“Peace at risk”: Trump envoy Kellogg slams Russian missiles on Kyiv, 19 dead
Keith Kellogg warned the assault undermines fragile negotiations as Ukraine reels from one of the war’s deadliest nights.
2 million workers gone: Russia’s war economy slides toward collapse
With 73% of businesses understaffed, defense plants are breaking under labor shortages and falling output.
Ukraine drone strike keeps Russia’s only Rostov refinery burning for third day
The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery processes 100,000 barrels daily. Locals now face water shortages, toxic air, and unpaid wages.
“Forever grateful”: US Orthodox Archbishop cosied up to Putin in Alaska, now he is sorry
Meeting Putin at Trump’s Alaska summit, Archbishop Alexei’s remarks drew backlash and forced him to clarify he acted alone, not for the Orthodox Church in America.
Kostyantynivka’s new morning routine: turn on the gas. Nothing. Russians are 3 miles away
Hours of bombing today destroyed gas lines. The postal service fled, saying it was "too dangerous".
Sweden stayed neutral for 200 years—until Putin invaded Ukraine. Now they’re sending billions in military aid
Stockholm sent tanks, drones, and even its full fleet of armored carriers—everything but the jets Ukraine wanted most.
Ukraine’s drones buzz on—but NATO warns: don’t rely too much
Kyiv leans on drones out of necessity, but commanders still demand HIMARS, ATACMS, and guided shells to stop Russian advances.
Is Ukraine’s popular general Zaluzhnyi already running against Zelenskyy? The London rumors, explained
A US journalist says Zaluzhnyi has built a political team in London, though his aides reject the claims.
Military drone explodes in Polish cornfield just 40km from Warsaw — all eyes on Russia
Poland’s army initially said no airspace was violated, but prosecutors later confirmed the wreckage came from a Russian drone.
“Tomahawks are outdated”: Ukraine’s Flamingo missile bets on mass, not stealth
With a 3,000 km range and one-ton warhead, Ukraine’s Flamingo trades invisibility for sheer volume.
The Economist: Trump team is “unbelievably aggressive” toward Ukraine in land concession push
A Kyiv officer warned US negotiators are pressing Ukraine to yield territory, raising fears Washington is advancing Russia’s interests.
Europe ditched Ukraine troop plan 4 days ago — now it’s back after US security promise
Trump’s Article 5-style pledge, reportedly agreed in Alaska talks with Putin, revived plans for a multinational force in Ukraine.
Ukrainian sniper pulls off record 4-km shot that killed two Russians. Yes, it took AI
The strike near Pokrovsk used a 14.5 mm Snipex Alligator rifle guided by drones and AI, doubling the weapon’s official range.
Trump envoy: Putin agrees to NATO-like security guarantees for Ukraine, vows law blocking Russian attacks on Europe
Steve Witkoff said Russia agreed to NATO-style protections for Kyiv and to pass a law forbidding future Russian invasions of European countries.