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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Friday, December 19, 2025
EU leaders agree on $105bn Ukraine loan, but without relying on frozen Russian assets
Zelenskyy says Russia could get "very workable" Ukraine peace plan within days
U.S. envoys arrive in Berlin for latest round of Ukraine peace talks with Zelenskyy
U.S officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks
Zelenskyy seeks support as Trump accuses him of not reading peace proposal
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy heads to London for more Ukraine peace talks. Here's what to know
Trump says Zelenskyy 'hasn't read' a US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the U.S. proposal to end Ukraine war
Putin found some Ukraine deal terms 'unacceptable,' Kremlin says
Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts on Ukraine and meets US delegation
Trump approves Ukraine-Russia peace plan, but without Ukraine on board
Trump administration quietly attempting to hammer out new peace plan with Russia
'No turning back': More and more Ukrainian women join the army to fight Russia
Ukraine's Zelenskyy lauds "historic" deal to buy fighter jets from France
France makes 'historic' accord to sell Ukraine 100 warplanes
Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine
Zelenskyy says Russia could get "very workable" Ukraine peace plan within days
U.S. envoys arrive in Berlin for latest round of Ukraine peace talks with Zelenskyy
U.S officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks
Zelenskyy seeks support as Trump accuses him of not reading peace proposal
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy heads to London for more Ukraine peace talks. Here's what to know
Trump says Zelenskyy 'hasn't read' a US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the U.S. proposal to end Ukraine war
Putin found some Ukraine deal terms 'unacceptable,' Kremlin says
Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts on Ukraine and meets US delegation
Trump approves Ukraine-Russia peace plan, but without Ukraine on board
Trump administration quietly attempting to hammer out new peace plan with Russia
'No turning back': More and more Ukrainian women join the army to fight Russia
Ukraine's Zelenskyy lauds "historic" deal to buy fighter jets from France
France makes 'historic' accord to sell Ukraine 100 warplanes
Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine
Friday, April 11, 2025
Kremlin says China not being drawn into Ukraine conflict
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia
Russia launches missile strike on Ukraine with explosions reported in Kyiv
Zelensky slams US lack of response to Putin truce rejection
1 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv as death toll from missile strike rises to 19
Kremlin says nobody has yet answered Russia's questions around a proposed Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal
Ukraine great Shevchenko is not elected to UEFA ruling committee as Russia cedes place
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of breaking promises, Russia sends alleged 'violations' of agreement to US
Trump accuses Ukraine’s Zelensky of ‘trying to back out’ of proposed minerals deal
France or UK should engage with Russia over Ukraine, Finland's Stubb says
Eleven more Ukrainian children return home from Russia, Russian-held areas
Partner of Ukraine fighter facing Russian prison sentence demands his release
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he wants America to be strong, vows to counter Russian narratives
Ukraine 'doesn't trust' Russia, Zelenskyy warns as strikes follow ceasefire progress
Russia hands long prison terms to Ukrainian 'Azov' fighters who defended Mariupol
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia
Russia launches missile strike on Ukraine with explosions reported in Kyiv
Zelensky slams US lack of response to Putin truce rejection
1 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv as death toll from missile strike rises to 19
Kremlin says nobody has yet answered Russia's questions around a proposed Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal
Ukraine great Shevchenko is not elected to UEFA ruling committee as Russia cedes place
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of breaking promises, Russia sends alleged 'violations' of agreement to US
Trump accuses Ukraine’s Zelensky of ‘trying to back out’ of proposed minerals deal
France or UK should engage with Russia over Ukraine, Finland's Stubb says
Eleven more Ukrainian children return home from Russia, Russian-held areas
