Ukraine

Blast at factory in Russia's Ryazan kills 11, injures 130

While Ukrainian drones have targeted military infrastructures in Ryazan, Russian media outlets reported that the explosion was caused by gunpowder catching fire.

A screenshot of a video in which the explosion at a factory in Ryazan can be seen on August 16, 2025.
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump after a joint news conference following their meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025.

Zelensky to visit US on Monday as Europe slams Russia-US summit in Alaska

US President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

Coming out of the diplomatic cold? Russia celebrates Trump-Putin summit, US divided

US President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, August 15, 2025

Trump to let Ukraine decide on territorial swaps with Russia


Lost in Alaska: What does Putin have in store for Trump amid Russia's global setbacks? - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Trump may be an aspiring autocrat, but in fact, he is an autocrat’s caricature. Putin is the real thing.

T-SHIRTS WITH images of Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are displayed for sale at a gift shop in central Moscow this week.

No Ukraine ceasefire reached in Trump's Alaska summit with Putin

Trump said that he and Putin did not reach an agreement on "probably the most significant" aspect of their meeting, but there was a very good chance of getting there.

US President Trump meets with Russian President Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

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Protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 8, 2025.

Russia, US discuss plan similar to West Bank for post-war Ukraine - report

The plan means that Ukraine’s borders would not change, but Russia would cede control over undisclosed areas.

Ukrainian police officers seen in the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk, Ukraine, April 12, 2025

Zelensky heads to Berlin for online meeting with Trump, European leaders

Half a dozen senior European officials told Reuters that they see a risk of a deal being struck that is unfavorable for Europe and Ukraine's security.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (L) upon his arrival in the garden of the chancellery in Berlin to join a video conference of European leaders with the US President on August 13, 2025.

Russian forces make sudden thrust in eastern Ukraine, open source data shows

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Tuesday that Russia was preparing for new offensive operations just days before the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska.

Service members of the 58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fire a cannon of a BTR-4 armoured personnel carrier during military exercises at a training ground, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine August 11, 2025.

Ukraine beach explosions kill three in Odessa, drones target southern Russia

Earlier on Sunday, several apartments and an industrial facility were damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack on the south Russian region of Saratov.

A sapper of the 115th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces blows up an explosive device during a training between combat missions at a training ground, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine August 9, 2025

White House considering inviting Zelensky to Alaska - report

US President Trump is to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss a potential ceasefire and end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

US President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in late February, 2025.

Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests ahead of Trump-Putin talks

European leaders welcome the United States' attempt to forming a ceasfire agreement between Russia and Ukraine.

 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) bids farewell to French President Emmanuel Macron following a joint military visit to the Northwood Headquarters Northwood, on July 10, 2025 in London, England.

A new global order threatens the West and global economic order - opinion

Israel's alliance with the United States, Europe, and the Jewish Diaspora is fraying.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky meet on the sidelines of a NATO summit in The Hague in June. More and more signs indicate that the old order is weakening, says the writer.

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin could meet on Monday following end of ceasefire ultimatum

While there has been talk about when and where the two leaders will meet, it is unknown whether or not Trump will still impose tariffs on the Kremlin before the talks.

 US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019.