Ukraine War

Days after hinting at a “quick peace deal,” President Trump backed off a planned summit with the Russian leader. Here’s what happened behind the scenes.

Trump freezes second Putin summit plan: What went wrong and what it means for Ukraine war | Explained

The abrupt reversal reflected not just a breakdown in diplomatic momentum but also the deep, persistent gap between Washington and Moscow’s expectations.

After Gaza peace, is Trump pushing for a Russia-Ukraine truce?

After brokering a Gaza ceasefire, President Donald Trump is turning to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, weighing Tomahawk missile sales to Kyiv and new sanctions to push Vladimir Putin toward negotiations.

Tomahawks for Ukraine, sanctions for Russia: Can Trump’s pressure tactics bring Putin to the table?

Trump has hinted at providing Kyiv with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, a move that would allow Ukrainian forces to strike deep inside Russian territory.

How Europe’s defence start-ups are reshaping the future of war

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising global tensions have fuelled a boom in military tech start-ups, from AI fighter jets to robotic spies.

Export bans, rising prices: How Ukraine’s drone strikes have pushed Russia into its worst fuel shortage in years

The attacks, which have intensified through the summer, are creating cascading effects from empty gas stations and rationing across Russian regions to soaring wholesale prices and mounting pressure on the economy.

Russia's most unprecedented war tactic? How Moscow is 'brainwashing' Ukrainian children in 200+ facilities | Explained

Ukraine has officially identified more than 19,500 children as unlawfully deported or forcefully taken by Russia since its full-scale invasion, but officials believe the true number is much higher.

Fixation on Russia risks G7’s global relevance

Nudged by the US, the G7 finance ministers’ focus on mounting pressure on Moscow narrows the group’s agenda, risking its ability to shape the broader global order

Kremlin says Russia–Ukraine peace talks on ‘pause’ as Trump mediation stalls

The Kremlin said Friday that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine were on "pause" as US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the three-and-a-half-year conflict falter.

Despair and destruction: Civilians in Ukraine's eastern strongholds struggle as Russia advances

Once the industrial heart of Ukraine, Donetsk is being steadily reduced to rubble. Many residents fear its cities may never be rebuilt and, if the war drags on, Russia eventually will swallow what is left.

'You'll see things happen': Trump to speak with Zelensky tomorrow, hints at new sanctions on Russia

Trump also hinted at fresh sanctions against Russia if it fails to make a Ukraine peace deal, saying that "you'll see things happen" if he is not satisfied with President Vladimir Putin's response.

Trump says he's 'not concerned at all' with Russia-China bonhomie, rebukes Putin on Ukraine peace talks

Although Trump had set a two-week deadline for progress on a peace agreement, which is set to expire later this week, he did not specify what consequences Russia might face.

4,132 drones, 156 missiles: Russian attacks on Ukraine dip in August amid fruitless peace talks

The fall off in drone strikes came after months of escalating aerial attacks and meetings US President Donald Trump hosted with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders that ended without any breakthrough.

Ukraine turns Moscow’s mines against it: How it blew up Russian bridges with $600 drones

The strikes were carried out with small first-person-view drones costing as little as 600 to 725 dollars, according to the Ukrainian unit.

'No rationale in sanctioning India but not China': Trump faces heat after Navarro brands Russia-Ukraine conflict ‘Modi’s war’

Navarro’s comments came just hours after Trump’s additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods over the purchase of Russian oil took effect.

White House slams Russia's ‘egregious attacks’ on Kyiv that killed 17, says it threatens Trump’s peace plan

Russia has rained down aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities despite US President Donald Trump's push for a ceasefire and even as it talks up the importance of ending the war.

In Russia-Ukraine peace deal talks, China wants a seat at the table

Beijing is taking a long-term view, as is its wont, and clearly pointing out that it not only has a role in any peace process in Ukraine, but its role cannot be underplayed

Trump’s hypocrisy on Russian oil: How America uses tariffs to pressure India while cutting quiet deals with Moscow

Behind the rhetoric of “peace talks” with Russia, Trump has been exploring avenues to restart American participation in Russian oil and gas projects.

Trump signals possible Kim Jong Un meeting, expresses skepticism on Ukraine peace efforts

Trump raised doubts about potential talks between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, even as the US pushes for a negotiated peace in Ukraine.

'Can't see Putin changing his mind': Germany ready to back security guarantees for Ukraine after war

The remarks came a day after Ukraine marked its Independence Day, with President Volodymyr Zelensky declaring that the presence of foreign troops after the war would be “important” for the country’s security.

The Ukraine peace puzzle: What ending the war means to Trump, Putin and Zelensky, and why that’s a problem

On the surface, all three leaders are talking about peace. But dig deeper, and it becomes clear that “peace” means very different things to each of them.

Trump says US air support possible for Ukraine security guarantee, warns of 'rough' situation if Moscow-Kyiv talks fail

Moscow has long said it will not tolerate Ukraine joining NATO and has been hostile to the idea of Western troops deploying to the former Soviet territory.

Trump rejects Kyiv’s NATO membership demand, says maybe Putin 'doesn't want to make a deal'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his opposition to Ukraine’s NATO membership, aligning with a long-standing Russian demand.

Trump says Putin agrees to security guarantees for Ukraine, Zelensky ready for trilateral talks

Trump on Monday said Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed during summit talks last week to provide security guarantees for Ukraine as part of any peace deal.

Ukrainian ‘Ghost’ sniper breaks world record: How two Russian soldiers were killed from a distance of 4 km

The gunman reportedly killed two Russian soldiers from a distance of four kilometres. He is a member of Ukraine’s Pryvyd sniper platoon, also known as the ‘Ghost’ unit.