“I heard boom and glass flew on the balcony”: Russian massive attack on Ukraine injures civilians, destroys homes
Kyiv suffered the most damage, with a few apartments of civilians completely or partially burnt down.
Russian war goal: to create “unified state” including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, says Kremlin official
Russian Defense Committee member linked the war in Ukraine to broader "Russian world" narratives, which reflect the country's imperialism.
US senators demand return of abducted Ukrainian children before any peace deal reached
The bipartisan resolution declared that Russia's systematic abduction of Ukrainian minors constitutes an attempt to "erase the Ukrainian nation and identity."
Former NATO chief: European leaders spend too much time on discussions instead of action for Ukraine
Anders Fogh Rasmussen said preparations for European force deployment after a potential Ukraine ceasefire are advancing too slowly and that Russia now invests more in defense than all European countries combined.
NYT: Trump says Ukraine and Russia have to find solution to war themselves — instead prioritizes trade with Moscow
Six officials familiar with the discussions told the New York Times that Trump had retreated from threats of joining European sanctions against Moscow, instead emphasizing future trade opportunities with Russia.
Ex-Ukrainian official with Russian ties who fled Ukraine shot dead in elite Spain suburb
Andrii Portnov worked for pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych before the Revolution of Dignity in 2014. He was sanctioned by the US for allegedly bribing judicial officials and faced treason investigations in Ukraine.
EU delivers two-thirds of promised 2 million artillery shells to Ukraine, while Russia relies heavily on North Korea
Ukraine plans to secure 3 million shells from international partners overall in 2025.
Russian missile strike kills gathering of Ukrainian soldiers near frontline, sparking criticism of Ukraine’s military leadership
Russian sources claim the attack killed 70 Ukrainian soldiers in Shostka, while the Ukrainian side reports 6 killed and 10 injured.
Ukrainian drones damage sanctioned military electronics plant in Russia [updated]
The Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant produces microchips, semiconductors, and "eternal batteries" used in electronic warfare equipment.
“They put grenades in washing machines.” Hero Brit killed while saving Ukrainian families from Russian “surprises” left behind infant daughter
Booby-trapped homes awaited returning Ukrainian civilians. While the world looked away, Chris Garrett made defusing these deadly "welcome gifts" his mission—until his final device.
Ukrainian war veterans conquer Everest base on prosthetics to raise funds for phantom pain treatment
Despite skepticism from many people, two Ukrainian intelligence officers with prosthetic limbs successfully reached Everest base camp to prove that "life after amputation exists."
Romanian voters reject “make Romania great again” as pro-Western candidate wins
The win of Nicușor Dan, who defeated pro-Russian nationalist George Simion, means continued support and aid for Ukraine that was threatened by his opponent.
First Australian Abrams tanks en route to Ukraine despite US “private frustrations”
American military experts cite maintenance challenges and battlefield vulnerability of Australian US-made M1A1 Abrams tanks on the way to Ukraine.
Neutral Austria signals openness to Ukraine peacekeeping role, but gives no certainty
"I do not rule out that we would participate in peacekeeping in Ukraine, should it come to that," said Austrian Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner.