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‘We are here to live:’ Ukraine propaganda shifts from battling orcs to hope for future
New billboards have focused on the family, with Ukrainian soldiers carrying babies on their shoulders or raising them above their heads, embracing their mothers and elders.
Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’
Ukraine's foreign minister says Putin 'cynically' attacked during Abu Dhabi talks
Moscow's proposal to use frozen Russian assets is 'nonsense,' Zelensky says
From Kyiv to the Golan: The Ukraine-Russia war’s unseen impact on Israel - opinion
The Ukraine war is reshaping Israel’s security, diplomacy, and society, empowering Iran, changing alliances, and redefining the challenges ahead.
Eurovision rule changes threaten Israel's chances at success amid boycotts
CULTURAL AFFAIRS: Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, as new voting rules create challenges for Israel’s success.
North Korean leader Kim hails troops returning from Russia mission, state media says
North Korea has been publicly honoring its troops who fought for Russia in the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine special forces target Russian vessels in Caspian Sea
Ukraine's special forces, in coordination with local resistance, strike two Russian ships transporting military equipment in the Caspian Sea. The extent of the damage remains unclear.
Kremlin aide Ushakov on US-Ukraine talks: 'We may not like it'
When asked about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's suggestion that a referendum be held on any territorial concessions, Uri Ushakov responded; ‘the entire Donbas region belongs to Russia.'
North Korea's Kim Jong Un lauds sending troops overseas in 2025, KCNA says
According to Kim, North Korea saw "accelerated forward momentum and redoubled self-sustainability" in 2025, KCNA said on Friday.
Trump says US will attend meeting on Ukraine if there's a good chance of progress
President Trump says the US may send a representative to Europe this weekend for Ukraine ceasefire talks, depending on the likelihood of progress.
US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says
In response to China and Russia's military moves, US bombers join Japan's fighter jets in a display of strength.
Majority of Israel's ex-Soviet immigrants oppose Netanyahu, back draft law - poll
Approximately 1 million eligible voters in Israel are immigrants from the former Soviet Union, part of a wider Russian-speaking community that comprises roughly 15% of the population.
Zelensky says Ukraine ready for energy ceasefire if Russia agrees
Zelensky says Ukraine will do whatever it can to organize a high-level meeting with the US within the next two weeks on a peace deal.
