The Kremlin signals willingness for renewed dialogue with European governments while insisting negotiations must be based on “real dialogue” rather than pressure, as EU officials cautiously explore reopening channels and divisions emerge within the bloc

EU leaders signaled readiness for future diplomatic engagement with Russia while reaffirming support for Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Moscow.

After a major Ukrainian drone assault hit a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in three days, Russia's foreign minister signaled that large-scale strikes will become a recurring response

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that “Moscow will burn” if Russian attacks continue, linking fresh drone strikes on Russia to recent damage inflicted on a historic Kyiv monastery and calling for stronger international pressure on Moscow.

G7 leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and agreed to step up sanctions on Russia, while also backing energy diversification and addressing global trade tensions and critical mineral dependencies during their summit in France

European leaders are set to challenge the US president over nuclear negotiations with Tehran and seek a shift in Washington’s approach to the war in Ukraine during the summit in France

The UNESCO World Heritage site, founded in the 11th century, was damaged during a Russian strike on Kyiv, drawing attention to its centuries-old religious and cultural importance.

Russian-installed officials report attacks on key crossings, while Russian missile and drone strikes kill civilians and damage a historic Kyiv monastery.

Kyiv’s defence AI chief says artificial intelligence is already changing battlefield operations and could soon reshape how military decisions are made.

The Italian prime minister says only a representative backed by all EU members should speak for Europe in efforts to end the war in Ukraine

Moscow called in the French, German, and British ambassadors, accusing their governments of pursuing a policy that, it claims, prolongs the war in Ukraine

After Kyiv's open letter calling for direct talks, Putin says agreements matter more than summits, while doubling down on attacks against European elites

Four Republicans joined all Democrats in voting for withdrawal from Iran and supporting Ukraine. Republican defections expose cracks in party unity on key foreign policy fronts

Russia's deputy foreign minister raised the specter of nuclear weapons use at the St. Petersburg forum, while also calling for normalized ties with Washington before the next U.S. election

A growing network of defence tech startups is supplying Ukraine with autonomous sea and land systems, as new accelerator programmes and investment platforms reshape battlefield innovation.

British officials are considering loosening rules that require human involvement in selecting military targets, igniting a wider debate about AI in warfare

Addressing the UN Security Council, Greece voiced concern over damage to diplomatic facilities in Kyiv and called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire as civilian casualties continue to rise.

The agreement will strengthen military, cybersecurity and border cooperation as both countries seek to address growing security challenges and deepen European defense partnerships