Russia-Ukraine War
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine War. On February 24, 2022, Russia's Vladimir Putin began a military invasion of Ukraine, creating the largest military conflict and the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky received international praise for his handling of the conflict, with the international community condemning Russia's Putin and implementing sanctions that have crippled and isolated the Russian economy. In late 2022/early 2023, the United States, Canada, and other countries have supported Ukraine by providing weapons and tanks, significant resources to bolster Ukraine's efforts in the war.
Ukraine maps show Russia's gains rising fivefold over 2024 average
OSINT Telegram channel Deep State said Russian forces had gained 93 square miles in August in the eastern Donetsk region.
Ukraine drones target 16 Russian regions in "largest" attack of war
"It is entirely justified for Ukrainians to respond to Russian terror by any means necessary to stop it," the Ukrainian president said.
Explosions rock Kyiv as Russian missiles strike orphanage in Sumy
Videos showed the devastating aftermath of an overnight Russian missile barrage targeting northern Ukraine towns and the capital.
Russia warns Kremlin changing nuclear war policy in response to West
Recent weeks have seen Ukraine launch its own counteroffensive into Kursk—marking the first time Russian territory has been seized since World War II.
Ukraine's incursion may be slowing Russia's advance: analysts
Kyiv's assault in Russia's Kursk Oblast is forcing Moscow to divert some front-line troops from eastern Ukraine.
Zelensky's Kursk incursion could be playing into Putin's hands
Ukraine's push into Russian territory comes amid Moscow's advances toward Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region.
Russian TV pundit admits Zelensky working "effectively" amid Kursk invasion
Media pundit Vitaly Tretyakov recently said on Russian TV that Zelensky's attack on the Kursk region "is yielding results."
Ukrainians call for 'ghost of Kyiv' pilot to get country's highest honor
Over 13,000 people have signed a petition calling for Valentyn Korenchuk to be made a Hero of Ukraine posthumously.
Putin sees support slump in tightly controlled state poll
Russia's state-owned Public Opinion Research Center has identified a drop in approval for Vladimir Putin amid Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast.
Moscow fire sends huge plumes of smoke over downtown
The blaze comes amid a spate of fires that have hit Russian energy and military sites, grabbing headlines and being widely shared on social media.
Ukraine Air Force chief fired after F-16 crash gives cryptic response
In a Telegram message, Mykola Oleshchuk quoted former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valery Zaluzhny, who was fired in February.
NATO chief backs Ukraine's invasion of Russia
"It is Ukraine's decision how to defend itself," Jens Stoltenberg told German newspaper Welt am Sonntag.
Trump claims Ukraine war has killed "a million"—here are the facts
Donald Trump told Dr. Phil that he'd have prevented Ukraine conflict, adding "you'd have a million people living right now."
Zelensky fires Ukraine's air force commander after F-16 crash
The order to dismiss the commander was published on Ukraine's presidential website.
NATO ally sounds alarm on "risks" of nuclear war with Russia
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that nuclear weapons may be used if the Russia-Ukraine war continues.
Kursk invasion map reveals where Russia has recaptured territory
President Vladimir Putin's troops are reported to have taken back some of the Kursk region, three weeks into Ukraine's incursion.
US experts search for answers in Ukrainian F-16 crash
U.S. experts have joined a Ukrainian investigation into the crash of an F-16 fighter jet that went down earlier this week.
Ukraine Says Russian Bomb Hit Playground
Video on social media shows multiple cars burning and thick plumes of black smoke towering over the sky.
Russian trust in Putin falls to record 2024 low amid Kursk incursion: poll
The Levada's Center's poll was conducted just over two weeks into Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region.
Russia suffers "losses" after tank push in city: "Retreated"
Russia was forced to retreat from the embattled front line town of Vovchansk in Ukraine's northeast, Kyiv's military said.
Ukraine F-16 crash may have been friendly fire: Reports
Kyiv said the F-16 crashed on Monday during a mission to "repulse" Russian missiles.
Netherlands Says Ukraine Can Use Its F-16s To Strike Russian Territory
Dutch military officials say Ukraine may use its weaponry "as it wishes" for attacks on Russian soil.
Germany Is Jeopardizing Transatlantic Relations | Opinion
The German government is putting the brakes on new military aid to Ukraine as part of a plan to cut spending.
EU's top diplomat calls on Ukraine allies to allow strikes within Russia
Weapons from allies are "useless" if Ukraine isn't permitted use them for strikes inside Russia, says the EU's Josep Borrell.
Ukraine confirms F-16 crash, pilot's death
Ukrainian officials confirmed on Thursday that an F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday and killed the pilot inside.
Is Ukraine's Kursk Incursion a Turning Point in the War? | Opinion
War is ugly and unpredictable.
Putin's high-level purge continues as ex-deputy defense minister arrested
Russia's former Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Popov was taken to a Moscow court in handcuffs on Thursday.
Joe Biden moves to Russia in new TV comedy
The show, set to premiere in 2025, will see the president forced to live in a Soviet-era apartment and work as an English teacher.
Russia deploys prized Pantsir system to defend Crimea bridge—report
The Kerch Strait Bridge was struck by Ukraine in October 2022 and again in July 2023.
Ukraine war map shows Russian advances toward critical city of Pokrovsk
Russian forces are continuing to make gains as they push toward the critical Donetsk hub, whose capture would allow Moscow to disrupt Ukrainian supply lines.
