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Russian Army Makes Biggest Territorial Gains in 2025 Since First Year of Full-Scale Invasion

Russian forces captured more than 5,600 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory last year, according to an AFP analysis.

Ukrainian Drones Kill 28 in Occupied Kherson Resort Town, Pro-Kremlin Governor Says

Authorities in Kyiv denied targeting civilians in the town of Khorly, saying their armed forces strike only military targets.

‘Hoping for an End to the War’: Russians Share Their New Year’s Wishes for 2026

Russians who spoke to The Moscow Times said they are holding onto hope for peace and an end to political repressions in the year ahead.

Ukrainian Drones Strike Energy Sites and Homes Across Russia, Officials Say

In the southern port city of Tuapse, authorities said an oil refinery briefly caught fire amid the overnight airstrikes.

How Did Russia’s War Effort Change in 2025?

While the front line moved more this year than in 2023 or 2024, Russia has yet to achieve anything approaching a decisive victory.

Valdai Residents Report No Signs of Claimed Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence

“If something like that had happened, the whole town would have been talking about it,” one resident told the Mozhem Obyasnit outlet.

Ukraine Launched Drone Attack on Putin’s Valdai Residence, Lavrov Claims

While the claim was swiftly dismissed by Kyiv as an attempt to derail peace talks, U.S. President Donald Trump said he was "very angry about it."

Russia’s Regions Scale Back New Year’s Celebrations, Citing War in Ukraine

Regional heads argued that celebrations would be inappropriate and even unethical given the ongoing war.

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.

Russia Sees Wave of Criminal Cases Over Defense Contract Failures

At least 34 people have faced criminal charges over failures to fulfill state defense contracts since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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