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Zelenskiy Urges U.S. Pressure On Russia After Kyiv Hit

January 20, 2026 8:31 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on the United States to intensify pressure on Russia after a major overnight air attack crippled heating supplies across large parts of Kyiv and struck power infrastructure the U.N. says is critical for nuclear safety.

The strikes, part of Russia’s escalating winter campaign against Ukraine’s energy system, left more than half of the capital without heat during a severe cold snap and shows Kyiv’s growing urgency as Washington presses for progress toward ending the war.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the assault left 5,635 apartment buildings without heating, as temperatures plunged to minus 15 degrees …

Ukraine Peace Negotiators Arrive In US For Russia War Talks

January 17, 2026 6:32 am

Ukraine’s peace negotiating team arrived in the United States on Saturday for talks aimed at finalising details of a proposed agreement to end the war with Russia, according to a senior official in Kyiv.

Kyrylo Budanov, head of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s office, said the delegation would hold meetings with White House envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll.

“Ukraine needs a just peace. We are working to achieve results,” Budanov wrote on the Telegram app.

President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to press both Kyiv and Moscow toward a settlement, but after months of diplomacy …

Russia Expels British Diplomat Amid Espionage Dispute

January 15, 2026 7:44 am

Russia ordered a British diplomat to leave the country within two weeks on Thursday after accusing him of working as an undeclared intelligence officer, a claim the United Kingdom rejected as false and damaging to diplomatic relations.

The move deepens already strained ties between Moscow and London and signals another escalation in a long running dispute over alleged spying activities that has intensified since Russia’s war in Ukraine.

According to Russia’s Federal Security Service, known as the FSB, the diplomat identified as Gareth Samuel Davies was operating under cover as a second secretary at the British embassy in Moscow while …

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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 …