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

Ukraine’s air force reported that the assault on Kyiv involved a combination of Iranian-designed kamikaze drones and Kalibr cruise missiles. Despite efforts to intercept the barrage, several projectiles reached their targets

Moscow has claimed that it is pursuing a long-term settlement to the conflict, while Kyiv is insisting that President Vladimir Putin does not want peace

Ukraine claimed on Tuesday it had struck the Crimean Bridge (also known as the Kerch Bridge), causing “severe damage.” Ukraine’s secret service agency (SBU) posted a video on the social platform Telegram with the video of the attack, writing, “The Security Service of Ukraine carried out a new, unique special operation and struck the Crimean […]

According to Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg, both delegations are expected to present documents outlining their peace proposals during the Istanbul talks.

Drone strikes, sabotage, and long-range attacks mark sharp intensification of conflict ahead of negotiations

Two separate late-night explosions on Saturday night in Bryansk and Kursk regions leave dozens injured as Kyiv remains silent ahead of Istanbul summit push.