Partner of Ukraine fighter facing Russian prison sentence demands his release
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he wants America to be strong, vows to counter Russian narratives
Ukraine 'doesn't trust' Russia, Zelenskyy warns as strikes follow ceasefire progress
Russia hands long prison terms to Ukrainian 'Azov' fighters who defended Mariupol
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Monday, March 03, 2025
How Washington is reacting to the heated Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Klobuchar on Trump-Zelensky blowout: ‘The future of the free world is before us’
Trump officials fume at Zelenskyy for disregarding advice before meeting
Finland’s Stubb Urges Europe to Stand Up to Putin Using Strength
Zelensky defied Trump -- and paid price
UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace
Zelenskyy's White House treatment enrages Ukrainian-Canadians in Ottawa
Putin’s Mouthpiece Gloats Over Trump Falling in Line With Russia’s ‘Vision’
Britain signs $2.84-billion Ukraine loan deal as Zelenskiy visits
Most Republicans laud Trump after Zelensky showdown, but some express dismay
Zelenskyy says he has nothing to apologize for after Trump, Vance outburst in Oval Office
Zelenskyy seeks support at emergency European summit after bruising Trump encounter
Murkowski rebukes Trump over Ukraine: ‘Walking away from our allies’
Rubio hopes for 'reset': 'You cannot end a war unless both sides come to the table'
5 key takeaways from a frenetic weekend of Ukraine diplomacy
Trump, Zelenskyy shouting match underscores change in U.S. foreign policy
Marco Rubio Watching Trump’s Zelensky Meltdown Sparks Misery Memes
State Department terminates U.S. support of Ukraine energy grid restoration
European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with Trump
Klobuchar on Trump-Zelensky blowout: ‘The future of the free world is before us’
Trump officials fume at Zelenskyy for disregarding advice before meeting
Finland’s Stubb Urges Europe to Stand Up to Putin Using Strength
Zelensky defied Trump -- and paid price
UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace
Zelenskyy's White House treatment enrages Ukrainian-Canadians in Ottawa
Putin’s Mouthpiece Gloats Over Trump Falling in Line With Russia’s ‘Vision’
Britain signs $2.84-billion Ukraine loan deal as Zelenskiy visits
Most Republicans laud Trump after Zelensky showdown, but some express dismay
Zelenskyy says he has nothing to apologize for after Trump, Vance outburst in Oval Office
Zelenskyy seeks support at emergency European summit after bruising Trump encounter
Murkowski rebukes Trump over Ukraine: ‘Walking away from our allies’
Rubio hopes for 'reset': 'You cannot end a war unless both sides come to the table'
5 key takeaways from a frenetic weekend of Ukraine diplomacy
Trump, Zelenskyy shouting match underscores change in U.S. foreign policy
Marco Rubio Watching Trump’s Zelensky Meltdown Sparks Misery Memes
State Department terminates U.S. support of Ukraine energy grid restoration
European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with Trump
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Friday, February 28, 2025
Zelenskyy leaves the White House early after Trump meeting gets heated
Democrats dismayed, Republicans applaud after White House says Trump kicked out Zelenskyy
Trump and Vance attack Zelenskyy in remarkable Oval Office exchange
Trump and Zelenskiy shouting match leaves Ukraine exposed in war with Russia
Trump, Zelensky row in Oval Office after dispute on compromise with Russia
Trump Has His Eyes on a Bigger Prize Than the U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal
Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting turns into a heated argument
With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian war
Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here’s what it says
Trump dodges plea from Britain's Starmer for Ukraine security guarantee
Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after Oval Office blow up
Russia reports massive Ukraine drone attack on strategic port and logistics hub
Russia offered U.S. a deal for minerals in Ukrainian territory it seized
Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal
How America Wasted Its Most Powerful Economic Weapon
Ukraine agrees on US minerals deal, seeking Trump support
Russia is relying so heavily on North Korea that it's getting 50% of its ammo from Pyongyang, Ukraine's spy chief says
Trump's mishandling of Ukraine hurts our allies – and empowers our enemies | Opinion
Finnish President to Trump: If Putin wins in Ukraine, the US loses
Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement with the US on rare minerals deal
Democrats dismayed, Republicans applaud after White House says Trump kicked out Zelenskyy
Trump and Vance attack Zelenskyy in remarkable Oval Office exchange
Trump and Zelenskiy shouting match leaves Ukraine exposed in war with Russia
Trump, Zelensky row in Oval Office after dispute on compromise with Russia
Trump Has His Eyes on a Bigger Prize Than the U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal
Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting turns into a heated argument
With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian war
Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here’s what it says
Trump dodges plea from Britain's Starmer for Ukraine security guarantee
Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after Oval Office blow up
Russia reports massive Ukraine drone attack on strategic port and logistics hub
Russia offered U.S. a deal for minerals in Ukrainian territory it seized
Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal
How America Wasted Its Most Powerful Economic Weapon
Ukraine agrees on US minerals deal, seeking Trump support
Russia is relying so heavily on North Korea that it's getting 50% of its ammo from Pyongyang, Ukraine's spy chief says
Trump's mishandling of Ukraine hurts our allies – and empowers our enemies | Opinion
Finnish President to Trump: If Putin wins in Ukraine, the US loses
Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement with the US on rare minerals deal
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
What to know about Finland, Russia's 'shadow fleet' and a severed undersea cable
Finland detains Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea
Finland boards oil tanker suspected of causing internet, power cable outages
Russia must be ready to fight NATO in Europe in next decade, minister says
Western nations agree to 'disrupt and deter' Russia shadow fleet, Estonia says
Trump receives a Paris welcome full of presidential pomp from France's Macron
Angela Merkel and the future of NATO under a second Trump term
NATO's largest artillery exercise underway in Finland
Stockpile diapers, medication, baby food: NATO members Sweden and Finland advise citizens on how to survive war
Finland detains Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea
Finland boards oil tanker suspected of causing internet, power cable outages
Russia must be ready to fight NATO in Europe in next decade, minister says
Western nations agree to 'disrupt and deter' Russia shadow fleet, Estonia says
Trump receives a Paris welcome full of presidential pomp from France's Macron
Angela Merkel and the future of NATO under a second Trump term
NATO's largest artillery exercise underway in Finland
Stockpile diapers, medication, baby food: NATO members Sweden and Finland advise citizens on how to survive war
Friday, November 22, 2024
Russia's missile 'warning' to Ukraine and West: what we know
To hit deep inside Russia, Ukraine has built its own drones
Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine
Russia fires what appears to be intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Kyiv says
Too little, too late? Biden's big reversal boosts Ukraine, infuriates the Kremlin
U.S. warns of possible Russian retaliation for Ukrainian missile strike
Western embassies in Kyiv shut due to Russian air attack threat
Accident or sabotage? American and European officials disagree as key undersea cables are cut
US will allow Ukraine to use American antipersonnel land mines against Russian forces
A Chinese ship was near both subsea internet cables that were mysteriously cut, report says
Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea disrupted, sparking warnings of possible ‘hybrid warfare’
Russia launched more than 200 missiles, drones at Ukrainian infrastructure: Zelensky
The U.S. confirms Ukraine fired long-range ATACMS into Russia for the 1st time
Ukraine vows no surrender, Kremlin issues nuke threat on 1,000th day of war
Putin lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden's arms decision for Ukraine
Opinion - Will Belarus join North Korea in fighting Russia’s war?
Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
Russia: US adding ‘fuel to the fire’ with Ukraine missiles decision
What does Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US weapons mean?
In a first, Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with U.S. long-range weapons
Elon Musk took part in Trump-Zelensky call: Ukrainian official
Putin says Ukraine must remain neutral for there to be peace
What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine?
