Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Kyiv had proposed a new round of negotiations this wee

Overnight barrage marks escalation in aerial warfare as Kyiv calls for urgent defense aid

While the EU intensifies its economic measures, both Russia and Ukraine remain locked in an ongoing cycle of attacks and counterattacks, many involving increasingly frequent drone warfare.

Trump recalled nearly reaching an agreement with Russia on multiple occasions, saying, “I felt we had a deal about four times. And here we are, still talking.”

As expectations mount for Trump’s upcoming announcement, his comments suggest a more assertive position toward both Ukraine and Russia, with NATO and Europe playing a central role in financing future military aid

Ukrainian authorities have yet to release further details on the identities of the deceased suspects or whether additional operatives may be involved

While Trump has often criticized U.S. military spending on Ukraine and has at times spoken positively of Russia, his administration now appears to be recalibrating its approach

The recording has not been independently verified, and its authenticity remains in question. The White House has declined to comment on the matter

In a lighter moment that quickly gained attention online, Putin abruptly left a Russian conference to take Trump's call, joking that he didn’t want to keep the U.S. president waiting, as it might be misinterpreted

Gudkov had also commanded forces that operated in Ukraine’s offensive in Kursk in 2024, when parts of the region were briefly seized by Ukrainian troops

The Kremlin welcomed the news, claiming the conflict could end sooner if fewer arms reach Ukraine

The declaration of complete control over Luhansk signals Moscow’s continuing advance and ambition in Ukraine, despite international sanctions, military resistance, and diplomatic isolation

The move comes at a time when Russia has stepped up its offensive operations in eastern Ukraine

Mitsotakis spoke at the 4th Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Odessa, which he attended at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

For the first time, the proposed measures include direct restrictions on both Nord Stream gas pipelines, alongside tougher measures on Russian oil and financial institutions.

The Kremlin has described the latest wave of attacks as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory