Russia, Ukraine launch largest drone attacks

Russia and Ukraine both launched record drone attacks on each other overnight, despite a phone call reported by the Washington Post from US president-elect Donald Trump urging Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the conflict. Trump's election to the White House has the potential to upend the almost three-year conflict

What Trump’s victory means for Ukraine, Middle East, others

Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, combined with a Republican-led US Senate, was widely feared among international allies and will be cheered by some of America’s foes. While the former put on a brave face, the latter are finding it hard to hide their glee. On the

US provides $425m military aid to Ukraine

The Pentagon announced Friday it was sending an additional $425 million in military assistance to Ukraine as Kyiv prepares to face Russian forces augmented by more than 10,000 North Korean troops. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had said more aid was coming, and soon, during his visit to Kyiv last week. This

Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden announced more than $8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday to help Kyiv "win this war" against Russian invaders, using a visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to make a major commitment. The aid includes the first shipment of a precision-guided glide bomb called the Joint

Putin warns the West of nuclear attack over Ukraine

In a strong, new warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that any nation's conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. The threat, outlined in a revision of Moscow's nuclear doctrine, was clearly aimed at discouraging

Biden aims to boost Ukraine through the end of his term

US President Joe Biden will use his remaining months in office to strengthen Ukraine, a senior aide said Saturday, as Kyiv fights off Russia's invasion for a third year. Biden withdrew from the US elections, which are potentially perilous for Ukraine as they could see Ukraine-sceptic Donald Trump back in the

Russian missile strike kills 41 in Ukraine: Zelenskiy

Zelenskiy said in a video that Russian forces struck with two ballistic missiles, damaging a building of the Military Institute of Communications. He added that he had ordered a full and prompt investigation into the circumstances of the attack.   "The Russian scum will definitely be held accountable for this strike," Zelenskiy said

Ukraine now controls Russian Sudzha says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that his country's troops had taken full control of Sudzha, the largest Russian town to fall to Ukraine's forces since the start of their cross-border incursion more than a week ago. Although it had a prewar population of only around 5,000 people, Sudzha is the