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Russia - Ukraine Peace Deal Is 90% Ready, Ukraine Says

Russia – Ukraine Peace Deal Is 90% Ready, Ukraine Says

January 1, 2026 3:08 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a potential peace agreement with Russia is close to completion, telling the nation in a New Year address that negotiations are “90 percent ready” as the war approaches its fourth year.

Speaking from Kyiv, Zelensky said the final phase of any deal would be decisive not only for Ukraine but for Europe as a whole. “The remaining 10 percent will determine the fate of peace, the fate of Ukraine, and the fate of Europe,” he said.

Zelensky used his address to underline that Kyiv wants an end to the war but not at the expense …

Russian Tinkov: Says Instagram Post Cost Him $9 Billion Loss

Russian Tinkov: Says Instagram Post Cost Him $9 Billion Loss

December 31, 2025 3:05 am

Oleg Tinkov says he was forced to sell his bank stake after criticizing Russia’s war, losing billions as Kremlin pressure followed in the 2022 Ukraine war.

Former Russian banking billionaire says a single social media post criticizing the war in Ukraine triggered a chain of events that wiped out nearly $9 billion of his personal wealth and forced him into exile.

Oleg Tinkov, the founder of Tinkoff Bank, said he was compelled to sell his stake in the lender at a tiny fraction of its value after publicly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in an Instagram post in April 2022.

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Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Targeting Putin Residence

Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Targeting Putin Residence

December 30, 2025 4:59 am

Russia accused Ukraine of attempting to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence, a claim Kyiv flatly rejected as false, deepening tensions at a moment when fragile peace talks are under way.

The allegation, which Moscow did not support with evidence, triggered sharp diplomatic exchanges and raised fresh uncertainty over negotiations aimed at ending the nearly three year war in Ukraine.

Russian officials said Ukraine launched a drone attack targeting Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region late last month. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said 91 long range drones were intercepted by Russian air defenses and that no injuries or damage were reported.…

Russia Attacks Kyiv Ahead Of Trump–Zelenskiy Peace Talks

Russia Attacks Kyiv Ahead Of Trump–Zelenskiy Peace Talks

December 27, 2025 3:56 am

Russia launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine early Saturday, injuring civilians and triggering air raid alerts just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was set to engage U.S.-led diplomacy aimed at ending the nearly four-year war.

The bombardment came as Zelenskiy prepared for a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida, which Ukrainian officials say could shape the contours of a potential ceasefire and broader peace framework. Zelenskiy has described the talks as critical to resolving the war that began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Explosions …

Ukraine Peace Talks: Russia Confirms New U.S. Contacts

Ukraine Peace Talks: Russia Confirms New U.S. Contacts

December 26, 2025 11:15 am

The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that senior Russian and U.S. officials have held direct discussions after Moscow received American proposals outlining a potential path toward ending the war in Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s top foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, recently spoke by phone with several members of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. While the Kremlin did not disclose the timing or participants in the call, it acknowledged that the talks followed the delivery of U.S. peace proposals to Moscow.

The disclosure signals renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Moscow as efforts intensify to explore a …

Zelenskyy: Unveils 20-Point Peace Plan During U.S. Talks Now

Zelenskyy: Unveils 20-Point Peace Plan During U.S. Talks Now

December 24, 2025 10:18 am

Framework seeks US-backed European security guarantees, EU path for Kyiv, and a standing Ukrainian force as Washington presses for an end to the war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented a 20-point peace framework during high-level discussions in the United States, outlining Kyiv’s vision for ending the war with Russia while securing long-term international guarantees for Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.

The proposal, according to officials familiar with the talks, centers on binding security commitments from European allies supported by the United States, alongside Ukraine’s continued integration into Western political and defense structures. The plan was discussed with senior U.S. officials

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Ukrainians: Retakes Kupiansk As Moscow’s Claims Face Reality

Ukrainians: Retakes Kupiansk As Moscow’s Claims Face Reality

December 22, 2025 2:11 am

Ukrainian forces reclaim key northern region city of Kupiansk, challenge Russian narratives, and strike Black Sea assets in ongoing conflict.

