Russia, Ukraine

After 3 years of war, more Ukrainians accept reality of likely ceasefire with Russia, but with conditions
Three years of war with Russia and the threat of U.S. support dwindling has many Ukrainians ready for a ceasefire, but they want some guarantees.
Ukraine-Russia war map: Where Putin’s forces are making gains in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian forces fighting around Velyka Novosilka claim its Russian takeover will amount to nothing more than a flag-raising exercise
New Russian School Textbook Says Moscow 'Forced' Into War in Ukraine
A new school textbook introduced in Moscow on Monday claims Russia was "forced" to send soldiers into Ukraine in 2022, according to Reuters. Russian President Vladimir Putin has often characterized his war in Ukraine as an attempt to thwart Western forces backing Kyiv against Russia.
Ukraine Is Losing Fewer Soldiers Than Russia — but It’s Still Losing the War
Russia has lost about twice as many men to death and serious injury as Ukraine. But the trends favor the Kremlin.
Ukraine Is Droning On in Russia
The Ukraine conflict is the first major drone war in military history. Despite tactical losses on several parts along the line of contact, the Ukrainian military has continued to maintain strategic pressure on Russia by targeting and attacking major targets behind enemy lines.
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine attacks Russia's oil, nuclear sites
A nuclear power plant was among the targets of a massive Ukrainian drone attack against Russian oil and power facilities, Russian officials and media outlets reported on Wednesday.
Suicidal tendencies and ’80s battlefield tactics: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Russia’s war on Ukraine
Ukrainian special operations forces have given an insight into the brutal, near-suicidal tactics of the North Koreans they ...
Putin Assassination Talk Threatens Nuclear War, Russia Warns
A Russian lawmaker has invoked the threat of nuclear war in responding to an unfounded claim by Tucker Carlson that Vladimir ...
The Russian war economy is facing a ‘moment of truth’ as Putin’s dwindling cash reserves raise odds of a financial crash, expert says
As the risk of a financial crash rises, Russia’s imperiled economy is about to pose serious constraints on Putin’s war.” ...
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this ...
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China Becomes Russia’s Lifeline for Critical War Minerals
With Western sanctions cutting off supplies, China has become Russia’s sole source of critical minerals used in weapons ...
Tulsi Gabbard faces questions about Russia, Syria and Snowden from senators
Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence — faces skepticism over past comments from Democrats and Republicans ...
Zelensky believes Trump could end Russia’s war but only if Ukraine included in peace talks
Ukrainian President issues demand to US President after Vladimir Putin states Moscow is ‘ready for negotiations’ ...
Ukraine War Maps Show Russia on Verge of Capturing Major Target
Moscow's forces have captured Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region and about to gain Toretsk, according to reports.