.
Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelenskyy to move toward quick end to war
Read full article: Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelenskyy to move toward quick end to warPresident Donald Trump has directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in negotiations to end the war with Russia.
US and Ukraine near an economic deal with mineral rights but no security promise, officials say
Read full article: US and Ukraine near an economic deal with mineral rights but no security promise, officials sayThree senior Ukrainian officials say that Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals.
Politics & Power: What’s the end game for President Trump’s dealmaking on Ukraine?
Read full article: Politics & Power: What’s the end game for President Trump’s dealmaking on Ukraine?Stuart Kaufman, an expert on international relations and the war between Ukraine and Russia, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton to break down the roadblocks to moving toward peace on Politics & Power.
White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source says
Read full article: White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source saysThe White House and Ukraine have made significant progress toward reaching an agreement that would provide the U.S. with access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals and tighten the long-term relationship between Kyiv and Washington.
US envoy praises Zelenskyy after Trump's censure of the Ukrainian leader
Read full article: US envoy praises Zelenskyy after Trump's censure of the Ukrainian leaderPresident Donald Trump’s envoy to Ukraine and Russia says he's held “extensive and positive discussions” with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the three-year war.
A news conference between Zelenskyy and Trump’s Ukraine envoy is canceled as tension rise
Read full article: A news conference between Zelenskyy and Trump’s Ukraine envoy is canceled as tension riseA news conference that was planned to follow talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy has been canceled.
Russia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third year
Read full article: Russia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third yearRussian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II.
A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame
Read full article: A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blameTop U.S. and Russian officials have had their most extensive high-level engagement since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine almost three years ago.
Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shift
Read full article: Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shiftRussia and the U.S. have agreed to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties.
Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on unfavorable terms
Read full article: Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on unfavorable termsAfter nearly three years of living under constant threat of Russian airstrikes while their troops fight a grinding campaign against Russia’s invasion, many Ukrainians long for an end to the war.
Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv
Read full article: Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without KyivThe Kremlin says senior American and Russian officials will hold talks on improving their ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.
Trump’s call with Putin ends U.S. efforts to isolate Russia
Read full article: Trump’s call with Putin ends U.S. efforts to isolate RussiaBy saying Ukraine’s NATO membership is “impractical” and the return of Russian-occupied territories to Kyiv is “unrealistic,” the Trump administration is giving its blessing to key items on President Vladimir Putin’s wish list — even before a potential settlement of the conflict.
Ukraine looks to entice younger men into the military by offering special rewards
Read full article: Ukraine looks to entice younger men into the military by offering special rewardsUkraine’s Defense Ministry is offering new financial and other benefits it hopes will attract men in the 18 to 24 age group to military service.
White House officials ready to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich for talks on Russia's war on Ukraine
Read full article: White House officials ready to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich for talks on Russia's war on UkrainePresident Donald Trump’s senior advisers are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss the path toward ending Russia’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine.
Ukraine wants partner countries to join in postwar development worth billions
Read full article: Ukraine wants partner countries to join in postwar development worth billionsUkraine's foreign minister says his country wants to collaborate with partner countries on postwar projects worth billions of dollars not just in mining rare earth elements, but also in energy and construction sectors.
Russia and Ukraine trade blame over an attack on a boarding school in Russia’s Kursk region
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine trade blame over an attack on a boarding school in Russia’s Kursk regionCompeting claims have emerged over a deadly attack on a boarding school in Sudzha, a city in Russia’s Kursk region that has been under Ukrainian control for five months.
AP Interview: Zelenskyy says excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks about war is 'very dangerous'
Read full article: AP Interview: Zelenskyy says excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks about war is 'very dangerous'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that excluding his country from talks between the U_S_ and Russia about the war in Ukraine would be “very dangerous.”.
US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. has not stopped military aid to Ukraine after newly sworn in U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days.
Russian attack kills 4 people in Kyiv as Ukrainian drone strikes set Russian fuel stores alight
Read full article: Russian attack kills 4 people in Kyiv as Ukrainian drone strikes set Russian fuel stores alightRussia attacked the Ukrainian capital with a barrage of drones and missiles Saturday, leaving at least four people dead, while industrial sites in Russia were set ablaze by Ukrainian strikes.
UK leader Starmer signs '100-year partnership' agreement with Ukraine during trip to Kyiv
Read full article: UK leader Starmer signs '100-year partnership' agreement with Ukraine during trip to KyivU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a 100-year partnership agreement.
Zelenskyy, Macron discuss Western troop deployment in Ukraine before German defense chief visits
Read full article: Zelenskyy, Macron discuss Western troop deployment in Ukraine before German defense chief visitsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has held further discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron about the possibility of Western troops deploying in Ukraine to safeguard any peace deal ending the nearly three-year war with Russia.
Trump's Ukraine envoy postpones planned trip to Kyiv, top Ukrainian diplomat says
Read full article: Trump's Ukraine envoy postpones planned trip to Kyiv, top Ukrainian diplomat saysA visit to Kyiv by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia has been canceled but will be rescheduled, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Tuesday.
Russia claims it captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv's troops say the fight continues
Read full article: Russia claims it captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv's troops say the fight continuesRussia’s Defense Ministry is claiming that its troops in eastern Ukraine have captured the town of Kurakhove after a monthslong battle.
Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expired
Read full article: Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expiredUkraine has halted Russian gas supplies to European customers through its pipeline network, almost three years into Moscow’s all-out invasion of its neighbor.
The Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea deals
Read full article: The Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea dealsA military appeals court has ruled against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's effort to throw out the plea deals reached for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants in the 9/11 attacks.
US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office
Read full article: US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves officeU.S. officials say the United States is expected to announce it will send another $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.
Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader
Read full article: Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leaderRussian President Vladimir Putin has hosted Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare visit to the Kremlin by an EU leader since Moscow’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
A Russian official says a Ukrainian strike with US-supplied missiles kills 6
Read full article: A Russian official says a Ukrainian strike with US-supplied missiles kills 6A senior local official in Russia says a Ukrainian attack on a town in Russia’s Kursk border region using U.S.-supplied missiles has killed six people, including a child.
Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority
Read full article: Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authorityPresident Vladimir Putin has boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the downfall of a key ally in Syria had dented Moscow’s prestige.
The killing of a Russian general is one of several that Moscow blames on Ukraine
Read full article: The killing of a Russian general is one of several that Moscow blames on UkraineUkraine’s Security Service has claimed responsibility for killing Lt. General Igor Kirillov, head of the military’s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, in a bombing in Moscow.
Grassroots funding for Ukraine's military declines as groups look for creative ways to raise money
Read full article: Grassroots funding for Ukraine's military declines as groups look for creative ways to raise moneyAdvertisements pasted along the sidewalk in Kyiv ask for donations to help fill financial gaps across Ukraine's military.
US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in 'coming days'
Read full article: US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in 'coming days'The Pentagon says Russia could launch its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again soon.
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible
Read full article: Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possibleDonald Trump is pushing Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine.
Ukraine says Russian attack sets a new record for the number of drones used
Read full article: Ukraine says Russian attack sets a new record for the number of drones usedThe Ukrainian air force says Russia launched 188 drones against most regions of Ukraine in a nighttime blitz, describing it as a record number of drones deployed in a single attack.
US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance
Read full article: US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advanceThe U.S. defense chief says the Biden administration will give Ukraine antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances.
The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely?
Read full article: The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely?Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a revamped version of his country's nuclear doctrine that lowers the bar on when he could use Moscow’s atomic arsenal.