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2025-10-26

Russia is preparing Ukrainian children from occupied territories to fight in its war

Russia is actively preparing Ukrainian children from occupied territories to fight in its ongoing war, according to an investigation by the Kyiv Independent. High-ranking Russian officers oversee military training programs for Ukrainian teenagers, indoctrinating them in combat …

2025-10-25

UK, France call for long-range arms for Ukraine as Zelensky warns of 'humanitarian disaster'

European leaders, including the UK and France, are rallying behind Ukraine, emphasizing the urgent need for long-range weapons and enhanced military support as President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of an impending "humanitarian disaster." The "Coalition of the …

2025-10-24

EU rallies behind Ukraine at summit and adopts new sanctions against Russia

The European Union has reinforced its support for Ukraine and imposed new sanctions against Russia during a recent summit. The EU's united front aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and counter Russian aggression. The newly adopted sanctions target …

2025-10-23

Mass Russian drone attack on Kyiv kills six people

A devastating drone attack on Kyiv resulted in the deaths of six people and injuries to several others. The assault, carried out by Russian forces, involved a barrage of drones that targeted civilian areas, causing significant destruction and loss of life …

2025-10-22

Romania, Poland detain Ukrainian citizens over alleged Russian-backed sabotage plot

Romania and Poland have detained three Ukrainian citizens in connection with a suspected Russian-backed sabotage plot targeting the Bucharest headquarters of Nova Post, Ukraine's largest private courier service. The alleged plot, orchestrated by Russian intelligence, aimed to set fire to …

2025-10-21

Russian ‘sabotage’ unit that killed civilians in Pokrovsk later eliminated, Ukrainian military says

A Russian sabotage unit infiltrated the embattled city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, killing several unarmed civilians in a violation of international humanitarian law. The incident, reported by Ukrainian volunteer Denys Khrystov and later confirmed by the …

2025-10-20

'He's going to take something' — Trump says Putin has 'won' territory in Ukraine

In a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin should retain Ukrainian territory seized during the ongoing invasion, framing it as a fait accompli. This stance was …

2025-10-19

What is Russia's current strategy in Ukraine?

Russia's current strategy in Ukraine is multifaceted and evolving, focusing on several key objectives: securing territorial gains, undermining Ukrainian infrastructure, and maintaining a prolonged conflict to wear down Ukraine's defenses and international support. The Russian military employs a combination of tactics, including drone …

2025-10-18

'Cruel irony': Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest, 'where Ukraine’s security was once guaranteed'

On the ground in Europe, a stark political shift is unfolding as former U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, a city historically significant for Ukraine's security. This meeting, occurring in …

2025-10-17

Russia not interested in negotiated settlements, hybrid warfare to continue beyond Ukraine

Russia has made it clear that it has no intention of pursuing negotiated settlements, signaling a prolonged and intensified campaign of hybrid warfare that extends beyond Ukraine. This strategy involves a blend of military, economic, and informational tactics …