Ukraine 'holding back' powerful Russian offensive, Kyiv top commander says
Near the front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainians are bracing for the U.S. election
US says N.Korea troops ready for Ukraine combat as missile raises tensions
U.S. calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
North Korean troops in Russian uniforms are heading toward Ukraine, US says
Kremlin says Ukraine must be nervous if it's asking for US Tomahawk missiles
Russia eats away at territory, and Ukrainian morale
North Korean troops sent to Russia may be pleased to be there, even as they face ferocious fighting
Finland's president calls North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia an escalation
No new limits on Ukraine's use of US arms if North Korea joins fight, Pentagon says
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine will be 'fair game,' U.S. warns Putin
North Korean troops spotted in Russian border region with Ukraine, says Kyiv
Why North Korea sending soldiers to Russia will bother China
Award-winning Ukrainian journalist dies in Russian captivity, Kyiv says
To hit deep inside Russia, Ukraine has built its own drones
Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine
Russia fires what appears to be intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Kyiv says
Too little, too late? Biden's big reversal boosts Ukraine, infuriates the Kremlin
U.S. warns of possible Russian retaliation for Ukrainian missile strike
Western embassies in Kyiv shut due to Russian air attack threat
Accident or sabotage? American and European officials disagree as key undersea cables are cut
US will allow Ukraine to use American antipersonnel land mines against Russian forces
A Chinese ship was near both subsea internet cables that were mysteriously cut, report says
Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea disrupted, sparking warnings of possible ‘hybrid warfare’
Russia launched more than 200 missiles, drones at Ukrainian infrastructure: Zelensky
The U.S. confirms Ukraine fired long-range ATACMS into Russia for the 1st time
Ukraine vows no surrender, Kremlin issues nuke threat on 1,000th day of war
Putin lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden's arms decision for Ukraine
Opinion - Will Belarus join North Korea in fighting Russia’s war?
Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
Russia: US adding ‘fuel to the fire’ with Ukraine missiles decision
What does Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US weapons mean?
In a first, Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with U.S. long-range weapons
Elon Musk took part in Trump-Zelensky call: Ukrainian official
Putin says Ukraine must remain neutral for there to be peace
What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine?
Ukraine 'holding back' powerful Russian offensive, Kyiv top commander says
Near the front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainians are bracing for the U.S. election
US says N.Korea troops ready for Ukraine combat as missile raises tensions
U.S. calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
North Korean troops in Russian uniforms are heading toward Ukraine, US says
Kremlin says Ukraine must be nervous if it's asking for US Tomahawk missiles
Russia eats away at territory, and Ukrainian morale
North Korean troops sent to Russia may be pleased to be there, even as they face ferocious fighting
Finland's president calls North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia an escalation
No new limits on Ukraine's use of US arms if North Korea joins fight, Pentagon says
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine will be 'fair game,' U.S. warns Putin
North Korean troops spotted in Russian border region with Ukraine, says Kyiv
Why North Korea sending soldiers to Russia will bother China
Award-winning Ukrainian journalist dies in Russian captivity, Kyiv says
Thursday, September 26, 2024
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Exclusive: Inside Russia's environmental influence operation targeting the Baltic Sea
Russia's seizure of two foreign firms' assets is a warning shot to the West
Russia's seizure of two foreign firms' assets is a warning shot to the West via yahoo
Putin signs decree taking over Russian assets of two foreign firms
Russia's seizure of two foreign firms' assets is a warning shot to the West
Russia's seizure of two foreign firms' assets is a warning shot to the West via yahoo
Putin signs decree taking over Russian assets of two foreign firms
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Western diplomats slam Russia's Sergey Lavrov during UN meeting
Russia running the U.N. Security Council is going about how you’d expect
UN chief and West berate Russia's top diplomat over Ukraine
Latest on Ukraine: Russia runs U.N. Security Council as China runs damage control
At UN, Russia's Lavrov warns world at 'dangerous threshold'
Kremlin: Putin to decide whether to attend BRICS meeting in S.Africa closer to time
