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Russian forces breached Ukrainian defences near Dobropillia in Donetsk, probing for gaps ahead of the Alaska summit. Analysts warn it could be a localised crisis escalating if unchecked, while Ukraine deploys drones and battle-hardened troops to stem Russian advances.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London ahead of the US-Russia summit in Alaska. Starmer emphasised protecting Ukraine’s borders and warned that further sanctions could follow if Russia fails to engage in meaningful ceasefire talks.

World markets showed mixed performance Thursday as investors anticipate the Trump-Putin summit and US wholesale inflation data. Bitcoin briefly surged past $123,000, while global equities remained volatile amid uncertainty over Ukraine, energy sanctions, and monetary policy moves.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin for talks with European and US leaders ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. Kyiv and EU allies fear being sidelined from peace efforts that could hand Russia major concessions.

Trump asserted that oil tariffs on India would harm Russia, making Putin more likely to seek an end to the Ukraine war. He also discussed his upcoming meeting with Putin and trade deals

Kyiv: The threats, pressure, and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in the war in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska to coerce Kyiv into accepting an unfavourable deal. The maximalist demands reflect Putin’s determination to […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected US President Trump’s suggestion of a territorial swap with Russia to end the war, stressing Ukraine will not cede land. Zelenskyy urged genuine peace and criticized an upcoming Trump-Putin meeting excluding Ukraine.

Russia has ended its moratorium on deploying intermediate-range nuclear-capable missiles, blaming US missile plans in Europe. The move risks triggering a new arms race and mirrors Cold War tensions. Putin may deploy new Oreshnik missiles in Belarus this year

Donald Trump has cut his Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deadline from 50 to 10 days, warning of tariffs if Moscow doesn't end the war. The Kremlin says operations continue. Meanwhile, Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy region amid rising cross-border drone warfare.

Russia launched over 300 drones and 30 missiles on Ukraine, killing one person and injuring others, including a child. The attack damaged infrastructure and homes. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy thanked allies for defense help as Russia steps up its bombardment

Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing two and injuring over 20 people across multiple regions. Ukraine's air force intercepted many, but falling debris caused deaths. Attacks are increasing as Russia pressures the front lines

President Trump announced renewed US arms support for Ukraine amid escalating Russian attacks and Moscow's claim of new territorial gains

Ukraine hit a major Russian airbase in Voronezh, targeting fighter jets and bombs, while Russia launched 322 drones overnight. Ukraine shot down many. Zelenskyy spoke with Trump about stronger air defense and weapons production as the war shows no end

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced Ukraine is joining EU sanctions against Iran, calling it a brutal regime. He also signed a decree to exit the Ottawa Convention, citing Russia’s use of anti-personnel mines, stressing Ukraine’s need for such tools in defence

At The Hague gathering, NATO commits to ramped-up spending on air defenses and rapid reinforcements while Ukraine’s president secures bilateral aid pledges

According to Putin, the peace talks in Istanbul make sense and have a positive outcome, Xinhua news agency reported.

Zorin, also a representative of the Russian negotiating group, said that Ukraine has not made contact, therefore the transfer of the bodies and the exchange of prisoners did not take place yet, Xinhua news agency reported.

Authorities have cited "illegal interference" as the reason behind the incident, which occurred early Sunday.

Trump’s announcement came after a two-hour-long phone call with President Vladimir Putin. He conveyed details of the conversation to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in a separate call and to other European leaders.

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