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The Supreme Leader's death lit up every capital on earth, as one blunt Ukrainian line quietly turned into a warning meant for Putin.
Russia bled for every mile it seized in southeastern Ukraine, pouring months and thousands of troops into gains meant to fuel a 2026 summer offensive. Vladimir Putin miscalculated.
Despite a harsh winter and the brutal conflict with Russia, Ukrainians are still going to raves. For many it’s a way to forget the war, even if just for one night.
The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships.
Ksenia Sobchak, often referred to as Vladimir Putin's 'goddaughter', has issued a dramatic plea for an end to the Ukraine war
Plans to deploy peacekeeping troops on the ground in Ukraine will require Vladimir Putin’s approval, allies have conceded.
Ukraine’s shift away from fossil fuels began before Russia’s full-scale invasion: To join the European Union, the nation must adopt the bloc’s climate criteria, and in 2021, Ukraine pledged to be coal-free by 2035. The war interrupted this phaseout, but it also accelerated Ukraine’s adoption of renewables, despite its strapped budget.
Those systems and a limited supply of Patriot interceptor missiles will now be tied up for as long as Tehran continues or threatens further attacks. Every
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó for talks in Moscow, with oil and gas supplies high on the agenda, as Hungary has maintained its reliance on Russian fossil fuels,
KYIV — Baby making has turned into a patriotic act in Ukraine. Fighting back against massive population losses after four years of a Russian invasion, Ukrainian women are birthing little warrior babies in defiance of Vladimir Putin’s siege.