Russia-Ukraine War

‘The purpose of this outrageous attack was to cut off the Ukrainian people’s access to heat and electricity during winter,’ the president said.

‘In contemplating the Crib of Bethlehem, I think of the Christian communities in Palestine and in Israel, particularly the dear community in Gaza,’ he said.

‘Today, Putin deliberately chose Christmas for an attack. What could be more inhumane?’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted on X.

Targets reportedly included a command center operated by the Ukrainian Security Service.

The new support package includes £186 million to fund key military equipment and £39 million for more than 1,000 counter-drone electronic warfare systems.

Russian President Vladimir Putin also challenged the West to a ‘high-tech duel’ to see if they could protect a target in Kyiv from Russia’s Oreshnik missile.

$10 million will be provided for heat and electricity for the people of Ukraine.

Russia’s intelligence service said the suspect had been promised a reward of $100,000 and permission to move to the European Union by his Ukrainian handlers.

The European Union imposed the first fully-fledged sanctions—including travel bans and asset freezes—on Chinese actors that allegedly aid Moscow’s war efforts.

Ukraine’s military spy agency said that North Korean units fighting for Russia in the Kursk region suffered losses of at least 30 soldiers killed or wounded.

Earlier this week, Ukraine’s security services charged Igor Kirillov with the use of banned chemical weapons.

From including China in peace talks to arming Ukraine for a prolonged cease-fire negotiation, Trump is poised to reshape the geopolitical landscape.

The Treasury’s new sanctions target entities that allegedly support North Korea’s ballistic missile program and assist Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin backs Hungary’s proposal for a Christmas cease-fire and prisoner swap in Ukraine.

The Biden administration has announced a $500 million military aid package to bolster Ukraine’s defense against ongoing Russian aggression.

Earlier this week, Ukraine fired a fresh salvo of U.S.-made ATACMS missiles into Russian territory, according to Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, says Kyiv was not ready to start negotiations with Russia about a cease-fire.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Russia’s military spending shows Moscow is preparing for a long-term standoff with Ukraine and its Western partners.

Russia could fire another ‘Oreshnik’ hypersonic missile at Ukraine in ‘coming days,’ Pentagon spokeswoman tells reporters.