Ukraine-Russia War

Ukrainian former parliamentary speaker Parubiy shot dead in Lviv

Officials gave no immediate indication whether the murder had any direct link to Russia's war in Ukraine.

The body of former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy, who was killed this morning, lies on the ground, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Lviv, Ukraine August 30, 2025
ICONIC PHOTOGRAPH of three world leaders attending the Yalta Conference in February 1945, in Crimea: (front row, L-R) British prime minister Winston Churchill, US president Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

Voices from the Arab press: Between the Yalta and Alaska summits

A firefighter works at the site of an apartment building hit during a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine in this handout picture released August 30, 2025.

US tells UNSC it has doubts on Russia's desire for peace as Ukraine intercepts 537 drones

 RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un attend a state reception in Pyongyang, earlier this year.

North Korea leader Kim promises 'beautiful life' for families of 'martyrs' killed in Russia


Macron says Putin would have duped Trump if he doesn't commit to Zelensky meeting

Ukrainian President Zelensky pushed again for "NATO-like" security guarantees for his country.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025.

White House says Trump not happy with Russia strike on Ukraine, to make statement later

"He was not happy about this news, but he was also not surprised. These are two countries that have been at war for a very long time," Leavitt said of Trump.

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order, as US Vice President JD Vance and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth look on, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, August 25, 2025.

The challenge of protecting maneuvering forces on the modern battlefield

Israel must accelerate R&D, field-testing, and procurement of compact counter-drone systems, ensuring that every maneuvering brigade is equipped with tactical protection.

 A Hermes 900 drone flies as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Palmachim Air Force Base near the city of Rishon Lezion, Israel July 5, 2023

Trump still weighing 'very serious' economic sanctions on Russia

"It's very, very serious what I have in mind, if I have to do it, but I want to see it end," Trump told reporters at the White House, adding that he did not want to enter a world war.

US President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, August 15, 2025; illustrative.

US, Russian officials discussed energy deals alongside latest Ukraine peace talks

US and Russian officials discussed energy projects, sanctions relief, and peace talks on Ukraine, with Exxon and Arctic LNG 2 among the key topics.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a press conference in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025

Russia and Ukraine stage new prisoner exchange after UAE mediation

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 146 prisoners of war from each side on Sunday

 (L-R): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia's Vladimir Putin seen near the US embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine (illustrative)

Ukraine drone attack causes fire, capacity reduction at Russia's Kursk nuclear power plant

Ukrainian attacks on the Kursk nuclear plant create a threat to nuclear safety, Alexander Khinshtein, the regional acting governor said on Sunday.

 Smoke and fire rise following what local authorities called a Ukrainian drone attack, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Sergiyev Posad, outside Moscow, Russia, in this screengrab obtained from social media video released on July 4, 2025

Pentagon restricts Ukraine's use of US missiles against Russia, WSJ reports

Pentagon blocks Ukraine from striking inside Russia with US-made long-range missiles as Trump mulls new sanctions or walking away from peace talks.

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 8, 2020.

Israel at War day 686: What's happening in Gaza, Yemen?

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in s. Lebanon • Security forces arrest suspect in West Bank shooting • Security forces arrest suspect in West Bank shooting

Hostage families demonstrate in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence, August 22, 2025.

Putin's demand to Ukraine: give up Donbas, no NATO and no Western troops, sources say

Speaking afterwards beside Trump, Putin said the meeting would hopefully open up the road to peace in Ukraine - but neither leader gave specifics about what they discussed.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet in Anchorage, Alaska, last week. The Alaska summit can be scored Putin 1, Trump 0, the writer maintains.

Putin prepared to meet Zelensky but legitimacy an issue, Russian FM says

Putin has repeatedly raised doubts about Zelensky's legitimacy as his term in office was due to expire in May 2024, but the war means no new presidential election has yet been held.

 (L-R): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia's Vladimir Putin seen near the US embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine (illustrative)