Ukraine activist wants S.Africa to ask Putin to attend BRICS summit virtually
Zelenskiy says it's time for NATO to invite Ukraine into alliance
US looking forward to Sweden becoming NATO member before July summit: Austin
Poland building electronic barrier on border with Russia
US approves F-16 upgrade after Turkey eases stand on NATO
Finland starts fence on Russian border amid migration, security concerns
With NATO entry blocked, Sweden turns hopeful eye toward Turkey's presidential elections
Finland joins NATO over Russia's objection
In Russia's St Petersburg, locals say Finland 'making problems' with NATO accession
Finland joins NATO over Russia's objection
Finland becomes 31st NATO member as Russia rages
NATO to hold Ukraine meeting despite Hungary's objections
Turkey says it will ratify Finland's bid to join NATO
Slovakia joins fellow NATO member Poland in sending fighter jets to Ukraine
Russia running the U.N. Security Council is going about how you’d expect
UN chief and West berate Russia's top diplomat over Ukraine
Latest on Ukraine: Russia runs U.N. Security Council as China runs damage control
At UN, Russia's Lavrov warns world at 'dangerous threshold'
Kremlin: Putin to decide whether to attend BRICS meeting in S.Africa closer to time
Ukraine activist wants S.Africa to ask Putin to attend BRICS summit virtually
Zelenskiy says it's time for NATO to invite Ukraine into alliance
US looking forward to Sweden becoming NATO member before July summit: Austin
Poland building electronic barrier on border with Russia
US approves F-16 upgrade after Turkey eases stand on NATO
Finland starts fence on Russian border amid migration, security concerns
With NATO entry blocked, Sweden turns hopeful eye toward Turkey's presidential elections
Finland joins NATO over Russia's objection
In Russia's St Petersburg, locals say Finland 'making problems' with NATO accession
Finland joins NATO over Russia's objection
Finland becomes 31st NATO member as Russia rages
NATO to hold Ukraine meeting despite Hungary's objections
Turkey says it will ratify Finland's bid to join NATO
Slovakia joins fellow NATO member Poland in sending fighter jets to Ukraine
Monday, April 03, 2023
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
As G-20 ministers gather in Delhi, Ukraine may dominate — despite India's own agenda
These 6 countries sided with Russia in UN vote on Ukraine war
German leader seeks Indian support for Russia's isolation
UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine, the 7 countries that voted against the condemnation are: Belarus, Mali, Nicaragua, Russia, Syria, North Korea and Eritrea.
After the Ukraine war, what comes next? NATO allies don't agree
Turkey rejects links between NATO expansion, F-16 deal
Germany says Finland, Sweden NATO bids must be ratified without delay
These 6 countries sided with Russia in UN vote on Ukraine war
German leader seeks Indian support for Russia's isolation
UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine, the 7 countries that voted against the condemnation are: Belarus, Mali, Nicaragua, Russia, Syria, North Korea and Eritrea.
After the Ukraine war, what comes next? NATO allies don't agree
Turkey rejects links between NATO expansion, F-16 deal
Germany says Finland, Sweden NATO bids must be ratified without delay
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Thursday, November 03, 2022
‘Final Destruction’: Russia Threatens Norway With Ugly Fallout
Finland urges Turkey, Hungary to swiftly approve Swedish, Finnish NATO bids
Moldova declares Russian embassy employee persona non grata
Czechs rally to demand resignation of pro-Western government
'No room for old dreams', German president says of Russia ties
Finland, Sweden promise to join NATO together in united front to Turkey
Analysis-Behind facade of unity, Franco-German relations falter as crises mount
Serbia toughens visa rules as migration prompts EU pressure
Finland urges Turkey, Hungary to swiftly approve Swedish, Finnish NATO bids
Moldova declares Russian embassy employee persona non grata
Czechs rally to demand resignation of pro-Western government
'No room for old dreams', German president says of Russia ties
Finland, Sweden promise to join NATO together in united front to Turkey
Analysis-Behind facade of unity, Franco-German relations falter as crises mount
Serbia toughens visa rules as migration prompts EU pressure
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Russians seek refuge in neighboring Georgia to avoid war draft: 'My mother actually thinks that I betrayed my country'
Finland Bars Russians from Entering as Tourists
Two Russians looking to avoid military service seek asylum after reaching Alaska
Russian men flee the country. Many are showing up in Istanbul
Finland Bars Russians from Entering as Tourists
Two Russians looking to avoid military service seek asylum after reaching Alaska
Russian men flee the country. Many are showing up in Istanbul
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