Victoria Friedman

Ukraine says the strikes are to disrupt Russia’s ability to wage war and force Moscow to the negotiating table.

Asked during his thoughts on Kyiv striking oil and military targets inside of Russia, Trump said the action could expediate an end to the war.

The U.S. president made the remarks just hours after he said that the ceasefire was over following Iran’s attacks on U.S. military sites in the Persian Gulf.

The United States and Spain have been at loggerheads since Spain declined to join other NATO allies last year in pledging to increase defense spending.

The allies gave the update ahead of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara, where it is expected that European allies will discuss how they are increasing spending.

Ahmed Al-Sharaa has also formed ties with U.S. President Donald Trump, and last year, his government joined the U.S.-led coalition to fight ISIS.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Warsaw was preparing ’very intensively' for a range of scenarios, with Poland’s assessment informed by allied intelligence.

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin said the Knesset enacts the law and the court is obligated to implement it.

The government’s apology follows one from the Church of England last month over its role in the practice.

A think tank described Russian gains as ‘gradual and creeping’ over the past year, with its rate of advance decreasing since November 2025.