Russia carries out its biggest drone strike on Ukraine just hours before the Trump-Putin conversation.
Russia launched a major drone assault on Ukraine, marking its largest single-drone attack since the full-scale invasion began back in February 2022. On Sunday, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that 273 explosive drones and decoys were deployed, targeting regions including Kiev, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk. Of these, 88 drones were intercepted and 128 were reported lost […]
Ukraine war update: Increased Russian drone attacks ahead of Trump-Putin conversation
Ukraine reported on Sunday that Russia launched an unprecedented number of drones targeting several areas, including the capital, Kiev, where some women lost their lives. In the Kherson region, a man was killed as private property and rail stations were hit. The Ukrainian Air Force indicated that Russia deployed “273 Shahed Attack drones along with […]
Main White House advisor anticipates Trump-Putin meeting soon.
On Thursday, a senior official in the Trump administration sparked interest with remarks that a meeting between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin could happen “immediately.” Sebastian Gorka, the senior director of counterterrorism, mentioned, “Ultimately, the final agreement will involve my boss, President Trump, being present to finalize things,” amid discussions about Russia’s ongoing […]
Zelenskyy wants details after Trump-Putin call, lays out Ukraine’s ‘red line’
Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelensky said more details about the peace proposal were needed following President Donald Trump's call with Russia's Vladimir Putin, warning that “for us, the red line is the recognition of the territory that temporarily occupied the territory.” Zelenskyy announced his plans to talk to Trump on Wednesday after the president told Fox […]
Takeaways from Trump-Putin call
Welcome to Hill's Defense & Natsec Newsletter {beacon} defense&National Security defense&National Security Big story Takeout from Trump Putin's phone President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir PutinThe long-awaited phone call On Tuesday, Ukraine agreed to the 30-day ceasefire proposed by the US in the war last week. © Alexander Kazakov, Sputnik, Kremlin pool photo Putin […]
Zelensky eager for details on Trump-Putin talk
Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelensky on Tuesday called for details of President Trump's proposal on a ceasefire with Russia to save energy and infrastructure targets, warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is putting pressure on Ukraine on ground operations. Zelensky made his remarks at a press conference held shortly after Trump called with Putin to discuss […]
Zelensky says Ukraine civilian infrastructure hit after Trump-Putin call
Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelensky said Ukrainian private infrastructure was hit following a call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday evening. “Unfortunately, there have been hits, especially with private infrastructure,” Zelensky said. Post to social platforms X. “Direct blows by “Shahed” drones at Sumy's hospital, attacks in cities in the Donetsk region, […]
5 takeaways from Trump-Putin call on Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin made the highly anticipated call on Tuesday after Ukraine agreed to the proposed 30-day ceasefire in the US last week. Putin rejected the proposal on Tuesday, according to a read of the Kremlin's call, but actively responded to Trump's proposal that there was limited 30-day ceasefire at energy […]
Trump-Putin phone call about ending Ukraine war is underway: White House
President Donald Trump is currently talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, the White House said. White House spokesman Dan Scavino said the call that began at 10am ET was “going well and still ongoing.” It comes after Trump said last night, “Many elements of the final agreement have been […]
Zelensky skeptical over Trump-Putin peace talks to end Ukraine war
WASHINGTON – President Trump is scheduled to hold talks with the Russian president on Tuesday Vladimir Putin He is trying to get support from the US ceasefire proposal, which he hopes to be able to create a path to the end. Russia's devastating war against Ukraine. At the expense of his longtime American allies who […]