Putin hosts Myanmar's leader for talks on deepening their relationship
Read full article: Putin hosts Myanmar's leader for talks on deepening their relationshipRussian President Vladimir Putin has hosted the head of Myanmar’s military-backed government, who visited Moscow on a trip intended to further boost cooperation between the countries.
Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands
Read full article: Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islandsRussia’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s trip to the Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that is claimed by both countries.
The Moscow region is hit by a drone blitz as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village
Read full article: The Moscow region is hit by a drone blitz as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian villageUkrainian forces have launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since the invasion began, firing almost 800 drones.
Russian court jails a Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine
Read full article: Russian court jails a Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in UkraineA court in Russia has convicted a prominent opposition politician for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 11 years and a month in prison in the latest crackdown on dissent ahead of next month’s parliamentary election.
Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
Read full article: Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailerDay after day over recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have pummeled giant depots belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, burning estimated billions of dollars’ worth of merchandise and bringing the war home to the broad public.
Putin's first trip to the Pacific island chain claimed by Japan draws a protest from Tokyo
Read full article: Putin's first trip to the Pacific island chain claimed by Japan draws a protest from TokyoRussian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands for the first time, sparking a protest from Japan.
Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels
Read full article: Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vesselsRussian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels, calling them "piracy."
An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy saysPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian missiles and drones blitzed Russia's naval base on the Black Sea coast in a nighttime operation.
Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Read full article: Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey GrahamThe Senate has approved a punishing Russian sanctions bill that was a top priority for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Camp David, the president's rustic Maryland mountain retreat, through the years
Read full article: Camp David, the president's rustic Maryland mountain retreat, through the yearsPresident Donald Trump is leaving behind the gold-accented White House on Friday for a Cabinet meeting at rustic Camp David in Maryland’s mountains.
Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate gallery
Read full article: Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate galleryThe Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Capitol.
Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US
Read full article: Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with USPresident Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met to discuss Ukraine producing its own weapons amid its ongoing war with Russia.
Zelenskyy and Britain's new leader discuss drone projects and missile defense for Kyiv
Read full article: Zelenskyy and Britain's new leader discuss drone projects and missile defense for KyivUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and new U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham have discussed joint drone projects and Ukraine’s urgent need for ballistic missile interceptors during a visit to a British naval base.
2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones
Read full article: 2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian dronesRussian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early Sunday, igniting fires and wounding at least three civilians.
Latest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials say
Read full article: Latest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials sayUkrainian forces attacked holiday camps in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, killing 12 people, including four children.
Russian ballistic strike kills 10 after Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts US company making Patriots
Read full article: Russian ballistic strike kills 10 after Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts US company making PatriotsUkrainian government and industry officials say a Russian attack on a site near Kyiv that was hosting a defense industry event killed at least 10 people and wounded nearly 100 others.
Laura Loomer meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war
Read full article: Laura Loomer meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine after her major reversal on the warLaura Loomer, President Donald Trump's ally with a reputation for incendiary social media comments, has sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a dramatic about-face regarding the war.
A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliament
Read full article: A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliamentBoris Nadezhdin, who criticized Moscow’s military action in Ukraine and unsuccessfully tried to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, was convicted of displaying “extremist symbols” — an action that will keep him out of this year’s parliamentary race.
Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO
Read full article: Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATOLithuania's president says intelligence suggests Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland.
The Latest: Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passagePresident Donald Trump said Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait of Hormuz and America would charge a 20% toll on other countries’ eligible cargo, escalating tensions after weekend of attacks by both nations to assert control of the critical waterway.
Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles
Read full article: Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missilesUkraine and nine other countries have announced a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, taking advantage of Kyiv’s experience of fighting Russia.
Russian attacks kill 4 across Ukraine, striking Kyiv for second straight day
Read full article: Russian attacks kill 4 across Ukraine, striking Kyiv for second straight dayOfficials say Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine have killed four people, including two in Kyiv, as Moscow kept up its pressure on the capital in the latest phase of the war, now in its fifth year.
Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems
Read full article: Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systemsU.S. President Donald Trump has announced at a NATO summit in Turkey that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems.
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
Read full article: NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands GreenlandPresident Donald Trump insists the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe at a NATO summit.
Red card furor puts Trump and Infantino's relationship under the spotlight again
Read full article: Red card furor puts Trump and Infantino's relationship under the spotlight againThe relationship between Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been long in the making and is now at the center of one of the great World Cup controversies.
The Latest: FIFA appeals judge dismisses Belgium’s legal challenge to lifted suspension of US player
Read full article: The Latest: FIFA appeals judge dismisses Belgium’s legal challenge to lifted suspension of US playerPresident Donald Trump is responding to global outrage over his intervention with FIFA during the World Cup.
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them
Read full article: Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce themPresident Donald Trump will be heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit.
Philippine Senate opens the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
Read full article: Philippine Senate opens the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara DuterteThe Philippine Senate has started the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in a politically volatile event that will unfold against the backdrop of her feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Thousands of police officers were deployed to secure the Senate on Monday.
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Read full article: Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on RussiaUkrainian drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg as Kyiv ramps up bombardment of Russia’s oil infrastructure.
Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
Read full article: Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report saysRussia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations.
Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis
Read full article: Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisisLines are growing at Russian gas stations -- and so is the frustration and uncertainty as several months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country.
Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific attacks' as Russian strikes kill 12 and wound 40 in Ukraine
Read full article: Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific attacks' as Russian strikes kill 12 and wound 40 in UkraineUkrainian officials say Russian missiles and drones have killed at least 12 civilians and injured 40 others.
Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze as Putin admits fuel shortages
Read full article: Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze as Putin admits fuel shortagesUkraine has intensified its drone attacks on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south and killing at least two people, according to Russian authorities.
Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Russia's Volgograd as Russian drone attack kills 1
Read full article: Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Russia's Volgograd as Russian drone attack kills 1Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has struck a major industrial facility in the Russian city of Volgograd.
AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity
Read full article: AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unityNATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine.
Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow and other key sites after drone strikes
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow and other key sites after drone strikesUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is moving air defenses to protect key targets like Moscow as Ukrainian drones hit deep inside the country.
Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers
Read full article: Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centersUkrainian forces have struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in Russia.
Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again
Read full article: Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet againBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support.
Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor after Polish leader revokes it in a spat over history
Read full article: Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor after Polish leader revokes it in a spat over historyUkrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it.
European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia
Read full article: European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with RussiaThe European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open a line of communication so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to end Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, officials said.
Suspect in killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin has been arrested in Poland
Read full article: Suspect in killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin has been arrested in PolandA suspect in the fatal shooting of a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin has been arrested in Poland.
Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital
Read full article: Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capitalUkraine has hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting hundreds of flights at the capital's airports.
Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump
Read full article: Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of TrumpFrench President Emmanuel Macron is opening the gilded gates of Louis XIV’s palace to U.S. President Donald Trump for a private reception, show and dinner marking America’s 250th birthday.
Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister says
Read full article: Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister saysPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the killing of a Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin looks like a political assassination.
Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia
Read full article: Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured key support from world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France.
Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties
Read full article: Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business tiesRussians President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the regional bloc.
A man who set fire to homes linked to Starmer is in jail. His Russian-speaking handler slipped away
Read full article: A man who set fire to homes linked to Starmer is in jail. His Russian-speaking handler slipped awayA shadowy figure known as El Money orchestrated arson attacks in London linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The Latest: Trump at G7 summit for talks with world leaders on Iran and Ukraine
Read full article: The Latest: Trump at G7 summit for talks with world leaders on Iran and UkraineGroup of Seven leaders are meeting for talks on Russia’s war in Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative deal with Iran.
Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine
Read full article: Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on UkrainePresident Donald Trump and G7 leaders are focusing on the Ukraine war and Trump is considering reimposing sanctions soon on Russian oil shipments.
Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
Read full article: Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran warPresident Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran.
Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
Read full article: Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tankerUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, marking Trump's 80th birthday and ahead of this week’s G7 summit.
Trump and Macron will meet over dinner at Versailles palace after G7 summit in France
Read full article: Trump and Macron will meet over dinner at Versailles palace after G7 summit in FrancePresident Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet over dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the upcoming G7 summit of leading industrialized nations in France.
Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in southern Russia and triggers fire at sea terminal
Read full article: Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in southern Russia and triggers fire at sea terminalA Ukrainian drone attack has killed one person and injured three in Russia’s Krasnodar region, according to local officials.
Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula
Read full article: Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsulaIn a new blow to the Kremlin’s narrative that Moscow is winning the 4-year-old war in Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces have targeted fuel supplies to the Crimean Peninsula.
Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia
Read full article: Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in RussiaA series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries.
Ukraine is ready to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine is ready to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Nordic and Baltic leaders at summit in Estonia amid tensions over Ukrainian drones straying into the region.
European leaders voice 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against ballistic missiles
Read full article: European leaders voice 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against ballistic missilesThe leaders of the U.K., Ukraine, France and Germany discussed the “urgent need” to ramp up production of weapons to combat Russia’s powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missiles in a meeting in London on Sunday.
Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West
Read full article: Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward WestArmenians are voting in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and increase cooperation with the West.
Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks
Read full article: Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talksResidents of St. Petersburg have been told to stay indoors after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city.
Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
Read full article: Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the WestArmenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will focus on its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and the U.S. That is despite Armenia's longstanding relations with Russia that are favored by most of the country's opposition parties.
Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it
Read full article: Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in itRussian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees “no point” in it.
In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country
Read full article: In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral countryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
Read full article: Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacksPresident Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks.
Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum
Read full article: Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forumUkrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting
Read full article: Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fightingRussian forces launched a massive aerial attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, and officials say at least 22 civilians were killed and 138 were wounded.
Macron says French Navy, backed by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned tanker from Russia
Read full article: Macron says French Navy, backed by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned tanker from RussiaThe French Navy, with UK support, has intercepted another Russia-linked oil tanker under international sanctions.
Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say
Read full article: Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials sayRussian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets as sanctions squeeze the country’s wartime economy.
Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say
Read full article: Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials sayRomanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania.
Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes
Read full article: Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks.
Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says
Read full article: Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress asking for more air defense ammunition.
Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid
Read full article: Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aidA bipartisan group of senators is pushing back on delays by the Department of Defense in sending roughly $600 million in security aid to Ukraine and other allies in eastern Europe.
Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about US presence in Europe
Read full article: Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about US presence in EuropePresident Donald Trump has stirred confusion by saying the U.S. will send an additional 5,000 American troops to Poland.
Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus
Read full article: Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally BelarusTrucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills.
Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate
Read full article: Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalateUkrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke.
The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to China
Read full article: The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to ChinaChinese leader Xi Jinping's recent summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin highlighted different dynamics with each country.
Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing
Read full article: Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in BeijingChinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing.