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U.S. Will Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Within Days’ if No Progress Made, Rubio Says

“The United States has been helping Ukraine over the last three years, and we want it to end, but it’s not our war,” Rubio said in France.

Russia Systematically Seizing Thousands of Homes in Occupied Mariupol, Investigation Says

To keep their homes, Ukrainians must travel to Mariupol via Russia, undergo rigorous security checks and navigate a complex web of bureaucratic hurdles...

Russian Air Attacks in Northeastern Ukraine Kill 2, Injure Dozens

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said that overnight strikes on his city appear to have been carried out using ballistic missiles with cluster munitions.

Trump Softens on Zelensky, Says Mineral Deal Coming 'Soon'

Trump has repeatedly made the false claim that Ukraine started the war and this week accused Zelensky of responsibility for "millions" of deaths.

Russia Warns Germany Against Supplying Taurus Missiles to Ukraine

Russia said it would treat Ukrainian strikes on transport infrastructure using the German long-range missiles as "direct participation" in the conflict...

Zelensky Says He Believes China Supplying Arms to Russia

The assertion comes amid an escalating row between Kyiv and Beijing over China's support for Moscow.

Russia Attempts Major Assault in Southern Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian Army Says

Hundreds of Russian soldiers were said to have attacked villages southeast of Zaporizhzhia starting around 6:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday.

Hundreds of Ethnic Germans Are Dying for Russia in Ukraine. This Man Is Tracking Them.

Andrej Triller, a descendant of Volga Germans deported to Kazakhstan by the Soviets, has been documenting the new tragedy hitting his community.

Zelensky Urges Pressure on Russia to End War

At least 12 people were reported killed and dozens wounded Thursday as Russia pounded Ukraine with drone strikes and shells.

Russia to Supply Army Using Seized U.S.-Owned Food Company – Reports

Glavprodukt’s new management reportedly claimed the takeover was needed to ensure stable supplies to the National Guard and the Defense Ministry.

opinion Taras Kuzio

Putin's Demands Mean Trump Can Never Truly End the War. Here's Why.

Trump and Witkoff fail to understand how long Russia has coveted Ukrainian land for. Moscow's conditions are unacceptable to Ukraine.

Moscow Refuses to Say Whether Energy Strike Moratorium Will Be Extended

Putin ordered a temporary halt in attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure last month, but Kyiv has accused Moscow of violating the pause multiple...

Ukrainian Drones Attack Military Base in Russia’s Ivanovo Region – Reports

Geolocated video appeared to show the drones targeting a site that houses Russia’s 112th Guards Missile Brigade, which is based in Ivanovo.

Russian Attacks on Kherson Kill At Least 1, Ukrainian Officials Say

Kherson region Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said Russian attacks had continued as rescue workers arrived at the scene where a man was killed.

North Korea Supplying Up to 100% of Russian Artillery Shells Used in Ukraine – Reuters

The Kremlin has previously denied weapons transfers from North Korea, claiming there was “no proof” of such activity.

St. Petersburg Woman Jailed Over Army Criticism After Neighbor’s Denunciation

Aleksandrova, 47, was arrested for pseudonymous posts she made on social media, after her neighbor reportedly denounced her.

opinion Indigenous of Russia Foundation

An Open Letter to Vladimir Kara-Murza: Don't Spread Racist Myths About Indigenous Peoples

The leading opposition politician's remarks in the French senate, suggesting that ethnic minority soldiers are more brutal, are unacceptable.

Zelensky Dismisses Sumy Region Governor After Deadly Russian Strike

Local officials accused the governor of helping organize a military awards ceremony on Sunday, the same day as Russia’s attack on Sumy.

Russia Spending $22M Per Day on Military Recruitment – Analysis

Most of the costs of paying sign-on bonuses to new recruits are shouldered by regional governments.

Russia Issues First Prison Sentence for ‘Voluntary Surrender’ to Ukrainian Forces

Junior Sergeant Roman Ivanishin was stripped of his rank and found guilty of desertion and two attempts to surrender, a source familiar with the case said...

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