Ukraine: News

US, Russia begin talks in Saudi; Black Sea on focus 

Representatives from the US and Russia are in talks for a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict.

20 Mar 2025

France

UK to host closed-door meeting for peacekeeping force in Ukraine

The United Kingdom (UK) will host a closed-door meeting on Thursday with senior military officials from more than 20 countries, BBC reported.

20 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Zelenskyy agrees to partial ceasefire after 'frank' call with Trump 

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a "very good telephone call," their first since a controversial meeting at the White House three weeks ago, on Wednesday.

19 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

'Showing mini-stroke signs': Kremlin insider drops health bombshell on Putin 

Speculation about Russian President Vladimir Putin's health has intensified, with a former Kremlin speechwriter suggesting he may even have experienced a "mini-stroke."

18 Mar 2025

Vladimir Putin

Putin agrees to temporarily halt attacks on Ukraine's energy targets   

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to restrict Russian military activity on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, but not on an overall 30-day ceasefire as the US proposed.

18 Mar 2025

Vladimir Putin

Putin demands suspension of all Ukraine arms supplies for ceasefire 

Russian President Vladimir Putin is demanding a halt to all arms deliveries to Ukraine as a condition for supporting a 30-day ceasefire suggested by former US President Donald Trump.

17 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

French politician Raphael Glucksmann demands US return Statue of Liberty

French politician Raphael Glucksmann has demanded that the US return the iconic Statue of Liberty. According to him, America no longer stands for what the historic monument symbolizes.

17 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees for Ukraine peace deal

Russia has once again reiterated its position on the Ukraine conflict, saying that any peace deal would need guarantees that Ukraine would never join NATO.

15 Mar 2025

Vladimir Putin

Putin says he will 'spare' Ukraine troops if they surrender

Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region to "surrender."

14 Mar 2025

Moscow

Ukraine drones hit buildings near Kremlin amid US envoy-Putin meeting 

Ukraine carried out drone attacks in central Moscow on Friday, hitting buildings not far from the Kremlin.

14 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

'Very manipulative': Zelenskyy reacts to Putin's remarks on ceasefire proposal 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin's response to its ceasefire proposal, calling it "very manipulative."

14 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Putin thanks Trump, Modi in 1st remarks on Kyiv's ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly thanked world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Indian PM Narendra Modi, for their attempts to resolve the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.

13 Mar 2025

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

72% Ukrainians back President Zelenskyy, oppose elections amid war: Poll 

A recent survey has indicated a massive increase in the popularity of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose approval rating has reached 72%.

13 Mar 2025

Russia

'Would be disastrous': Trump warns Russia against blocking Ukraine ceasefire

United States President Donald Trump has warned Russia that it could face heavy financial consequences if it doesn't accept the 30-day ceasefire brokered during Kyiv and Washington negotiations in Saudi Arabia.

12 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Putin lays down 3 'maximalist' demands to end war: Report 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has put forth three key demands in the negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war, suggested a Bloomberg report.

12 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Ukraine says ready for 30-day ceasefire with Russia  

United States President Donald Trump welcomed Ukraine's decision to push for a ceasefire with Russia.

11 Mar 2025

Russia

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow 

Ukraine has launched a massive early morning drone attack on Moscow, killing at least one person and injuring several others.

10 Mar 2025

Russia

Russia using horses, donkeys to counter Ukraine's drone warfare

In an unexpected turn of military strategy, Russian troops are increasingly using horses and donkeys to carry out operations near the Ukrainian front lines.

10 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Musk clashes with Polish FM over Starlink access in Ukraine 

Elon Musk has pledged to ensure Ukraine's access to his satellite network Starlink.

09 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

Musk warns Ukraine's frontline could collapse without Starlink support

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has issued a stark warning about a possible collapse of Ukraine's defense system.

08 Mar 2025

China

Putin reportedly ready to agree to Ukraine truce with conditions

Russia is reportedly willing to discuss a temporary truce in Ukraine, provided there is progress toward a final peace settlement.

07 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Trump 'looking at' revoking legal status of Ukrainians in US  

United States President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is considering revoking the temporary protections provided to thousands of Ukrainians who fled to the US amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

06 Mar 2025

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russian missile hits hotel in Zelenskyy's hometown; kills 4

A Russian missile attack on a hotel in Kryvy Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has left four people dead and 31 others injured.

05 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Why Trump called Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren 'Pocahontas' in speech 

United States President Donald Trump reignited a decades-old political feud with Senator Elizabeth Warren by calling her "Pocahontas" during his address to Congress on Tuesday.

