World - War in Ukraine

Tested by Russia, NATO looks to boost Kyiv and its own defences

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday he expected more NATO countries to buy American arms for Ukraine, as the alliance sought to bolster Kyiv and its own ability to counter Russia.

Power cuts in 8 Ukraine regions after Russian strikes: Operator

Ukraine's energy provider on Tuesday said it had implemented power cuts in eight of the country's regions following damage to energy infrastructure after Russian strikes.

Europe's military aid to Ukraine falls sharply in July-August

European military aid to Ukraine declined sharply this summer despite a recent NATO initiative in which member countries bought US weapons, the Kiel Institute for the World Economy said Tuesday.

UN says Russia struck aid convoy in southern Ukraine

Russian forces struck a UN aid convoy in the partially-occupied southern Kherson region of Ukraine on Tuesday, Kyiv and the UN said, adding there were no casualties in the attack.

Zelensky urges Trump to end Ukraine war like in 'the Middle East'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to broker peace in Ukraine like in "the Middle East" during a phone call Saturday, saying if Trump could stop one war, "others can be stopped as well".

EU 'must respond' to Russia's 'hybrid warfare': EU chief

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said Europe must ramp up its defenses to deter Russia's "hybrid warfare", after a catalogue of air incursions, cyber-attacks and damage to undersea cables.

Ukraine's Donetsk region seen as Russia’s gateway, not the ultimate prize in war

From a bunker in eastern Ukraine, the 33-year-old soldier asks her comrade to fly a reconnaissance drone over her childhood home, hoping for a final glimpse before it becomes just another city pulverized by years of fighting.

Ukraine says it struck Russian ammunition plant, oil terminal and weapons depot

Long-range Ukrainian drones and missiles hit a major Russian ammunition plant, a key oil terminal and an important weapons depot behind the front line, Ukraine's president and military said Monday, as Kyiv cranked up pressure on Moscow’s military logistics.

Russia says downed 251 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia's defence ministry said Monday that it had downed 251 Ukrainian drones overnight, in one of Kyiv's largest retaliatory attacks on its neighbour since Moscow invaded over three years ago.

Putin vows 'significant' response to 'Europe's militarisation'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday promised a "significant" response to "Europe's militarisation", as he addressed a foreign policy forum in southern Russia.

Russia, Ukraine exchange 185 prisoners of war each: Russian army

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 185 prisoners of war each on Thursday, Moscow and Kyiv said, the latest in a series of swaps that have continued despite the lack of progress towards ending the conflict.

Zelensky at European summit as EU seeks to bolster backing

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv's fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support.

Denmark PM urges 'very strong answer' to Russia's 'hybrid war'

Denmark said Wednesday that Europe needs to step up its response to a "hybrid war" being waged by Russia, after mysterious drone flights and a spate of airspace violations rattled European Union members.

'No immediate danger' at Ukraine nuclear plant after power loss: IAEA

The Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, without power for more than a week, faces no imminent danger as long as backup generators are working, the UN nuclear watchdog said late Tuesday.

US sending anti-drone system to Denmark for EU summit

The United States is sending anti-drone defenses to Denmark as it hosts an EU summit this week, Copenhagen's defense ministry said Tuesday, after drones over the Nordic country closed several airports.

Putin orders biggest autumn army call-up since 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday called up 135,000 men for routine military service, the country's biggest autumn conscription drive since 2016.

US envoy says Ukraine could be authorized to 'hit deep' into Russia

US President Donald Trump's envoy Keith Kellogg has floated the possibility of long-range strikes by Ukraine against Russia with American weapons, following the administration's recent pivot on the conflict.

More drones over Danish military sites overnight: Military

More drones were observed over Danish military sites overnight for the second straight day, Denmark's army said Sunday, the latest in a string of sightings across the country over the past week.

New drone sightings over Denmark's biggest military base

Unidentified drones flew over Danish military sites including its biggest base during the night, the latest in a slew of sightings officials have called a "hybrid attack" and hinted at possible Russian involvement.

Germany may allow military to shoot down drones: Report

Germany is considering allowing its military to shoot down drones, a report said Saturday, after recent drone incursions around Europe raised tensions with Russia.

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