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Trump Says Ukraine Deal Closer But No Breakthrough in Talks

While Zelensky had traveled to Florida to refine the final details of a peace proposal, the issue of the Donbas region remains unresolved.

Russia’s Syzran Oil Refinery Targeted in Overnight Ukrainian Drone Strike – Reports

The Syzran refinery produces around 800,000 tons of gasoline and 1.5 million tons of diesel per year.

North Korea’s Kim Stresses Shared Bloodshed in New Year Message to Putin

Kim sent Putin his New Year's greetings a day after ordering officials to step up missile production.

Leader of Russian Volunteer Corps Killed Fighting For Kyiv

Denis Kapustin was killed overnight while carrying out a combat mission in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, the RVC said.

Russian Barrage on Kyiv Kills 2, Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power

The attack came ahead of Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss ongoing efforts to end the war with Russia.

Did Russia’s Defense-Sector Boom Peak in 2025?

Signs are pointing to a slowdown in the war industry, raising questions about how long Moscow can sustain its current level of military output.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills Man in Kursk Region

A firefighter was hospitalized with burn wounds in a separate drone attack on Friday, regional authorities said.

Ukrainian Drone Attacks Spark Blazes at Seaport and Oil Refinery in Southern Russia

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems destroyed nearly 150 drones overnight across Russia and in annexed Crimea.

Russian-Backed Donetsk Court Sentences Colombian to 19 Years for Fighting for Ukraine

Moscow has jailed several foreign fighters that its troops have captured in eastern Ukraine, prosecuting them as mercenaries and not as prisoners of war...

The Biggest Stories From Russia in 2025

From stalled peace efforts to mobile internet blackouts and the blocking of Roblox, 2025 has been yet another eventful — and turbulent — year.

Zelensky Reveals New 20-Point Plan to End Ukraine War

Zelensky said the document would be supplemented by additional bilateral agreements between the United States and Ukraine on security guarantees and post-war...

Ukrainian Troops Withdraw From Eastern Town of Siversk

Russia announced the capture of the city in the heavily embattled Donetsk region almost two weeks ago.

Russian Air Attacks Kill 2, Knock Out Power Across Ukraine

National power operator Ukrenergo said the “large-scale missile and drone attack” sparked fires in several areas as temperatures across much of the...

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Not Even Pro-War Russians Find This Ukraine War Comedy Funny

A series combining military propaganda with jokes upset Russians who felt it made fun of their dead family members.

Miami Talks on Ukraine War End With No Sign of Diplomatic Breakthrough

Ukrainian and U.S. officials described the days of discussions as “productive and constructive.”

Kremlin Denies Trilateral Talks With U.S. and Ukraine Under Discussion

Zelensky said earlier that the White House had floated the idea, but he expressed skepticism that direct talks would yield progress.

Russia Hits Sunflower Oil Storage in Relentless Odesa Strikes

Russia struck, Ukraine's largest vegetable oil terminal in the Pivdennyi port, Allseeds Black Sea, killing one and wounding two.

Russian Envoy Dmitriev to Join Ukraine Talks in Miami

Ukrainian and European teams were also there for talks mediated by Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Turkey Says Crashed Drone Believed to Be Russian-Made

The drone "is believed to be of Russian-made Orlan-10 type used for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes according to initial findings."

Russia’s War Losses Fuel Surge in Funeral Industry Revenue

The surge in funeral revenue comes amid rising demand and record inflation in funeral services.

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