Aug 06 Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline, the Kremlin says By Associated Press The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff. A meeting between Putin and Witkoff lasted about three hours Wednesday. Neither side gave an immediate readout of the talks. … Continue reading
Aug 05 Russia will no longer abide by self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles By Associated Press Russia has declared it's no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on deploying nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles. Continue reading
Jul 30 18 EU countries turn to new defense fund as U.S. no longer considers Europe’s security a priority By Associated Press Eighteen European Union countries have applied for billions of euros from a new defense fund aimed at helping Europe provide for its own security, the bloc’s executive branch said Wednesday, with Poland seeking more than a third of the money. Continue reading
Jul 25 Russian parliament approves a bill punishing online searches for information deemed ‘extremist’ By Associated Press It’s not clear how authorities will track down violators. Continue reading
Jul 22 Russian bill would punish online searches for information deemed to be ‘extremist’ By Associated Press Russian lawmakers have approved a bill that punishes online searches for information that is deemed “extremist,” the latest move by government authorities in their relentless crackdown on dissent. Continue reading
Jul 20 Kremlin says Putin open to peace with Ukraine only after Russia’s goals have been achieved By Associated Press Russia is open to peace with Ukraine, but achieving its goals remains a priority, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday, days after U.S. President Donald Trump gave Moscow a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face tougher sanctions. Continue reading
Jul 18 EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow’s energy revenue and spies are targeted By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the new measures, describing them as a “timely and necessary” step amid intensified Russian attacks. Continue reading
Jul 15 What Trump’s new plan for Ukraine weapons might mean for the war By Will Weissert, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The U.S. plans to sell Patriot missile batteries — systems ideal for shielding territory against incoming missile attacks — and other weapons to European allies that would be transferred to Kyiv. Continue reading
Jul 11 Ukraine’s capital buzzes during the day, but it’s a battleground at night By Hanna Arhirova, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The nighttime assaults have intensified in the fourth year of the full-scale invasion, with the number of drones sometimes exceeding 700. Continue reading
Jul 09 Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, as attacks intensify By Illia Novikov, Associated Press According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the city of Lutsk was the hardest hit. It lies near the border with Poland in western Ukraine, a region that is a crucial hub for receiving foreign military aid. Continue reading