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EU chief defends diplomatic outreach to Kremlin over Ukraine
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (518+ words) European Council President Antonio Costa defended his office's diplomatic outreach to the Kremlin on Friday, saying the EU needs a direct channel with Russia to support Ukraine through diplomacy and convey the bloc's messages to Moscow. Speaking after a summit…...
Trump urges Russia to make peace after "very good" Zelenskyy meeting
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (751+ words) U. S. President Donald Trump called on Russia to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine after what he described as a "very good" meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday. Trump said he would do…...
UK to ship enriched uranium to Ukraine in 210-million-pound energy deal
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (565+ words) Britain announced Tuesday it will provide enriched uranium to power Ukraine's nuclear plants and impose a fresh wave of sanctions against Russia, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived at a G7 summit in the French Alps determined to demonstrate London's commitment…...
Russia strikes at Ukraine, setting Kyiv's Dormition Cathedral ablaze and killing 9
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (672+ words) Russia launched a massive overnight barrage against Ukraine on Monday, firing 70 missiles and 611 drones at the country and setting fire to the roof of the Dormition Cathedral at the UNESCO World Heritage site Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of the holiest…...
Russian attack sets fire to Ukraine's holiest UNESCO-listed site, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (566+ words) A major Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv set fire to the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, damaging the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, one of Ukraine's most important spiritual and cultural landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage…...
Russia's manpower crisis deepens as recruitment falls 20%: Report
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (1122+ words) Russia's military advance in Ukraine has slowed to a crawl, recruitment has fallen 20%, and the country's economy is absorbing what analysts describe as the "most severe labor shortage in its history." A convergence of pressures that analysts say may soon…...
UK boards Russian shadow fleet tanker in first-of-its-kind operation
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (646+ words) British forces boarded a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel early Saturday, marking the first UK-led operation of its kind and targeting a shipping network accused of financing Russia's war in Ukraine. Royal Marine Commandos and…...
Ukraine to seek $20 B in new military aid at Ramstein meeting: Report
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (279+ words) Ukraine will seek an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies at a meeting next week, aiming to capitalize on what it views as a favorable position on the battlefield, according to a Reuters report on Friday citing a…...
Ukraine drone chief vows to cut off Crimea from Russia: Report
1+ week, 1+ day ago (833+ words) Ukraine's drone forces are seeking to cut Russian-controlled Crimea off from mainland Russia by disrupting military supply routes, fuel deliveries and access roads, Reuters reported. Brovdi, widely known by his call sign "Madyar," said Ukrainian forces expected to gain complete…...
Putin's greatest threat may no longer be Ukraine'but war fatigue
1+ week, 1+ day ago (978+ words) No tanks, missiles, or nuclear launchers were displayed at this year's May 9 Victory Day Parade in Russia. The Red Square Ceremony'marking the defeat of Nazi Germany and traditionally used to project Russian power'was the least impressive in 20 years. Days before…...