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Zelenskyy visits Picasso's 'Guernica' painting after drawing parallel to Ukraine's bombing
Read full article: Zelenskyy visits Picasso's 'Guernica' painting after drawing parallel to Ukraine's bombingUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Spain and stopped to see Pablo Picasso's “Guernica” in Madrid.
Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasion
Read full article: Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Turkey this week to revive talks on ending Russia's invasion, which began nearly four years ago.
Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from France
Read full article: Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from FranceUkraine has signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, along with drones and ground-to-air systems.
Mike Pompeo becomes adviser to scrutinized Ukraine defense company that's looking to boost missiles
Read full article: Mike Pompeo becomes adviser to scrutinized Ukraine defense company that's looking to boost missilesFormer U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company, Fire Point.
Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine
Read full article: Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in UkrainePresident Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before spring.
Once a shadowy dealmaker, former Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandal
Read full article: Once a shadowy dealmaker, former Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandalTymur Mindich has been named as the mastermind behind a $100 million embezzlement scheme in Ukraine.
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35
Read full article: Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing six people and wounding at least 35, including a pregnant woman.
EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal
Read full article: EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandalEuropean Union officials are warning Ukraine that it must keep cracking down on graft in the wake of a major corruption scandal that could hurt the country’s ability to attract financial help.
G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade
Read full article: G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like tradeTop diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies publicly showed their consensus on Ukraine and Sudan.
Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal
Read full article: Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandalUkraine’s justice and energy ministers submitted their resignations amid a major embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving the state nuclear power company.
Ukraine's nuclear energy company says operations unaffected by $100M graft probe
Read full article: Ukraine's nuclear energy company says operations unaffected by $100M graft probeUkraine’s nuclear energy company says its operations remain unaffected by a major corruption investigation into the country's power sector.
Zelenskyy seeks Patriot systems from US to counter Russia's power grid attacks
Read full article: Zelenskyy seeks Patriot systems from US to counter Russia's power grid attacksPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he wants to order 25 Patriot air defense systems from the United States as Ukraine tries to fend off relentless Russian aerial attacks that have led to rolling blackouts.
At White House meeting, Hungary's Orbán to seek Trump's blessing to keep buying Russian oil
Read full article: At White House meeting, Hungary's Orbán to seek Trump's blessing to keep buying Russian oilHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is visiting President Donald Trump in the White House on Friday.
Ukraine says it has hit a major Russian oil refinery with long-range drones
Read full article: Ukraine says it has hit a major Russian oil refinery with long-range dronesUkrainian drones have struck a major oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd region for the second time in nearly three months, according to Ukraine’s general staff.
Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacks
Read full article: Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacksUkraine has received more American-made Patriot air defense systems to counter Russia's attacks, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russia deploys 170,000 troops for push in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Russia deploys 170,000 troops for push in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has deployed about 170,000 troops in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, aiming to capture the city of Pokrovsk.
Russia blasts Ukraine's power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 3
Read full article: Russia blasts Ukraine's power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 3Russia has launched another massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing power outages across the country.
Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says long-range strikes on Russian refineries have reduced Moscow's oil refining capacity by 20%.
Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concerns
Read full article: Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concernsA Kremlin official says Russia’s test of a nuclear-powered missile that it claims can’t be stopped by air defenses reflects Moscow’s determination to look out for its security interests.
Russian missile and drone attacks kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pleads for air defense
Read full article: Russian missile and drone attacks kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pleads for air defenseOfficials say Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday have killed at least four people and wounded 20.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missiles
Read full article: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missilesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the United States to expand sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies to the whole sector.
Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikes
Read full article: Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikesOil prices spiked Thursday after the U.S. announced massive new sanctions on Russia’s oil industry in an attempt to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end Moscow’s brutal war on Ukraine.
