After three years of brutal Russian invasion, Ukraine faces mockery from Elon Musk
With tens of thousands dead and cities in ruins, Ukraine's struggle for survival faces new challenges from within Trump's emerging administration.
Ukrainian woman, preschool teacher turned soldier, takes down Russian missile on first try
During one of Russia's largest aerial assaults on Ukraine, a former educator serving in air defense forces intercepted a cruise missile on her first combat attempt.
Russia’s war in Ukraine could end “in coming months,” says Trudeau
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau foresees new opportunities to halt Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while backing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's phone call to Vladimir Putin.
Scholz dropped plans to call Putin few months ago at Zelenskyy’s request, Ukrainian ex-FM Kuleba says
However, Scholz called Putin on Friday anyway despite Ukraine's objections.
The Telegraph: UK defense giant BAE builds new howitzer plant to help Ukraine
Production of M777 howitzers will begin in 2025 at a newly leased Sheffield facility, marking BAE Systems' return to UK artillery manufacturing.
NYT: Trump’s key aide with Russia-Ukraine relatives volunteers as peace envoy
Boris Epshteyn, wielding influence that has surprised even Elon Musk, proposed himself as special envoy for the Ukraine war during Trump's flight to meet Biden in Washington.
Forbes: Russian brigade “bleeding” as Ukraine kills 100 marines in Kursk mine trap
Putin's drive to clear Ukrainian forces from Kursk Oblast before Trump's January inauguration has cost one of Russia's elite units dearly in men and machinery.
FT: North Korea sends 50 heavy Koksan howitzers, 20 rocket systems to Russia for Kursk offensive against Ukraine
Military equipment capable of striking targets 60 kilometers away has already arrived.
EXCLUSIVE: Trump сonsiders Bush-era diplomat for Ukraine envoy as peace push looms
With key posts filled at the UN and in Israel, Washington sources reveal Trump's choice for Ukraine ambassador amid preparations for Moscow talks.
Moldova finds third Russian drone in three days – this time near capital
Moldovan authorities discovered the drone just 26 kilometers from Chisinau.
NATO chief Rutte: “We must do more than just keep Ukraine in the fight”
Military cooperation between Russia and North Korea has created new urgency for Western support of Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said.
Russia hits Kharkiv with new Molniya drones in combat test on civilians
As Russian forces have been testing Molniya on the battlefield since May, the drone now poses a potential new threat to Ukrainian cities.
Media: Russian drone accidentally hits apartment building in own city of Belgorod
Surveillance cameras captured the distinctive silhouette of a Shahed drone striking a residential building in Belgorod, contradicting official claims of a Ukrainian attack.
Forbes: Taiwan quietly armed Ukraine with critical air defense systems
Retired Taiwanese air defense batteries could represent nearly a third of Ukraine's shield against Russian aerial attacks.