Russia, Ukraine

The Fiercest Fighting of the Ukraine War May Be in Russia
The Times interviewed Russian soldiers who said they face a brutal fight to dislodge determined Ukrainian forces from a sliver of Russian land. Trapped civilians fear catastrophe.
Russia Claims Another Village in Eastern Ukraine
Moscow said on Friday that its forces had seized a handful of settlements in Donetsk since the start of the month.
Ukraine can help dismantle Russia’s influence in the Middle East
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has dealt a significant blow to Russia’s ambitions in the Middle East. Yet Russia still retains influence across the region through trade, diplomacy, and military ties.
Russia's losses in Ukraine as of February 11: +1,350 troops, 132 drones
Russian forces lost another 1,390 soldiers. In addition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 44 enemy artillery systems, 132 drones, and 169 units of automotive equipment, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
WWII-Era T-34 Spotted in Russia Amid Tank Losses in Ukraine War
Ukraine's defense ministry numbers on the losses come amid speculation on social media about the possible appearance in the war of a Soviet-made T-34 tank which was used during Wo
Russian losses in eastern Ukraine total nearly 6,000 in one week
Russian forces in the eastern sector of the Khortytsia Military District sustained 5,974 casualties and lost 23 soldiers to capture. Read also: Kurakhiv direction accounts for 85% of daily Russian casualties — OSUV Khortytsia During this period,
Russia faces long-term military challenges due to Ukraine war losses
Ukraine's strikes on military targets within Russia are disrupting Russian logistics, weakening its ability to conduct further attacks, and forcing Moscow to allocate more resources to its own defense.
‘There is no future’: Even a potential ceasefire sparks little hope in eastern Ukraine
A European defense official told CNN recently there were “active discussions” about similar assistance. A ceasefire, followed ...
Russia claims it’s taken another eastern Ukraine town. Kyiv officials make no comment
Russia’s Defense Ministry is claiming that its forces have captured the coal mining town of Toretsk, their latest ...
US defense chief Hegseth says return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders not realistic
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders was unrealistic and the ...
As Trump pushes for ceasefire talks, Ukraine sees Kursk as a potential bargaining chip
It’s been six months since Ukraine launched its surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region and its forces are still in ...
Ukraine looks to entice younger men into the military by offering special rewards
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry is offering new financial and other benefits it hopes will attract men in the 18 to 24 age group to military service ...
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Putin's Military Force Now Outnumbers Most of Eastern Europe Combined
From Poland’s land forces to Ukraine’s impressive military improvements over the last few years, the military forces of ...
Russia plays hardball on Ukraine peace discussions after Trump talks of Putin contact
Russia's point man for relations with the United States said on Monday that all of President Vladimir Putin's conditions must ...
US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe ...