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US Offers Ukraine a 15-Year Security Guarantee as Part of Peace Plan, Zelenskyy Says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine announced that the United States has proposed a security guarantee for Ukraine spanning over fifteen years as part of an initiative to achieve peace in the reg...
Ukraine confirms strike on Volgograd oil depot and destruction of five Russian military sites
On a single night, Ukrainian forces conducted attacks against six locations within Russia and occupied parts of Ukraine, including an oil depot in the Volgograd region and troop concentrations in Done...
Over 400,000 Russian Troops Killed or Wounded for Less Than 1% Territorial Gain in Ukraine
The article details the heavy toll of Russian military engagement in Ukraine as of 2025 where over 400,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded. The conflict’s ongoing nature has resulted in min...
US Offers Ukraine 15-Year Security Guarantee as Part of Peace Plan - Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the United States has offered a security guarantee to Ukraine for a period of fifteen years, which forms part of an overall peace strategy. The specifics a...
Zelenskyy unveils 20-point peace draft including “Article 5-like guarantees”; territorial status still unresolved
President Zelenskyy has presented an ambitious 20-point peace proposal aiming to resolve the ongoing conflict, which includes establishing a military force of 800,000 soldiers, achieving EU membership...
Massive Russian Strikes Prompt Power Cuts Across Ukraine, Zelenskyy Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported extensive power cuts across the country due to large-scale missile attacks by Russia....
U.S. Offers Ukraine a 15-Year Security Guarantee as Part of Peace Plan
President Joe Biden's administration has proposed offering Ukraine a security guarantee for up to 15 years as part of a broader peace initiative aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Ukraine...
Zelenskyy sounds alarm over Russia sanctions dodging and global security risks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern about evasive maneuvers being employed by the Russian Federation to avoid adherence to international sanctions imposed due to its ongoing ...
Project Nightfall to test fire deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine by 2027
The UK initiated Project Nightfall, aiming to develop deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine against Russia. This initiative is designed to enhance Ukraine's strategic warfare capacity and can also serv...
Russia’s generals lie and get promoted. Ukraine’s lie and get fired. Sometimes.
In late 2025, two cities were lost due to commanders' deceptive reports about maintaining control over them. The contrasting post-conflict actions by Russia and Ukraine could influence the war's outco...
Russia’s use of Oreshniks was a response to 3 recent provocations
The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed on Friday that Russia used its formidable new Oreshnik hypersonic weapons for the second time in response to recent provocations, targeting Ukrainian facilities ...
Russia Uses New Ballistic Missile in Massive Strike on Ukraine
Russia has conducted an extensive military operation against Ukraine, deploying a recently developed ballistic missile system. This attack marks the first operational use of this new weapon by Russia ...
European Leaders To Pledge Legally Binding Security Guarantees To Ukraine
European leaders are expected to pledge legally binding security guarantees to Ukraine during an upcoming summit. The move aims to reinforce the region's commitment to peace and stability following Ru...
Ukraine defends Rodynske against Russian assaults, keeps Myrnohrad’s vital supply line intact, Azov says (VIDEO, MAP)
According to Ukraine's National Guard unit, despite Russian disinformation portraying a victory, Ukrainian forces continue to defend Rodynske, an essential logistics location near Myrnohrad....
Russia Has Brought War Into New Year: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented that Russia has initiated the new year with continued military aggression against Ukraine....
Moscow insists Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence as Kyiv announces fresh strikes
Russia maintains that Ukraine launched an assault on President Vladimir Putin's residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, while Ukrainian authorities report new military strikes against Russian targets. The Europea...
US Offers Security Guarantee To Ukraine As Part Of Peace Plan: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports that the United States has offered Ukraine a security guarantee as part of its peace plan proposal for resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia. This ...
Zelensky Arrives in Miami to Meet with Trump Amid Push for Peace Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Miami to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. This meeting is taking place as part of efforts aimed at pushing forward a peace deal related to ...
Russia Bombards Kyiv Ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump Peace Talks
Ahead of planned peace discussions involving President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former US President Donald Trump, Russia intensified its bombardment on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. This military action...
Ukraine’s border drones kill nine Russians caught crossing icy river in the dark (VIDEO)
In Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian forces using drones spotted and engaged a group of Russian infiltrators attempting to cross an icy river during poor weather conditions. The operation resulted i...
Zelenskyy floats terms for peace plan, signaling possible withdrawal from eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed conditions for a potential peace agreement that could include the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from parts of eastern Ukraine. This move comes in ...
Ukraine President Warns Russia Against Sabotaging Diplomacy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has called for increased pressure on Russia following recent aerial attacks by Russian forces. He expressed concern that diplomatic efforts may be undermined i...
Zelenskyy Reports Strong Progress in U.S.-Led Peace Talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine reports significant progress during peace talks led by the United States involving multiple stakeholders. The discussions focus on resolving the ongoing confli...
European Security Depends on Defense Build-up and Support for Ukraine - Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that European security hinges upon strengthening defense capabilities across Europe and continued support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia....
Zelenskyy: No Peace Deal at Present
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that there is no peace deal currently in place because true peace must be more than just a written agreement; it must also end the active warfare. He...
US Offers Ukraine 15-Year Security Guarantee as Part of Peace Plan
President Biden has proposed a peace plan that includes offering Ukraine a security guarantee lasting up to 15 years, according to a statement from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This gestur...
Putin cannot accept any peace deal that secures Ukrainian statehood
According to an analysis by William Dixon and Maksym Beznosiuk, Russian President Putin has few prospects of victory in 2026 but is opposed to negotiating a compromise peace. Any such agreement safegu...
Russia Claims Oreshnik Strike Disabled Lviv Aviation Repair Plant Servicing F-16s, MiG-29s
According to Russian state media reports, Russia has carried out a missile strike on the Lavochkin State Machine-Building Design Bureau in the city of Lviv. The claim alleges this action was a respons...
Ukraine hits Russian drone-production plant in Taganrog
On January 13th early morning, Ukrainian forces launched an overnight strike against the Atlant Aero industrial plant located in Taganrog, Rostov region, Russia. The targeted site was reportedly invol...
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
The Ukrainian military reportedly used drones to attack and set fire to a strategically important oil depot in Russia following a missile strike by Russian forces. Details regarding the scale of damag...
Ukraine’s drone forces claim 168,000 targets hit, $20 billion in damage in seven months
The Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have reported conducting over 832,000 combat sorties since June. They assert that these operations have targeted more than 168,000 enemy positions and assets, cau...
Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin's residence with strike
Former US President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine did not intend to hit Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence during their recent missile strikes against targets inside Russia. The claim com...
Zelenskyy References Putin After Maduro's Capture by U.S.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made comments regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin in relation to the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by United States forces. Zelen...
Ceasefire prospects in 2026 depend on Ukraine surviving next two months, says former foreign minister
A former Ukrainian foreign minister has stated that Ukraine must demonstrate its resilience against Russian energy-based warfare tactics over the next two months to have any hope of achieving a ceasef...
Russia Claims Downing of 4,300 Ukrainian Drones in December Sets New Record
Russian officials claim that their military has successfully shot down over 4,300 Ukrainian drones during the month of December, setting a reported record. This information is being used to highlight ...
Russia shoots down 4,300 Ukrainian drones in December, sets new record, Moscow says
According to Russian officials, over 4,300 Ukrainian drones were shot down by Russia in the month of December alone, setting a supposed 'new record'. This claim marks an escalation in aerial warfare t...
Ukraine Claims Strike on Russian Refinery, Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Attack in Kherson Causing Casualties
The Ukrainian military claims it has struck an important oil refinery near the city of Ilyin in a recent operation focused on strategic infrastructure. Concurrently, Russian officials accuse Ukraine o...
New Year. Zelensky and Putin. Two Speeches. About Us
The article discusses the New Year speeches given by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on their contrasting messages of peace versus ongoing militar...
Ukraine Hits Russian Long-Range Drone Launchers in Pre-Emptive Attack
In recent weeks, Ukraine's forces have begun targeting and successfully attacking Russian drone launchers before they can deploy Iranian Shahed drones against Ukrainian targets....
ISW: Ukrainian troops advance in Kupiansk and Pokrovsk
According to a Kremlin-linked source, Ukrainian forces are making territorial gains in Kupiansk and benefiting from weather conditions that hinder Russian drone operations while providing numerical ad...
Trump Says Getting Closer to Peace Deal After Meeting Zelenskyy
US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about advancing towards a peace deal after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy....
Russian official threatens Zelenskyy as Moscow claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence
A Russian official issued threats against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Russia's state media reported that Kyiv had carried out an attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence....
Zelensky Outlines His 20-Point Terms During Fox News Interview
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy detailed his 20-point list of demands for a resolution to the Ukraine-Russia conflict during an interview with Fox News. The discussion included key points focu...
Russian Official Threatens Zelenskyy Amid Claims of Attack on Putin's Residence
A Russian official has issued threats against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine in the wake of reported attacks targeting the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The statement reflec...
President Zelensky Interested in Securing War Reparations from Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed interest in pursuing war reparations from Russia for the damage caused by their ongoing military invasion. This marks a significant consideration ...
US proposes security guarantees for Ukraine as part of peace initiative
President Joe Biden's administration has proposed providing Ukraine with security guarantees as part of an overall strategy aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian Presid...
Frontline report: Why the Czech Narwhal missile could become Ukraine’s secret weapon in 2026
The Czech Republic's Narwhal missile, featuring speed and long-range capabilities, is set for battlefield trials with Russian targets next year. The potential for this advanced weapon system to provid...
Donald Trump Gives Major Update on Russian-Ukrainian Peace Deal After Meeting with Zelensky
President Donald Trump has provided an update regarding progress towards a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to the st...
Trump and Zelensky Meet: Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal Closer Than Ever
US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the possibility of a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, hinting that significant progress has been made toward...
Trump, after Putin call, hosts Zelenskyy for latest round of peace talks
President Trump has welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Mar-a-Lago for peace talks regarding the ongoing conflict without imposing a strict deadline for resolution. The visit came afte...
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