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Putin ‘More Dug In Than Ever’ on War in Ukraine – NBC

An anonymous White House spokesperson said, “permanent peace depends on Russia’s willingness to negotiate in good faith.”

Gerasimov Says Russia Encircled Pokrovsk and Kupiansk. Experts and Pro-War Bloggers Doubt It.

Gerasimov told Putin that up to 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers were “encircled” near the frontline cities, an assessment seen by many as premature.

opinion Boris Bondarev

Russia's Nuclear-Powered Missile Test Was More for Show Than Substance

Using the Burevestnik missile would not help Russia win an actual war. But its testing is supposed to warn the West that Russia will fight back.

Kenyans Being Tricked Into Fighting for Russia – Foreign Ministry

Kenyan media have reported on Russian recruitment networks targeting poor young men, with many claiming they were tricked or pressured into fighting.

Ukraine Strikes Russian Dam, Triggering Emergency in Belgorod Region

The strike marks the first time that a Ukrainian attack has caused major damage to a hydrotechnical facility inside Russia.

Trump's Ukraine Peace Stance ‘Radically’ Shifted Since Alaska Summit, Lavrov Says

Lavrov accused Europeans and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of exerting pressure on Washington to block any U.S.-Russia cooperation.

Putin Envoy Slams ‘Attempts’ to Disrupt Dialogue With U.S.

Putin's economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who arrived in the U.S. on Friday, said Moscow was “committed to constructive dialogue and to clearly communicating...

Russian Drone Strike Kills 3 in Ukraine Capital, Mayor Says

The wounded included six children, said Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Russian Strikes On Ukraine Kill 4, Wound Around 20

The attack comes as Kyiv's Western allies ratchet up pressure on Russia as the war enters its fourth winter.

Ukraine Says Russia Returned 1,000 Bodies

The exchange of prisoners of war and killed soldiers is one of the few remaining areas of cooperation between Kyiv and Moscow.

EU Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Targeting Russian Energy, Banks and Crypto

“Every euro we deny Russia is one it cannot spend on war,” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in a statement.

Trump Slaps 'Tremendous' Sanctions on Russian Oil for Ukraine War

Trump has held off pulling the trigger on sanctions against Russia, but his patience snapped after plans for a fresh summit with Putin collapsed.

Russian State Media Blames Europe, Western Media for ‘Disrupting’ Putin-Trump Summit

In Russia's narrative, the Budapest summit is on hold because of Kyiv's allies — not its own hardline demands for peace.

FSB Arrests Far East Man Accused of Sharing Military Data With Ukraine

The FSB said the man had transferred money to a pro-Ukrainian organization banned in Russia and passed sensitive information to them.

Russian Strikes Kill 6, Cut Power Across Ukraine

Ukrainian officials also reported large drone attacks in at least three other regions, including Zaporizhzhia.

Trump and Putin's Budapest Summit Shelved

The Kremlin is reportedly still sticking to all of its demands despite Trump's call with Putin last week.

opinion Dmytro Zhmailo

The Kremlin Bets on Terror Tactics as it Faces Autumn Dilemma

Putin's recent boasts about Russia's supposed progress show how out of touch he is with the reality on the ground.

Chelyabinsk Official Facing Bribery Accusations Dies Fighting in Ukraine

Like many others, Reprintsev signed a contract with the Defense Ministry under a law that allows for criminal proceedings to be suspended.

Russian Soldiers Confront PTSD, Alcoholism and Suicidal Thoughts After Fighting in Ukraine

Russian researchers are starting to publish data that quantifies the scale of the military's mental health crisis.

Russia’s Rostov Region Targeted in Ukrainian Drone Attack, Officials Say

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defenses destroyed or intercepted a total of 55 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight.

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