Ukraine

Ukraine completed the evacuation of all children from Pokrovsk as Russian forces continue their attempt to outflank the strategic Donetsk hub, where just 7,000 residents remain from a pre-war population of 42,000.

Defense Minister Umerov faces calls to resign after attempting to dismiss procurement chief Bezrukova against the supervisory board's decision.

Vladimir Putin said he is ready to meet with Donald Trump to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump stirred controversy by calling Zelenskyy "no angel" and claiming the Ukrainian president "shouldn’t have allowed this war to happen."

NATO commanders report Russia's military has tripled its forces in Ukraine to 600,000 troops, representing a broader threat to the Alliance.

A new British commitment of 30,000 drones aims to strengthen Ukraine's defensive capabilities, while Estonian intelligence reports growing problems with Russian artillery capabilities.

The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed an unprecedented century-long security partnership as Russian forces advance in the Donetsk Oblast.

Poland's President has called for NATO to extend an immediate invitation to Ukraine, while acknowledging full membership isn't feasible during active combat.