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Situated in Easter Europe, Ukraine is the second largest country by area in Europe by area after Russia. Ukraine shares its international borders with Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, and has a coastline along the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. Its capital is Kyiv. In 1922, the Bolsheviks forcibly reconstituted the Ukrainian People's Republic into the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, which became a founding member of the Soviet Union in 1922. Ukraine's freedom took place on 24 August 1991, when the Ukrainian parliament adopted the Act of Independence, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Leonid Kravchuk was elected as the first president of Ukraine. In recent times, Russia under President Vladimir Putin began building up troop strengths along its border with Ukraine in 2021. Putin announced a More

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  • Trump to meet with Zelensky as Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks

    Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland that he would meet Thursday with Zelensky.

  • World's first hydrogen drone takes surveillance to a new level in Ukraine

    Created in Ukraine, "Raybird" is the world’s first hydrogen-powered drone that flies silently and efficiently. Fuel-cell technology replaces batteries, proving how science is unlocking a new era of sustainable and long-endurance aviation.

  • Ukraine holds off on new Helsing drone orders after setbacks

    The German company’s flagship strike drone, the HX-2, had trouble taking off in tests by Ukraine’s 14th Regiment, an unmanned aerial systems unit

  • High salaries, citizenship, military contracts: How a Russian woman 'recruited' foreign men on Telegram for Ukraine war

    A Russian woman recruiter allegedly used social media to lure hundreds of foreign men into Russia’s military, misleading them about roles and forcing many into frontline combat in Ukraine.

  • Explained: Why Russia used Oreshnik missile on Ukraine and what it signals

    Russia’s military said the missile launch was retaliation for what it claimed was an attempted Ukrainian drone strike late last year on one of Putin’s residences in Novgorod.

  • Russia fires Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Ukraine's Lviv region

    The Russian attack struck an infrastructure target in western Ukraine's Lviv region, officials in the region said early on Friday.

  • Russia says 24 killed in attack in occupied Kherson region

    Three drones hit the buildings in the village of Khorly, killing at least 24 and injuring more than 50 as people celebrated the New Year, Vladimir Saldo

  • US intelligence finds no evidence Ukraine targeted Putin's residence in drone attack

    The assessment, which included input from the Central Intelligence Agency, undercuts claims made by Moscow and initially accepted by US President Donald Trump.

  • Russia releases footage to prove Ukrainian attack on Putin’s residence | Watch

    Speaking to Reuters, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said the footage was "laughable" and that Kyiv was "absolutely confident that no such attack took place".

  • Ex-Russian banking billionaire says Instagram post condemning Ukraine war cost him $9 billion

    After being 'forced' to sell his 35 percent stake in the bank for 3 percent of the market price the sale, Oleg Tinkov left Russia and eventually renounced his citizenship.

  • Zelensky heads to US to meet Trump as Russia bombards Kyiv

    More than 500 drones and 40 missiles — including Kinzhal hypersonic weapons — were launched in strikes that continued long into Saturday

  • Powerful explosions rock Kyiv ahead of Zelensky-Trump meeting

    The air alert comes as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss a proposed plan to end the fighting that has killed tens of thousands since 2022.

  • Security guarantees, territory and nuclear plant stall Ukraine–US peace framework

    Ukraine–US talks on ending Russia’s war remain stalled over security guarantees, territory and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, as Kyiv and Washington consult Moscow and agree to continue dialogue on framework.

  • Ukraine says it hit Russian gas processing plant, oil refinery

    Long-range UAVs successfully hit the Orenburg gas processing plant, about 1,050 miles (1,700 km) east of Kyiv

  • How could Zelenskyy’s peace plan change the conflict with Russia?

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled a 20-point peace plan, proposing security guarantees, Donbas demilitarisation or economic zones, troop withdrawals, and EU accession, awaiting Russia’s response amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations with the US.

  • Zelenskyy outlines troop withdrawals, Donbas demilitarisation in 20-point peace plan

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a 20-point peace plan, including Donbas demilitarisation, troop withdrawals, security guarantees, and economic zones, awaiting Russia’s response as US and Ukrainian envoys negotiate implementation details.

  • UK sanctions Pakistani tycoon Lakhani for Russian energy role

    The British sanctions also designated a cadre of companies, including Lakhani’s Mercantile & Maritime Group.

  • Zelenskyy signals Ukraine peace plan could be presented to Russia within days

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says draft peace proposals negotiated with the United States could be finalised within days and presented to Russia, though territorial issues and security guarantees remain unresolved.

  • Trump says peace deal with Russia 'closer than ever' as European leaders propose multinational force

    US President Donald Trump said a Ukraine peace deal is “closer than ever” after Berlin talks with European leaders proposing a multinational force, while Zelensky noted progress but territorial differences remain.

  • US agrees to offer Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks, officials say

    The United States has agreed to provide security guarantees to Ukraine as part of peace talks with Russia, with further negotiations expected as disagreements persist over territory and postwar security arrangements.

  • Berlin talks: Zelensky sees 'real progress' as US offers security guarantees amid Russia conflict

    Ukrainian President Zelensky described Berlin talks with Trump envoys as challenging but productive, highlighting new US security guarantees. Differences remain over territorial concessions, while European leaders and NATO follow the discussions closely.

  • Russia strikes Ukraine with over 450 drones, 30 missiles, targeting energy sector, says Zelenskyy

    Russia launched over 450 drones and 30 missiles across Ukraine, mainly targeting energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy confirmed civilian damage, power outages, and urged continued international support to defend and restore essential services.

  • Ukraine war: Zelensky visits Kupiansk frontline, rejects Russia’s takeover claims

    President Volodymyr Zelensky visited frontline Kupiansk, releasing video evidence to refute Russian claims of capturing the city, praising Ukrainian troops and insisting territorial control strengthens Kyiv’s diplomatic position.

  • EU nears Russian asset freeze deal to ease Ukraine loan

    Moscow would retain a legal claim on the assets, however, which has left Belgium anxious that it could face repercussions.

  • Trump faces stalled Russia-Ukraine talks as deadlines slip and Moscow hardens its stance

    The US president’s self-imposed Thanksgiving deadline for a peace deal has passed without progress, leaving Washington weighing how much pressure to apply on Kyiv — and how to read Vladimir Putin’s unchanged territorial demands.

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