Putin deplores US sanctions as 'unfriendly' while EU joins in heaping restrictions on Russia
Read full article: Putin deplores US sanctions as 'unfriendly' while EU joins in heaping restrictions on RussiaThe European Union has heaped more economic sanctions on Russia, adding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new punitive measures the previous day against the Russian oil industry.
The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags on
Read full article: The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags onSenate Republicans projected a unified front at the White House Rose Garden Tuesday, arriving at President Donald Trump’s invitation as they refuse to yield to Democratic demands for health care funds into the fourth week of the government shutdown.
Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin as he confirms talks on Ukraine war are off for now
Read full article: Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin as he confirms talks on Ukraine war are off for nowPresident Donald Trump says his plan for a swift meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin is on hold because he doesn’t want it to be a “waste of time.”.
Trump says he's doubtful Ukraine can win the war with Russia as he prepares for Putin meeting
Read full article: Trump says he's doubtful Ukraine can win the war with Russia as he prepares for Putin meetingPresident Donald Trump says it's possible that Ukraine can defeat Russia, but he’s doubtful that it will happen.
Ukrainians disappointed after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting fails to immediately secure Tomahawk missiles
Read full article: Ukrainians disappointed after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting fails to immediately secure Tomahawk missilesUkrainians are expressing disappointment as the U.S. may not provide long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv.
News stories show that reporters may have left the Pentagon, but they haven't stopped working
Read full article: News stories show that reporters may have left the Pentagon, but they haven't stopped workingDozens of reporters stationed at the Pentagon walked out this week and surrendered their access badges rather than sign on to new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth they said would restrict how they do their jobs.
US has seized survivors after strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean, AP sources say
Read full article: US has seized survivors after strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean, AP sources sayThe U.S. has seized survivors after a strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean, the first since President Donald Trump began launching deadly attacks in the region this summer.
The Latest: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton makes first court appearance
Read full article: The Latest: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton makes first court appearanceJohn Bolton arrived at a federal courthouse Friday to surrender to authorities and make his first court appearance on charges accusing the former Trump administration national security adviser of storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes that contained classified information.
French police arrest 4 in alleged plot targeting exiled Russian activist and Putin critic
Read full article: French police arrest 4 in alleged plot targeting exiled Russian activist and Putin criticFrench police have detained four people suspected of plotting an attack on exiled Russian rights activist Vladimir Osechkin.
Orbán celebrates Hungary as 'the only place in Europe' where a Trump-Putin meeting can be held
Read full article: Orbán celebrates Hungary as 'the only place in Europe' where a Trump-Putin meeting can be heldHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has celebrated his country's role as the host for upcoming talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to ‘stop where they are’ and end the war
Read full article: After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to ‘stop where they are’ and end the warPresident Donald Trump is calling on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war.
India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchases
Read full article: India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchasesIndia is looking to increase its purchases of crude oil and natural gas from the U.S. as it diversifies its energy supplies following criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump over its imports of discounted Russian oil.
US developer builds homes for displaced Ukrainians, offering hope despite war and crisis
Read full article: US developer builds homes for displaced Ukrainians, offering hope despite war and crisisAs Ukraine’s war displaces millions, one privately funded housing project is giving families a rare sense of stability.
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White House
Read full article: Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil, escalating pressure on Moscow over Ukraine war
Read full article: Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil, escalating pressure on Moscow over Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally assured him that India will stop buying Russian oil.
Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump
Read full article: Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets TrumpUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Kharkiv and hit a hospital.
Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting
Read full article: Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meetingUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential U.S. provision of long-range weapons.
Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn't settle war soon
Read full article: Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn't settle war soonPresident Donald Trump is warning Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn't settle its war there soon.
Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid
Read full article: Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy gridPower has been restored to over 800,000 residents in Kyiv, a day after Russia launched major attacks on Ukraine's power grid, causing widespread blackouts.
Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominations
Read full article: Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominationsThe White House is responding bitterly to President Donald Trump being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize despite efforts from Republicans and world leaders.
Russian strikes wound at least 20 in Ukraine's capital as child is killed in separate attack
Read full article: Russian strikes wound at least 20 in Ukraine's capital as child is killed in separate attackUkrainian authorities say that Russian drone and missile strikes wounded at least 20 people in Kyiv and damaged residential buildings and caused blackouts across swathes of Ukraine.
Ukraine's new missiles and drones cause gas shortages in Russia, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine's new missiles and drones cause gas shortages in Russia, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine's new long-range missiles and drones are causing significant gas shortages in Russia.
At least 5 people were killed in a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine
Read full article: At least 5 people were killed in a large-scale Russian attack on UkraineAt least five people were killed after Russia launched drones, missiles and guided aerial bombs at Ukraine overnight in a major attack that officials there said targeted civilian infrastructure.
At least 1 dead and dozens injured as Russian drones strike a Ukrainian railway station
Read full article: At least 1 dead and dozens injured as Russian drones strike a Ukrainian railway stationRussian drones have struck a Ukrainian railway station in an attack that killed one person and wounded dozens.
European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyber-attacks and sabotage mount
Read full article: European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyber-attacks and sabotage mountFrench President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must take a tougher approach on Russia by shooting down drones the violate European airspace and boarding Moscow's shadow fleet ships.
Zelenskyy and UN atomic agency head warn of heightened risk at huge Ukrainian nuclear plant
Read full article: Zelenskyy and UN atomic agency head warn of heightened risk at huge Ukrainian nuclear plantUkraine’s president and the U.N. nuclear agency head are raising concerns about safety risks at the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms deal
Read full article: Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms dealUkraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, creating mounting safety concerns at Europe’s largest nuclear facility.
Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a 'decisive response'
Read full article: Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a 'decisive response'Russia’s top diplomat is insisting to world leaders that Russia has no intention of attacking Europe.
Slovakia passes constitutional amendment to recognize only 2 sexes, sparking human rights concerns
Read full article: Slovakia passes constitutional amendment to recognize only 2 sexes, sparking human rights concernsSlovakia's parliament has passed a constitutional amendment recognizing only two sexes, male and female.
Some leaders at UN condemn 'sick expression of joy,' 'macabre response' to Charlie Kirk's killing
Read full article: Some leaders at UN condemn 'sick expression of joy,' 'macabre response' to Charlie Kirk's killingWorld leaders at the United Nations General Assembly have spoken out against the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as well as divisive reaction to it.
Ukraine’s president says the world is in `the most destructive arms race in human history’
Read full article: Ukraine’s president says the world is in `the most destructive arms race in human history’Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is telling world leaders that the world is in “the most destructive arms race in human history."
Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against Russia
Read full article: Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against RussiaUkrainians have reacted cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump's unexpected shift in stance on their war with Russia.
Trump to take aim at ‘globalist institutions,’ make case for his foreign policy record in UN speech
Read full article: Trump to take aim at ‘globalist institutions,’ make case for his foreign policy record in UN speechPresident Donald Trump has returned to the United Nations to boast of his second-term foreign policy achievements and lash out at the world body as a feckless institution.
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes as Zelenskyy anticipates intense diplomacy at UN
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes as Zelenskyy anticipates intense diplomacy at UNRussia and Ukraine are accusing each other of deadly drone strikes on civilian areas as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy anticipates a busy week at the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it out
Read full article: As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it outWorld leaders are gathering at one of the most turbulent and divisive moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations.
Ukrainian and Russian attacks kill 3 civilians as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump
Read full article: Ukrainian and Russian attacks kill 3 civilians as Zelenskyy prepares to meet TrumpUkrainian attacks on Russia's Belgorod region have killed two civilians while Russian shelling in eastern Ukraine left one man dead.
Trump's peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalate
Read full article: Trump's peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalatePresident Donald Trump likes to project dominance and confidence on the world stage, but lately he's been expressing more frustration and disappointment.
