Russia-Ukraine war

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Zelensky Just Showed Up Putin With a Selfie

Ukrainian president's pic from Kupiansk counters Russia's claims that it controls the city

(Newser) - Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Ukrainian forces in Kupiansk were encircled. Volodymyr Zelensky responded by traveling to the Ukrainian city and posting a selfie, reports Mediaite . The Kremlin has for weeks asserted that Russian troops retook the northeastern city near the Russian border, inviting foreign journalists to see what...

Trump: Zelensky 'Has to Be Realistic' About Peace Terms

Trump says he met with European leaders to discuss proposals to end the war

(Newser) - US President Trump said he and European leaders discussed proposals to end the war in Ukraine in "pretty strong terms" Wednesday, adding that President Volodymyr Zelensky "has to be realistic" about his country's position on a peace plan, the AP reports. As tension builds around a US...

This Alleged Ukrainian Attack Is Different

Kyiv's sea drones reportedly hit sanctioned tankers outside of Russian waters

(Newser) - Ukraine's war is increasingly being waged far from its own shores—this time against the tankers that keep Russian oil flowing. CBS News reports that Ukrainian security service sources say Kyiv used "Sea Baby" naval drones to hit at least two sanctioned crude carriers, Kairos and Virat, in...

In a Major Shift, Zelensky Says Ukraine Can Hold Elections

Says vote under martial law can take place, maybe within 3 months if US/EU security is provided

(Newser) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he's willing to hold elections even as his country remains under attack from Russia—but only if the US and Europe step up with concrete security guarantees. His comments on Tuesday represent a sharp shift from his long-standing position that elections are impossible under...

Lithuania Declares Emergency Over Balloons From Belarus

Move comes as Europe is increasingly concerned about intrusions into NATO airspace

(Newser) - Lithuania's government on Tuesday declared a national emergency over security risks posed by meteorological balloons sent from Russia-allied Belarus that have violated its airspace in recent weeks, while the Belarusian leader called for negotiations on border tensions and said his country "does not need war." The balloons...

Trump Jr. Says His Dad Might Give Up on Ukraine

He slams Ukraine corruption, says US wants peace with Russia

(Newser) - Donald Trump Jr. raised eyebrows at the Doha Forum in Qatar over the weekend by suggesting President Trump might "walk away" from Ukraine unless the nation agrees to a peace deal with Russia. Speaking to an audience of international officials and policy experts, the president's eldest son sharply...

Trump 'Disappointed' Zelensky Hasn't Read Peace Proposal Yet

US president claims the Ukrainian president's 'people love it'

(Newser) - The Associated Press on Monday corrected its earlier version of a story regarding President Trump's Sunday comments about his Ukrainian counterpart. The AP says its original article "erroneously reported that Trump said Ukrainian President Zelensky wasn't ready to accept the [peace proposal] document. In fact, he said Zelensky...

Amid US-Ukraine Talks, a Major Drone Strike

Ukraine says Russia carried out attack with more than 650 drones, 50+ missiles

(Newser) - Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight, after US and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the nearly four-year-old war. Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the wide-reaching attack, which triggered air raid...

Drones Breach No-Fly Zone During Zelensky's Dublin Visit

Military-style drones appeared to track flight path

(Newser) - There was a major security alert Monday night when unidentified drones flew near the flight path of Volodymyr Zelensky's plane as he arrived in Dublin. The Journal reports that the large, military-style drones breached a no-fly zone and reached the exact location where the Ukrainian leader's plane was...

Macron Reportedly Warns US Might 'Betray' Ukraine

German newspaper prints quotes from phone call among European leaders

(Newser) - A German newspaper says it obtained notes from a call this week among European leaders, and it suggests those leaders spoke in blunt language about the US peace strategy for Ukraine:
  • French President Emmanuel Macron: "There is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine on territory without clarity
...

Belgium Balks at EU's Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets

It worries it'll be left holding the bag if things don't go to plan

(Newser) - Belgium on Wednesday rejected a plan to use frozen Russian assets to help prop up Ukraine's economy and war effort over the next two years, saying that the scheme poses major financial and legal risks. Ukraine's budget and military needs for 2026 and 2027 are estimated to total...

Same Sticking Point Emerges in 5-Hour Meeting on Ukraine

Territorial disputes stall progress in Kremlin talks

(Newser) - Tuesday's high-level talks between Russia and the US on ending the Ukraine war stretched for five hours but ended without a peace deal, though Russian officials categorized the discussions as "useful" and "constructive." The Kremlin meeting involved Vladimir Putin and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared...

Putin: 'If Europe Wants to Fight ... We Are Ready'

Russian leader warned that his army would win quickly

(Newser) - Vladimir Putin will be meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff Tuesday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine , but the Russian leader didn't sound like he was in a pacifist mood ahead of the session. While speaking with reporters, Putin criticized European involvement in the talks and said Europe'...

Ukraine's Troops Skeptical of Possible Peace Deal

Some near the front who spoke to the AP say Russia will just invade again later

(Newser) - Moving between damp basements and muddy dugouts to fend off constant Russian attacks in the nearly 4-year-old war, exhausted Ukrainian soldiers say their motivation is fortified by knowing they're fighting for higher cause: the defense of their homeland. But as negotiators try to hammer out a peace deal , the...

All Eyes on Putin as Talks Move to Russia
All Eyes on Putin as
Talks Move to Russia
the rundown
Dec 1, 2025 10:15 AM CST

All Eyes on Putin as Talks Move to Russia

Russian leader hasn't shown much interest in compromising on Ukraine talks

(Newser) - The diplomatic push to end the Russia-Ukraine war now shifts to Moscow, with US envoy Steve Witkoff expected to meet with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. The meeting comes after US and Ukraine negotiators hammered out a revised plan over the weekend with enough promise to get Russia involved. The big...

Rubio: US-Ukraine Talks Are Productive but Incomplete

Delegations meet in Florida before Witkoff goes to Moscow

(Newser) - US and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks in Florida on Sunday aimed at finding an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Reaching an agreement will take longer, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters afterward, the AP reports. "It's not just about the...

Zelensky's Chief of Staff Resigns After Home Searched

Andrii Yermak, chief of staff to Volodymyr Zelensky, is out

(Newser) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country's lead negotiator in talks with the US, after Yermak's residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators. It's being seen as a blow for the Ukrainian leader that...

Putin Doubles Down on Demand for Ukrainian Territory

He says Russia is ready to fight 'until the last Ukrainian dies'

(Newser) - Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia is prepared to continue its assault on Ukraine "until the last Ukrainian dies," demanding that Kyiv surrender territory if it wants an end to the conflict. Speaking during a visit to Kyrgyzstan, the Russian president insisted his military is advancing on all...

Editorial: Zelensky Learns How to Deal With Trump
Editorial: Zelensky Learns
How to Deal With Trump
opinion
Nov 25, 2025 11:42 AM CST

Editorial: Zelensky Learns How to Deal With Trump

His calm response to original peace plan was well played, say the Washington Post editors

(Newser) - The Washington Post editorial board suspects Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has been reading President Trump's old book The Art of the Deal. The way Zelensky has negotiated the US-brokered peace plan is a sharp contrast to his behavior back in February, when he "foolishly" bickered with Trump in...

Ukraine Reportedly Backs a Revised Peace Deal

Zelensky may be headed to the US soon, but there's no word yet from Russia

(Newser) - It looks like a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war is genuinely close—at least on Ukraine's end. CBS News and the BBC report that Ukraine has agreed in principle to a US-brokered peace deal after lengthy talks. The development comes after the US and Ukraine "significantly changed"...

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