Ukrainian forces have regained significant control of Kupiansk in the northern Kharkiv region, undermining Moscow’s claims of victory and highlighting a growing disconnect between Russian statements and battlefield realities.

After isolating Russian troops in the city, Ukrainian forces steadily pushed through Kupiansk, reclaiming southern suburbs including Yuvileynyi by mid-December. Geolocated footage confirmed the advance, while the Russian Ministry of Defense insisted it maintained control over all districts. Independent analysts, however, report that most of the city now lies under Ukrainian

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Russia: Faces Heavy Losses In Pokrovsk As Discipline Falters

Russia: Faces Heavy Losses In Pokrovsk As Discipline Falters

December 19, 2025 11:49 am

Reports cite hundreds of casualties and widespread desertions as Russian forces intensify assaults on Ukraine’s strategic eastern city under pressure.

Russian forces have suffered heavy losses during intensified assaults around the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, according to accounts from within the Russian military and assessments by Western defense analysts, underscoring mounting strain on Moscow’s campaign in the region.

Pokrovsk, a key logistics and transportation hub in eastern Ukraine, has become one of the most contested fronts of the war. The city is widely viewed by military planners as a gateway to the broader Donetsk region, making it a strategic

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Kim Jong Un Welcomes North Korean Troops From Russia

Kim Jong Un Welcomes North Korean Troops From Russia

December 13, 2025 2:28 am

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over a welcoming ceremony in Pyongyang for an army engineering unit that returned after a four month deployment in Russia, according to state media on Saturday.

The event, reported by the Korean Central News Agency, marked one of the clearest public acknowledgements by Pyongyang of its military involvement alongside Russian forces during the war in Ukraine. The troops were praised for what Kim described as “heroic” conduct during operations in Russia’s western Kursk region.

The ceremony highlights the deepening military partnership between North Korea and Russia, a relationship that has drawn growing concern …

Trump Criticizes European Leaders, Questions Ukraine Support

Trump Criticizes European Leaders, Questions Ukraine Support

December 12, 2025 9:40 am

President Trump calls European countries “weak” and “decaying,” urges Ukraine to consider concessions, while Kyiv develops its own peace proposals.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized European leaders, calling them “weak” and suggesting that Washington could reduce support for Ukraine as the war with Russia continues.

In an interview with Politico, Trump said he believes many European nations have failed to manage migration effectively and have not taken decisive action to help end the conflict in Ukraine, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. “They talk but they don’t produce. And the war just keeps going on …

Macron Ukraine Meeting Set For London Talks On Monday

Macron Ukraine Meeting Set For London Talks On Monday

December 6, 2025 11:32 am

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to London on Monday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the leaders of Britain and Germany, as European powers coordinate their positions on the war in Ukraine and ongoing U.S.-mediated negotiations.

Macron announced the visit in a statement on X, saying Ukraine “can count on our unwavering support,” and stressing that the discussions are part of efforts by the so-called Coalition of the Willing, a bloc backing long-term security commitments for Kyiv.

“The whole point of our efforts is to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, without which there can be no robust …

Putin India Visit Set For December Amid Oil Pressure

Putin India Visit Set For December Amid Oil Pressure

November 28, 2025 3:54 am

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to India on December 4 and 5 for a state visit hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both governments confirmed on Friday. The trip will mark Putin’s first visit to New Delhi since 2021 and is expected to focus on bilateral ties, global security concerns, and economic cooperation.

The visit comes at a sensitive moment for the relationship, with India balancing long-standing defence and energy links with Moscow while also facing pressure from Western partners over its continued purchases of Russian crude. According to Reuters and other foreign outlets, India has remained one of …

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