Russia launches a large-scale attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding dozens
Read full article: Russia launches a large-scale attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding dozensRussia has launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more.
Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution to Mideast peace
Read full article: Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution to Mideast peaceFrench President Emmanuel Macron hopes that France's recognition of a state will contribute to peace in the Mideast.
Warsaw turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian drones enter Polish airspace
Read full article: Warsaw turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian drones enter Polish airspacePoland is tapping into Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare by setting up joint military training and manufacturing projects.
After the royal pomp, Trump’s state visit turns to tech, trade and politics at Starmer meeting
Read full article: After the royal pomp, Trump’s state visit turns to tech, trade and politics at Starmer meetingPresident Donald Trump has ended his visit to the United Kingdom by expressing gratitude for the royal treatment he received.
Ukraine expects $3.5 billion fund for US weapons to sustain fight against Russia, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine expects $3.5 billion fund for US weapons to sustain fight against Russia, Zelenskyy saysUkraine expects to have a $3.5 billion fund by next month to buy weapons from the U.S. and sustain its fight against Russia's invasion.
Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20 in Ukrainian city
Read full article: Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20 in Ukrainian cityUkrainian officials say Russian forces have bombarded the city of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine with rockets.
Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China
Read full article: Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on ChinaPresident Donald Trump says he believes the Russian-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum.
Trump offers ambiguous initial response to Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace
Read full article: Trump offers ambiguous initial response to Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspacePresident Donald Trump has offered an ambiguous initial response to Russia’s drone incursion into Poland’s airspace.
Russian glide bomb attack in eastern Ukraine kills 24 people collecting their pensions
Read full article: Russian glide bomb attack in eastern Ukraine kills 24 people collecting their pensionsOfficials say a Russian glide bomb has struck a village in eastern Ukraine as people stood in line in the open air to collect their monthly pension.
US and European officials meet to discuss new sanctions on Russia
Read full article: US and European officials meet to discuss new sanctions on RussiaU.S. and European officials have met at the U.S. Treasury Department to discuss economic pressure on Russia, including new sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil.
Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the war began
Read full article: Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the war beganRussia has launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began, targeting Kyiv with drones and missiles.
How Donald Trump is weaponizing the government to settle personal scores and pursue his agenda
Read full article: How Donald Trump is weaponizing the government to settle personal scores and pursue his agendaPresident Donald Trump has been using his second term to amass and wield unprecedented power.
US and EU plan to discuss new Russia sanctions: What could be next for Putin?
Read full article: US and EU plan to discuss new Russia sanctions: What could be next for Putin?European officials, led by EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, plan to visit the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday to discuss economic pressure on Russia, including new sanctions.
Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets
Read full article: Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targetsRussian President Vladimir Putin says that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine, particularly while its invasion is still ongoing, would be considered “legitimate targets” by Moscow's forces.
Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after war ends
Read full article: Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after war endsFrench President Emmanuel Macron says that 26 of Ukraine’s allies have pledged to deploy troops as a “reassurance force” for the war-torn country once fighting ends in the conflict with Russia.
European leaders face tough choices as the UK and France host another meeting on Ukraine
Read full article: European leaders face tough choices as the UK and France host another meeting on UkraineEuropean countries are facing tough choices as they meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more support
Read full article: Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more supportRussia has launched over 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine, targeting civilian infrastructure, especially energy facilities.
Trump assures Polish leader of a continued robust US military presence in the European nation
Read full article: Trump assures Polish leader of a continued robust US military presence in the European nationPresident Donald Trump has affirmed that the United States will keep a robust military presence in Poland as he held a warm meeting with Karol Nawrocki, the new president of the American ally in Europe.
The Latest: Trump blocks $4.9 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
Read full article: The Latest: Trump blocks $4.9 billion in foreign aid approved by CongressIn a letter sent to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, President Donald Trump said he wouldn't be spending $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid — effectively cutting the budget without going through the legislative branch.
