Ukraine: News
EU approves 18th sanctions package against Russia
The European Union (EU) has approved its 18th round of sanctions against Russia over the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Why are Patriot missiles, and why does Ukraine need them?
United States President Donald Trump has announced that Ukraine will receive Patriot missile systems as part of a new weapons package.
India negotiating trade deal like Indonesia's with US: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has said that India is negotiating a trade deal similar to one he struck with Indonesia.
NATO chief issues warning to China, India over Russia links
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that countries like India, China, and Brazil could face severe secondary sanctions if they continue trade with Russia.
'Accept peace deal or face 100% tariffs': Trump warns Russia
United States President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with severe financial penalties if it fails to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine.
'Putin talks nice but...': Trump to give Ukraine Patriot missiles
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
Russia shot down plane, killing 298 people: Top European court
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014.
Pentagon provided private firms $2.4T to 'fund war, weapons': Report
A new report, previewed by The Guardian, has revealed that the United States Department of Defense (DoD) spent most of its discretionary budget on private military contractors between 2020 and 2024.
'Given Ukraine too many weapons': Trump after Putin phone call
United States President Donald Trump has said that his country had supplied too many weapons to Ukraine under the previous administration.
Russia attacks Ukraine with 550 drones, missiles—its largest-ever aerial assault
Kyiv has been hit by the largest drone and missile attack since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
North Korea planning to send 30,000 more troops to Russia
North Korea is reportedly planning to send up to 30,000 additional troops to Russia, further strengthening Moscow's military presence on the front lines with Ukraine.
US pauses weapons shipments to Ukraine due to declining stockpiles
The United States is pausing some weapons shipments to Ukraine amid concerns over its dwindling stockpiles.
Russia recruiting young Ukrainians via Telegram to become suicide bombers
Russian intelligence officers are allegedly recruiting young Ukrainians to carry out attacks in Ukraine, The Guardian reported.
Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine; F-16 pilot dies
Russia has launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the start of the war in February 2022.
Russia fires drones, missiles toward Kyiv; 15 killed, dozens wounded
At least 15 people were killed and over 100 others injured in an overnight Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine, local officials said on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Germany to expand Cold War-era bunkers against potential Russian attack
Germany is planning to quickly expand its network of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters as a precaution against a possible Russian attack within the next four years, said Ralph Tiesler, the head of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK).
Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine
In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine using over 400 drones and 40 missiles.
Russia-Ukraine agree to new prisoner swap but peace talks stall
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a new prisoner swap during peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, but failed to make progress toward ending the ongoing conflict.
Will Modi break tradition, skip G7 summit in Canada?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to skip the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Canada from June 15-17.
'Preparation took...year-and-half': Zelenskyy after Ukraine's drones hit 40 Russian jets
Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russian military airbases on Sunday, destroying multiple combat planes.
'Operation Spider Web': How Ukraine targeted Russia's warplanes
Ukrainian secret services have reportedly conducted a major drone strike on Russian airbases, with an unverified report of 41 warplanes being damaged.
Russian missile strike kills 12 Ukrainian soldiers
A Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian army training unit on Sunday killed at least 12 soldiers and injured over 60 others, the Ukrainian Ground Forces said in a statement.
'Playing with fire': Trump warns Putin amid Ukraine war escalation
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Germany, Ukrainian allies lift restrictions on Kyiv firing long-range missiles
Germany and its allies have lifted restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles for the first time.
Russia launches war's largest air attack on Ukraine, kills 13
Russian forces have launched their biggest aerial assault on Ukraine since the beginning of the war, firing a total of 367 drones and missiles.
Russia bombards Ukraine, kills 13 as prisoner swap continues
Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine, including its capital, Kyiv, resulting in at least 13 deaths across the country.
Deep sleeper Norwegian wakes up to 135-meter-long ship in garden
A 135-meter-long container ship, the NCL Salten, crashed into Johan Helberg's front garden in Byneset, near Trondheim, Norway, on Thursday morning.
Ukraine reports largest Russian drone attack since 2022
Ukraine has reported its largest drone attack by Russia since the war started in 2022.
Russian drone strike on civilian bus in Ukraine kills 9
A Russian drone strike hit a minibus carrying civilians in Ukraine's northern Sumy region on Saturday, killing nine people.
Russian, Ukrainian negotiators meet for first talks in 3 years
Peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian representatives have commenced in Istanbul, Turkey. This is the first direct dialogue between Kyiv and Moscow since 2022.
Bangladesh to receive $1.3 billion from IMF in June
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to release $1.3 billion to Bangladesh in June after the fourth review of its $4.7 billion loan program was successfully completed.
Robert De Niro blasts Trump in explosive Cannes speech
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro took a fiery dig at American President Donald Trump during the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday.
Anita Anand, daughter of Indian immigrants, becomes Canada's foreign minister
Anita Anand has been named Canada's new Foreign Minister in a major Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
UN aviation agency holds Russia accountable for 2014 MH17 downing
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations aviation agency, has blamed Russia for the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17.
Zelenskyy says he's ready to meet Putin this week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that he is ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week in Istanbul on Thursday.
Trump greenlights transfer of 100 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
United States President Donald Trump has approved transferring 100 Patriot missiles and 125 artillery rockets to Ukraine.
Trump praises Putin's peace overture to Ukraine
United States President Donald Trump has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for proposing direct negotiations with Ukraine.
Ukraine, allies propose 30-day ceasefire to Russia
Ukraine and its allies have offered a "full, unconditional ceasefire" with Russia for at least 30 days, effective May 12, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on Saturday.
Friedrich Merz elected German Chancellor after initial shock defeat
German conservative party leader Friedrich Merz has been elected as Chancellor by parliament in a second round of voting, after a shocking loss in his first bid to form a government with the center-left Social Democrats.
US, Ukraine ink minerals deal, bolstering Kyiv's defense against Russia
The United States and Ukraine have signed a minerals agreement to boost Kyiv's defense and reconstruction efforts.
Global military spending reaches record high amid ongoing conflicts
The world is experiencing an unprecedented increase in military spending, a 9.4% year-on-year increase to $2.718 trillion in 2024.
Ukrainian journalist tortured, had organs removed in Russian captivity
Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who died in Russian detention, underwent brutal torture and organ removal before her body was released.
Russia admits North Korean forces fighting Ukraine war
Russia has, for the first time, publicly acknowledged the participation of North Korean forces in its war with Ukraine.
Vance issues Russia, Ukraine ultimatum after Rubio snubs London summit
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pulled out of a crucial London summit to solve the ongoing Ukraine war.
Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine for the first time
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested bilateral peace talks with Ukraine for the first time since the early days of the war in 2022.
Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin's Easter ceasefire, claims Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said fighting was ongoing in Russia's border regions of Kursk and Belgorod, despite a 30-hour Easter ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin.
'Will move on if....': US's ultimatum on Russia-Ukraine peace deal
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested that if the current war in Ukraine can't be brought to an end, America should look to move on.
Chinese man seen fighting for Russia; says TikTok convinced him
Thirty-four-year-old Chinese soldier Wang Guangjun, who was captured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, has said propaganda on TikTok had a major role to play in his decision to join the war.