Moscow aims to reach a long-term peaceful resolution of the conflict that takes its interests into account, according to Yury Ushakov

Sudzha, populated by some 5,000, was under Kiev’s control since August 2024

As Ukraine and Russia edge closer to peace talks, neither side seem willing to compromise on the sovereignty of the occupied territories that Russia has seized in east Ukraine. For the Ukrainian nationals who live there, ‘Russification’ has become an inescapable part of daily life. 

Russia's Putin urged his soldiers to secure a quick victory in Kursk, where Kremlin forces recaptured the largest settlement previously occupied by Ukrainian forces.

337 Ukrainian drones were downed over Russia, including 91 over Moscow region

Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia while Ukrainian delegation will meet with Marco Rubio and Trump aides

Romania’s presidential frontrunner has been barred from attempting to run for office again

The warning was notable after weeks of conciliatory statements toward Russia and Putin

The French president wants to conquer Russia just as the two European dictators aspired to, Moscow’s foreign minister has said

The move severely compromises Kiev’s ability to launch long-range strikes against Russia, The Economist’s Oliver Carroll has claimed

French president says Europe must prepare for a future without guaranteed US support, warning Russian threat could extend beyond Ukraine

Washington has already frozen military and reconnaissance support to Kiev, according to previous reports

A “pause” in cooperation with Kiev is needed to ensure that Vladimir Zelensky is committed to peace, John Ratcliffe has said

The Asian country’s prime minister has said Moscow will soon win the conflict

Ukrainian PM expresses confidence in military, says country will keep trying to engage U.S.

The US freezing military assistance to Kiev would be a great contribution to peace, Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said