In a surprise announcement, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day ceasefire from May 8 to May 10 to coincide with Moscow’s annual Victory Day commemorations, the Kremlin confirmed on Monday. The move, marking the 80th anniversary of Russia’s triumph in World War II, signals a temporary pause in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine….
In a major development, North Korea has officially confirmed for the first time that it deployed troops to Russia to assist in military operations against Ukraine. State news agency KCNA reported on Monday that North Korean soldiers were involved in helping Moscow reclaim territory in Russia’s border region of Kursk, previously under Ukrainian control. This…
In one of the largest drone offensives in recent months, Russia launched 149 drones at Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian Air Force on Sunday. The attack led to both human and agricultural losses, intensifying the already dire situation across the war-torn country. Serhiy Lysak, the governor of Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, confirmed that the city…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump held a private meeting on Saturday in Rome, just ahead of attending the funeral of Pope Francis. According to the Ukrainian presidency, the much-anticipated meeting concluded shortly before the funeral ceremony began at St. Peter’s Square. This marked the first in-person encounter between the two leaders…
Thursday began with tragedy for Ukraine as a wave of Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 70. The assault sent shockwaves through the capital and forced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to abruptly cut short his diplomatic trip to South Africa. Zelensky, who had just met with…
In the early hours of Thursday morning, Kyiv awoke not to birdsong, but to the ominous hum of drones and the thunderous blast of missile strikes. The city was under attack again — this time, a coordinated Russian missile and drone assault that left at least two people dead and over 50 injured. Residents scrambled…
U.S. President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Wednesday after claiming that a deal to end the war in Ukraine is “very close,” while harshly criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Trump’s comments, made via a post on his social media platform Truth Social, came shortly after reports surfaced…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled a potential turning point in the ongoing war with Russia on Tuesday, saying Ukraine is prepared to enter negotiations with Moscow — but only once a ceasefire is firmly in place. Speaking at a press briefing in Kyiv, Zelensky emphasized that his government is open to peace talks “in any…
A series of powerful explosions shook the Vladimir region of Russia on Tuesday after a fire broke out at a major military depot in the town of Barsovo, located roughly 130 kilometers (80 miles) northeast of Moscow. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, the blaze, which led to the detonation of stored ammunition, was caused…
Despite an Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, violence once again overshadowed hopes for peace, as Russia on Sunday accused Ukraine of launching multiple attacks overnight across several fronts. According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, Ukrainian forces allegedly attempted to advance on Russian-held positions in the villages of Sukha Balka and Bogatyr…
