Ukraine War

After meeting Donald Trump in Florida, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed US security guarantees for Ukraine are “100% agreed,” with Europe backing progress, even as disputes over occupied territories and Russia’s stance threaten to complicate a final peace deal

NATO chief Mark Rutte has pushed back against proposals for European-only troops in Ukraine, arguing that transatlantic unity, higher defence spending, and continued support for Kyiv are essential to deter Russia and safeguard collective security

Russia launched nearly 500 drones and dozens of missiles across Ukraine overnight, killing at least one person and wounding many. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the assault on Kyiv proves Moscow does not want to end the warUkraine war, Russia attacks, Volodymyr Zelensky, Kyiv strikes, drone warfare, missile attack, energy infrastructure, civilian casualties, US diplomacy, European response

Russian forces have reportedly overrun most of Siversk in Donetsk Oblast, exploiting terrain advantages and Ukrainian manpower shortages. Military sources warn the setback could trigger broader defensive collapses near Lyman and Kostiantynivka

A drone attack on Chernobyl’s protective shield has undermined its primary containment function, according to the IAEA. While experts say immediate danger is low, urgent repairs are needed to prevent further deterioration

A large-scale Russian attack shook Kyiv early Friday, injuring civilians and igniting fires across multiple districts. Authorities reported widespread building damage as air defences intercepted waves of drones and missiles during one of the capital's fiercest assaults in weeks

Ukrainian troops cling to fragmented positions in Pokrovsk as Russian forces tighten their grip. With winter approaching, morale remains strained amid growing criticism of Kyiv’s decision to defend the city at all costs

President Donald Trump will meet Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The announcement follows a direct call between the two leaders and precedes Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington