Russia
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worldRussian Drone Strikes Kill Nine in Ukraine After Ceasefire Ends
Nine dead, 28 injured in Russian drone attacks across Ukraine after a US-brokered ceasefire expires. President Zelensky reports over 100 drones active.
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worldRussian Ship Sunk Near Spain Carried Nuclear Reactors for North Korea
A Russian cargo ship sank in December carrying components for two submarine nuclear reactors, likely destined for North Korea.
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worldUS-Backed Ceasefire Falters as Russia, Ukraine Trade Blame
A fragile US-mediated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is under strain. Both sides accuse each other of violations on the second day of the pause.
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worldTrump Secures Three-Day Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine
President Trump brokers a temporary truce between Russia and Ukraine coinciding with Victory Day, including a prisoner exchange of 1,000 per side.
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worldPutin Signals Ukraine Conflict Nearing End After Scaled-Back Victory Parade
Russian President Putin told reporters the war in Ukraine is 'coming to an end,' citing Western support. He would only meet Zelensky after a peace deal.
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worldPutin Declares 'Just Cause' in Ukraine at Scaled-Down Victory Day Parade
Putin hails troops in Ukraine as Victory Day parade lacks heavy weapons for the first time since 2008. A US-brokered ceasefire begins.
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worldCanada Renews Push to Reunite Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia
Canada co-hosts a summit in Brussels to advance the return of thousands of Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia, amid ongoing ICC arrest warrants.
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worldRussia and Ukraine Agree to Three-Day Ceasefire, Trump Says
President Trump announces a three-day ceasefire and prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine starting May 9, a rare mutual agreement.