05 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Zelenskyy writes to Trump to come to 'negotiating table' again  

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that he received a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stating that Ukraine is ready to resume peace negotiations.

04 Mar 2025

Australia

Australia 'open to consideration' of sending troops to Ukraine

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his government is "open to consideration" of sending troops to Ukraine as part of a multinational peacekeeping force.

04 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Trump suspends Ukraine aid days after clash with Zelenskyy

In a move that puts more pressure on Ukraine to hold peace talks with Russia, United States President Donald Trump has suspended military aid to the former.

03 Mar 2025

Academy Awards

Was Adam Sandler's sweatshirt a dig at Zelenskyy?

The 97th Academy Awards, which took place on Sunday (US time), were surprisingly devoid of political commentary, unlike the past few years.

03 Mar 2025

Israel

Victim of visa fraud? Indian gunned down at Israel-Jordan border 

Jordanian soldiers shot dead a 47-year-old man from Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram, Thomas Gabriel Pereira, on February 10 when he tried to illegally cross into Israel.

03 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Europe 'at crossroads in history,' must support Ukraine: Keir Starmer

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that Europe is "at a crossroads in history" and must back Ukraine to achieve lasting peace.

02 Mar 2025

Canada

UK, France, Ukraine to propose ceasefire plan for Russia's war

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has revealed that the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine are working on a ceasefire plan for Russia's war in Ukraine.

02 Mar 2025

King Charles III

'You have full backing...': UK PM Starmer hugs Zelenskyy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer embraced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outside 10 Downing Street on Saturday.

01 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Russian drones attack Ukrainian medical facility after Trump-Zelensky meeting

Russian drones targeted a medical facility and civilian areas in Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv on Friday night.

01 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Zelenskyy admits Oval Office meeting 'not good for both sides'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confessed that his recent Oval Office meeting with United States President Donald Trump was "not good for both sides."

26 Feb 2025

China

US, Ukraine finalize critical minerals deal amid Russia conflict

In a major diplomatic shift, the United States and Ukraine have finalized a critical minerals deal.

25 Feb 2025

Russia

Air alert across Ukraine as authorities warn of incoming missiles

Air raid warnings were sounded across much of Ukraine early Tuesday as local authorities warned citizens of incoming missiles fired by Russia.

25 Feb 2025

Emmanuel Macron

Macron interrupts, shuts down Trump over 'misleading' Ukraine claims

French President Emmanuel Macron publicly corrected former United States President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House on Tuesday.

25 Feb 2025

Russia

US votes against UN resolution urging Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine 

In a first since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the United States has joined hands with Moscow to vote against a draft resolution by Ukraine and the European Union at the United Nations.

24 Feb 2025

Russia

'All-for-all prisoner exchange': Zelenskyy's first step toward Russia-Ukraine peace 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a full-fledged prisoner exchange with Russia as a first step toward restoring peace.

24 Feb 2025

France

Russian consulate in France attacked; Molotov cocktails thrown  

An explosion was heard at the Russian Consulate General in Marseille, France, early Monday morning on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

24 Feb 2025

Germany

Germany elections: What's next for winner Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) bloc, has emerged victorious in the national elections in Germany.

24 Feb 2025

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy willing to resign for Ukraine's peace, NATO membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is willing to resign if it would guarantee lasting peace and NATO membership for Ukraine.

21 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

'Traitorous Dipsh*t!': Stephen King returns to X, slams Trump, Musk

Renowned horror author Stephen King has made an unexpected return to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), after a three-month hiatus.

19 Feb 2025

Germany

Germany elections: Meet the 4 candidates in race for chancellorship 

Germany is gearing up for a key election this Sunday after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government was dissolved.

19 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

'Zelenskyy should have never...': Trump blames Ukraine for starting war  

United States President Donald Trump has expressed hope of achieving a peace deal to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.

18 Feb 2025

Russia

US, Russia to appoint teams to negotiate ending Ukraine war 

The United States and Russia started talks to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine on Tuesday, as a follow-up to President Donald Trump's conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 12.

18 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

US and Russia begin talks on ending war without Ukraine  

United States and Russian officials met in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss possible resolutions to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

18 Feb 2025

Australia

Australia 'seriously concerned' after Russia releases video of emaciated-looking soldier  

The Australian government has expressed "serious concerns" over the welfare of Oscar Jenkins, an Australian citizen captured by Russian forces.

17 Feb 2025

Emmanuel Macron

Left out of Russia-Ukraine talks, European leaders rush to meet 

European leaders are meeting in Paris for an emergency summit to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

16 Feb 2025

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine rejects US's demand for half of its mineral resources

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected an offer from the Trump administration, which asked for half of Ukraine's mineral resources in a closed-door meeting.

