Russian forces captured over 300 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory in the first half of January. The announcement was made by Valery Gerasimov, chief of the Russian General Staff, on Thursday. This follows Russia’s claim of taking 6,640 square kilometres of Ukrainian land throughout 2025. Gerasimov did not provide details on the specific locations or […]
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Trump claims Zelenskiy, not Putin, blocks Ukraine accord
US President Donald Trump told Reuters that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, not Russian President Vladimir Putin, is delaying a potential peace deal to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine. Trump said he believes Putin is ready to finalize an agreement, while Kyiv remains hesitant. In an Oval Office interview on Wednesday, Trump said, “I […]
Russia fires hypersonic missile near EU border
Russia fired a hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine near the EU border, Kyiv said, calling it a threat to European security. The attack killed four people, injured over 20, and damaged infrastructure in Kyiv and Lviv. Ukrainian authorities said power, water, and heat were disrupted for hundreds of thousands of residents. Moscow claimed the strike […]
Drone strike kills 24 in Russian-held Ukraine
Russia accused Ukraine of killing 24 people, including a child, in a drone strike on New Year’s Eve. The attack hit a hotel and cafe in Russian-controlled Kherson. Russian officials called it a “terrorist attack” and a “war crime.” The strike reportedly injured 50 people, including six minors, who were being treated in hospitals. Vladimir […]
Russia downs five drones near Moscow
Russian air defence units shot down five Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow on New Year’s Eve, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. The drones were intercepted before reaching the city, preventing any major impact or damage. Sobyanin shared updates through Telegram early Thursday morning. Specialist teams are examining fragments of the drones at the locations where they […]
Zelenskiy vows strong peace, rejects weak deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he will not sign a weak peace deal that prolongs the war. In a New Year address, he said Ukraine wants peace but not at any cost. He stressed that any agreement must protect Ukraine’s future. Zelenskiy said Ukrainians are exhausted after nearly four years of war. However, he made […]
Putin vows victory in Ukraine in New Year address
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will achieve victory in Ukraine during his New Year’s Eve address, calling on citizens to support troops fighting in the nearly four-year conflict. He wished a happy New Year to “fighters and commanders” and said millions of Russians are thinking of them. Putin’s speech was first aired in Kamchatka, […]
Ukrainian drone hits Tuapse refinery, sparks fire
A Ukrainian drone attack injured two people and triggered a fire at Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery on Wednesday, officials said. The blaze was quickly extinguished, but equipment, one port berth, and five homes sustained damage. Windows broke in four apartment blocks and a private house, the Krasnodar operational headquarters reported. Tuapse, located on Russia’s Black […]
Zelenskiy proposes referendum on 20-point peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy proposed putting a 20-point peace plan to a national referendum. The plan aims to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, he said on Monday. Zelenskiy emphasized that public approval is essential for any lasting peace agreement. Speaking to reporters via WhatsApp, Zelenskiy added that a ceasefire of at least 60 days would […]
Trump-Zelenskiy talks end with no major breakthrough
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy concluded a lengthy meeting on the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire without reaching a major breakthrough. The discussion, held at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, lasted over two hours. Key issues, including the future of Ukraine’s Donbas region, remained unresolved. Trump said the two sides are close to an […]