Olena Mukhina

Russia dedicates 41% of its main budget to war efforts while relying on North Korean artillery supplies.

Ukraine's access to critical Starlink satellite internet services, which have been essential for military coordination and civilian needs since the beginning of Russia's all-out war, may be at risk as US negotiators suggest cutting off the service if Kyiv refuses to grant access to its strategically important mineral resources.

Ukrainian missile and drone strikes destroyed up to one-third of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and forced remaining vessels to retreat from occupied Crimea.

The deployment of European peacekeepers to Ukraine would also require a force far larger than those sent to Bosnia and Kosovo, given the vast size of the country and the extensive line of contact, according to François Heisbourg, a special adviser at the Paris-based Foundation for Strategic Research.

Ukraine to begin serious work on US mineral deal, seeks security guarantees to protect against future Russian attacks. Government expert group to start negotiations next week.

This leads to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's reluctance to accept the deal in its current form due to a lack of security guarantees and assurances of further military aid.

As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, analysts warn that the bloodiest battles may still lie ahead, with Russia pushing to capture the remaining parts of the Donbas region by the end of the year, despite ongoing US-led efforts to negotiate a peace deal that critics fear could favor Moscow and leave Kyiv vulnerable.

Polish President Andrzej Duda is set to meet former US President Donald Trump in Washington, making him the first European leader to hold talks with Trump following his election victory, with discussions likely to focus on support for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing war.

In a disturbing development, Russia has forcibly conscripted thousands of Ukrainians from occupied territories, surpassing its 2024 mobilization plan by 104%, as Moscow seeks to minimize its war costs by compelling Ukrainians to fight against their own people.

Meanwhile, Trump's efforts to mediate ceasefire has sparked tensions with Zelenskyy, European allies.

As Ukraine's frontline forces grapple with weapons shortages and its air defense systems lack crucial missiles due to dwindling US support under President Donald Trump, the European Union is stepping in to negotiate a €20 billion military aid package, while Trump's potential policy shift may allow EU countries to purchase US weapons for Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin need to work together, says US President Donald Trump,…

As discussions about a potential European peacekeeping mission in Ukraine gain momentum, Finland emerges as a key supporter, with a record number of reservist volunteers ready to contribute.

The US administration's push for a $500 billion mineral resources deal with Ukraine has met resistance in Kyiv, as officials balance the need for security guarantees and fair terms.