14 Feb 2025

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russian drone attack hits Chernobyl nuclear plant

A Russian drone, equipped with a high-explosive warhead, hit the protective shelter over Chernobyl's destroyed reactor close to Ukraine's border with Belarus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Friday.

09 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Trump reveals he has spoken with Putin over Ukraine conflict

United States President Donald Trump has disclosed that he is in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

04 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Trump demands Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for aid 

In a controversial move, United States President Donald Trump has offered Ukraine continued US military aid in exchange for access to the country's rare earth minerals.

02 Feb 2025

Russia

Ukraine, Russia blame each other for missile strike on school

A missile strike on a boarding school in Sudzha, Russia's Kursk region, has killed four people. The school was being used as a civilian shelter, mostly housing the elderly.

01 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Trump, Putin may take 'decisive steps' to end Ukraine conflict

United States President Donald Trump has hinted at taking "significant" actions with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

29 Jan 2025

Vladimir Putin

Putin ready for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, but not with Zelenskyy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready for peace talks with Ukraine, but ruled out direct negotiations with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

26 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

US military aid to Ukraine continues, confirms Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has clarified that the United States's military aid to his country is still ongoing.

25 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

US halts all foreign aid, except for Israel and Egypt

The US has suspended nearly all of its foreign aid, with the exception of military assistance to Israel and Egypt.

25 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Putin suggests Ukraine crisis could've been avoided under Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that the ongoing Ukraine conflict could have been avoided had Donald Trump been the US president at the time.

24 Jan 2025

McDonald's

Why Saudi is spending $4.5 billion to avoid chicken crisis  

Saudi Arabia is increasing its poultry production as part of a larger plan to diversify its economy away from oil.

20 Jan 2025

Joe Biden

Donald Trump inaugurated as 47th US president

Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, returning to power four years after losing re-election in 2020.

14 Jan 2025

Russia

Who was Binil TB—Kerala man who died in Russia-Ukraine war

A 32-year-old man from Kerala's Thrissur district has been killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

13 Jan 2025

North Korea

300 North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine: Report

Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and some 2,700 injured while fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing war against Ukraine.

13 Jan 2025

Russia

Zelensky offers to exchange North Korean soldiers with captured Ukrainians  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has offered to exchange North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine. He proposed releasing the soldiers in return for Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) in Russia.

12 Jan 2025

North Korea

Ukraine captures 2 North Korean soldiers in Russia

Ukraine has claimed that it has captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region.

10 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

'Putin wants to meet, we're arranging meeting': Trump 

United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is in the works.

07 Jan 2025

Canada

Anita Anand in race to become next Canadian PM

Indian-origin leader Anita Anand is one of the frontrunners to take over from Justin Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister.

05 Jan 2025

Joe Biden

Russia lost 430,000 soldiers in Ukraine in 2024: Report

In 2024, Russia faced heavy military losses in Ukraine, with Ukrainian estimates suggesting around 430,790 Russian soldiers were wounded and killed.

05 Jan 2025

Russia

Russia vows retaliation after Ukraine allegedly fires US-supplied missiles 

Russia has threatened to retaliate after claiming to have intercepted eight United States-supplied ATACMS missiles fired by Ukraine at the Belgorod region.

04 Jan 2025

Drones

Airport in Russia suspends operations amid drone threats  

Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Russia, suspended all flight operations on Saturday morning.

01 Jan 2025

Russia

Russia ends gas exports to Europe via Ukraine 

Russia has ceased its natural gas exports to Europe via Ukraine from January 1 after a transit deal between Moscow and Kyiv expired without any renewal agreement.

31 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

Russia, Ukraine exchange over 300 prisoners in swap deal

Russia and Ukraine have carried out a major prisoner swap, bringing home at least 150 people on each side. The United Arab Emirates was instrumental in brokering the swap.

28 Dec 2024

World

Russia foils assassination plot involving music speaker bomb

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has reportedly foiled an assassination attempt on a senior Russian officer and a pro-Russian war blogger.

24 Dec 2024

Joe Biden

Biden signs $895bn defense bill, opposes transgender healthcare provision

United States President Joe Biden has signed into law a defense bill that massively boosts military spending to $895 billion.

23 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

Ukraine drone attack targets high-rise building in Kazan, Russia

Russia's Kazan city was targeted by a major drone attack from Ukraine on Saturday. The attack damaged a high-rise apartment building but did not cause any casualties.